UC Legislature: Public Hearing on CDBG Housing Program – Ulster County Homeownership Program 2021

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ULSTER COUNTY

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS (CDBG) ADMINISTERED BY THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY RENEWAL

ULSTER COUNTY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM

AND

ULSTER COUNTY HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM

 

1.Ulster County will hold a public hearing on June 13, 2023 at 7:15 PM, or soon thereafter as the public may be heard, for the purpose of hearing public comments on the following Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) housing program: Ulster County Homeownership Program 2021 (CDBG 1160HO115-20).  Location details are as follows:

Legislative Chambers, 6th Floor, COB, and livestream at https://livestream.com/accounts/1512750/events/1824203 

244 Fair Street

Kingston NY 12401 US

2.The CDBG programs are administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR), and provide resources to eligible local governments for housing, economic development, public facilities, public infrastructure, and planning activities, with the principal purpose of benefitting low/moderate income persons.  The hearing will provide further information about the progress of the ongoing CDBG programs.  Comments related to the effectiveness of administration of CDBG-funded projects will also be received at this time.  The hearing is being conducted pursuant to Section 570.486, Subpart I of the CFR and in compliance with the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. 

3.Citizens are  urged to express their views on the implementation of the Ulster County Homeownership Program 2021 (CDBG 1160HO115-20).  This Program focuses on home buyer assistance with funding available for housing rehabilitation. The Program was funded with $600,000.00 in CDGB funds.  To date, the Program has expended $331,126.13 in direct assistance to low- and moderate-income households and a total of $37,180.53 in program delivery and administrative costs. A total of $160,873.87 remains for direct assistance to households.  This Program is on track to meet or exceed the goals set out in its application to provide home buyer assistance or home buyer assistance with housing rehabilitation to 10 housing units. No families have been displaced because of the Program.

4.Written comments should be directed to Clerk of the Ulster County Legislature, County Office Building, 244 Fair Street, Box 1800, Kingston, New York, 12402 and received no later June 13, 2023.

5.The Ulster County Legislature is committed to making its Public Meetings accessible to individuals with disabilities.  If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation or assistance to participate in the Public Hearing or to obtain a copy of the transcript of the Public Hearing in an alternative format in accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Office of the Clerk of the Legislature at 340-3666.

 

Dated:  May 31, 2023             Victoria A. Fabella, Clerk

            Kingston, New York    Ulster County Legislature