Notice: First Public Hearing

The City of Lake City is considering applying to the Florida Department of Commerce for an FFY 2024 and 2025 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The City is eligible to apply for funds in the neighborhood revitalization or commercial revitalization categories. Construction activities funded through the CDBG Program must meet one of the following National Objectives:

1. Provide benefit to low and moderate income persons;

2. Prevent or eliminate slum or blight conditions; or

3. Meet a need of recent origin having a particular urgency.

The types of activities that CDBG funds may be used for include constructing stormwater ponds, paving roads and sidewalks, installing sewer and water lines, building a community center or park or making improvements to a sewage treatment plant. Additional information regarding the range of activities that could be funded will be provided at the public hearing.

In developing a CDBG application, the City of Lake City must plan to minimize displacement of persons as a result of the activities. In addition, the City of Lake City is required to develop a plan to assist displaced persons.

A public hearing to obtain citizen comment concerning the City’s economic and community development needs will be held in the City Council Chambers located on the second floor of City Hall at 205 North Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL 32055 on April 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM. For information concerning the public hearing, contact Dakota Braun, Grant Program Specialist, at (386) 719-5794 or by email at braund@lcfla.com.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Pursuant to 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact the City Manager’s Office at (386) 719-5768.