Notice of Public Hearing – Lewis County Proposal to Submit CDBG Applications

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON LEWIS COUNTY’S PROPOSAL TO SUBMIT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION(S) TO THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY RENEWAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Legislators of the County of Lewis will hold a public hearing on the 4th day of February 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Lewis County Court House to hear public comments on Lewis County’s community development needs, and to discuss the possible submission of one or more Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications for the 2025 program year. Potential applications include up to $1,500,000 in CDBG funds for community development, public infrastructure, public facilities, housing, small business, and economic development funds. The CDBG program is administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR) and it is expected that they will make approximately $50 million dollars available in the 2025 program year for housing, small business, 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 CDBG program, including progress towards beneficiary goals and program objectives, and will allow for citizen participation in the development of any proposed grant applications and/or to provide technical assistance to develop alternate proposals. Comments on the CDBG program or proposed project(s) will 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. This location is handicap accessible and can accommodate persons with physical disabilities. Interpretive arrangements can be provided to residents with hearing impediments or for those who do not speak English. Individuals who need interpretation services should contact the Clerk of the Lewis County Board of Legislator’s Office at (315) 376-5356 one week in advance of the hearing date to allow for necessary arrangements. Those who cannot attend the public hearing can submit written comments to:

Cassandra Moser
Lewis County Courthouse
7660 North State Street, Lowville, NY 13367
Comments may also be submitted to the Clerk of the Board by calling (315) 376-5356, or by emailing cassandramoser@lewiscounty.ny.gov. Comments will be accepted until Thursday, February 6th, 2025.