SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT
FY 2011-2012 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM

The City of Fayetteville Community Development Department is accepting citizen comments regarding its proposed Substantial Amendment to the 2011-2012 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program of the approved 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan.

The City of Fayetteville previously submitted a FY 2011 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This plan was approved by HUD, but the City of Fayetteville Community Development Department has since made changes and is hereby providing notice to the public of proposed changes in program and associated funding.

Read the Notice for more information.

 

After a spirited, patriotic presentation Thursday that featured marching, singing soldiers from the 82nd Airborne All-American Chorus, the City of Fayetteville was selected Friday night in Kansas City as an All-America City Award winner for the third time in its history. A delegation of approximately 60 people, including local officials and children, described to a panel how Fayetteville has shed its former “Fayettenam” image and became a cleaner, thriving community with a strong economy.

Read the press release for more information.

 

The City of Fayetteville relies on its citizen advisory boards and commissions to aid its Mayor and City Council in governing effectively. The citizens who volunteer for these positions are the link that connects the public to its governing body and are the advisors who make recommendations that ultimately shape the future of Fayetteville.

Recently, an Ethics Commission was formed whose purpose is to investigate complaints, render advisory opinions, hear complaints, and publish findings and recommendations regarding alleged violations of the City's ethics policy by City employees, board and commission members, and elected officials.

We invite citizens to visit the Ethics Commisions NEW webpage for more information.

 

The City of Fayetteville website is featuring recent teens' essays that were award winners in the recent Cape Fear Regional Theatre Our Town Essay competition. The essays highlight what makes Fayetteville a great hometown for the teens. View essays.

One of the most diverse cities in the US, Fayetteville, NC has many awards to its credit and activities for citizens. Fayetteville has won All-America City awards, and honors for the city song "My Hometown Fayetteville" and city show "Kaleidoscope." The sixth-largest city in North Carolina also has numerous historic sites, seven museums, three colleges and universities, multiple entertainment venues, a historic downtown and award-winning golf courses. We're right next door to Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base, so we are very military oriented. Immaculate parks and lively recreation centers offer you the chance to experience the outdoors or work on a jump shot. Plus, if you're looking to travel, Fayetteville Regional Airport and Interstate 95 give you many destination options.