The City will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on March 10 at the Natchitoches City Council Chamber to obtain views on the housing and community development needs of the City and to discuss the submission of an application for funding under the State of Louisiana FY 2026/2027 Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program. The following items will be discussed at the hearing:
A. The amount of funds available for proposed community development and housing activities;
B. The range of activities available that may be undertaken, including the estimated amount of funds
proposed to be used for activities that will benefit persons of low and moderate incomes;
C. The plans of the City for minimizing displaced persons as a result of activities assisted with
such funds and the benefits to be provided by the City to persons actually displaced as a result
of such activities; and,
D. The City past performance on LCDBG projects funded by the State of Louisiana.
All residents, particularly those of low and moderate income and residents of slum and blighted areas of the City are encouraged to attend this meeting. Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency provided that three (3) days’ notice are received by the City.
Those citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views and proposals until March 10, 2025 in writing to:
City of Natchitoches
P.O. Box 37
Natchitoches, LA 71458-0037
Ronnie Williams Jr., Chief Elected Official
