NOTICE OF 30- DAY COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF ADOPTION- 2026-2030 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN CITY OF BRADENTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded the City of Bradenton $447,763 in Entitlement Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to meet the housing and community development needs of low- and moderate-income persons for the 2026-27 program year. The City of Bradenton invites public comment on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2026-2027 funding recommendations during a 30-day comment period from April 5 through May 5, 2026. A public hearing will be held during the City Council meeting on April 22, 2026, at 8:30 am in the Council Chamber at Bradenton City Hall, 101 Old Main St. Bradenton, FL 34205. Comments received will be included with the Plans. The 2026-30 CDBG Consolidated Plan and the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan will be adopted by the Bradenton City Council on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Bradenton City Council meeting at 8:30 am in the Council Chamber, Bradenton City Hall, 101 Old Main St. Bradenton, FL 34205. Once approved, the City of Bradenton CDBG 2026-30 Consolidated Plan and 2026-27 Annual Action Plan will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by May 15, 2026, for final review and approval. 2026-2027 CDBG Projects Meals on Wheels – Senior Meals $27,923.00 This program will provide low-income seniors in the City of Bradenton with a nutritionally balanced hot meal. At $7.30 a meal, this grant will provide 3,825 meals to at least 30 low-income seniors. Turning Points- Project SMILE $21,900.00 This program will provide dental services and dental prosthetic costs for low-income City of Bradenton residents. They expect to serve at least 25 residents. Salvation Army- Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) Beds $17,341.45.00 This program will provide shelter to people who are homeless, with two beds at $65.00 per night. City of Bradenton Community Redevelopment Agency- 9th Street West Streetscape & Parking $39,002.38 This project will fund the cost of designing a streetscape and parking project in census tract 1.03, near LECOM Field. Bradenton Police Department – Code/Blight Enforcement Officer $127,043.57 The goal of this program is to improve neighborhoods through addressing blighted properties through the use of criminal and civil code. City of Bradenton Housing and Community Development – Affordable Housing Preservation $125,000.00 This program will provide housing rehabilitation assistance to correct code violations for low-income homeowners who do not have homeowners' insurance. City of Bradenton – Program Administration $89,552.60 The project will fund administration of the CDBG program. Non-discrimination statement: The City of Bradenton prohibits discrimination in all of its services, programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, national origin, religion, genetic information, or marital status. Persons with a disability needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in, or who require assistance or an alternative means for communication of program information such as Braille, large print, etc., should contact: City of Bradenton ADA/Title VI Coordinator 101 Old Main Street Bradenton, FL 34205 ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com 941-932-9470 TTY: 7 – 1 – 1 or 1-800-955-9771 La ciudad de Bradenton proveerá servicio de interprete a las personas su primer language no es el Ingles. Si necesita estos servicios, usted o su representate puede comunicar al ADA/Title VI Coordinator, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34205. Tambien puede llamar al (941) 932-9470 o enviar correo electonico a ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com. Vil Bradenton ap bay sèvis entèprèt pou moun ki gen premye lang pa angle. Si ou bezwen sèvis sa yo, ou menm oswa reprezantan ou ka kontakte Koòdonatè ADA / Tit VI, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34205. Ou ka rele tou (941) 932-9470 oswa voye yon imèl bay ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com. Gene Brown, Mayor City of Bradenton, FL IPL0327372 Apr 5 2026