Note: Supersedes May 9 release with start of new comment period
City of Rochester
News Release
(Monday, June 13, 2022) – The City of Rochester is seeking community input regarding the use of federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
In accordance with HUD regulations, the City has prepared an Annual Action Plan – a component of the five-year Consolidated Plan -- to guide its use of funds for the 2022 program year.
The Consolidated Planning process is a requirement for direct financial assistance under certain HUD funding programs including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs, the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program, and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program.
The City has prepared the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan for the program year beginning July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, which identifies the activities that will be undertaken to address 2020-24 Consolidated Plan priority needs and goals. The City anticipates receiving the following grants from HUD for the period beginning July 1:
• CDBG: $8,175,063
• HOME: $2,755,981
• HOPWA: $704,815
• ESG: $1,028,806
In addition, the City anticipates programming $450,000 in CDBG Program Income and $200,000 in HOME Program Income in its 2022-23 Annual Action Plan.
The draft 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan can be viewed on the City of Rochester’s Consolidated Plan project webpage: www.cityofrochester.gov/ConsolidatedPlan2020 and at other locations listed below. The draft plan is subject to change based on public comment received during the 30-day public comment period and any changes to the funding awards announced by HUD.
30-Day Public Display and Comment Period: Copies of the draft 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan will be made available for review at the following locations beginning today, June 13, for a 30-day public display and comment period:
• City Hall: 30 Church St. (Rm. 224-B);
• Northeast Neighborhood Service Center: 500 Norton Street;
• Northwest Neighborhood Service Center: 400 Dewey Ave.;
• Southwest Neighborhood Service Center: 923 Genesee Street;
• Southeast Neighborhood Service Center: 320 N Goodman Street; and,
• City of Rochester website: www.CityofRochester.gov/ConsolidatedPlan2020
Written comments will be accepted by the City during the public display and comment period. The City will consider comments received during the public display and comment period in preparing the final plan. A summary of these comments, and a summary of comments not accepted and the reasons why, will be attached to the final plan for formal action by City Council and submission to HUD. Written comments must be received no later than 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 14 to be included in the finalized documents for final City Council approval.
Written comments can be submitted via:
• Digital survey found at: www.CityofRochester.gov/ConsolidatedPlan2020
• Email: HUDFunding@CityofRochester.gov
• US Mail: HUD Program Management, City Hall Room 224-B, 30 Church Street, Rochester, NY 14614.
City Council Approval and Submission to HUD: The City anticipates bringing the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan to City Council for formal action on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. The final 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan must be submitted to HUD no later than August 5.
Public Hearing #1: An online Public Hearing on the draft 2022-23 Annual Action Plan will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22. At the Hearing City staff will review the proposed plan and solicit input from the public. Those interested in participating may register to attend the meeting at: https://cityofrochester.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LgNGQ77KQTWlXBG1eg54Gg.
Public Hearing #2: The final Public Hearing on the draft 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan will take place at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 14 in conjunction with the City Council Committee Meeting, prior to formal action by City Council on Tuesday, July 19.
The public may attend, observe and present oral comments in-person at the Council Chambers, Third Floor, City Hall Room 301A, 30 Church Street. The Public Hearing can also be viewed via livestream at: https://www.youtube.com/user/RochesterCityCouncil.
Assisted listening devices and/or alternative formats, including American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, are available upon request. To arrange for these services, please telephone the City Clerk at (585) 428-7421 (voice) or (585) 428-7600 (TTY) during regular business hours, by 4 p.m. on the day before the meeting. Later requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible.
The City also provides other accommodations to enable citizens with language access barriers or disabilities to participate. To make arrangements for these services, please telephone (585) 428-8662 during regular business hours, at least three business days prior to the City Council meeting.
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News Media: For more information, contact Communications Director Barbara Pierce at Barbara.Pierce@cityofrochester.gov.