PUBLIC NOTICE - MCRPC



PUBLIC NOTICE – CITY OF FARRELL

2020 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)

APPLICATION

Act 179 of 1974 of the Pennsylvania Legislature, entitled the Community Development Block Grant Program, establishes annual block grant entitlements Cities, Boroughs, and Towns and Townships. The City of Farrell is making application for a $303,184 grant from the 2020 CDBG program from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

The City of Farrell intends to use their FY 2020 funds to repay a Section 108 Loan for street improvements, demolition/clearance and code enforcement.

A SECOND VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING will be held on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6th at 6:00PM to obtain citizen input on the 2020 CDBG Program and Three-Year Community Development Plan.

The public can participate by attending the following on-line meeting:



You can also dial in using your phone.

United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 (check with provider, may be long distance)

Access Code: 601-496-949

The City encourages all citizens to attend the public hearings to discuss the CDBG Program and submit oral and/or written comments. These comments may be submitted to the Mercer County Regional Planning Commission, 2491 Highland Road, Hermitage, PA, 16148, cconti@ by October 23, 2020.

Activities are to benefit low and moderate income (LMI) persons, aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight or address an urgent need. At least 70% of the total grant funds will benefit LMI persons. The City of Farrell has adopted a Fair Housing Resolution, appointed a Fair Housing Officer and adopted MBE/WBE and Section 3 and 504 Plans.

Individuals with disabilities and/or for persons with Limited English Proficiency wishing to attend and require special accommodations/translated materials please notify the Mercer County Regional Planning Commission at 724-981-2412, ext. 3204, cconti@.

Kimberly Doss, Mayor

Farrell City Council

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