NOTICE OF DISPLAY OF PLANS AND PUBLIC HEARING
FOR AMENDMENT TO FY 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 CDBG FUNDS FOR
THE TOWNSHIP OF ABINGTON, PA
Notice is hereby given that the Township of Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania has prepared amendments to the FY 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 Annual Action Plans. 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 September 6, 2022 until October 6, 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 October 6, 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 September 21, 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/88306082903. 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 883-0608-2903 when prompted.
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 desean 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 Township of Abington is substantially amending its FY 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 Annual Action Plans to reallocate unused funds in the amount of $185,458.73 in regular funds and $20,000 in CDBG-CV funds. These are considered substantial amendments 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; (c.) a change in the purpose, scope, location or beneficiaries of a previously approved activity; (d.) the use of Program Income that was not previously allocated to an eligible activity; (e.) deletion or elimination of a previously approved activity; and (f.) a change of 50% of more of a line item amount of an approved activity, either increased or decreased.
The following CDBG activities are amended under the FY 2015 Annual Action Plan:
- Create “Old Welsh Road Sidewalk Improvements” activity with $590.86
- Reduce Administration activity (2015-1) by $590.86
The following CDBG activities are amended under the FY 2017 Annual Action Plan:
- Create “Old Welsh Road Sidewalk Improvements” activity with $35,610.35
- Reduce Rental Rehabilitation (2017-4) activity by $29,371.46
- Allocate uncommitted funds of $6,238.89
The following CDBG activities are amended under the FY 2018 Annual Action Plan:
- Create “Old Welsh Road Sidewalk Improvements” activity with $1,669.54
- Reduce Fair Housing activity (2018-2) by $185
- Reduce Parkview Avenue activity (2018-4) by $1,484.54
The following CDBG activities are amended under the FY 2019 Annual Action Plan:
- Increase existing “Welsh Road Curbs & Sidewalks” activity (2019-4) by $19,218.98
- Reduce the “Ardsley Community Center Chair Lift” activity (2019-5) by $18,893
- Reduce the “Fair Housing” activity (2019-2) by $185
- Reduce the “LMA Paving Improvements” activity (2019-12) by $140.98
- Create new activity “CV LMI High-Speed Internet Connectivity” $20,000
- Reduce “CV Small Business Assistance” activity (2019-15) by $20,000
The following CDBG activities are amended under the FY 2020 Annual Action Plan:
- Create “Old Welsh Road Sidewalk Improvements” activity $50,000
- Cancel the “TBRA” Activity (2020-4) $50,000
The following CDBG activities are amended under the FY 2021 Annual Action Plan:
- Increase Old Welsh Road Sidewalk Improvements” (2021-9) by $78,369
- Cancel Rental Rehabilitation (2021-8) ($33,369)
- Cancel Spot Blight Demo (2021-7) ($30,000)
- Cancel Job Training (2021-5) ($15,000)
TOTAL $205,458.73
The plans will be submitted to the Township’s Board of Commissioners on October 13, 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.
Honorable Thomas Hecker, President
Township of Abington Board of Commissioners
Click here to view the draft Substantial Amendments document.
In Person Information:
- Location: 1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001, 1st Floor Conference Room
Webinar Information:
- Join by computer, tablet or application: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88306082903
- Join by telephone: 1-929-436-2866 and entering the meeting ID number 883-0608-2903 when prompted.
- Meeting ID: 883-0608-2903
