2007 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
CDBG Training for Local Governments: Lincoln – July 24, 2007
CDBG Certified Administrators Training: Lincoln – July 25-27
Training and Lodging Locations: The 2007 Nebraska CDBG Certified Administrators Training will be held in Lincoln at the Southeast Community College Continuing Education Center,301 South 68th Street Place. A limited number of rooms at the Chase Suites Hotel, 200 South 68th Place, will be held until July 9 at a rate of $69.00 per night for a one-bed, one-bath “Studio Suite,” or $89.00 per night for a two-room, two-bath “Executive Suite.” A site visit has been conducted at the lodging facilities to assure comfortable, clean, and quality accommodations. More information about the Chase Suites can be located online at:
Lodging Block: To receive the discounted conference rate, you must mention the room-blockcode: NE Department of Economic Development. A limited number of rooms have been blocked at the discounted rate and will be distributed on a first come first serve basis on or before July 9, 2007. To reserve lodging, call the Chase Suite Hotel at (888) 433-6183 or (402) 483-4900.
Registration Fee:The registration fee is $50 for the first day (July 24), $100 for full certification (July 25-27), and $125 for the full conference (July 24-27). The registration fee covers training materials, including an administration manual, meals and breaks. Evening meals are on your own. Registration deadline is July 9.
Registration check-in on July 24 begins at 9:30 a.m. with the workshop beginning at 10 a.m. On July 25-27 check-in begins at 8 a.m. with the training beginning at 8:30 a.m. A detailed agenda will be available at the registration table.
For more information regarding CDBG Certified Administrators Training and Registration, contact Ann Bierbower at (800) 426-6505, (402) 471-2235, or email: .
Training Information
The first day (July 24) is designed specifically for local government staff, however anyone is welcome to attend. The training includes an overview of the CDBG requirements and the local governments’ role in meeting those requirements. Information will focus on contractual requirements, environmental review, requesting funds, and reporting requirements.
The CDBG Certified Administrators training (July 25-27) is provided forindividualsinterested in becoming a “Certified Grant Administrator” for the CDBG program. All municipalities and counties that have been awarded CDBG grants are required hire a certified grant administrators. To become certified, attendees must attend each day of the full certification training and successfully pass the written exam. Exams are optional for those who want to attend the workshop and receive training, but who do not want to become certified.
CDBG Certified Administrators Training
Tentative Agenda (Final agenda to be provided at the training):
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 (Training for Local Govt. Staff)
9:30 - 10:00Registration Check In
10:00 - 10:15 Introduction
10:15 - 10:45 Procurement (Chapter 7)
10:45 - 11:30 Financial Management (Chapter 12)
11:30 - 12:00 Environmental Review (Chapter 6)
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch with Program Representative
13:00 - 13:30 Civil Rights/Fair Housing (Chapter 4)
13:30 - 14:00 Construction & Labor Standards (Chapter 10)
14:00 - 14:30 Property Acquisition (Chapter 10)
14:30 - 15:00 Break to Meet With Program Rep
15:00 - 16:00 CDBG Contract Requirements (Chapter 5)
16:00 - 16:30 Reporting Requirements (Chapter 13)
16:30 - 17:00 Monitoring & Closeout (Chapter 14 & 15)
Wednesday, July 25, 2007 (FirstDay Certified Administrators Training)
08:00 – 08:30Registration Check In/Continental Breakfast
08:30 - 10:00 Environmental (Chapter 6)
10:00 - 10:15 Break
10:15 - 12:00 Environmental (Continue Chapter 6)
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
13:00 - 13:30 Program Income (Chapter 8)
13:30 - 14:00 Economic Development (Chapter 3)
14:00 - 14:30 Procurement/Professional Contract (Chapter 7)
14:30 - 14:45 Break
14:45 - 15:15 Property Acquisition (Chapter 10)
15:15 - 15:45 Relocation (Chapter 11)
15:45 - 16:00 Break
16:00 - 17:00 Contract Requirements
Thursday, July 26, 2007
08:00 – 08:30Registration Check In/Continental Breakfast
08:30 - 10:00 Construction & Labor Standards (Chapter 9)
10:00 - 10:15 Break
10:15 - 11:45 Financial Management (Chapter 12)
11:45 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 14:00 Drawdowns
14:00 - 14:30 Reporting Requirements (Chapter 13)
14:30 - 14:45 Break
14:45 - 15:15 Monitoring (Chapter 14)
15:15 - 15:45 Audit and Closeout (Chapter 15)
15:45 - 16:00 Break
16:00 - 17:00 Recap and Review
Friday, July 27, 2007
08:00 – 08:30Registration Check In/Continental Breakfast
08:30 - Exam
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