19794 7/17/26 Gila County Public Hearing Regarding

19794 7/17/26 Gila County Public Hearing Regarding Use of CDBG Funds The County is expected to receive approximately $187,208 in FY26 federal CDBG funds from the Arizona Department of Housing Regional Account (RA). CDBG funds must be used to benefit low-income persons and areas, alleviate slum and blight or address urgent need. A public hearing will be held at 10:00 AM on August 4, 2026, at the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 E. Ash Street, Globe, AZ, 85501 to gather citizen input on the use of the CDBG funds. Examples of possible uses include the following: 1) Public infrastructure (e.g., water, wastewater, street improvements); 2) Community facilities (e.g., parks, health clinics, libraries, senior or youth centers); 3) Housing (e.g., owner-occupied or multi-family rehab, utility connections on private property, new housing constructed by a non-profit); and 4) Public services (e.g., paying the salary of an additional staff person to expand a Head Start program, purchasing a van to transport persons with disabilities, equipment and rent to start a new job training program). For more information about the hearing, grievances, or the CDBG program; or to receive assistance in formulating prospective project ideas for presentation at the hearing contact the following: Angela Gotto, Administrative & Special Projects Coordinator Central Arizona Governments 2540 W. Apache Trail, Suite 108 Apache Junction, AZ 85120 (480) 474-9300 (480) 474-9306 Persons with disabilities who require special accommodations may contact the Clerk of the Board, Charlotte Asrarynezami, at (928) 402-4390 at least 48 hours before the hearing.