Manatee County, FL Notice of Plan Availability for Citizen Comment Notice of Public Hearing Draft Substantial Amendment to the 2025/26 Annual Action Plan Manatee County is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to prepare an Annual Action Plan that describes how the County will allocate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds to meet the needs of low- and moderate-income residents. Manatee County has prepared a summary of the Substantial Amendment to the 2025/26 Annual Action Plan to describe the creation of projects under a second allocation of the newly awarded ESG - Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (ESG-RUSH) grant. The Substantial Amendment reflects the following changes to the original plans: 1. Allocate $181,958.00 of uncommitted ESG-RUSH funds to ESG RUSH #2 Rapid Rehousing / Homeless Prevention. 2. Allocate $334,000.00 of uncommitted ESG-RUSH funds to ESG-RUSH #2 Emergency Shelter Program. 3. Allocate $41,800.00 of uncommitted ESG-RUSH funds to CVS/ESG-RUSH #2 Administration and Planning. A formal 15-calendar day citizen comment period will be held between July 15th through July 30th, 2026. During this period, the Plans may be reviewed at https://www.mymanatee.org/departments/community-and-veterans-services-department. Please address your comments to: Manatee County Community and Veterans Services Department, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Suite 500, Bradenton, FL 34205, (941) 748-4501, ext. 1266, communitydevelopment@mymanatee.org. Paper copies will also be available at the Community and Veterans Services Department, 1112 Manatee Ave W., Bradenton, and the following Manatee County Library Branches: Central Branch 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. W., Bradenton South County Branch 6081 26th St. W., Bradenton Palmetto Branch 923 6th St. W., Palmetto Rocky Bluff Library 6750 U.S. Hwy. 301, Ellenton Notice of Public Hearing There will be a public hearing with the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners regarding the draft Substantial Amendment to the 2025/26 Annual Action Plan, Proposed Use of Funds, and Proposed Budget on: July 28th, 2026 9:00 AM or as soon thereafter as can be heard. Manatee County Administration Building – 1st Floor Chambers 1112 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 According to Florida Statutes Section 286.0105, a person deciding to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at the above-referenced meeting or hearing, will need a record of the proceedings, and, for such purposes, it may be necessary to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Americans with Disabilities: The Board of County Commissioners does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discrimination policy involves every aspect of the Board's functions including one's access to and participation in public hearings. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation for this meeting, as provided for in the ADA, should contact Carmine DeMilio at 941-792-8784 ext. 8203 or carmine.demilio@mymanatee.org; or FAX 745-3790. Publication Date: July 15th, 2026 IPL0357142 Jul 15 2026