UC Legislature: Public Hearing CDBG 2021 HOMEOWNERSHIP 2nd HEARING

 

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

 

1. Ulster County will hold a public hearing on November 14, 2023, at 7:10 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 Home Repair Program 2021 (CDBG 1160HR306-21). 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 Home Repair Program 2021 (CDBG 1160HR306-21). This Program focuses on housing rehabilitation assistance. The Program was funded with $800,000.00 in CDGB funds. To date, the Program has expended $179,501.66 in direct assistance to low- and moderate-income households and a total of $27,264.21 in program delivery and administrative costs. A total of $476,498.34 remains for direct assistance to households. This Program is on track to meet or exceed the goals set out in its application to provide funding for housing rehabilitation to 25 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 than November 14, 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: October 25, 2023           Victoria A. Fabella, Clerk

           Kingston, New York       Ulster County Legislature