News : Benton County to be part of $15.7 awarded to Iowa Communities

Awards totaling $15.7 million were announced today for 45 communities across the state. The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) awarded the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to support 47 community investment projects. The federally funded grants were awarded for community facilities, flood prevention, infrastructure improvements, and single family owner-occupied housing rehabilitation.

"These awards will improve the quality of life for thousands of Iowans and enhance the economic development climate in communities across the state," said Governor Terry Branstad. "By helping Iowa communities invest in modern infrastructure, neighborhood revitalization, and first class community facilities, we are positioning our cities and rural areas to better compete for people and businesses. These awards are critical in making Iowa an even better place to live and do business."
CDBG funds enable communities to make needed improvements to water and sewer systems, improve housing conditions for low-income homeowners, provide facilities for disabled and at-risk individuals, and develop needed infrastructure to prevent flooding.

IEDA received 132 applications for these funds, totaling more than $41.9 million in funding requests. The grants are awarded based on the financial need and potential impact of the project, benefit to low- and moderate-income persons and commitment of local resources to moving the project forward.

The CDBG program is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). IEDA is responsible for administering the CDBG funds in the non-metropolitan areas of the state. Applications are solicited annually, usually during the fall. For more information on CDBG or other community programs, phone 515.725.3081, email community@iowa.gov, or visit www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com.

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A list of funded projects follows:

Award Recipient

Activity Description

Amount

Community Facilities

Collins

stormwater improvements

$300,000.00

Jones County

new community facility

$600,000.00

Sioux Center

family crisis center

$600,000.00

Storm Lake

stormwater improvements

$600,000.00

Story City

stormwater improvements

$360,000.00

Total Awards

$2,460,000.00

Water and Sewer

Bedford

water system improvements

$500,000.00

Benton County

water system improvements

$146,000.00

Bloomfield

water and wastewater system improvements

$600,000.00

Bonaparte

water system improvements

$300,000.00

Boone

sanitary sewer collection improvements

$600,000.00

Braddyville

water system improvements

$300,000.00

Centralia

water system improvements

$134,000.00

Charlotte

water system improvements

$187,700.00

Colfax

sanitary sewer collection improvements

$500,000.00

Elk Horn

sanitary sewer collection improvements

$300,000.00

Guttenburg

sanitary sewer collection improvements

$500,000.00

Hartwick

water system improvements

$86,000.00

Lake City

water system improvements

$404,250.00

Laurens

water system improvements

$500,000.00

Massena

sanitary sewer collection improvements

$300,000.00

Melbourne

sanitary sewer collection improvements

$300,000.00

Minburn

water system improvements

$223,000.00

Monmouth

sanitary sewer collection improvements

$115,000.00

Moulton

sanitary sewer collection improvements

$300,000.00

Mount Ayr

water system improvements

$228,500.00

Onslow

sanitary sewer collection improvements

$197,000.00

Osceola

sanitary sewer collection improvements

$360,667.00

Ottumwa

sanitary sewer collection improvements

$324,000.00

Seymour

sanitary sewer collection improvements

$300,000.00

Wheatland

water system improvements

$300,000.00

Total Awards

$8,006,117.00

Award Recipient

Activity Description

Amount

Housing

Anita

rehabilitation of 10 owner-occupied single family units

$388,000.00

Charles City

rehabilitation of 10 owner-occupied single family units

$316,500.00

Cherokee

rehabilitation of 10 owner-occupied single family units

$347,900.00

Gilbertville

rehabilitation of 6 owner-occupied single family units

$198,594.00

Guthrie Center

rehabilitation of 10 owner-occupied single family units

$397,000.00

Hampton

rehabilitation of 8 owner-occupied single family units

$278,700.00

Keokuk

rehabilitation of 10 owner-occupied single family units

$349,990.00

Lamoni

rehabilitation of 6 owner-occupied single family units

$241,000.00

McGregor

rehabilitation of 8 owner-occupied single family units

$324,000.00

Monmouth

rehabilitation of 6 owner-occupied single family units

$243,494.00

Ogden

rehabilitation of 8 owner-occupied single family units

$278,700.00

Springville

rehabilitation of 6 owner-occupied single family units

$234,994.00

Story City

rehabilitation of 10 owner occupied single family units

$337,900.00

Stuart

rehabilitation of 10 owner-occupied single family units

$397,000.00

Thompson

rehabilitation of 8 owner-occupied single family units

$297,520.00

Waukon

rehabilitation of 8 owner-occupied single family units

$324,000.00

Whittemore

rehabilitation of 8 owner-occupied single family units

$297,520.00

Total Awards

$5,252,812.00

TOTAL 2012 AWARDS

$15,718,929.00