NOTICE OF DISPLAY OF PLAN AND PUBLIC HEARING
FY 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE CDBG PROGRAM
TOWNSHIP OF ABINGTON, PA

Notice is hereby given that the Township of Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania has prepared an Annual Action Plan for FY 2024. 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 May 1, 2024 until May 31, 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

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 May 31, 2024.  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 May 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/81894640032. This link will enable residents to hear the meeting, see presentations, and make public comments. 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 818 9464 0032 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 2024 Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the estimated amount of $715,000. The Township intends to submit the Annual Action Plan to HUD on or before August 15, 2024.

The following CDBG activities are proposed for funding under the FY 2024 Annual Action Plan:

1. Administration - $142,000*
2. Fair Housing - $1,000
3. Public Service: Visiting Nurses Association of Abington Navigate Program - $25,000
4. Public Facility Improvement: Rockwell Park Playground - $275,000
5. Public Facility Improvement: Grove House Rehabilitation - $52,000*
6. Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program - $200,000
7. Emergency Repairs Program - $20,000

TOTAL  $715,000*

* This is only an estimate. The Township has not received its final allocation from HUD. When the Township receives its final CDBG allocation for FY 2024 the Township will either increase or decrease Administration to equal 20% of the grant and either increase or decrease Grove House Rehabilitation by the remaining amount of the difference.

The plans will be submitted to the Township’s Board of Commissioners on June 13, 2024 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.

Honorable Thomas Hecker, President
Township of Abington Board of Commissioners

Click here to view the DRAFT FY 2024 Annual Action Plan.

In Person Information:

• Location: 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/81894640032
2. Join by telephone: 1-929-436-2866 and entering the meeting ID number 818-9464-0032 when prompted.
3. Meeting ID: 818-9464-0032