Community Development Block Grant

Eyesore properties could be cleaned up through grant

The former Scottish Thrift Motel in Haleyville is one of two properties already submitted by their owners to be potentially cleaned up through a Community Development Block Grant the city will be applying to receive. Pictured above is the office of the former motel, which has fallen into significant disrepair.

The former Scottish Thrift Motel in Haleyville is one of two properties already submitted by their owners to be potentially cleaned up through a Community Development Block Grant the city will be applying to receive. Pictured above is the office of the former motel, which has fallen into significant disrepair.

HALEYVILLE - The public is being urged to participate in a potential city-operated program, either by submitting their own properties in need of demolition or cleanup, or by writing letters of support, for a grant that would pay for a significant property clean-up as part of the city’s ongoing revitalization efforts.
The city conducted a public hearing prior to its Monday, April 20, council meeting to hear input from the public on this potential program, which resulted in questions and some concerns being expressed.

City of Haleyville seeking eligible residents for CDBG Clean Up program

From left, Chris Wilbanks, director of public works for the city of Haleyville; Street Department Supervisor Chris Saylor; City Clerk Christy Harbin and Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell show where an eyesore structure has been removed and property cleaned up at a city-owned ball field behind the Neighborhood Facilities Building.

From left, Chris Wilbanks, director of public works for the city of Haleyville; Street Department Supervisor Chris Saylor; City Clerk Christy Harbin and Mayor Dr. Ray Boshell show where an eyesore structure has been removed and property cleaned up at a city-owned ball field behind the Neighborhood Facilities Building.
HALEYVILLE - The window of opportunity for a new Community Development Block Grant clean-up program has opened, but only for a limited time, as residents with properties to be cleaned are urged to reach out to the city to show a need for the funding the city is seeking.
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