Community Development Public Hearing

CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs FY 2022 And Substantial Amendment 2018 HOME

Please be advised that the Department of Human Services, Division of Community & Behavioral Health Services, Office of Community Development will conduct two Public Hearings with Highly Recommended virtual Orientation sessions for organizations wishing to apply for funds.  

The hearings/orientation will be held Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.  It is imperative that each potential applicant attend a session relative to application submission due to new regulations promulgated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) which resulted in revisions to the previous applications.  Technical assistance will be provided to all applicants.  La informacion sera proporcionada en espanol a peticion. 

Daytime – 10:00 AM – 12 PM

CDBG, HOME, and ESG FY 2022 Funding Public Hearing and 2018 HOME Substantial Amendment
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Tuesday, Nov 9, 2021 10:00 am | 2 hours 45 minutes | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Afternoon – 2:00 PM – 4 PM

CDBG, HOME, and ESG FY 2022 Funding Public Hearing and 2018 HOME Substantial Amendment
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Tuesday, Nov 9, 2021 2:00 pm | 2 hours | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Meeting number: 2340 716 6503
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La information sera proporcionada an espanol a peticion.

The Community Development Revenue Sharing Advisory Committee (CDRS) will hold a Public Hearing following each recommended Orientation Meeting on November 9, 2021.  The hearing will provide an opportunity to:

1. Obtain the views and comments of individuals and organizations concerning the County's housing and community development needs.  The information gathered will be used in the preparation of the Annual Plan elements for Fiscal Year 2022 CDBG, HOME and ESG Programs.
2. Provide an opportunity for citizens and organizations, non-profits and participants to make requests for funding for projects or suggest activities that could be funded with CDBG, HOME and ESG funds that would meet community needs.
3. Review the County’s CDBG Programs and provide an opportunity for the public to comment on program performance.

In addition, this pubic hearing will address a substantial amendment to 2018 HOME funding.  The HOME Amendment will make an additional $48,020.92 available to the Madison Housing Authority for the conversion of the John St. Apartments from 2 units to 4 units for cost increases due to Covid.  The Amendment will be on display for 30 days on the county website and comments received through November 30, 2021 as shown below.

Questions and/or comments may be directed to Jennifer Van Natta, by mail at: Morris County Department of Human Services, Division of Community & Behavioral Health Services, Office of Community Development, P.O. Box 900, Morristown, New Jersey 07963-0900 or by telephone (973) 285-6033 (TDD Users: 7-1-1; NJ Telecommunications Relay Center) or email: jvannatta@co.morris.nj.us

Any program related comments received by regular mail/email or telephone as a result of this advertisement of the Public Hearing portion of this meeting as well as comments received at the Public Hearing will be included in the Public Participation Plan submitted to HUD.

This notice and funding applications have been placed on the website: https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Community-Development 

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