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Notice of Public Hearing CDBG-CV Food Bank Assistance Project The City of Woodburn is eligible to apply for a Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) assistance funding from Business Oregon. CDBG CV funds come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The CDBG primary national objective is to benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons. Based on the CARES Act, the purpose of CDBG-CV funding is to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Woodburn is preparing to submit a Community Development Block Grant application to Business Oregon for CDBG-CV Food Bank Assistance Program funds in the amount of $250,000, which will benefit low- or moderate-income persons in the Woodburn area. A public hearing will be held by the City of Woodburn at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 during the Woodburn City Council meeting. This meeting will be held in Library Park, located at 280 Garfield Street. The purpose of this hearing is for the City Council to take comments from citizens about both community development needs and the project proposed for grant funding prior to applying to Business Oregon. Written comments are also welcome and must be received by Tuesday, July 29, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. at Woodburn City Hall, 270 Montgomery Street, Woodburn, OR 97071. Both oral and written comments will be considered by the City Council in deciding whether to apply. More information about Oregon Community Development Block Grant, the proposed project, and records about the city’s past use of Community Development Block Grant funds are available for public review at 270 Montgomery Street, Woodburn, OR during regular office hours. 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 low- and moderate-income housing that is demolished or converted to another use will be replaced. The facility location of the hearing is ADA accessible. If you need special accommodation, please contact the City Recorder at [PHONE REDACTED] or Statewide Toll Free Relay (800) 735-1232, at least 48 hours prior to this meeting. Si usted necesita asistencia especial, comuníquese al [PHONE REDACTED] o a la línea telefónica gratuita, (800) 735-1232, con un mínimo de 48 horas, antes de la reunión. **Habrá intérpretes disponibles para aquéllas personas que no hablan Inglés, previo acuerdo. Comuníquese al [PHONE REDACTED].**