pa-56-43-1553: Substantial amendment to the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery

Summary

The Department of Community and Economic Development (Department) intends to amend its action plan (Plan) for funds received to address unmet needs related to Hurricane Ida, awarded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under Pub.L. No. 117-43 and Pub.L. No. 117-180. The purpose of the funding is to provide disaster relief, long-term recovery, restoration of infrastructure and housing, economic revitalization and mitigation in the most impacted and distressed areas resulting from a qualifying disaster in 2020 or 2021. Under Pub.L. No. 117-43 and Pub.L. No. 117-180, the Commonwealth was allocated a total of $38.282 million and is required to expend at least $30,625,600 in Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties, which have been identified by HUD as the most impacted and distressed areas. There are three changes under this substantial amendment. The Commonwealth is proposing to eliminate Multi-Family Housing Construction as a funded activity due to the current lack of need for this type of activity. The previously allocated funds will be reallocated to other existing activities. The Commonwealth has updated the narrative to clarify that both residential and commercial properties are eligible for the Buyout Program. The following budgetary changes will be made: Activity Current Approved Balance Action Proposed New Balance Multi-Family Housing Construction $5,431,063.33 Decrease by $5,431,063.33 $0 Buyouts $9,086,561.67 Decrease by...

The agency’s own summary, as published.