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Human Services Committee OKs public hearing to pursue CDBG well and septic replacement grant
Summary
The Chautauqua County Human Services Committee voted to schedule a public hearing in August and to prepare a resolution supporting a Community Development Block Grant application to fund well and septic system replacement for low- and moderate-income homeowners.
The Chautauqua County Human Services Committee voted July 16 to schedule a public hearing at the county legislature meeting in August and to prepare a resolution supporting an application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding through the New York State Office of Community Renewal for well and septic system replacement.
Committee members heard from Lacey Wilson, the county public health director, who said the county did not receive the award last year and plans to reapply this cycle. "We did do a public hearing last year in anticipation of applying for the same grant. Unfortunately, we were not awarded last year, so we're gonna try to go for the grant again this year," Wilson said.
The county has used the CDBG award in prior cycles to help lower- and moderate-income homeowners replace failing septic systems and correct well systems. Wilson said the county's recent award was about $263,000; staff plan to apply this year for $300,000. The application deadline is in late September, and Wilson said the county expects to be notified of awards in fall or winter 2025, with work beginning in early 2026 if awarded.
Eligibility requirements discussed by staff include owner-occupied status, current tax payments and income qualifications. Wilson said the county works with CRIC (a local subgrantee) to maintain a waiting list of interested homeowners; CRIC previously presented before the legislature on program components.
Committee members asked whether the grant operates on a first-come, first-served basis; Wilson said eligible applicants are added to a list, income is verified, and service is provided in order of qualification. She also clarified that the program targets owner-occupied homes, not second residences.
The committee approved the request to hold the public hearing and move forward with application steps; recorded vocal assent followed the motion.
The county plans to present a formal resolution at the August legislature meeting to authorize the application and, if awarded, to administer the funds with CRIC as subgrantee.
