Ames Today

The public is encouraged to provide input on the proposed substantial amendment to the 2022-23 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan. The Annual Action Plan is a portion of the City of Ames’ five-year (2019-2023) Consolidated Plan. The 2022-23 Substantial Amendment Annual Action Plan would include an additional project.

The proposed amendment would fund the installation of new water main improvements in Low- and Moderate-Income Census Tract 10. The improvement area is approximately 1,245 linear square feet and borders Lincoln Way to North Fourth Street. The proposed water mains would be installed along North Russell Avenue. The anticipated project budget is approximately $535,000.

Written comments or inquiries may be submitted to the Department of Planning & Housing at Ames City Hall, 515 Clark Ave., Ames, Iowa, or by email to vanessa.bakerlatimer@cityofames.org through June 22. The Ames City Council will also discuss the approval and submittal of the substantial plan at 6 p.m. June 27 at City Hall, Council Chambers, 515 Clark Ave.

Copies of the Annual Action Plan are available for review from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Planning and Housing Department, Ames City Hall, 515 Clark Ave., and the Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave. The plan also is available on the City’s website at www.cityofames.org/housing.

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