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Notice of Display of Plans and Public Hearing on 10/16 for the Amendment to FY 2019 Annual Action Plan

Post Date:09/30/2024 3:07 PM

NOTICE OF DISPLAY OF PLANS AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR
AMENDMENT TO FY 2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLANS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF ABINGTON, PA

Notice is hereby given that the Township of Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania has amendments to the FY 2019 Annual Action Plan. 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 October 1, 2024 until October 30, 2024 at the following locations:

PHYSICAL COPY: The Township of Abington
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. Written or oral comments will be accepted until October 30, 2024.  Comments may be directed to Ms. Kimberly Hamm, Director of Community Development, 1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001, emailed to khamm@Abingtonpa.gov, or phone at (267) 536-1019.

A public hearing will be held on October 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Township Building, 1176 Old York Road, Board 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/85796156785. 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 857 9615 6785 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 following amendments to the FY 2019 Annual Action Plan:

FY 2019 Annual Action Plan – Cancel CV-Small Business Assistance and reallocate the CDBG-CV funds to the existing CV-Food Pantry activity for a new budget total of $209,104.51 and CV-Household Direct Assistance activity for a new budget total of $361,000

The Township intends to submit these documents to HUD on or before December 1, 2024.

The plans will be submitted to the Township’s Board of Commissioners on November 14, 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.

 

In Person Information:

  • Location: 1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001

Webinar Information:

  1. Join by computer, tablet or application: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85796156785
  2. Join by telephone: 1-929-436-2866 and entering the meeting ID number 857-9615-6785 when prompted.
  3. Meeting ID: 857-9615-6785
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