NOTICE OF DISPLAY OF PLANS AND PUBLIC HEARING
FOR FY 2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND AMENDMENT TO FY 2018 CDBG FUNDS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF ABINGTON, PA
Notice is hereby given that the Township of Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania has prepared an Annual Action Plan for FY 2022 and amendment to the FY 2018 Annual Action Plan. 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 June 1, 2022 until July 1, 2022 at the following locations:
PHYSICAL COPY: The Township of Abington
Department of Community Development
1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001
ELECTRONIC COPY: https://www.abingtonpa.gov/cd
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 July 1, 2022. 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 June 15, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the Township Building, 1176 Old York Road, First Floor Conference Room, Abington, PA 19001 and by virtual conference call. There are two ways for the public to virtually participate in the meeting. Residents can access the meeting online, by a computer, iPad, iPhone or Android at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89187140915. 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 891-8714-0915 when prompted.
The purpose of the public hearing is to present the FY 2022 Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $740,385.00, as well as an amendment to the FY 2018 Annual Action Plan. The Township intends to submit these documents to HUD on or before August 15, 2022.
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 2022 Annual Action Plan was 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 2022 Annual Action Plan:
- Administration - $147,000.00
- Fair Housing - $1,000.00
- Emergency Repairs Program - $72,000.00
- Spot Blight Demolition (Residential Accessory Structures) - $20,385.00
- Infrastructure Improvements (Rubicam Avenue Pedestrian and Stormwater Improvements) - $500,000.00
TOTAL $740,385.00
Additionally, the Township of Abington is substantially amending its FY 2018 Annual Action Plan to reallocate unused funds in the amount of $140,000. This is considered a substantial amendment in accordance with the Township’s Citizen Participation Plan since the following applies: (b.) 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; and (e.) deletion or elimination of a previously approved activity.The following CDBG activities are amended under the FY 2018 Annual Action Plan:
- Infrastructure Improvements (2700 Block of Old Welsh Road Sidewalk Improvements) - $140,000.00
To Public Facilities Improvements (General Improvements to Roslyn Park) - $140,000.00
TOTAL $140,000.00
The plans will be submitted to the Township’s Board of Commissioners on July 14, 2022 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 2022 Annual Action Plan.
Honorable Thomas Hecker, President
Township of Abington Board of Commissioners
Click here to view the draft FY 2022 Annual Action Plan.
In Person Information:
- 1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001, 1st Floor Conference Room
Webinar Information:
- Join by computer, tablet or application: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89187140915
- Join by telephone: 1-929-436-2866 and entering the meeting ID number 891-8714-0915 when prompted.
- Meeting ID: 891-8714-0915
