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$1.113 million awarded seven cities to undertake neighborhood revitalization projects

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 (LINCOLN, NEB.)—The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded Bellevue, Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Kearney, Norfolk and North Platte $1,113,519 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to pursue community projects targeting neighborhoods benefitting low- and middle-income residents. These grants, made in the Comprehensive Revitalization (CR) category, are administered by DED from the state’s annual allocation of CDBG funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The cities participated in an initial three-year Comprehensive Revitalization effort that began in 2005 with a Comprehensive Needs Assessment and Revitalization Strategy. A recent updated Strategy allowed them to extend their participation for three more years (2009-2011). Each city will provide local funds for the projects.

Following are the individual awards based on 2009 CR formula recommendations: 

Bellevue—$218,264 to go toward repairing and replacing damaged sidewalks or installing new sidewalks in Thompson Park where there currently are none, bringing all into compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The City will invest $140,140 to complete the project. Contact Phil Davidson at 402-293-3052 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Columbus—$115,814 to purchase, rehabilitate and resell several homes; conduct lead-based paint testing; and apply toward housing management activities all benefitting at least 51 percent of low- and moderate-income individuals. The City will invest $114,920 to complete the project. Contact Joe Mangiamelli at 402-562-4233 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Fremont—$132,500 to first develop a Fair Housing Choice study, then enact recommended water and sewer improvements in the targeted community revitalization area, benefitting  at least 51 percent of low- and moderate-income individuals. The City will invest $61,700 to complete the project. Contact Jan Rise at 402-727-2624 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Grand Island—$229,401 to replace five blocks of 4-inch cast iron water main with 8-inch  water main and seven fire hydrants. The City will invest $107,907 to complete the project. Contact Joni Kuzma at 308-385-5444, ext. 248 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Kearney—$141,427 to improve sidewalks and install/handicapped ramps at intersections spanning an area west to east from Avenue C to Avenue N and north to south from 27th Street to Railroad Street. The City will invest $65,714 to complete the project. Contact Suzanne Brodine at 308-233-3222 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Norfolk—$135,800 to improve streets, alleys and a commercial façade in the downtown district, and conduct a downtown housing feasibility study and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice study. The City will invest $64,500 to complete the project. Contact Elizabeth Deck at 402-844-2012 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

North Platte—$140,313 to improve streets and infrastructure along East Fifth Street from Bailey Avenue to Dewey Avenue’s west right-of-way. The City will invest $140,313 to the project. Contact Judy Clark at 308-535-6724 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For information about the Department’s Comprehensive Revitalization funding category, contact Steve Charleston at 800-426-6505, 402-471-3757, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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