NOTICE OF DISPLAY OF PLANS AND PUBLIC HEARING
FOR AMENDMENT TO FY 2022 CDBG FUNDS FOR
THE TOWNSHIP OF ABINGTON, PA
Notice is hereby given that the Township of Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania has prepared an amendment to its FY 2022 Annual Action Plan. In accordance with the regulations and requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the plan will be on public display for a period of 30 days, beginning October 2, 2023 until October 31, 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
The plan is 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 31, 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 October 18, 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/89629712759. 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 896-2971-2759 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 2022 Annual Action Plan to reallocate unused CDBG funds to a new activity. 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.
The following CDBG activities are amended under the FY 2022 Annual Action Plan:
- Reduce “Infrastructure Improvements (Rubicam Avenue Pedestrian and Stormwater Improvements)” by $200,000 for a new budget total of $300,000 in CDBG funds.
- Create a new activity in FY 2022, “Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program” with $200,000 in CDBG funds.
The plan will be submitted to the Township’s Board of Commissioners on November 9, 2023 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.
Click here to view the draft Substantial Amendment to the FY 2022 CDBG Program document.
Click here to view the presentation slides for the Proposed 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan Amendment.
Public Hearing Information
In Person Information:
- Location: 1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001,
Webinar Information:
- Join by computer, tablet or application: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89629712759
- Join by telephone: 1-929-436-2866 and entering the meeting ID number 896-2971-2759 when prompted.
- Meeting ID: 896-2971-2759
