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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR FY2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR FY2025
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

FOR FY2025 CDBG PROGRAM FUNDING AND

FY2022-2023 MODIFICATION 

NEW KENSINGTON PA

 

Notice is hereby given that New Kensington will hold a public hearing on September 23 2025 at 7:00 P.M. in City Hall 301 Eleventh St New Kensington PA 15068. This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities and/or persons with limited English proficiency. If you require special accommodations please notify the Redevelopment Authority at least 72 hours in advance at 724-337-3525 or bherman.newkenrda@gmail.com. TDD users 7-1-1 PA Telecommunications Relay Center.

 

The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program in general the needs of the community that can be met with CDBG funding and performance under the previously funded CDBG program years and the Three-Year Community Development Plan.

 

New Kensington will receive an allocation of $311165 in FY2025 CDBG funds from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. At least 70% of the funds must be used to benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The proposed activities must benefit at least 51% low-moderate income persons in the service area to qualify as an eligible project. The application submission deadline to the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is October 31 2025.

 

The following types of activities may be eligible for funding under the CDBG Program: water and sewer line replacement and improvements; housing rehabilitation; construction or improvements to community facilities such as community centers roads sidewalks and recreational facilities; public services; removal of architectural barriers; code enforcement; economic development; acquisition of property in support of other activities; demolition; and general administration.

 

The purpose of this public hearing is to also discuss proposed modifications to the CDBG program for FY2022 and FY2023. The City has completed its FY2022 and FY2023 street improvement projects and has remaining funds available in the amount of $8912 (FY2022) and $24850.82 (FY2023). The modification will reallocate the remaining $33762.82 from the completed street improvement projects to a new project 4th Avenue Street Improvements which involves street improvements on 4th Avenue between 9th and 10th Street.

 

If activities undertaken with grant funds would result in the displacement of families or individuals then the City’s Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy would be in effect. The City would be responsible for replacing all low- and moderate-income housing units that may be demolished or converted as a result of the use of CDBG funds.

 

All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and give oral testimony at the public hearing or present written comments concerning the needs of the community proposed CDBG activities the prior use of funds the proposed modification as well as the CDBG program in general. Written comments may be submitted by September 24 2025 to William Herman Executive Director Redevelopment Authority of the City of New Kensington 301 Eleventh Street - Suite C New Kensington PA 15068 or bherman.newkenrda@gmail.com.

387002 (9/12/25)

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