NOTICE

 CITY OF LOWELL

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

AND RFP AVAILABILITY

FOR THE FY 2008-2009 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

PUBLIC HEARING # 1

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

5:30 PM – CDBG, HOME, ESG

7:00 PM – HOPWA

LOWELL SENIOR CENTER

276 BROADWAY STREET

The City of Lowell Division of Planning and Development will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 5:30 PM at the SENIOR CENTER, to provide technical assistance on submission of an RFP for Federal Entitlement Funds (CDBG, HOME, and ESG), review performance of current projects, and obtain input on housing and community development needs.

 A separate Public Hearing will be held on the same date and location at 7:00 PM to assist the City in planning for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program.  The City of Lowell will award HOPWA funds to eligible sub-recipients that provide eligible housing and related services within Middlesex County, Massachusetts. 

 RFPs for all federal funds are available beginning at 12:00 PM November 19, 2007 at the City of Lowell DPD, 50 Arcand Drive, 2nd Floor.  Requests for electronic copies may be made through the City’s website: www.lowellma.gov/depts/dpd/rfp. Completed RFPs are due at the DPD Office by 12:00 PM December 21, 2007.  For more information contact Allison Lamey at 978-446-7200.

 The City will provide interpreters for non-English speaking or hearing-impaired residents upon receiving a request at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled hearing date.