PUBLIC NOTICE for PUBLIC HEARING
The Lincoln Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on February 9, 2021 at the Lincoln Parish Library Events Center, 910 North Trenton Street, Ruston, LA 71270. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and obtain views concerning the submission of an application for funding under the State of Louisiana Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (LCDBG-CV) HVAC Improvements Program. The following items will be discussed at the hearing:
A. The amount of funds available for proposed community development activities;
B. The range of activities available that may be undertaken, including the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit persons of low and moderate income;
C. The plans of the Police Jury for minimizing displaced persons as a result of activities assisted with such funds and the benefits to be provided by the Police Jury to persons actually displaced as a result of such activities; and,
D. The Police Jury’s past performance on LCDBG projects funded by the State of Louisiana.
All residents, particularly low- and moderate-income persons and residents of slum and blighted areas of the Parish are encouraged to attend this meeting. Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking individuals provided that at least three (3) day notice is received by the Police Jury. Those citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views and proposals until February 9, 2021 in writing to:
Richard Durrett, President
Lincoln Parish Police Jury
P. O. Box 979
Ruston, LA 71273
The Lincoln Parish Police Jury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all small and minority-owned firms and women’s business enterprises to apply.
The Lincoln Parish Police Jury is a 12-member body of elected officials that is the governing authority for Lincoln Parish. Lincoln Parish is divided into twelve geographic regions called districts. A Police Juror is elected from within the district to serve a four-year term representing the people of that district.
The Police Jury provides many services including road and bridge construction and maintenance, drainage, sewerage and solid waste disposal. The Police Jury also operates the Lincoln Parish Park, one of the most beautiful parks in Louisiana boasting nationally renowned mountain bike trails.
The Police Jury is responsible for housing and maintaining the Courts and the offices of the Assessor, Coroner, Clerk of Court, Registrar of Voters, District Attorney and the Sheriff. They promote economic development and tourism in their parishes, regulate various business activities and administer numerous state and federal programs on the parish level.
Police Jury meetings generally occur at 7:00 PM on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
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