Lock Haven staff outline $308,298 2022 CDBG allocation, set application deadline Aug. 12
July 25, 2022 | Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania
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A city staff member opened the public hearing on the City of Lock Haven s 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation and said the city s award for 2022 is $308,298, with 18% ($46,244) available for administrative costs. Staff described eligible activities, application requirements and deadlines, and proposed using funds as a match for an Overman Park grant application.
The CDBG program provides federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development administered in Pennsylvania through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), a staff member said. "The city's 2022 allocation will be $308,298," the staff member said. Applicants must meet federal and state regulations and demonstrate that projects principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
Under program rules staff described, most CDBG projects must meet a national objective that principally benefits low- and moderate-income persons; commonly that means at least 51% of project beneficiaries are low/moderate income. Staff said the city aims for at least 70% of its CDBG funds to meet that objective. Other national objectives include elimination of slum and blight (which requires a municipal declaration and can use up to 30% of the allocation) and a rarely used urgent-need provision that requires a formal disaster declaration within 18 months of the incident.
Staff listed typical eligible activities: infrastructure improvements (roads, water, sewer, storm sewer), community centers and preservation, economic development activities, and public services. Ineligible activities, staff said, include political activities, general operating expenses, and ordinary maintenance or any activity whose primary purpose is general government services.
The city will accept applications from nonprofits and other eligible organizations that serve Lock Haven. Staff said applications were distributed to known nonprofits on July 15 and must be returned to the planning department by 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12. A webinar for interested applicants is scheduled for Thursday, July 28; staff gave a contact phone number for questions: (570) 893-5903.
Staff outlined documentation and compliance requirements for applicants and awardees: a detailed project description, location and service-area maps, a detailed budget, a justification of the national objective, an environmental review, competitive bidding for construction and demolition projects, compliance with federal and state prevailing wage rules, and solicitation of minority- and women-owned businesses and Section 3 opportunities.
Staff also reviewed local housing protections and access requirements. The city adopted a fair housing resolution (adopted by council on 02/07/2022; notice published 02/18/2022) and has a fair housing analysis and an anti-displacement plan; staff said the city will adopt a residential anti-displacement and relocation plan if a funded activity causes displacement. Staff described the required annual Section 504 review and invited attendees to identify facility access limitations (learning, mobility, vision, hearing, language) so the city can address them.
Staff gave examples of recent and ongoing projects funded with CDBG or CDBG-CV resources: grants to local businesses, a returning citizens housing rehabilitation project, completion of East Water Street paving, the Piper Harmon Playground renovation, and plans for Ross Library rehabilitation, East Walling/Eagle Street and Ray Street paving, and Tire Park improvements. For 2022, staff said the city is focused on water and sewer infrastructure and is proposing to use CDBG funds as matching funds for a DCNR grant for Overman Park.
During public questions, a resident asked whether the city caps awards to nonprofits; staff said the city typically reserves 30% of funds for nonprofit projects (which staff said would equal approximately $92,789 based on the allocation). Another attendee noted a discrepancy in the packet that showed $309,298; staff confirmed the correct allocation is $308,298 and corrected related figures.
The hearing concluded with no formal votes on funding allocations; staff adjourned the public meeting at 6:44 p.m. Applications are due Aug. 12 and interested applicants may attend the July 28 webinar or contact the planning office for guidance.
The CDBG program provides federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development administered in Pennsylvania through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), a staff member said. "The city's 2022 allocation will be $308,298," the staff member said. Applicants must meet federal and state regulations and demonstrate that projects principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
Under program rules staff described, most CDBG projects must meet a national objective that principally benefits low- and moderate-income persons; commonly that means at least 51% of project beneficiaries are low/moderate income. Staff said the city aims for at least 70% of its CDBG funds to meet that objective. Other national objectives include elimination of slum and blight (which requires a municipal declaration and can use up to 30% of the allocation) and a rarely used urgent-need provision that requires a formal disaster declaration within 18 months of the incident.
Staff listed typical eligible activities: infrastructure improvements (roads, water, sewer, storm sewer), community centers and preservation, economic development activities, and public services. Ineligible activities, staff said, include political activities, general operating expenses, and ordinary maintenance or any activity whose primary purpose is general government services.
The city will accept applications from nonprofits and other eligible organizations that serve Lock Haven. Staff said applications were distributed to known nonprofits on July 15 and must be returned to the planning department by 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12. A webinar for interested applicants is scheduled for Thursday, July 28; staff gave a contact phone number for questions: (570) 893-5903.
Staff outlined documentation and compliance requirements for applicants and awardees: a detailed project description, location and service-area maps, a detailed budget, a justification of the national objective, an environmental review, competitive bidding for construction and demolition projects, compliance with federal and state prevailing wage rules, and solicitation of minority- and women-owned businesses and Section 3 opportunities.
Staff also reviewed local housing protections and access requirements. The city adopted a fair housing resolution (adopted by council on 02/07/2022; notice published 02/18/2022) and has a fair housing analysis and an anti-displacement plan; staff said the city will adopt a residential anti-displacement and relocation plan if a funded activity causes displacement. Staff described the required annual Section 504 review and invited attendees to identify facility access limitations (learning, mobility, vision, hearing, language) so the city can address them.
Staff gave examples of recent and ongoing projects funded with CDBG or CDBG-CV resources: grants to local businesses, a returning citizens housing rehabilitation project, completion of East Water Street paving, the Piper Harmon Playground renovation, and plans for Ross Library rehabilitation, East Walling/Eagle Street and Ray Street paving, and Tire Park improvements. For 2022, staff said the city is focused on water and sewer infrastructure and is proposing to use CDBG funds as matching funds for a DCNR grant for Overman Park.
During public questions, a resident asked whether the city caps awards to nonprofits; staff said the city typically reserves 30% of funds for nonprofit projects (which staff said would equal approximately $92,789 based on the allocation). Another attendee noted a discrepancy in the packet that showed $309,298; staff confirmed the correct allocation is $308,298 and corrected related figures.
The hearing concluded with no formal votes on funding allocations; staff adjourned the public meeting at 6:44 p.m. Applications are due Aug. 12 and interested applicants may attend the July 28 webinar or contact the planning office for guidance.
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