News Release - City to Release 2017 Draft Consolidated Community Development Plan

City of Rochester

News Release

(Friday, June 30, 2017)- Notice is hereby given that the City of Rochester has prepared a Draft Consolidated Community Development Plan for the period from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Citizens, public agencies, adjacent units of government and other interested parties are invited to examine its contents and to submit comments.

“The Consolidated Community Development Plan is an important document that helps better the lives of our residents,” said Mayor Warren. “The Consolidated Community Development Plan allows us to develop more jobs, safer more vibrant neighborhoods and better educational opportunities for our children by outlining long term strategies for community development, housing stock improvements and responding to general community needs.”

Purpose: The Consolidated Community Development Plan is the principal planning and application document for the Community Development Block Grant Program, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Solutions Grants and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS.

Contents: The Consolidated Community Development Plan consists of a strategic plan and an annual action plan. The strategic plan contains a community development needs assessment, a housing market analysis and long term strategies to meet priority needs. The annual action plan describes specific projects and activities that will be undertaken in the coming year with federal funds to address priority needs.

Funding: The amount of federal allocations, program income and City Development funds available to address the priority needs and strategies is estimated to be $11,954,963. These funds will be used for the following purposes: Promote Economic Stability ($3,439,498); Improve the Housing Stock ($6,352,665); Respond to General Community Needs ($948,300); Other ($1,214,500).

Plan Availability: Copies of the plan are available at the following locations: Department of Neighborhood and Business Development, City Hall, Room 224B, 30 Church Street, Rochester, NY; Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Room 300A, 30 Church Street, Rochester, NY; Bureau of Communications and Special Events, City Hall, Room 202A, 30 Church Street, Rochester, NY; Rundel Public Library-Central Library, 115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY. The document is also available on the City’s website at http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589937253

Public Comment: Comments should be submitted to Mary Kay Kenrick, Associate Administrative Analyst, Department of Neighborhood & Business Development, Administration and Finance, City Hall, Room 224B, 30 Church Street, Rochester, NY 14614, or email at MaryKay.Kenrick@CityofRochester.Gov by July 13, 2017.

Public Hearing: A public hearing on the Draft 2017-18 Annual Action Plan will take place at a meeting of the Council of the City of Rochester to be held in the Council Chambers, Third Floor, City Hall, 30 Church Street, Rochester, NY 14614 at 5 p.m., Thursday, July 13, 2017. The hearing will consider the 2017-18 Draft Annual Action Plan, the City Development Fund and the annual performance report on the 2015-16 Consolidated Community Development Plan Program Year.

Assisted listening devices and/or alternative formats are available upon request. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, other auxiliary aids and services, or reasonable modifications to City Council meeting policies and or/procedures, such as to assist members of the disabled community who would like to request a disability-related accommodation in addressing the City Council, are available if requested at least three (3) business days prior to the City Council meeting. Later requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible. Please telephone the City Clerk at (585) 428-7421 (voice) or (585) 428-7600 (TTY), from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Monday through Friday.

The City provides bilingual services to the Hispanic community. For assistance, please telephone (585) 428-7711 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday at least three (3) business days prior to the City Council meeting to request these services.

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Media inquiries: City Press Officer Jessica Alaimo, 585-428-7135.