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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Final Public Hearing FY2020 CDBG Program

Skype for Business WebinarAugust 27, 2020

6:00 PM

Digital Meeting Format

• Blocked videos & microphones

• Ability to ask questions via Chat function

• Availability of the presentation

Speaker Introductions

• Zachary Norwood,Planning Director - Crawford County Planning Office

• Jenny Tompkins, Crawford County Planning Office - Assistant Planning Director for Community Development

Topics to Present/Discuss

• Purpose of this Meeting

• Goals and Objectives of the CDBG Program

• Total Amount of CDBG Funds Available

• Proposed Activities and Request Amounts

• Notices

• Discussion

Purpose of this Meeting

• Why Are We Here…

• To help inform the citizens, municipalities, and any who may be interested in the proposed projects for the FY2020 CDBG grant and the next steps;

• Answer questions and hear any comments that the public may have regarding the FY2020 CDBG allocations and process.

Goals and Objectives of the County’s FY 2020 CDBG Program

• To comply with regulations set by HUD and DCED, Crawford County prioritizes:

1. Projects that are located in communities with low or very low income populations,

2. Projects that fulfill a public service within the community, and

3. Projects that address urgent needs in Crawford County.

Current FY 2020 CDBG Allocations

• The FY2020 CDBG allocation from the state to Crawford County and its “on behalf of” (OBO) communities is as follows:

• Crawford County - $291,612

• Vernon Township - $109,321

• City of Meadville - $308,341

• City of Titusville - $303,489

Comments?

Questions?

Proposed Projects• Crawford County

• Vernon Township

• City of Meadville

• City of Titusville

Proposed Projects County

• West Fallowfield Township – Rocky Glen Road Culvert Replacement

• LMI – Area Benefit

• 03K Street Improvements

• Budget Numbers

• $118,690.00


• Conneautville Borough – Washington Street Stormwater Management Project

• LMI – Area Benefit


• Budget Numbers

• $70,000.00


• County-wide – Weatherization Program

• LMI – Housing Income Eligibility

• 14F Rehabilitation: Energy Efficiency Improvements

• Budget Numbers

• $50,431.84


• County Program Administration

• $52,490.16

• For staff time, advertisements, and general administrative costs

Comments?

Questions?

Proposed Projects Vernon Township

• Lincoln Avenue Sports Complex

• LMI - Area

• 03F Parks, Recreational Facilities

• Budget Numbers

• $89,643.22

Proposed Projects Vernon Township

• Vernon Township Program Administration

• $19,677.78


Comments?

Questions?

Proposed Projects City of Meadville

• Huidekoper Park Master Plan

• LMI - Area


• Budget Numbers

• $6,166.82

Proposed ProjectsCity of Meadville

• Huidekoper Park – Basketball Court Replacement

• LMI- Area


• Budget Numbers

• $50,000.00


• City of Meadville – Paving

• Walnut Street, E. Steers Street, Plateau Dr., Arden Pl.

• LMI- Area


• Budget Numbers

• $104,238.00


• Crawford County Housing Coalition – Emergency Shelter Roof Replacement

• LMI- Limited Clientele

• 03W Homeless Facilities

• Budget Numbers

• $52,846.00


• Code Enforcement

• Area Blight

• 15 Code Enforcement

• Budget Numbers

• $40,000.00


• City of Meadville Program Administration

• $55,090.38


Comments?

Questions?

Proposed ProjectsCity of Titusville

• Titusville City Hall – Removal of Architectural Barriers

• LMI- Area

• 03Z Other Public Improvements

• Budget Numbers

• $105,279.66


• Ed Myer Complex - Improvements

• LMI- Area


• Budget Numbers

• $100,000.00


• Diamond Street Park - Improvements

• LMI- Area


• Budget Numbers

• $80,000.00


• City of Titusville Program Administration

• $18,209.34


Comments?

Questions?

Notices• Application Schedule

• Section 3 Notice

• Antidisplacement Plan

Application Schedule (FY2020 CDBG)

Event PlaceFY 2020 CDBG

Dates

Public Meeting # 2Review of Projects

Skype for Business Webinar August 27, 2020

Public Comments Received

Submitted via email to [email protected] by phone at 814-333-7341

September 1, 2020

Final Approval of Application

Crawford County Commissioners MeetingAssembly Room

September 23, 2020

Application due to DCED

October 2, 2020

mailto:[email protected]

Section 3 NoticePer Crawford County’s Section 3 Plan

• Section 3 is a provision of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Act of 1968 that helps foster local economic development, neighborhood economic improvement, and individual self-sufficiency.

• Section 3 program requires Crawford County, to the greatest extent feasible, to provide job training, employment, and contracting opportunities for low- or very-low income residents in connection with projects and activities in their neighborhoods.

• A Section 3 resident is a person residing in the service area of the project or grantee, who has an income below $37,000. A Section 3 business is a business of which 51% or more is owned by an individual(s) with below $37,000.

• Crawford County maintains a list of designated Section 3 businesses on the Planning Office website.

Antidisplacement Plan

• Housing lost to LMI families, due to execution of a CDBG project, will be replaced within the same vicinity and will accommodate the same number of occupants

• Replacement will be completed within 3 years

• The housing unit must be occupied by LMI persons for at least 10 years

• Moving expenses must be furnished for those who are displaced

Discussion• Public Comments/Concerns

Public Comment

• Please submit any public comments by September 1, 2020.

• All comments should be sent to Jenny Tompkins, Assistant Planning Director for Community Development at

[email protected]

or by phone at 814-333-7341

mailto:[email protected]

If you have any questions regarding the CDBG program, please contact:

Jenny Tompkins

at (814) 333 – 7341

[email protected]

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