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Union City endorses Erie County comprehensive housing plan effort
Summary
Council approved a resolution supporting Erie County's effort to develop a new countywide comprehensive housing plan using MAP grant and Act 137 funds; council noted local residents have applied for Act 137 assistance.
Union City Borough Council voted Sept. 16 to approve a resolution supporting Erie County’s effort to prepare a new countywide comprehensive housing plan. Councilor Osborn moved and Councilor Steadman seconded the resolution; council voted unanimously to approve it.
The resolution notes the county will use MAP grant funding and Act 137 (Affordable Housing Act) funds, which are derived from housing deed transfer fees, to develop recommendations to improve housing quality and affordability across Erie County. The minutes state that several borough residents have submitted applications for Act 137 funds; eligibility for those funds is income-based. Council took no additional funding or programmatic action beyond the resolution of support.
