NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO APPLICATION BY DUPLIN COUNTY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED Notice is hereby given that the Duplin County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on February 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the agenda will allow, in the County Commissioners Meeting Room located at 224 Seminary Street, Kenansville, NC, in relation to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for a project in the community. Duplin County will submit a CDBG-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) application to the NC Department of Commerce for funds to assist with the purchase of Emergency Medical Services equipment. Citizens will also be given the opportunity to provide oral and written comments on the County's use of CDBG funds. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend. The proposed budget includes the following public services related CDBG activities: Public Services $1,192,500 Program Administration $132,500 Total Project Budget $1,325,000 The County will minimize displacement to the extent practicable and will comply fully with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (URA) and its implementing regulations for any CDBG-funded public services activity involving acquisition or displacement. Any acquisition or displacement resulting from the project will be conducted in accordance with federal relocation requirements to ensure fair treatment and protection of affected persons and businesses. For additional information or to submit written comments, contact the Duplin County Planning Department, 209 Seminary Street, PO Box 950, Kenansville, NC 28349. Comments should be postmarked by January 28, 2026. Persons with disabilities or who otherwise need assistance should contact the Duplin County Planning Department at (910) 296-2102 by January 30, 2026. Accommodation will be made for all who request assistance with participating in the public hearing. This information is available in Spanish and any other language upon request. Please contact the Duplin County Planning Department at (910) 296-2102 or at the 209 Seminary Street, Kenansville, NC for accommodations for this request. Esta información está disponible en español o en cualquier otro idioma bajo petición. Por favor, póngase en contacto con Duplin County Planning Department al (910) 296-2102 o en 209 Seminary Street, Kenansville, NC, de alojamiento para esta solicitud.