PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
FY 2024 CDBG NEEDS HEARING
AND FY 2021/FY 2022 SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT
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 Thursday, February 15, 2024, 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/85422837760. 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 854 2283 7760 when prompted. If special arrangements are needed to accommodate any resident in order for them to participate in this public hearing, please contact the Community Development Department at (267) 536-1000 ext. 5, or by email at communitydevelopment@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 el Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario 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 2024 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 $730,982 for FY 2024. 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, Community Development Department, 1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 or email at to communitydevelopment@AbingtonPA.gov.
Additional notice is hereby given that the Township of Abington has prepared an amendment to its FY 2021 and 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 January 29, 2024 until March 1, 2024 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 following CDBG activities are amended under the FY 2021 and FY 2022 Annual Action Plans:
- FY 2021 Cancel Public Facilities Improvements Grove Park $260,000.
- FY 2021 Increase Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program by $260,000 to a new budget total of $364,070.
- FY 2022 Cancel Spot Blight Demolition $20,385.
- FY 2022 Increase Emergency Repairs Program by $20,385 to a new budget total of $92,385.
The plan is available for public inspection during normal business hours of operation. An electronic copy may be obtained by emailing communitydevelopment@AbingtonPA.gov. Written or oral comments will be accepted until March 1, 2024. Comments may be directed to Township of Abington, Community Development Department, 1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 or emailed to communitydevelopment@AbingtonPA.gov or phone at (267) 536-1000 ext. 5.
Honorable Thomas Hecker, President
Board of Commissioners
Click here to view the draft Substantial Amendment to FY 2021 and FY 2022 CDBG Program.
Click here to view the "Proposed CDBG Annual Action Plan Amendments" presentation slides.
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/85422837760
- Join by telephone: 1-929-436-2866 and entering the meeting ID number 854-2283-7760 when prompted.
- Meeting ID: 854-2283-7760
