Notice of Public Hearing on the County’s Proposal to Submit Community Development Block Grant Application to the New York State Office of Community Renewal
Posted Monday September 16th, 2024
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Legislators of the County of Lewis will hold a public hearing on the 1st day of October 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Lewis County Court House to hear public comments on Lewis County’s interest in submitting a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for the 2024 program year. The potential application could include up to a $1,000,000 CDBG funding request for blight and slum clearance activities. The CDBG program is administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR) and it is expected that they will make approximately $10 million dollars available in the 2024 program year in support of the NYS CDBG Vacant Property Clearance Program which provides funding for the clearance, demolition, and removal of blighted buildings in commercial and mixed-use neighborhoods that pose a threat to public health and safety. The hearing will provide further information about the CDBG program 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 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, October 3rd, 2024.