NOTICE OF DISPLAY OF PLANS AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR
FY 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND AMENDMENT TO FYs 2019 AND 2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLANS 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 2023 and amendments to the FYs 2019 and 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 June 1, 2023 until June 30, 2023 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 June 30, 2023.  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 16, 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/81236542554. This link will enable residents to hear the meeting, see presentations, and make public comment. 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 812 3654 2554 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 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 purpose of the public hearing is to present the FY 2023 Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $730,982, as well as amendments to the FYs 2019 and 2021 Annual Action Plans. The Township intends to submit these documents to HUD on or before August 15, 2023.

The following CDBG activities are proposed for funding under the FY 2023 Annual Action Plan:

1. Administration - $145,196
2. Fair Housing - $1,000
3. Infrastructure Improvements (Low/Moderate Income Area Paving) - $135,996
4. Infrastructure Improvements (Inclusive Playground Site Accessibility Improvements) - $231,790
5. Infrastructure Improvements (Rubicam Ave. Playground Equipment Replacement) - $77,000
6. Infrastructure Improvements (Grove House Rehabilitation/ADA Design Phase) - $40,000
7. Affordable Housing Rehabilitation (Willow Grove CDC Rental Property Rehabilitation) - $100,000

TOTAL  $730,982

Additionally, the Township of Abington is substantially amending its FYs 2019 and 2021 Annual Action Plans to reallocate CDBG and CDBG-CV funds. The following changes will be made:

1. FY 2019 Annual Action Plan – Reduce CV-Small Business Assistance by $20,000 and reallocate the CDBG-CV funds to the existing CV-LMI High Speed Internet Connectivity project for a new budget total of $40,000.
2. FY 2019 Annual Action Plan – Reduce CV-Small Business Assistance by $90,000 and reallocate the CDBG-CV funds to the existing CV-Food Pantry project for a new budget total of $180,000.
3. FY 2019 Annual Action Plan – Reduce CV-Small Business Assistance by $45,000 and reallocate the CDBG-CV funds to a new project CV-Hedwig House FSIP for a budget total of $45,000.
4. FY 2019 Annual Action Plan – Reduce CV-Small Business Assistance by $90,000 and reallocate the CDBG-CV funds to a new project CV-Redeemer Valley Farm Facility Expansion for a budget total of $90,000.
5. FY 2021 Annual Action Plan – Reduce Old Welsh Road Sidewalks by $75,000 and reallocate the CDBG funds to a new project Salem Baptist Gymnasium ADA Improvements for a budget total of $75,000.

The plans will be submitted to the Township’s Board of Commissioners on July 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM, at which time these documents will be presented for approval at the regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners’ Meeting.

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.

In Person Information

• 1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001, First Floor Conference Room

Webinar Information

1. Join by computer, tablet or application: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81236542554
2. Join by telephone: 1-929-436-2866 and entering the meeting ID number 812-3654-2554 when prompted.
3. Meeting ID: 812-3654-2554