Cities complain about regulations for flood money
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) - City officials say they're frustrated that rules imposed on government funding are making it harder to distribute disaster recovery funds to homeowners.
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Associated Press - November 19, 2008 7:54 PM ET CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) - City officials say they're frustrated that rules imposed on government funding are making it harder to distribute disaster recovery funds to homeowners.
Cedar Falls Mayor Jon Crews says his city is having a hard time seeing how it can distribute assistance earmarked for flooding and natural disaster victims to citizens.
He says he has spoken with officials from Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo and Des Moines and that they are seeking a meeting with Gov. Chet Culver to discuss state government's interpretation of guidelines for millions of dollars in federal Community Development Block Grant money designated for housing assistance.
State Director of Economic Development Mike Tramontina says the state is working with the federal government to see what changes can be made to ease the process.
Information from: The Gazette, http://www.gazetteonline.com/
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