OPELOUSAS, LA – St. Landry Parish Government will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on October 1, 2024, at the Old City Market Building, 131 West Bellevue, Opelousas, Louisiana.
The purpose of the meeting is to obtain views on the housing and community development needs of St. Landry Parish and discuss the submission of an application for funding under the State of Louisiana FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program. The following items will be discussed at the hearing:
- The amount of funds available for proposed community development and housing activities.
- 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.
- The plans of the St. Landry Parish Government for minimizing displaced persons as a result of activities assisted with such funds and the benefits to be provided by the St. Landry Parish Government to persons displaced as a result of such activities.
- The St. Landry Parish Government’s past performance on LCDBG projects funded by the State of Louisiana.
All residents, particularly those of low and moderate-income and residents of blighted areas of St. Landry Parish are encouraged to attend this meeting.
Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and limited English proficiency provided the St. Landry Parish Government receives three days’ notice.
Those citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views and proposals until October 1, 2024, by writing to:
St. Landry Parish Government
118 South Court Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
Jessie Bellard, St. Landry Parish President