NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ULSTER COUNTY

APPLICATION FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

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

1. Citizens are advised that Ulster County is considering an application under the Economic Development and Small Business Assistance Program that utilizes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds administered by the New York State Office of Homes and Community Renewal (OCR).  This program provides funding to local governments to assist qualifying businesses who undertake activities resulting in the creation or retention of job opportunities for persons from low- and moderate-income families. 

2. A public hearing on the proposed application by Ulster County to assist The Hudson House and Distillery will be held on April 18, 2023 at 7:15 PM or soon thereafter as the public may be heard, in the County Legislative Chambers, 6th Floor, 244 Fair St. Kingston, New York and/or via videoconference to the extent allowable pursuant to existing New York State legislation, or order and the Rules of the Ulster County Legislature. This hearing will be livestreamed at: https://livestream.com/accounts/1512750/events/1824203.  Citizens are encouraged to submit their comments and views on the proposed application as outlined below. The hearing is being conducted pursuant to Section 570.486, Subpart I of the Code of Federal Regulations in compliance with the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.  

3. Ulster County’s application is seeking to provide funding for The Hudson House and Distillery located at 1835 Route 9W, West Park, N.Y.12429 in the amount of $100,000 to purchase new commercial grade kitchen equipment to expand its commercial operations and, in so doing, commits to create at least 4 additional entry level positions that shall be made available to individuals from low-to-moderate income households.  

4. Written comments should be directed to Timothy Weidemann, Director, Ulster County Office of Economic Development, 3 Development Court, P.O. Box 1800, Kingston, New York, 12402 and shall be received no later than April 18, 2023.

5. Copies of supporting documentation are available for viewing at the offices of the Ulster County Office of Economic Development, 3 Development Court, Kingston, NY. 

6. 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 845-340-3666.

Dated: April 5, 2023                 Victoria A. Fabella, Clerk 

          Kingston, New York        Ulster County Legislature