ODESSA -- The City of Odessa preparing for their annual community Development Block Grant Public Hearings. The public hearings are meant to gather citizen input as to what projects they would like to see the money spent on and also what priorities or need they see within the commuity. Agencies can submit applications for funding. Applications are available on City's website, at the public hearing or at our office at 119 W. 4th Street, Suite 104. Application deadline is April 10, 2013 at 4:00 pm.
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