CITY OF EATON RAPIDS
NOTICE OF CLOSEOUT PUBLIC HEARING
FOR MICHIGAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING FOR EATON RAPIDS ISLAND CITY PARKS IMPROVEMENT
The City of Eaton Rapids will conduct a closeout public hearing on April 24, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at 200 S. Main Street, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 for the purpose of affording citizens an opportunity to submit comments and receive a final report on the completion of the Eaton Rapids Island City Parks Improvement CDBG grant.
The CDBG grant provided funding to assist in construction of a River Walk connecting the Island Park to Mill Pointe Park, replacement of the existing park bridge including an ADA ramp for universal park access, new benches, new park LED lighting, new playground equipment, and structural work to the flood protection walls at G.A.R. Island Park. The City contributed matching funds in the amount of $760,310. The CDBG project benefited at least 51% low to moderate income persons; zero persons were displaced as a result of the project.
Interested parties are invited to comment on the project in person at the public hearing or in writing through April 20, 2023 and addressed to City Manager Yvonne Ridge at 200 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 or yridge@cityofeatonrapids.com.
Citizen views and comments on the CDBG project are welcome.
City of Eaton Rapids
Yvonne Ridge, City Manager
517-663-8118
