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Coraopolis council opts into county CDBG/HOME program and hears updates on park and road projects
Summary
Council authorized opt-in to Allegheny County CDBG and HOME programs for 2027–2029, and the borough heard updates that the DCNR Riverfront Park Phase III grant application will require a 50% match (to be pursued via CFA) and that PennDOT issued environmental clearance for the Mill Street project ahead of a March 23 safety review.
Coraopolis Borough Council on March 11 authorized the borough manager to submit a letter opting into Allegheny County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs for fiscal years 2027–2029. The opt-in motion, moved by Chuck Spencer and seconded by Lori Donahue, passed by unanimous voice vote.
Borough Engineer Drew Null told council that DCNR’s grant round for Riverfront Park Phase III is open until the end of April and the borough will prepare a resolution next month to authorize application. Null said DCNR requires a 50% local match and the borough intends to apply to the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Greenways/Trails program to secure that match.
Null also updated council that PennDOT issued environmental clearance for the Mill Street project earlier in the week and that a PennDOT safety-review committee will meet March 23; the borough expects to move to bidding after that review. Separately, the Dunkin’ Donuts development remains in the county SALDO review process; the applicant has submitted stormwater calculations and minor administrative items.
The CDBG/HOME opt-in maintains borough eligibility for grant funding that has been used in recent years for demolition projects and CWSA work; the opt-in vote does not itself allocate funds to specific projects.
