NOTICE OF DISPLAY OF PLANS AND PUBLIC HEARING
FOR FY 2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND AMENDMENT TO FY 2014 CDBG FUNDS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF ABINGTON, PA
Notice is hereby given that the Township of Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania has prepared a Annual Action Plan for FY 2021. In accordance with the regulations and requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), these plans will be on public display for a period of 30 days, beginning July 6, 2021 until August 6, 2021 at the following locations:
PHYSICAL COPY: The Township of Abington
Department of Community Development
1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001
ELECTRONIC COPY: Please click here to view the Draft FY 2021 Annual Action Plan.
These plans are available for public inspection during normal business hours of operation. An electronic copy may be obtained by emailing khamm@abingtonpa.gov. Written or oral comments will be accepted until August 6, 2021. Comments may be directed to Ms. Kimberly Hamm, Director of Community Development, 1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001, or emailed to khamm@Abingtonpa.gov, or phone at (267) 536-1019.
A public hearing will be held on July 29, 2021 at 6:00 PM, by virtual conference call. There are two ways for the public to participate in the meeting. Residents can access the meeting online, by a computer, iPad, iPhone or Android at https://zoom.us/j/98510102700. This link will enable residents to hear the meeting and see presentations. There will be no video capabilities. Residents, who are unable to join online, can listen to the meeting by calling 1-929-436-2866 and entering the meeting ID number 985 1010 2700 when prompted.
The purpose of the public hearing is to present the FY 2021 Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $797,961.00. The Township intends to submit these documents to HUD on or before August 16, 2021.
Any person requiring an interpreter for the hearing impaired or the visually impaired should contact Ms. Hamm at least five-(5) calendar days prior to the meeting and an interpreter will be provided. In addition, hearing-impaired persons may call Pennsylvania Relay at 711. Any non-English speaking person wishing to participate the public hearing should contact Ms. Hamm at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting and a language interpreter will be provided. Cualquier persona que no habla Inglés que deseen asistir a la audiencia pública deben comunicarse con la Sra Hamm cinco (5) días calendario antes de la reunión y un intérprete de lenguaje se proporcionará.
The Proposed FY 2021 Annual Action Plan were prepared after conducting a public hearing on housing and community development needs, meetings with stakeholders, meetings with housing provider agencies, meetings with the Township’s staff and officials, and the result of a community wide survey questionnaire.
The following CDBG activities are proposed for funding under the FY 2021 Annual Action Plan:
- Administration - $158,592.00
- Fair Housing - $1,000.00
- Public Facility Improvements - $360,000.00
- Rental Rehabilitation - $23,369.00
- Job Training - $15,000
- Technical Assistance - $50,000
- Spot Blight Demo (OYR & Susquehanna) - $30,000
- Infrastructure Improvements - $150,000
TOTAL $797,961
The following CDBG activities are proposed for funding under program income for the FY 2020 Annual Action Plan:
- 2020 Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation - $100,000
TOTAL ADDED 2020 ACTIVITIES $100,000
Additionally, the Township of Abington is substantially amending its FY 2014 Annual Action Plan to reallocate unused funds in the amount of $16,500. This is considered a substantial amendment in accordance with the Township’s Citizen Participation Plan since the following applies: (a.) a proposal to undertake a new activity, using funds from any program covered by the Five Year Consolidated Plan (including program income received from previous year’s funds), and activities not previously described in the annual action plan. The new activity is Administration and Planning and will be funded with $16,500 in FY 2014 CDBG funds.
The plans will be submitted to the Township’s Board of Commissioners on August 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM, at which time these documents will presented for approval at the regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners’ Meeting.
If the Township would undertake an activity that would result in the displacement of families or individuals, then the Township would utilize its policy for minimizing such displacement. Furthermore, the Township is responsible for replacing all low- and moderate-income housing units that may be demolished or converted as a result of CDBG or HOME Funds.
All interested persons, groups, and organizations are encouraged to attend this public hearing and will be given the opportunity to present oral or written testimony concerning the proposed plans and use of Federal funds under the FY 2021 Annual Action Plan.
Honorable John Spiegelman
President
Board of Commissioners
Please click here to view the draft FY 2021 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG Program.
Meeting Information
- Join by compter, tablet, or application: https://zoom.us/j/98510102700
- Join by Telephone: 1-929-436-2866 and entering the meeting ID number 985 1010 2700 when prompted.
- Meeting ID: 985 1010 2700
