LINCOLN, NEB. (October 11, 2006)—Public hearings in November will focus on the Proposed 2007 Annual Action Plan, which involves the distribution of approximately $13 million Community Development Block Grant, $5 million HOME program, and $588,000 Emergency Shelter Grant Program funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended).

The plan also includes distribution of $1.5 million in Homeless Shelter Assistance Trust funds, and $9 million in Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust funds.

All above funding is administered through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED).

Copies of the plan, which describe national and state objectives, application schedules, eligible activities, and selection criteria for projects, will be available at public meetings. Copies of the plan also will be available after November 13 on the DED website: http://crd.neded.org/plans_reports/index.htm, or can be requested from Libby Elder at 800-426-6505, 402-471-3762, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The public comment period is November 13-December 15, 2006. Public meetings will be held:

• November 14, 10 a.m. (CT)—Norfolk, Lifelong Learning Center, 801 E. Benjamin Ave., Ste. D

• November 15, 9 a.m. (CT)—Kearney, Holiday Inn, 110 Second Ave., -and-

2 p.m. (MT) Ogallala, Grey Goose Lodge, 201 Chuckwagon Road

An interactive videoconference will be held November 20, 10 a.m. (CT) at:

• Lincoln—Lincoln Executive Building, 521 S. 14th St., Ste. 103

• Ainsworth—Public Library, 5th and Main streets

• Chadron—State College Student Center, 10th and Main streets, Scottsbluff Room

• McCook—McMillen Hall, 1205 E. 3rd St., Room 208

• Wayne—State College Gardner Hall, 1111 Main St., Room 105

• Scottsbluff—Panhandle Learning Center, 4502 Avenue I, High Plains Room

Beginning November 13, the Proposed 2007 Annual Action Plan will be

available at:

Alliance Public Library, 1750 Sweetwater

Auburn Memorial Library, 1810 Courthouse Ave.

Garfield County Library, 110 S. 7th St., Burwell, Neb.

Central City Public Library, 1604 15th Ave.

Chadron Public Library, 507 Bordeaux St.

Lexington Public Library, 103 E. 10th St.

Bennett Martin Public Library, 136 S. 14th St., Lincoln, Neb.

McCook Public Library, 802 Norris Ave.

Jensen Memorial Library, 443 N. Kearney, Minden, Neb.

Goodall City Library, 203 W. “A” St., Ogallala, Neb.

W. Dale Clark Library, 2015 S. 15th St., Omaha, Neb.

Scottsbluff Public Library, 1809 3rd St.

Sidney Public Library, 1112 12th Ave.

Wayne Public Library, 410 Pearl St.

Thomas County Library, 501 Main St., Thedford, Neb.

Valentine Public Library, 324 N. Main St.

Mail written comments by December 15 to: Libby Elder, Consolidated Plan Coordinator, Nebraska Department of Economic Development, P.O. Box 94666, Lincoln, NE 68509-4666; or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Comments will be accepted starting November 13. Individuals requiring sensory accommodations, including interpreter services, Braille, large print, or recorded materials should contact Libby Elder by November 3.

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Libby Elder at 800-426-6505, 402-471-3762, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Individuals who are hearing and/or speech impaired and have a TDD, may contact the department through the Statewide Relay System by calling one of the following numbers:
711, (800) 833- 7352 (TDD), or (800) 833-0920 (voice).
The relay operator should be asked to call DED at (800) 426-6505, or (402) 471-3111.