LINCOLN, NEB. (August 10, 2007)—The Nebraska Department of Economic Development will conduct a public comment period from August 22–September 6, 2007, for citizens and local government officials interested in providing input about  the Nebraska Consolidated Plan’s 2006 Proposed Annual Performance Report (APR).

Public review and comment should relate to the following activities that occurred July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007, as part of the 2006 program year:

1. The Department’s performance of its community development, economic development, planning, housing and homeless objectives;
2. The distribution and use of approximately $12 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, $5 million in HOME funds, $600,000 in Emergency Shelter Grant funds, $2 million from the Homeless Shelter Assistance Trust Fund, and $10 million from the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund, including the amounts used for activities benefiting persons of low and moderate income; and
3. The state’s performance in minimizing displacement of persons because of its CDBG activities and the state’s provision of assistance to persons displaced because of such activities.

The proposed APR will be available August 22 on the Department’s Web site at: http://www.neded.org/content/view/218/430/, and a copy will be available at the following libraries:
 

• Alliance Public Library, 1750 Sweetwater Ave.
• 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 Ave., Minden
• Goodall City Library, 203 W. ‘A’ St., Ogallala
• W. Dale Clark Library, 215 S. 15th St., Omaha
• 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
• Valentine Public Library, 324 N. Main St.

Written comments should be submitted to Libby Elder, Consolidated Plan Coordinator, Nebraska Department of Economic Development, P.O. Box 94666, Lincoln, NE 68509-4666, or e-mailed to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Comments will be accepted August 22-September 6.  Persons requiring sensory accommodations (including Braille, large print, or recorded materials) should contact Libby Elder by August 15.