NEEDS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF ABINGTON, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
Notice is hereby given that the Township of Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 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. If special arrangements are needed to accommodate any resident in order for them to participate in this public hearing, please contact Ms. Kimberly Hamm, Director of Community Development at (267) 536-1019, or by email at khamm@AbingtonPA.gov, or hearing-impaired persons may call Pennsylvania Relay at 711, to make such arrangements. Cualquier persona que no habla Inglés que deseen asistir a la audiencia pública deben comunicarse con la Sra. Hamm y un intérprete de lenguaje se proporcionará.
The purpose of this public hearing is to discuss the housing, community, and economic development needs for the Township’s FY 2023 Annual Action Plan, which the Township must submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Funds Program.
The Township of Abington anticipates a CDBG entitlement grant in the amount of $740,385 for FY 2023. In order to receive these funds, the Township of Abington must prepare a One Year Annual Action Plan for the use of the CDBG funds. At least 70% of the CDBG funds must benefit low to moderate income persons living in the Township of Abington. In preparing its CDBG application, the Township intends to afford residents, local agencies, and interested parties the opportunity to become involved in the planning process.
All interested residents are encouraged to attend this public hearing and they will be given the opportunity to present oral or written testimony concerning the needs of the Township of Abington and the use of CDBG funds to address those needs over the next year. Written comments may be addressed to the Township of Abington, Ms. Kimberly Hamm, Director of Community Development, 1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 or email at to khamm@AbingtonPA.gov.
Click here to view the FY 2023 CDBG Sub-Recipient Grant Application.
