Community Development

Responsibilities

The City of Battle Creek’s Community Development Division supports neighborhoods by administering federal programs and coordinating planning efforts. It administers the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership formula grant programs. It also coordinates, in partnership with other local agencies, the HUD Lead Hazard Control Program and CHIP Medicaid Lead Safe Program.
 

Public Comment Periods and Public Hearings

The City of Battle Creek periodically requests input from the public on the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report in the form of public comment and public hearings. When a public comment period is open, information about dates and how to submit comments will be provided here. Notice of Public Hearing details will also be provided here.  

Notice of Public Hearing on 

Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) 

Fiscal Year 2021-22 

The Battle Creek City Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers, Room 301, City Hall, 10 North Division Street for the purposes of hearing public comment on the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). 

 

Under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended and the Cranston- Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, the City of Battle Creek is required to complete a performance report detailing the progress of the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership programs.  This report, called the CAPER, must be available for public comment for at least 15 days. 

 

A copy of the CAPER will be available from Wednesday, September 7, 2022, through Thursday, September 22, 2022, in the City’s Community Development Division during normal business hours for public review and online at www.battlecreekmi.gov/183.  The Community Development Division is located in City Hall, 10 North Division Street, Room 104.  Citizens wishing to make comments may do so either at the public hearing or in writing to: Mr. Chris Lussier, Community Development Manager, Community Development Division, 10 North Division Street, Room 104, Battle Creek, MI 49014. 

 

The City of Battle Creek will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered in the meeting upon seven day notice to the City of Battle Creek.  Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the City of Battle Creek by writing or calling the following: 

 

Vicki Houser                                          Rebecca L. Fleury                    

Office of the City Clerk                          City Manager 

PO Box 1717 

Battle Creek, MI 49016 

(269) 966-3348 

(269) 966-3348 (TDD) 

LINK DRAFT 2021-22 CAPER

HOME-ARP Homelessness Reduction Grant

The City of Battle Creek has received a special allocation of the HOME Investment Partnership Program through the 2021 American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) in the amount of $1,094,358 from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Battle Creek’s draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan describes how the City intends to distribute HOME-ARP funds locally and residents are invited to review and comment on the draft plan. The four eligible HOME-ARP activities include: 

(1) Development and support of affordable housing;
(2) tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA);
(3) Provision of supportive services; and
(4) Acquisition and development of non-congregate shelter units.

​The draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan will be available for public review and comment for a 15-day period beginning July 13, 2022 until July 29, 2022.

The Batle Creek City Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 19 at 7:00p.m. or as soon thereafter in the city commission chambers room 301, City Hall, 10 N. Division St. for the purpose of:

1. Providing citizens with the amount of HOME-ARP funds that will be available and the range of activities and/or projects to be undertaken.
   
2. Providing citizens with an opportunity to express their views on housing and community development needs related to the use of HOME-ARP funds.
3. Encouraging citizens to participate in the development, evaluation and implementation of the City’s HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, including any comments that may be deemed appropriate for modification.

• HOME-ARP Strategic Priority Guide

• DRAFT HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

Consolidated Plan

Every 5 years, the City of Battle Creek is required to create a Consolidated Plan that describes how the city will allocate Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership funds to meet the needs of low- and moderate-income persons in Battle Creek. The 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020 Annual Action Plan is attached.