This workshop will be held in the Executive Conference Room, City of Urbana, 400 South Vine Street, Urbana. This workshop is mandatory for agencies requesting Urbana CDBG and HOME Consortium funds for use between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012. The City of Urbana is accepting applications for:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Facilities & Improvements (bricks & mortar projects)
Urbana's allocation of HOME funding
Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) allocations of HOME funding
To maintain and improve the quality of life for Urbana citizens by providing programs of economic development, housing, planning, zoning enforcement, and building safety code enforcement.
Major Activities of the Community Development Department:
- Plan and implement department goals, plans, standards and policies
- Manage resources for efficient achievement of City and department goals and objectives
- Develop department staff through training and evaluation procedures
- Manage personnel through work directives and rules
- Represent the department and City in various intergovernmental activities, in matters with the news-media and at public relations meetings and events
- Participate in the planning and preparation of the City's capital improvements long-term plan and budget