DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Consolidated Plan Public Meeting Notice and Regional Housing Advisory Committee Meetings [38 Pa.B. 3987]
[Saturday, July 26, 2008]The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is preparing the Commonwealth's Five Year Consolidated Plan 2009-2013 and Action Plan for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2009. The Program Year begins January 1, 2009. This document must be submitted to, and approved by, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Commonwealth and organizations within the State to receive funding under most HUD housing and community development programs. The Consolidated Plan creates a unified strategy for housing and community development programs, as well as the necessary linkages for building successful neighborhoods and communities.
The Commonwealth's 2009-2013 Consolidated Plan will address how the Commonwealth intends to allocate funds under the following programs: Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Shelter Grant and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS.
Public Meeting
A public meeting will be conducted electronically by means of the Internet. The format will be more accessible than in an in-person meeting because those who wish to make a comment or discuss policy may participate directly from their personal computer or from a computer location at their public library on Monday, August 18, 2008. Access to the discussion by means of the Internet will occur between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. This more widely available personal computer access will replace the usual public meeting.
Individuals or organizations may give testimony or comments by means of the Internet. Comments will be accepted about topics related to community development, housing, the content of the Commonwealth's Plan and the process by which the public input is gathered. The Commonwealth encourages public participation in this process.
Persons who want to participate must register in advance, online by means of the Internet at www.state.pa.us/chat/. If additional assistance is needed, call Karen Overly Smith at (717) 214-5340 to receive registration instructions for the Internet meeting at least 24 hours prior to the meeting date. Internet public meeting access will be open from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2008.
Written Comments
Written testimony, in lieu of Internet testimony, must be submitted by 5 p.m., Friday, August 22, 2008. Submit comments to Karen Overly Smith, Department of Community and Economic Development, Center for Community Development, 400 North Street, 4th Floor, Commonwealth Keystone Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225.
Regional Housing Advisory Committee Meetings
The Commonwealth has five Regional Housing Advisory Committees across the State comprised of appointed members. Meetings of these committees are open to the public under 65 Pa.C.S. Chapter 7 (relating to the Sunshine Act). These committees advise the DCED regarding housing and community development needs, as well as assist in fair housing planning. These meetings will be held as follows:
July 22, 2008
Chester County Government
Services Center--Room 149
601 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19380
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.July 23, 2008
State College Borough Office
Room 201
243 South Allen Street
State College, PA 16801
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.July 24, 2008
Lehigh County Government Center
Room 43-A
17 South 7th Street
Allentown, PA 18101
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.July 29, 2008
Cranberry Municipal Center
Council Chambers
2525 Rochester Road
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.July 30, 2008
Erie-Western PA Port Authority
Conference Room
208 East Bayfront Parkway
Erie, PA 16507
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Persons who has a disability and wishes to attend any of the advisory committee meetings and requires an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the meetings, should contact Karen Overly Smith, Department of Community and Economic Development, Center for Community Development, 400 North Street, 4th Floor, Commonwealth Keystone Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225, (717) 214-5340, to discuss how the Department may best accommodate their needs. Text telephone calls can be placed through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay system at (800) 654-5984. Calls will be relayed to the DCED's number listed previously.
DENNIS YABLONSKY,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 08-1372. Filed for public inspection July 25, 2008, 9:00 a.m.]
