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LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF FARMINGTON HILLS Notice of Public Hearing and 30-day Comment Period Community Development Block Grant Program Annual Action Plan 2026-2027 Five-year Consolidated Plan 2026 - 2030 It is anticipated that the City of Farmington Hills will receive approximately $358,837 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for PY2026 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027). This amount is estimated based on prior year allocations. The final award amount may vary. Any adjustment in funding will result in a corresponding adjustment to the Housing Rehabilitation activity. Additionally, an estimated $50,000 in program income from Housing Rehabilitation activities is included in the proposed use of funds. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the public hearing previously scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. regarding the PY2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan, Five-Year Consolidated Plan, and proposed amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan has been canceled and rescheduled. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held to receive public input regarding the proposed PY2026 CDBG Annual Action Plan (2026-2027), Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2026-2030), and a proposed amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan on Monday April 13, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. EDT in Council Chambers of City Hall, at 31555 Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336. The purpose of the Consolidated Plan is to inventory the housing and community development needs of low- and moderate-income persons in Farmington Hills and to establish priorities and strategies that will guide the use of federal CDBG funds over the next five years. The Annual Action Plan outlines the specific activities proposed for PY2026-2027. The proposed Citizen Participation Plan amendment updates public notice and comment procedures to maintain federal compliance. A 30-day public comment period began February 22, 2026, and continues through March 26, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Draft documents are available for review at the City of Farmington Hills - Community Development Office 31555 W. Eleven Mile, Farmington Hills, MI 48336. Email request to TEmmanuel@fhgov.com Written comments received during the public comment period will be considered prior to City Council action on April 13, 2026. Oral comments presented at the public hearing will be heard by City Council and may inform discussion. The written public comment period closing on March 26, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. serves as the deadline for submission of comments to be formally addressed in the final Plan documents prior to submission to HUD. Proposed Use of CDBG Funds (estimated): Housing Rehabilitation $306,337 Public Services $42,500 CDBG Grant Administration $60,000 Total: $408,837 Anyone planning to attend the meeting who is non-English speaking and/or who has need of special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the Community Development office at (248) 871-2545 or temmanuel@fhgov.com at least two (2) business days prior to the meeting, wherein necessary arrangements/accommodations will be made. Charmaine Kettler-Schmult, Director of Planning and Community Development Publish Date: March 6, 2026 Karen Mondora,