Public Meeting For CDBG Requests Planned June 18
Potter County Commissioners will hold a public meeting for input on how to expend the county’s annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) at 6 pm on Wednesday, June 18, at the F. W. Gunzburger County Office Building. The county’s CDBG allotment has averaged about $200,000 annually. In the past, CDBG funds have supported public water system upgrades in Galeton, Genesee, Shinglehouse, Ulysses and Austin; wastewater treatment system upgrades in Galeton, and other infrastructure projects; rehabilitation of housing for low-income homeowners, and other projects.
The June 18 meeting is being held to field inquiries, accept public input, develop project plans, review previous CDBG allotments, and review the commissioners’ three-year CDBG plan. Townships and boroughs are invited to seek funds to support infrastructure improvements, housing, economic development and public services, including property acquisition, recreation, facilities for senior citizens, and removal of architectural barriers for handicapped accessibility. Projects must provide a benefit to documented low- or moderate-income residents. Exceptions can be made for proposals that address an urgent health or safety threat.
The county contracts with SEDA-Council of Governments for assistance in administering the CDBG program. Those who are unable to attend the June 18 public hearing and project development workshop may present project and ideas to SEDA-COG’s Jamie Shrawder at 570-524-4491 or jshrawder@seda-cog.org. Application deadline July 11.