PUBLIC NOTICE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Lamar plans to submit a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to the State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs. CDBG funds are intended to provide decent housing, suitable living environments and economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate-income persons through rehabilitation and preservation, blight removal, economic/job development and public facilities improvements. The application being considered would request up to $ 500,000* for the CDBG Abatement and Demolition Program. Permanent involuntary displacement of neighborhood persons or businesses is not anticipated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during these hearings should notify Bill Becker at 102 E. Parmenter St. a minimum of 3 days in advance so that appropriate aids can be made available.

A public hearing will be held during a regular meeting of the Lamar City Council on November 23 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chambers, 102 E. Parmenter St., 2nd floor, Lamar, CO, to obtain citizen views and to respond to proposals and questions related to:

• The proposed CDBG application for this project; and
• Public Participation Plan; and
• Community development and housing needs, including the needs of low and moderate income persons, as well as other needs in the community that might be addressed through the CDBG program; and
• The performance of the City of Lamar in carrying out its community development responsibilities.
• Potential historical effects.

A copy of the application to be submitted to the State, Information and records regarding the City of Lamar proposed and past use of CDBG funds are available at the City Clerk’s Office, 102 E. Parmenter St., during regular office hours.

All interested persons may appear before the City Council at the time and place stated above and be heard during the public hearing. Questions may be directed to Stephanie Strube; Community Development Director, 719-336-1303, or email stephanie.strube@ci.lamar.co.us. Written comments regarding the CDBG application may be submitted to the office of the City Clerk; Linda Williams, linda.williams@ci.lamar.co.us, 102 E. Parmenter St, Lamar, Colorado by 4:00 PM on November 23, 2026.

Dated this 13th day of November, 2026.

Linda Williams, City Clerk

Published November 13, 2026

In the Kiowa County Press.