NOTICE OF SECOND PUBLIC
HEARING
The Lucas County Commissioners intend to apply to the Ohio
Department of Development for funding under the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) small cities program, a federally
funded program administered by the State. The county is eligible
for $490,000 in PY 2026 funding, providing the county meets
applicable program requirements and the County’s application
is approved. On April 29, 2026, the county conducted its first
public hearing to inform citizens about the CDBG programs, how it
may be used, what activities are eligible, and other important
program requirements.
Based on both citizen input and local officials’
assessment of the county’s needs, the county is proposing to
undertake the following CDBG activities for PY 2026, based on
funding of $490,000 plus RLF funds:
1. The Ability Center of Greater Toledo, Lucas County,
Private Rehabilitation, National Objective benefits LMI Limited
Clientele, CDBG Allocation $40,000
2. City of Oregon (Dedicated City), Sidewalk and Curb Ramp
Improvements, National Objective benefits LMI Area Wide, CDBG
Allocation $150,000
3. Area Office on Aging Senior Nutrition Program, Lucas
County, Public Service, National Objective benefits LMI Limited
Clientele, CDBG Allocation $122,000
4.Spencer Township, Neighborhood Facilities Improvements,
National Objective benefits LMI Area Wide, CDBG Allocation $80,000
5. Administration & Fair Housing, CDBG Allocation
$98,000.
A second public hearing will be held June 1, 2026, at 10:00
A.M. in the chambers of the Lucas County Commissioners, One
Government Center, Toledo, OH 43604, to provide citizens an
adequate opportunity to review and comment on the county’s
proposed application, including the proposed activities summarized
above, before the county submits its application to the Ohio
Department of Development. Citizens are encouraged to attend this
meeting to express their views and comments on the county’s
proposed CDBG application.
Should any participant require auxiliary aids due to a
disability or non-English languages, please contact the
Commissioner’s office at least one week prior to the hearing
date to ensure needs will be accommodated. Anyone wishing to submit
written comments prior to the hearing date may direct them to the
Commissioner’s Office at the address above.
Lucas County Commissioners
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As published in The Blade.