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.

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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.

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Franceska Jasmine Dwarica, pictured with the Fayetteville City Council, recently experienced "A Day in the Life of a Fayetteville City Council Member" at City Hall. Dwarica was selected and named 2011 Village Scholarship Award Winner, which Councilwoman Kady Ann Davy helped organize. Dwarica toured City Hall, met key City staff and engaged in community service. She read her scholarship winning essay at the Dec. 12 City Council Meeting. She is a senior at Westover High School in Fayetteville and the daughter of Maria Dwarica and Frederick Dwarica.

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 Army Airfield, 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.