Marysville's annual performance report available for review

The city’s Community Development Block Grant program invites Marysville residents to review its annual performance evaluation report on how federal block grant funds are spent in the city, mostly to help address issues around low-income housing and homelessness.

The draft Consolidated Annual Program Evaluation Report, or CAPER, describes actions, changes and accomplishments toward carrying out priorities and specific objectives in program year 2020. Just over $396,000 was distributed in Marysville in 2020.

Review the draft report online at http://www.marysvillewa.gov/434/Community-Development-Block-Grants. The draft report will be made available in a format accessible to persons with disabilities upon request.

Provide public comment by Monday, Sept. 27:

• By email to [email protected] or [email protected] (deadline 4 p.m. Sept. 27)
• By mail to 80 Columbia Ave., Marysville WA 98270 (deadline 4 p.m. Sept. 27)
• In person at City Council public hearing at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, at Marysville City Hall.

All comments received will be included in the final report and taken into consideration.

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides federal grants to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons. The City reviews applications and awards funds to eligible applicants for activities that meet established criteria.

For more information, visit http://www.marysvillewa.gov/434/Community-Development-Block-Grants.