Alaska Online Public Notices #Substantial Amendment #6

Public Hearing on Substantial Amendment #6 to Alaska's 2018 Cook Inlet Earthquake CDBG-DR Action Plan

This is a public hearing event for the State of Alaska's proposed Substantial Amendment #6 to the 2018 Cook Inlet Earthquake CDBG-DR Action Plan. - Purpose: Gather public input on updates to disaster recovery program allocations, project activities, and timelines - Focus: Housing and infrastructure recovery for areas affected by the 2018 Cook Inlet Earthquake (Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Kenai Peninsula Borough) - Funding: $35.9 million allocated for housing recovery, infrastructure, and planning - Key Projects: - Multiple affordable housing developments (over 200 units) by Cook Inlet Housing Authority and partners - Forest Park Optional Relocation Program for displaced mobile home residents (up to 24 months of assistance) - Homeowner Recovery Program in Kenai Peninsula Borough (rehabilitation, repair, retrofit, reconstruction, and new construction; up to $200,000 per home) - Priorities: Low- to moderate-income households, seismic mitigation, resilience, green building standards, Section 504/ADA compliance - No procurement or contract award is being announced; this is a public input event on programmatic changes - Compliance: Federal procurement and Section 3 requirements apply to funded projects

Description

The State of Alaska is holding a public hearing to receive comments on Substantial Amendment #6 to the 2018 Cook Inlet Earthquake Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan. This amendment proposes updates to program allocations, project activities, and implementation timelines to better align remaining funds with recovery needs. The public is invited to review the proposed amendment and provide input prior to submission to HUD. The amendment addresses disaster recovery efforts related to the 2018 Cook Inlet Earthquake, including housing and infrastructure recovery programs.

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