CDBG-CV Public Hearing via Zoom

Thu, Oct 28, 2021 - 5:45pm
via Zoom

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for the SECOND ROUND of CDBG-CV PROGRAM FUNDING

NEW CASTLE, PA

 

Notice is hereby given by that the City of New Castle will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 5:45 P.M. via ZOOM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89028418007 . This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities and/or persons with limited English proficiency. If you require special accommodations, please notify Shawn Anderson at least 72 hours in advance at 724-656-3505 or sanderson@newcastlepa.org.

 

The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Cares Grant program in general, the needs of the community that can be met with CDBG Cares Act funding.

 

New Castle will make an application for approximately $305,870.00 for CDBG Cares Act funds from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the funding dedicated to Housing activities. The application submission deadline to the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is November 12, 2021.

 

The following types of activities may be eligible for funding under the CDBG Cares Act Program: Keeping seniors/disabled/those adults with home and health conditions that could be impacted by COVID-19 avoiding congregate living arrangements. In addition, housing modifications for individuals and families that have health conditions negatively impacted by or susceptible to COVID-19 such as asthma, lead and other environmental conditions.

 

All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and give written testimony or present written comments concerning the needs of the community, proposed CDBG activities, the prior use of funds, as well as the CDBG program in general.  Comments may be submitted by October 27, 2021 to Shawn Anderson, 230 N. Jefferson St. New Castle, PA 16101 or sanderson@newcastlepa.org.

 

By order of

Chris Frye, Mayor

 

Topic: City of New Castle’s Zoom Meeting
Time: Oct 28, 2021 05:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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