CDBG Annual Action Plan Notice FY 2024-25

Notice to Public

As an Entitlement Community the City of Sumter expects to receive approximately $350,085.00 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for fiscal year 4/1/24-3/31/25.  The city is required to complete an Annual Action Plan that identifies the activities it will undertake.  Persons wishing to make comments on the proposed plan may do so in writing or by visiting the Community Development office. The review period runs from March 13, 2024 to April 13, 2024.  The office is located at the Liberty Center, Suite 4, 12 W. Liberty Street, Sumter, SC.  The Office hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.  You may call Clarence Gaines at 803-774-1649 for further information. Non-English speaking persons, hearing impaired or deaf persons may call the same phone number for assistance and information. Entry to the Liberty Center is handicap accessible.

Specific Projects:

Administration                                                            $70,017.00

(administer the entitlement program)

Historic Preservation                                                 $10,000.00

(eliminate blight in commercial areas)

Housing Repair                                                           $173,168.00

(housing repair for low-moderate-income citizens)

Youth Employment                                                     $46,500.00

(provide summer employment for 35-40 low moderate income youth)

United Ministries                                                         $44,900.00

(provide minor home repairs for low moderate-income citizens)

YMCA Youth Services                                                 $2,500.00

(provide vouchers for LMI youth to participate in activities)

HYPE Program                                                             $3,000.00

(provide student supplies for LMI youth)

Total                                                                              $350,085.00