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Lock Haven staff outline competitive CDBG-CV application, name sewer and housing projects under consideration
Summary
City planning staff said Lock Haven will apply for competitive CDBG-CV funds, prioritizing public improvements, housing and small-business aid; possible projects include an Irwin Street or Susquehanna Avenue sewer rehab. A second public hearing is set for June 20; written comments accepted for five days after the meeting.
A city planning staff member said the City of Lock Haven will seek competitive Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds, telling attendees, "There remains approximately $54,000,000," and that the next public hearing is scheduled for June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
The staff member said the competitive round will prioritize public improvements and facilities, public services, housing-related activities, economic development and small-business assistance. "At least 70% of the city's CDBG CV funds must be used to meet this objective," the staff member said, describing the low- and moderate-income (LMI) national objective the city intends to meet.
The city noted ineligible activities for the program include political activity, routine operating expenses,…
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