Public Hearing Scheduled for City of Erie FY 2024 Proposed Annual Action Plan for Community Block Grant Program, Home Investment Partnerships Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant Program

The City of Erie is currently preparing its Proposed Annual Plan for FY 2024 and will apply for FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City will conduct public hearings on the use of CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds received from HUD for FY 2024. In accordance with the Final Rule for consolidation of the CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs, 24 CFR Part 91, et. al., the City of Erie will prepare a FY 2024 Annual Plan, which will be submitted to HUD on or before May 2024.

The purpose of these hearings is to obtain the views and comments of citizens, public agencies, and other interested persons relative to housing and community development needs that may be addressed by CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds during the next fiscal year. The hearings will be at City Council Chambers 626 State Street and broadcast on CAM Government Access Channel, Spectrum1021. The meeting will also be streamed live on the City’s YouTube page and Facebook page.

When:              Monday, March 4, 2024

When:             l 0:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Where:            City Council Chambers, 626 State St.

The hearings are open to the public. Persons wishing to submit comments or questions can do so via in person or by email to dsmith@erie.pa.us.

The City of Erie expects to publish a summary of its proposed Annual Action Plan for FY 2024 on or about March 25, 2024. A copy of these documents will be placed on public display for a thirty-day review period beginning on or about March 25, 2024. A second public hearing will be duly advertised and conducted to present the proposed plan to the public. The City of Erie will consider comments on the proposed plan prior to adoption by City Council in early May 2024. The City intends to submit its Annual Action Plan to HUD on or before May 13, 2024.