Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Task Force Vacancies

The City of Charlottesville has several vacancies on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Task Force. Vacancies include: Rose Hill Neighborhood representative, Belmont Neighborhood representative, and an At-Large representative. The CDBG/HOME Task Force Member description is listed below. The description details the purpose of the group, membership responsibilities, the types of projects funded, meeting schedule, membership composition, terms, and how to apply.

The City is also looking for 10th & Page residents to serve on the CDBG 10th & Page Priority Neighborhood Task Force. The 10th & Page Priority Neighborhood Task Force Member description is listed below. The description details the purpose of the group, membership responsibilities, the types of projects funded, meeting schedule, membership composition, terms, and how to apply.

For more information, please contact Tierra Howard at:

Tierra M. Howard, AICP
Neighborhood Development Services
Grants Coordinator
City of Charlottesville – P. O. Box 911
610 East Market Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 970-3093 / Office
(434) 970-3359 / Fax
howardti@
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CDBG/HOME Task Force Member

Description

Purpose:
The City receives federal funds annually through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) programs for housing, public services/social services, economic development, and community development projects. The funds are used primarily to benefit low and moderate income residents of the City.

Member Responsibilities:
Agencies/organizations submit applications to compete for the grant funds. Task Force members review the applications and make funding recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council on how to spend the funds.

Types of Projects Funded
Projects funded last year include small business development assistance, childcare scholarships, re-entry services, workforce development training, homeowner rehabs, down payment assistance for homebuyers, and facility improvements.

Meetings:
Meetings are on an on-call basis. The Task Force typically meets November through February on an on-call basis. Meetings typically run for one hour and usually range from 3 – 5 meetings per year.

Membership:
There are 9 members including:

 5 members from each of the target neighborhoods (low-moderate income persons): Belmont, Fifeville, 10th & Page, Ridge Street, and Rose Hill

 1 member of the City Planning Commission

 1 member of City School Board

 1 member representing social issues

 1 citizen at-large

*including elderly and handicapped persons, or representatives of them

Terms:
3 years (for low or moderate income representatives); 2 years (for citizens); other members: concurrent with terms on those boards.

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CDBG 10th & Page Priority Neighborhood Task Force

Description

Member Responsibilities:
Task Force members assist in preparing detailed plans for streetscape/pedestrian improvement projects within the 10th & Page Neighborhood.

Types of Projects Funded:
Projects funded in previous years include curb extensions, sidewalk improvements, landscaping, and LED crosswalk lights to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility on Cherry Avenue in the Fifeville Neighborhood.

Meetings:
Meetings are on an on-call basis. The Task Force typically meets on an on-call basis. Meetings typically run for one hour and usually range from 3 – 5 meetings per year.

Membership:
10th & Page Priority Neighborhood Task Force members include the following representatives:

 10th & Page Residents

 10th & Page CDBG Task Force representatives

 10th & Page Business Owners

 10th & Page Property Owners

 Planning Commission representatives

Terms:

3 years, unless otherwise specified by Council