Public Notice and Notice of Public Hearing

A public hearing will be held by the Lake County Board of Commissioners at 1:00 pm on April 1, 2024, at the Christmas Valley Community Hall, 87345 Holly Lane, Christmas Valley, Oregon 97630.

Lake County is eligible to apply for a 2024 Community Development Block Grant from Business Oregon. Community Development Block Grant funds come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The grants can be used for public facilities and housing improvements, primarily for persons with low and moderate incomes.

Approximately $12 million will be awarded to Oregon non-metropolitan cities and counties in 2024. The maximum grant that a city or county can receive for a public works grant is $2,500,000.

Lake County is preparing an application for a 2024 Community Development Block Grant from Business Oregon for the Christmas Valley Domestic Water Supply District’s Phase 3 Water System Improvements, located at 87379 Holly Lane, Christmas Valley, Oregon 97641.

The construction project consists of replacement of approximately 3.5 miles of distribution line and associated valves and hydrants. The replacement of the drinking water distribution lines will provide more reliable water delivery to community residents. It is estimated that the proposed project will benefit at least 1,000 persons, ofwhom54.2% will be low ormoderate income.

The purpose of the hearing is for the Board of Commissioners to obtain citizen views and to respond to questions and comments about: community development and housing needs; the needs of low- and moderate-income person; other needs in the community that might be assisted with a Community Development Block Grant project; and the proposed project.

Permanent involuntary displacement of persons or businesses is not anticipated as a result from the proposed project. If displacement becomes necessary, alternatives will be examined to minimize the displacement and provide required/reasonable benefits to those displaced. Any lowandmoderate-income housing that is demolished or converted to another use will be replaced.

The Commissioners welcome written comment. Written comments must be received by March 29, 2024. Address them to Lake County Commissioners, 513 Center Street, Lakeview, Oregon 97630. Both oral and written comments will be considered by the Board of Commissioners in deciding whether to apply.

The location of the hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. Please contact Administrative Assistant Tina Burneikis at 541-947-6003 if you have special accommodations needs to attend or participate in the meeting.

More information about Oregon Community Development Block Grants, the proposed project, and records about Lake County’s past use of Community Development Block Grant funds is available for public review at Lake County Commissioner’s Office, 513 Center Street, Lakeview, Oregon 97630, during regular office hours. Advance notice is requested. If special accommodations are needed, please notify Administrative Assistant Tina Burneikis at 541- 947-6003 so that appropriate assistance can be provided.