The
Department of Governmental Services
 The
Department of Governmental Services assists member
governments in developing community and economic
development projects that bring essential services
and jobs to the Northwest Alabama region.
The staff receives
requests concerning community or economic
development needs and seeks available resources to
meet these needs.
The department
during this fiscal year has submitted 33
applications that are under consideration for
funding totaling over $12,000,000.00.
NACOLG's Governmental Services Department write and
administer grants which address a wide variety of
needs including: water, sewer, housing
rehabilitation, industrial expansion, streets,
drainage facilities, recreation, fire protection, as
well as community/senior centers. This department
assists member governments throughout all phases of
a project -- from planning and development to
construction and close-out.
In order to meet the
needs of the member governments, the Department of
Governmental Services works cooperatively with many
different agencies including: Alabama Department of
Economic and Community Affairs, Appalachian Regional
Commission, Economic Development Administration,
Rural Development, The Department of Housing and
Urban Development, Environmental Protection Agency,
Alabama Department of Environmental Management and
the Alabama Historical Commission.
The department is
responsible for coordinating and administering both
NACOLG's EDA Development District, and the ARC Local
Development District which provide a host of
planning, community and economic development
opportunities for the region.
Department Contacts:
Kenneth
Brooks (Director) -- 256-389-0551
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