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HOUSING DIVISION
P,O. Box 200545 * Helena, Montana 59620.0545 * httP://housing,mt.gov
Phone: 406-841-2820 * Fax: 406-841.2621 * TDD: 406-841-2702
October 6, 2008
City Council D Ell
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115 W 1st St
Laurel, MT 59044
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Dear Council Members:
On behalf of Director Tony Preite, Housing Division Administrator Bruce Brensdal, and Community
Development Division Administrator Dave Cole, I would like to invite you to participate in the Joint
Housing Workshop and Consolidated Plan Public Meeting to be held in Billings on Thursday, October.
- 08-at-the Best'Westerrr Kelly Inn,-49-15-Southgate -Drive.
The Joint Housing Workshop begins at 8:00 a.m. and is your opportunity to access several housing
funding agencies in one location! Participating agencies include the Montana Department of Commerce's
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs, and
Montana Board of Housing (MBOH) and USDA Rural Development Housing Programs.
In addition, there will be information on and discussion about the NEW Neighborhood Stabilization Act
(HR 3221), signed by President Bush on July 30, 2008. HR 3221 will make federal funds available to the
state and units of general local government to redevelop abandoned and foreclosed upon homes and
residential properties and to demolish vacant, blighted structures.
Beginning at noon, the public meeting is open to everyone to discuss community needs and to review
Montana's Consolidated Plan (CP) Annual Action Plan. The CP, a tool used to identify needs and
allocate resources to Montana communities and residents, is developed with information from interested
citizens, especially low- and moderate-income citizens; local government officials; statewide and regional
institutions and other organizations including businesses, developers, and community and faith-based
organizations; and public and private agencies that provide assisted housing, health services, and social
services.
The Annual Action Plan serves as the state's annual application to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) for Montana's Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment
Partnerships, and Emergency Shelter Grant programs. Combined, these grant programs receive-
approximately $1-1 $12 million annually from HUD. Each year, these funds are then invested in
Montana communities for decent, safe, and affordable housing; public facilities and other infrastructure;
and economic opportunities for lower-income families.
The draft 2008 Annual Action Plan will be available for review by October 10, 2008 on the Consolidated
Plan website: housing.mt.gov/Hous_CPTApps.asp. If you are unable to access the website, you can
request printed copies of CP documents by calling 406-841-2820 or TDD: 406-841-2702. Written
comments on the Annual Action Plan will be accepted through December 31, 2008. Submit your
comments to Leslie Edgcomb, CP Coordinator, Housing Division; P.O. Box 200545; Helena, MT 59620.
We hope to see you on October 16 in Billings.
Sincerely,
Leslie Edgcomb
Consolidated Plan Coordinator
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Housing Application Workshop and Consolidated Plan Meeting
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tentative Agenda
8:00
8:30
8:45
9:45
10:30
10:15
Registration (coffee & treats available)
Welcome & Introductions
USDA RD Housing Programs
CDBG Program
Break
NEW Neighborhood Stabilization Act (HR 3221)
Break / Set up for lunch
Consolidated Plan Public Meeting (lunch provided)
HOME Program Proposed Changes
Break
HOME Program
MBOH Low Income Housing Tax Credits
MDOC/MBOH Program Updates
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¦ Technical Assistance
¦ "White Paper'
¦ Section 8 Housing Assistance Program Online Application
- 8:30
- 8:45
- 9:45
- 10:30
- 10:45
- 11:45
11:45 - 12:00
12:00 - 1:15
1:15 - - 1:45
1:45 - 2:00
2:00 - 2:30
2:30 - 3:00
3:00 - 4:30
Advance registration is not required but registering will help with planning for space, materials and
food. For more information and to register online, go to housing.mt.gov and click on the
Conferences & Trainings link.
Additional meetings and workshops:
Glendive, Oct. 15, EPEC Building, 313 S.
Merrill Ave.
Missoula, Oct. 29, Wingate Inn, 5252
Airway Blvd
Great Falls, Oct. 30, NeighborWorks
Bldg, 509 1st Ave S.
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
The MT Dept of Commerce will make reasonable modifications for persons with
disabilities who wish to participate in this public meeting. If you require an
accommodation, contact the Department at least five working days before the
scheduled meeting about the nature of the accommodation you need:
MT Dept of Commerce, Housing Division; PO Box 200545; Helena, MT 59620-0545
Telephone: 406-841-2820 / TDD: 406-841-2702 / FAX: 406841-2810
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E-mail: HOMEProgram@mt.gov
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