CITY OF PALM DESERT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING
FOR THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO PROGRAM 2024
CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
In compliance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Citizen Participation Requirements (24 CFR Part 91), the City of Palm Desert invites public review and comment on the Draft Substantial Amendment to the Program Year 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. The Annual Action Plan identifies the City's housing and community development needs and outlines how CDBG funds will be allocated to address these needs, while the Citizen Participation Plan establishes procedures for public involvement in HUD-related planning and funding decisions.
The proposed amendments include:
• Program Year 2024: Reallocate $217,756.47 and the associated project from the Palm Desert Housing Authority – Candlewood Apartments Parking Lot Improvement Project to the Taos Apartments Drainage Improvement Project to address flooding and emergency drainage needs, an eligible Public Facility Improvement.
• Program Year 2024: Allocate $14,987.64 in PY 2024 funds to the Palm Desert Housing Authority Public Facilities Improvements Project – Taos Apartments Drainage Improvement, utilizing unexpended FY 2024–2025 administrative funds to fully fund the project.
These amendments ensure alignment with the City's Consolidated Plan and program priorities, including targeted infrastructure improvements and support for critical community resources.
To encourage broad participation, particularly from low- and moderate-income residents, minority communities, persons with disabilities, and non-English-speaking individuals, the public is invited to review and provide comments on the Draft Substantial Amendment from November 10 through December 10, 2025. Copies of the draft amendment will be available on the City's website at [https://www.palmdesert.gov/departments/special-programs/community-development-block-grant-cdbg]. Written comments may be submitted by December 11, 2025, to the City Clerk's Office, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 (Attention: City Clerk), by fax to (760) 340-0574, or by email to cityclerk@palmdesert.gov.
A public hearing regarding the Draft Substantial Amendment will be held during the Palm Desert City Council meeting on December 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260. The meeting will be livestreamed at https://www.palmdesert.gov/connect/city-council, and a telephone number for public participation will be included on the posted meeting agenda prior to the hearing date and available on the City's website.
The City encourages participation from low- and moderate-income residents, minorities, persons with disabilities, and persons with limited English proficiency. The City will provide reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids, including alternative formats such as large print, Braille, or translated materials, upon request at least one week in advance. To request accommodations, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (760) 776-6450 (TDD for hearing/speech impairments) or ada@palmdesert.gov.
Following the public comment period and hearing, all comments received will be reviewed and incorporated as appropriate before the final submission to HUD.
All comments received will be considered prior to final submission of the amendment to HUD.
Si necesita ayuda con esta notificación, llame al (760) 346-0611 para hablar con Damian Olivares.
Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk, City of Palm Desert
November 10 2025
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