Press Release
Solicitation for Public Comment
The Coastal Bend Council of Governments (CBCOG) is seeking input on the Method of Distribution for the approx $160.2M in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds allocated to the region to address damage from Hurricane Harvey. Programs include local Buyout and Acquisition ($34.4M and ($125.8M) for Local Infrastructure. Written and oral comments regarding the Method of Distribution will be taken at a public hearing scheduled for the following date, time and location.
The first Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 19,2018 at.10:00 A.M. at the Aquarium Education Center at Rockport Harbor, 707 Navigation Circle, Rockport, Texas 78382.
The second Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. at Port Aransas, Texas 78373.
Coastal Bend Council of Governments will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending CBCOG functions. Requests from persons needing accommodations should be received by CBCOG staff 24-hours prior to each function. The public hearing will be conducted in English and requests for language interpreters or other special communication needs should be made at least 48 hours prior to a function. Please call Richard Bullock or David Ramos at (361) 883-5743 for assistance.
“This is an important step forward in the recovery process. We need even more funding for the infrastructure category in the housing plan, but, of course we welcome this first wave of critically needed dollars. Public participation and comments on this important funding source will assist everyone involved in this vital process,” stated Judge C. H. Burt Mills, Jr. Aransas County Judge.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2018
Contact: Deanna Spruce
Public Information Officer, Aransas County Long Term Recovery
PIO@aransascounty.org at 361-790-9496
