LINCOLN, NEB. (Aug. 17, 2005)—From August 22-September 6, citizens and local government officials will have an opportunity to publicly comment on the Nebraska Consolidated Plan’s 2004 Proposed Annual Performance Report (APR), produced by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED).

The following 2004 program year activities (July 1, 2004-June 30, 2005) are available for public comment:

1. The department’s performance and achievement levels on community development, economic development, planning, housing and homeless objectives;

2. The distribution and use of approximately $14.4 million in Community Development Block Grant, $6 million HOME, and $528,000 Emergency Shelter Grant funds, $1.6 million in Homeless Shelter Assistance Trust Funds, and $4.7 million in Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Funds, including the amounts used for activities benefiting persons of low and moderate income; and

3. The state’s performance in minimizing displaced people as it related to CDBG activities that were undertaken, and assistance offered to persons displaced because of such activities.

Several options to view and comment on the proposed APR are available. The proposed report will be available by Aug. 22 online at: http://crd.neded.org/plans_reports/index.htm

Hard copies of the proposed report will be available at:

·Alliance Public Library, 1750 Sweetwater

·Auburn Memorial Library, 1810 Courthouse Ave.

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

·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

·McCook Public Library, 802 Norris Ave.

·Jensen Memorial Library, 443 N. Kearney, Minden

·Goodall City Library, 203 West ‘A’ St.

·W. Dale Clark Library, 215 S. 15th St., Omaha

·Scottsbluff Public Library, 1809 Third St.

·Sidney Public Library, 1112 12th Ave.

·Wayne Public Library, 410 Pearl St.

·Thomas County Library, 501 Main St., Thedford

·Valentine Public Library, 324 N. Main St.

To receive a mailed copy of the proposed report, contact Jen Bolen at 402-471-6280. All written comments should be submitted to Jen Bolen, Consolidated Plan Coordinator, Nebraska Department of Economic Development, P.O. Box 94666, Lincoln, NE 68509-4666, or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Comments will be accepted from Aug. 22 through Sept. 6. Persons requiring sensory accommodations (including Braille, large print or recorded materials) also should contact Jen Bolen.