CDBG Hearing to be Held Thursday Morning

Armstrong County will conduct a public hearing at 10AM Thursday morning within the Department of Planning and Development headquarters on Market Street in Kittanning.

The purpose of the hearing is to obtain citizen views and comments on community development needs, how the County’s approximately $243,270 in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2013 CDBG funds should be used, and to receive any complaints or grievances regarding the County’s CDBG funds.

A presentation will also be made on the status of the County’s prior use of CDBG funds.

Eligible CDBG activities include public improvements, housing rehabilitation, recreational facilities, public services, economic development, and blight removal activities. It is the policy of the County to avoid activities that will result in residential displacement or removal of dwelling units through demolition. Should such activities be undertaken, it is the responsibility of the County to provide relocation assistance to displaced occupants and to replace housing units that are removed through demolition.

Written comments may be forwarded to the Department of Planning and Development as well.