Community Development Block Grant Action Plan Public Meeting

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The City of Gaithersburg is proposing an amendment to the Federal Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 Action Plans. As an entitlement community for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development (HUD), the City has received funds to address the following national objectives and goals set by HUD: to provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons in the City of Gaithersburg. Action Plans outline the activities the City intends to undertake with CDBG funds in the year ahead to address priority needs and local objectives identified in its five-year Consolidated Plan, its Annual Strategic Plan and estimates the number and type of families to benefit from such proposed activities. The City has proposed an amendment to the 2025 and 2026 Action Plans. The City is proposing that funds go to improve a transitional housing shelter for adults experiencing homelessness, as well as a safety barrier at the splashpad in the Olde Towne neighborhood. Beginning on October 23, 2026, the amendment will be available for review at the following location: City Hall 31 South Summit Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Additionally, the City will hold one public meeting for residents to attend and provide comments. This meeting will be held in-person on October 29, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20877. A Spanish-speaking interpreter can be available. Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring reasonable accommodation related to a disability is asked to advise the City at least 48 hours in advance. Contact Human Resources Department at humanresources@gaithersburgmd.gov or 301- 258-6327. The draft amendment is also be available online here. Upon request, copies can be mailed at no cost. Comments that are provided in person, during the public meeting, or in writing by mail or email and received by close of business on November 25, 2026, will be considered. All comments will be summarized and submitted to HUD with the Amendment. For further information, please contact Maureen Walker, Housing and Community Development Manager, at housing@gaithersburgmd.gov or 240-805-1119.