2022-04-12 Borough Assembly Meeting

City & Borough of Wrangell, Alaska

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Hearing for Community Development Block Grant -COVID

During the Regular Borough Assembly meeting on April 12, 2022 (beginning at 6:00 p.m.), there will be a PUBLIC HEARING on the following item(s):

For the purpose of seeking citizen views and community comments and accepting alternative project proposals for funding consideration under the Community Development Block Grant-COVID (CDBG-CV) program (Round 2).

ELIGIBLE TYPES OF PROJECTS

State of Alaska CDBG-CV funds may only be used to fund community development activities carried out to PREVENT, PREPARE FOR, AND RESPOND TO CORONAVIRUS.By law, use of funds for any other purpose is unallowable.The following are examples of eligible activities:

• Reconfiguration of interior space to reinforce social distancing recommendations.
• Interior physical barriers such as clear plexiglass in public areas.
• Ventilation Systems (high-efficiency particulate air filters, air purifiers, dehumidifiers).
• Temperature, humidity, and air quality sensors to reduce airborne transmission.
• Stand-alone sinks or handwashing stations.
• Replacement of fixed windows with operable windows.
• Accessibility improvements for persons with disabilities that reduce contact.
• Installation of drive-through or walk-up windows.
• Technology improvements to support remote access.
• Modification of roadways and sidewalks to allow for social distancing.
• Creation of outdoor areas with shade covers and seating that ensure physical distancing.
• Exterior physical barriers such as fencing or planters.

Project funding ideas may be submitted prior to the public hearing or during the public hearing. Please drop off ideas in writing at City Hall or by email to ecodev@wrangell.com. There are more detailed guidelines for each category, posted on the City’s website at at www.wrangell.com/economicdevelopment. For more information, please contact Carol Rushmore at 907-874-2381

The Public is encouraged to attend.