Columbia News

The Columbia City Council will hold a Public Hearing on May 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 701 E. Broadway.

"On April 10, 2024, the Housing and Development Commission recommended Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) reallocations from FY 2020; CDBG and HOME funding reallocations from FY 2021; CDBG reallocations from FY 2022, CDBG reallocations from FY 2023. If approved, these reallocations will require amending the FY 2020 Annual Action Plan, FY 2021 Annual Action Plan, FY 2022 Annual Action Plan, and FY 2023 Annual Action Plan."

"Copies of the draft documents are available at 11 North 7th St., Columbia, Missouri and at https://tinyurl.com/as3w2edb. Public comments will be accepted for the FY 2020 Annual Action Plan amendments, FY 2021 Annual Action Plan amendments, FY 2022 Annual Action Plan amendments, and FY 2023 Annual Action Plan amendments until 8:00 A.M. on May 21, 2024. After the Public Comment Period and Hearing, the amended FY 2020, amended FY 2021, amended FY 2022, and amended FY 2023 Annual Action Plans will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for approval along with public comments received and responses to those comments. Please direct questions and/or comments to the Housing and Neighborhood Services Department – Housing Programs Division at the address listed above or e-mail: [email protected]"

"The City of Columbia receives CDBG and HOME funding from the HUD according to its population, demographics and the federal formula for distributing funds."

"FY 2020 Reallocated CDBG Funds, FY 2021 Reallocated CDBG Funds, FY 2022 Reallocated CDBG Funds, FY 2023 Reallocated CDBG FundsColumbia Housing Authority – Receiving reallocated funds for remediation, demolition, relocation and site improvement costs at East Park Avenue = $840,000.00Woodhaven Learning Center – Receiving reallocated funds for renovation and repairs of six current residential homes for developmentally disabled individuals – $200,000.00"

"Reallocated from: FY 2020 funds from Woodhaven $ 13,082.47* FY 2020 funds from City of Columbia – Rehabilitation $ 90,909.00 FY 2021 funds from Job Point $ 12,665.80* FY 2021 funds from Woodhaven $ 19,143.00* FY 2021 funds from Central Missouri Community Action $ 14,429.18* FY 2021 funds from Services for Independent Living $ 23,026.91* FY 2021 funds from Shalom Christian Academy $ 1,584.16* FY 2021 funds from City of Columbia – Rehabilitation $109,091.00 FY 2022 funds from Services for Independent Living $ 86,215.63 FY 2022 funds from Central Missouri Community Action $ 75,000.00 FY 2022 funds from Job Point $ 97.111.00* FY 2022 funds from Services for Independent Living $ 8,784.37* FY 2022 funds from CMCA – Women’s Business Center $ 47,028.45* FY 2022 funds from Columbia Housing Authority $ 41,929.03* FY 2023 funds from Love Columbia $125,000.00 FY 2023 funds from Voluntary Action Center $100,000.00 FY 2023 funds from Fun City Youth Academy $175,000.00Total CDBG Reallocation $1,040,000.00* Funds reallocated due to receipt of Program Income"

"FY 2021 Reallocated HOME FundsColumbia Housing Authority – Receiving Reallocated HOME funds for additional funding for the construction of the property at 207 Lynn, Columbia, Missouri = $45,000"

"Reallocated from: FY 2021 funds from Freedom House $ $45,000.00Total HOME Reallocation $ $45,000.00"

"City Hall is an accessible facility; any person with special needs may call (573) 874-6321. Telecommunications for the deaf is available at 1-800-MOR-ELAY. The City of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, handicap or sexual orientation."

"See R91-24 for more information."