Community Development
Community Development is a general term to describe the various activities that happen within an area to improve it and enhance the quality of life of the people living there. Within SERDA we have several programs that work towards creating a better community and a better living for its citizens.
Regional Planning
Regional Planning is a program that assists communities to develop plans and ordinances that provide for growth, while protecting quality of life. Click on the picture or "regional planning" title above to learn more about the regional planning program
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The Community Development Block Grant strives to improve the quality of life for low to moderate income individuals. The program can help a community improve or develop housing or it can help fund needed infrastructure within communities. Click on the picture or "community development block grant" title above to learn more
The Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments CDBG Program allocates HUD sponsored federal funds to aid communities in Carbon, Emery, Grand, and San Juan counties with housing and community development projects. Grants may be used to purchase, construct, or rehabilitate affordable housing; construct public infrastructure such as culinary water systems, roads, waterway systems; or purchase property or replacements for non-profit service organizations. Projects must primarily benefit low- to moderate-income populations.
The CDBG is one of the longest-running programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Program Year 2024
The Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program is a program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development designed to help communities address critical needs that benefit low- to moderate-income households. Grants may be used, but not limited to; purchase, construct, or rehabilitate affordable housing; construct public infrastructure such as culinary water systems, roads, or wastewater systems; or purchase or property or improvements for non-profit service organizations.
Organizations interested in applying for CDBG funds must attend a mandatory ‘How To Apply’ workshop.
The 2024 Program Year ‘How To Apply’ workshops will be held on:
Tuesday October 24, 2023 @1:00 pm
648 S Hideout Way
Monticello, UT 84535
Wednesday October 25, 2023 @9:00 am
375 S Carbon Ave (Atrium)
Price, UT 84501
You must RSVP for this event. In-person seating will be provided first-come, first-served.
Contact Tamara Dockstader, CDBG Program Manager at (435) 613-0029 to RSVP or for more information.
Applications will be due to the State of Utah on January 31st, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. MST.
CDBG Reports & Forms
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
The Consolidated Plan is created and updated as part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. To see the most recent copy of the plan click on the button.
CDBG RATING AND RANKING
To qualify for funding through the CDBG program an application follows the Rating and Ranking Policies. To see them click on the button.
Tamara Dockstader
Community Development Program Manager
(435) 613-0029
SEULAG Staff For CDBG
Contact Tamara Dockstader
Awarded Projects
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Blanding City
Centennial Park Safety Shade Structures
$117,249
Castle Valley
Placer Creek Low Water Crossing Planning Grant
$39,600
Grand County
Arroyo Crossing Tract-E (Townhomes) Sewer & Water Infrastructure
$337,063
Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments
Administration & Planning
$50,000
Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments
Community Development Planning
$50,000
Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments
Single Family Housing Rehabilitation
$174,000
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Bluff Town
Bluff Community Center Remodel
$128,383
Blanding City
Central Park Pickleball Courts
$69,762
Huntington City
Fire Department Equipment (Phase 2)
$58,000
Castle Dale
Castle Ridge Behavioral Health Gym
$100,000
Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments
Admin/Planning
$50,000
Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments
Single Family Housing Rehabilitation
$174,000
Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments
Community Development Planning
$50,000
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Castle Dale City
Ghost Road Walking Path
$100,000
Huntington City
Fire Department Equipment
$189,682
Southeastern Utah ALG
Building Engineering and Design
$300,260
Southeastern Utah ALG
Admin/Planning
$50,000
Southeastern Utah ALG
Single Family Rehabilitation
$174,000
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East Carbon City
Carbon Medical Services
Client Parking Lot
$94,516
Emery Town
Fire Department Equipment
$55,372
Wellington City
Master Water Meters
$120,795
Ferron City
Fairground Restrooms
$153,000
Southeastern Utah ALG
SE UT Com. Devel. Corp.
Housing Land Acquisition
$129,254
Southeastern Utah ALG
Admin/Planning
$50,000
Southeastern Utah ALG
Single Family Rehabilitation
$187,000
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Bluff Town
Water System Study
$96,300
Moab City
Public Facilities Improvements
$74,000
Price City
Public Facilities Improvements
$37,889
Wellington City
Fire Department Equipment
$87,792
Castle Dale City
Recreation Facilities Improvements
$30,000
Huntington City
Public Facilities Improvements
$34,030
Carbon County Housing Authority
Housing Improvements
$143,112
Southeastern Utah ALG
Administration & Consolidated Plan
$50,000
Southeastern Utah ALG
Housing Programs
$277,097
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Grand County
Wingate Village Infrastructure
$354,625
Castle Dale City
Fire Department Equipment
$30,974
Southeastern Utah ALG
Administration & Consolidated Plan
$50,000
Southeastern Utah ALG
Housing Programs
$277,097
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San Juan County
Elevator added to County Courthouse
$273,592
Southeastern Utah ALG
Administration & Consolidated Plan
$50,000
Southeastern Utah ALG
Housing Programs
$174,000
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Moab City
Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah: Kane Creek Acquisition
$272,476
Southeastern Utah ALG
Administration & Consolidated Plan
$50,000
Southeastern Utah ALG
Housing Programs
$178,750
Regional Planning
CIB Application Due Dates
To help facilitate the process of planning and applying for CIB funds, SEUALG requests that applicants meet with the Regional Planner at least a month before an application is made to CIB (See table below for a timeline). Failure to do so may result in an application being held by CIB until the next funding trimester. If you have any questions or to schedule a meeting, please contact Tamara Dockstader at 435.613.0029
CIB Application Funding Video Tutorial
The Regional Planning Program is funded by the Utah Permanent Community Impact Fund Board (CIB). The purpose of the program is to assist local communities in the various planning efforts. The following are just a handful of planning related activities that are done as part of the regional planning program;
Land Use
General Plans
Affordable Housing Plans
Capital Improvements Planning
Economic Development Planning
Tourism planning
Grant writing assistance
The Regional Planner is also the local liaison for the CIB
This means that the planner can assist the various cities, towns, counties and special service districts within the region with the CIB process including;
application preparation
capital improvements list generation
capital improvements list amendments
general technical assistance.
Other Useful Regional Planning Tools
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (CDO) HOUSED IN WORKFORCE SERVICES AND THE SEVEN COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE COALITION EACH HAVE RESOURCES THAT ARE USEFUL TO COMMUNITY PLANNING. CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO LEARN MORE
Transportation Planning
SEUALG is the Regional Transportation Coordinating Office
SEUALG is responsible for maintaining a Coordinated Human Service Public Transportation Plan and its accompanying Title VI plan for the southeastern Utah region.
To voice a Title VI complaint
Click one of the buttons below for a form
What Are Your Transportation Needs?
Click on the blog page button below to voice your transit needs.
TRANSIT FEASIBILITY STUDY
Request for Proposal to be released: TBA
Recent Transportation News and Meetings
Transit Committee Meetings
Carbon and Emery Transit Committee
Jul 13, 2020 – Online via Google Meet
Aug 13, 2020 – Online via Google Meet
Sep 15, 2020 – Online via Google Meet
Oct 21, 2020 – Online via Google Meet
Jan 11, 2021 – Online via Google Meet
Grand and San Juan Transit Committee
Jul 28, 2020 – Online via Google Meet
Aug 25, 2020 – Online via Google Meet
Sep 25, 2020 – Online via Google Meet
Oct 26, 2020 – Online via Google Meet
Upcoming Jan 25, 2021 – Online via Google Meet
For more information about Regional Planning, The CIB process or Transportation Planning in Southeast Utah contact:
Tamara Dockstader
Community Development Program Manager
(435)613-0029
Colton Judd
TANF Family Housing, VITA, Transit Program Manager
(435)613-0021
For more information about Regional Planning, The CIB process or Transportation Planning in Southeast Utah contact:
Tamara Dockstader
Community Development Program Manager
(435)613-0029
Colton Judd
TANF Family Housing, VITA, Transit Program Manager
(435)613-0021