Coalville Holds First Public Hearing on Community Development Funding

Coalville City convened a public hearing on December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Coalville City Council Chambers at 10 North Main Street as the opening event in the Community Development Block Grant public engagement process. The hearing marked the first step required for grant planning and applications under the CDBG program, and it invited participation from residents, business owners, and community organizations.

The public engagement process is a formal part of preparing a CDBG application, and the December 8 session was intended to gather input on community needs and possible project priorities. City leaders described the hearing as an early opportunity to hear local perspectives that will inform project selection and the development of an application for federal funding. By holding the meeting at city hall, officials aimed to make participation accessible to Coalville residents and neighboring Summit County stakeholders.

For local residents the hearing’s significance lies in the potential outcomes of a successful grant application. Community Development Block Grant funds commonly support projects such as housing rehabilitation, public infrastructure improvements, accessibility upgrades, and public service initiatives. Input gathered at the first hearing can influence which types of projects Coalville will prioritize in its planning and funding requests, and therefore which neighborhood needs might receive attention if funding is secured.

The meeting also established a process for further public involvement as planning continues. City officials indicated the December 8 hearing was the opening of a sequence of outreach activities required for the grant cycle. Residents who wish to follow the process or offer further comments were advised to monitor city council announcements and attend future meetings where draft plans and applications will be discussed and refined.

As Coalville moves forward with CDBG planning, the outcome will depend on both the availability of federal funds and the degree of local participation in the remaining stages of the public engagement process. The December 8 hearing represented a formal start to that local effort.