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County holds two public hearings, adopts resolution for Community Development Block Grant program income
Summary
Grand Traverse County opened and closed two required public hearings to close out 2023 program income and to notify the public about $73,706 available for 2024; the board adopted updated program guidelines and authorized staff signatories.
Finance staff presented two required public hearings on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program income and the board adopted a resolution to finalize program-year activity and revised guidelines.
The county’s finance director (speaker 12) explained the hearings: one to close out the 2023 program year and a second to inform the public that $73,706 in program income is available for program year 2024. The director said Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency administers the funds on the county’s behalf and recommended guideline revisions that align with current MSHDA housing guidelines.
The board opened each hearing and, with no members of the public offering comments, closed them. Commissioner Andrews noted that the resolution in the packet addressed guideline changes but did not explicitly call out the public‑hearing items; staff confirmed the hearings were the procedural step required to close program years and notify the public. The finance director said notices had been published in the Record‑Eagle as required.
The board then moved and adopted the resolution, designating the board chair as the certifying officer and authorizing the finance director to submit required reports to the state. Commissioners asked staff to clarify the precise guideline changes and to confirm that partner agency review (Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency / MSHDA alignment) had been completed.
What happens next: Staff will finalize the adopted guidelines, ensure required notices and reporting are submitted to the state, and partner agencies will administer the $73,706 in program income on a rolling basis to assist qualifying homeowners with repairs.
