PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of Kaplan will hold a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Kaplan City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain views on the housing and community development needs of the City of Kaplan and to discuss the submission of an application for funding under the State of Louisiana Fiscal Year 2027 Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program. The following items will be discussed at the hearing.

A. The amount of funds available for proposed community development and housing activities;

• $1,000,000 - $2,000,000 – Public Facilities Program

• $150,000 - $500,000 – Clearance Program

• $700,000 - $1,100,000 – Economic Development Program

• $500,000 - $2,000,000 – Make A Difference Program

B. The range of activities available that may be undertaken, including the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit persons of low and moderate incomes;

C. The plans for minimizing displaced persons as a result of activities assisted with such funds and the benefits to be provided to persons actually displaced as a result of such activities;

D. The past performance on LCDBG projects funded by the State of Louisiana.

All residents, particularly low- and moderate-income persons and residents of slum and blighted areas are encouraged to attend this meeting and encouraged to submit their views and proposals regarding community development and housing needs. Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking individuals provided that a three (3) day notice is received. Those citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views and proposals until fifteen (15) days after the hearing in writing to Mayor Mike Kloesel, City of Kaplan, 701 N. Cushing Ave., Kaplan, LA 70548.

Publish: October 7, 2026

Cost: $60.00