It's Time to Spring Forward. On Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 2:00a.m., Daylight Saving Time begins in the United States. Citizens are reminded to move their clocks one hour ahead. Daylight Saving Time is four weeks longer since 2007 due to the passage of the Energy Policy Act in 2005. The Act extended Daylight Saving Time by four weeks from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November, in order to save thousands of barrels of oil each day through reduced use of power by businesses during daylight hours. Daylight Saving Time is also a great time to remember to change the batteries in your smoke alarms. Click the link above for details.
Click here to view information regarding the use of Federal stimulus funds for the City of Columbia.
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Bridge Closure and Repair Notification
Tiny Tot Tuesdays: A Capital Celebration
Mayor Bob Coble to Speak at Greater Columbia Community Relations Council 46th Annual Luncheon
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) The CDBG program addresses the needs for affordable housing, economic development, and public services, primarily to the benefit low and moderate income (LMI) population (neighborhoods) within the City of
Columbia. The CDBG entitlement amount for FY 2009 -2010 is $1,244,466. For more information, contact the Community Development Department, 545-3373.
HOUSING OPPORTUNITES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) The HOPWA program addresses the needs of low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families by providing emergency and permanent housing assistance and related supportive services. The HOPWA entitlement amount for FY 2009-2010 is $1,404,470 for the City of
Columbia and the surrounding six counties: Calhoun,
Fairfield, Kershaw,
Lexington,
Richland, and
Saluda. For more information, contact Eric Cassell, 545-3369.
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) The HOME program helps to expand the supply of decent, affordable housing for low and very low- income families within the City of
Columbia. The Community Development department utilizes HOME to educate potential homebuyers and fund loan programs for new homebuyers or existing homeowners. The HOME entitlement amount for FY 2009-2010 is $907,074. For more information, contact Megan Odom, 545-3259.
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