NFCD Announces Invitation for Public Comment Periods and Public Hearings for the 2024 Annual Action Plan

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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Notice of Public Comment Period and Public Hearings

For the 2024 Annual Action Plan

March 1, 2024

Background

The City of Niagara Falls (City) has prepared a draft 2024 Action Plan. The document outlines the City’s goals and objectives relative to housing, economic development, community development, and homeless issues with specific attention given to the needs of low/moderate income households within the City.

The Action Plan for 2024 provides a basis for assessing performance against the Consolidated Plan and identifies specific projects for the 2024-2025 program year. It also serves as a combined application for federal funds under three (3) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) formula grant programs, including Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds, its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and it’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME).

The City of Niagara Falls has estimated the total amount of funding the City will receive as it relates to its ESG, CDBG and its HOME funds from HUD. These are estimates based on prior year funding commitments from HUD. The City of Niagara Falls will notify the public in accordance with the City of Niagara Falls approved Citizen Participation Plan relative to the final funding amounts from HUD.

Public Comment Periods

A public comment period for the Annual Action Plan opens Friday, March 1, 2024. Public comments must be received in writing on or before April 2, 2024. Hard copies as well as electronic versions of the draft Action Plan will be available at the City of Niagara Falls Community Development Department, 745 Main Street, Niagara Falls, New York. The Draft Action Plan can also be viewed on the City website www.niagarafallsusa.org. Written comments may be submitted in person at, or by mail addressed to: City of Niagara Falls, Department of Community Development, 1022 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14302. Written comments may be submitted by e-mail addressed to Clifford Scott at Clifford.Scott@niagarafallsny.gov.

Public Hearings

The Niagara Falls City Council will hold a public hearing on April 2, 2024 commencing at 6PM to provide information and allow citizen comment regarding the draft 2023 Annual Action Plan prior to submittal of the Plan to HUD.

Public comments to be read during the public hearing may be submitted in advance of the hearing to Clifford.Scott@niagarafallsny.gov.

To view the Draft 2024 Annual Action Plan click HERE 

2024 City of Niagara Falls CDBG and ESG Award Recommendations to the Mayor and City Council

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The City of Niagara Falls has estimated the total amount of funding the City will receive as it relates to its Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds, its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and its HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2024 program year. These are estimates based on prior year funding commitments from HUD. The City of Niagara Falls will notify the public in accordance with the City of Niagara Falls approved Citizen Participation Plan relative to the final funding amounts from HUD.

The following agencies have been recommended for an award of these funds to the Mayor and the Niagara Falls City Council.

To view the recommendations click HERE.

2024 CDBG, HOME and ESG Funding Applications

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The City of Niagara Falls, through its Citizen Participation process, develops an annual Action Plan that lists and prioritizes local housing and non-housing community development needs. Projects that address these priorities will be considered for funding.

Funding sources for the Action Plan are received through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and are administered by the City of Niagara Falls Community Development Department. Three main funding sources are made available for program and project grants: Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Services Grant (ESG). These grants allow for better service and programming to low/moderate income areas, residents of low/moderate income, emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, and other urgent needs.

The City of Niagara Falls Community Development Department is currently accepting applications for the 2024 CDBG, HOME and ESG funding sources.

 

Applications must be submitted via the Neighborly Portal below:

Click link https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/niagarafallsny/participant

Please select the appropriate funding application.

All new Neighborly users must register and create an account.

 

Please submit any questions to: Clifford Scott Department of Community Development 745 Main Street - PO Box 69, Niagara Falls, NY 14302 Clifford.Scott@niagarafallsny.gov

  

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED or POSTMARKED BY: January 19, 2023 @ 4:00pm

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

2024 Action Plan Discussion Agenda

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The Department of Community Development is holding a public meeting here in City Hall Chambers to discuss the 2024 Annual Action Plan for City Residents and Community Groups and take comments and feedback on where we allocate our resources in the HOME, CDBG, and ESG programs.

City of Niagara Falls Community Development Department Meeting to Discuss Funding Priorities for ESG, HOME, CDBG Program

Where: City Council Chambers

When: Monday, November 27, 2023 from 5pm-6:30pm

Contact Person: Cliff Scott 716.804.3073

Clifford.scott@niagarafallsny.gov

Notice of Public Comment Period and Public Hearing for Proposed Substantial Amendments to the Section 8 Administrative Plan

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The City of Niagara Falls (City) is proposing amendments to its Section 8 Administrative Plan that covers the use of Section 8 funding received by the City from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The amendment addresses changes necessary to conform to HUD guidelines. This notice also addresses the public comment period and public hearing for the amendments.

Substantial Amendment to Section 8 Administrative Plan

Notice is hereby given that the City proposes Substantial Amendments of its Section 8 Administrative Plan.

Proposed Amendment

Recent HUD guidelines necessitating the changes are attached. The Leased Housing Section 8 Administrative Plan will be amended to conform to the guidelines. Requests for additional information regarding the Administrative Plan changes should be submitted by email to Clifford Scott at Clifford.Scott@niagarafallsny.gov . This proposed Substantial Amendment is subject to a public comment period and public hearing as detailed below.

Public Comment Period

A public comment period on the Substantial Amendments to the City of Niagara Falls Section 8 Administrative Plan opens September 18, 2023. Public comments must be received in writing on or before October 26, 2023. Written comments may be submitted in person at, or by mail addressed to: City of Niagara Falls, Department of Community Development, 745 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14302.

Written comments may be submitted by e-mail addressed to Clifford Scott at Clifford.Scott@niagarafallsny.gov. All comments will be presented to the City Council prior to its consideration of resolutions to submit the amendments to HUD.

Public Hearing

The Niagara Falls Leased Housing Department will hold a public hearing on the amendments on October 26, 2023 commencing at 6:00 p.m. The Public Hearing will be held in Niagara Falls City Council Chambers, 745 Main St, Niagara Falls, NY. Public comments to be read during the public hearing may be submitted in advance of the hearing to Clifford.Scott@niagarafallsny.gov . Every effort will be made to respond to public concerns, suggestions, and questions during the hearing. All subsequent responses will be posted at the following website: https://nf-cd.org/news. All public comments will be presented to the City Council before a vote on amendments. The Substantial Amendments must be approved by City Council before the Substantial Amendments can take effect.

To view the Proposed Changes click HERE

2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report "CAPER"

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Public Notice

City of Niagara Falls, NY

2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report “CAPER”

Background

The City of Niagara Falls, New York, is required to submit an annual Performance Report (CAPERS) to the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. The Report assesses the City’s performance in administering the Community Development Block Grant, HOME and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs in the program year 2022. It will be submitted by September 30, 2023.

Public Comment Periods

A public comment period for the CAPER opens Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Public comments must be received in writing on or before September 21, 2023. Written comments may be submitted in person at, or by mail addressed to: City of Niagara Falls, Department of Community Development, 745 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14302. Written comments may be submitted by e-mail addressed to Clifford Scott at Clifford.Scott@niagarafallsny.gov.

Public Hearings

The Niagara Falls Community Development will hold a public hearing on September 21, 2023 commencing at 6PM. The public hearing will be held at the Niagara Falls City Council Chambers in City Hall, 745 Main St, Niagara Falls, NY, to provide information and allow citizen comment regarding the draft 2022 CAPER prior to submittal of the Plan to HUD.

Public comments to be read during the public hearing may be submitted in advance of the hearing to Clifford.Scott@niagarafallsny.gov.

The full Performance Report is available for review at: https://nf-cd.org/news. A hard copy of the report can be obtained by written request or by calling the Community Development Office at the number listed below.

Comments regarding the Performance Report should be submitted to:

Dept. of Community Development – City Hall

745 Main Street, P.O. Box 69

Niagara Falls, New York 14302

(716)286-8800 or Clifford.scott@niagarafallsny.gov

 

To download and view the 2022 CAPER report click HERE.

Request for Proposals - HOME and HOME-ARP

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The City of Niagara Falls through its Citizen Participation process, develops a five year Consolidated Plan and an annual Action Plan that lists and prioritizes local housing and non-housing community development needs. Projects that address these priorities will be considered for funding.

All funding is received through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is administered by the City of Niagara Falls Community Development Department. The City of Niagara Falls Community Development Department is currently accepting Proposals for the regular HOME program as well as the HOME-American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding allocation received from HUD.

The City of Niagara Falls Community Development Department is currently accepting Proposals for the HOME and HOME-ARP funding sources.

To view and download the applications click the respective links below.

Regular HOME Funding Application

HOME-American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funding Application

Please submit applications to:

Department of Community Development 745 Main Street - PO Box 69, Niagara Falls, NY 14302 OR Clifford.scott@niagarafallsny.gov APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED or POSTMARKED BY: September 29, 2023 @ 4:00pm LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

NFCD Proposes Substantial Amendment to their 2020, 2021 and 2022 Annual Action Plans

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The City of Niagara Falls (City) is proposing amendments to its 2020, 2021 and 2022 Annual Action Plans. The amendments address the use of CDBG funds awarded to the City. This notice also addresses the public comment period and public hearing for the amendments.

Notice is hereby given that the City proposes Substantial Amendments of its HUD Annual Action Plans 2020, 2021and 2022 to reprogram unused CDBG funds to be used in FY 2023-2024. The funds targeted for reprogramming consist of unused funds, balances for programs that no longer exist, or are funds unlikely to be used in a timely manner. If these funds are not expended, the City’s federal grant allocations will be at risk of recapture by HUD. Funds will be allocated for activities that will allow for timely expenditures that are consistent with the City’s Consolidated Planning goals and objectives.. This substantial amendment is subject to a public comment period and public hearing as detailed below.

To view the Proposed Amendments click HERE

NFCD Announces Invitation for Public Comment Periods and Public Hearings for the 2023 Annual Action Plan

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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Notice of Public Comment Period and Public Hearings

for the 2023 Annual Action Plan

May 5, 2023

  

Background

 The City of Niagara Falls (City) has prepared a draft 2023 Action Plan. The document outlines the City’s goals and objectives relative to housing, economic development, community development, and homeless issues with specific attention given to the needs of low/moderate income households within the City.

 The Action Plan for 2023 provides a basis for assessing performance against the Consolidated Plan and identifies specific projects for the 2023-2024 program year. It also serves as a combined application for federal funds under three (3) of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) formula grant programs, including CDBG, HOME, and ESG.

 Public Comment Periods

A public comment period for the Annual Action Plan opens Friday, May 5, 2023.  Public comments must be received in writing on or before June 6, 2023.  Hard copies as well as electronic versions of the draft Action Plan will be available at the City of Niagara Falls Community Development Department, 745 Main Street, Niagara Falls, New York; the Earl Brydges Public Library, 1425 Main Street, Niagara Falls, New York; and the Niagara Falls Housing Authority Resource Center, 3001 Ninth Street, Niagara Falls, New York. The Draft Action Plan can also be viewed on the City website www.niagarafallsusa.org. Written comments may be submitted in person at, or by mail addressed to:  City of Niagara Falls, Department of Community Development, 1022 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14302.  Written comments may be submitted by e-mail addressed to Clifford Scott at Clifford.Scott@niagarafalls.ny.gov.   

 Public Hearings

The Niagara Falls City Council will hold a public hearing on June 7, 2023 commencing at 6PM to provide information and allow citizen comment regarding the draft 2023 Annual Action Plan prior to submittal of the Plan to HUD.

Public comments to be read during the public hearing may be submitted in advance of the hearing to Clifford.Scott@niagarafalls.ny.gov.

To view the Draft 2023 Annual Action Plan click HERE 

2023 City of Niagara Falls CDBG and ESG Award Recommendations to the Mayor and City Council

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The City of Niagara Falls has estimated an allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $2,255,051 and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds of $205,812 by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for the 2023 program year.

The following agencies have been recommended for an award of these funds to the Mayor and the Niagara Falls City Council.

To view the recommendations click HERE.

NFCD Proposes Substantial Amendment to their 2020 and 2021 Annual Action Plans

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The City of Niagara Falls (City) is proposing amendments to its 2020 and 2021 Annual Action Plans.  The amendments address the use of CDBG funds awarded to the City.  This notice also addresses the public comment period and public hearing for the amendments.

Notice is hereby given that the City proposes an Amendment of its HUD 2020 and 2021 Annual Action Plans will address the reprogramming of Small Business Support Funds in the amount of $100,000 for each year. $100,000 of the 2020 reprogrammed funds and $20,000 of the 2021 reprogrammed funds will be used for a $120,000 grant to the Ironworkers Local #9 Union to renovate its welding shop to provide training for low and moderate income individuals for membership into the union.  The balance of $80,000 of reprogrammed 2021 funds will be used for owner occupied rehabilitation. This substantial amendment is subject to a public comment period and public hearing as detailed below.

To view the Proposed Amendments click HERE

NFCD Proposes Substantial Amendment to 2021 Annual Action Plan

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The City of Niagara Falls (City) is proposing amendments to its 2021 Annual Action Plan. The amendments address the use of HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME ARP) funds awarded to the City. This notice also addresses the public comment period and public hearing for the amendments.

Notice is hereby given that the City proposes a Substantial Amendment of its 2021 Action Plan. The 2021 Action Plan will address the award of $1.6 Million from HUD to provide housing, shelter, and supportive services for persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness, fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking, and other vulnerable populations at greatest risk of housing instability. After the receipt and evaluation of proposed activities, this substantial amendment is subject to a public comment period and public hearing. Requests for additional information regarding the Substantial Amendment should be submitted by email to Clifford Scott at Clifford.Scott@niagarafallsny.gov.

To view the Proposed Amendments click HERE

2023 CDBG and ESG Funding Applications

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The City of Niagara Falls, through its Citizen Participation process, develops an annual Action Plan that lists and prioritizes local housing and non-housing community development needs. Projects that address these priorities will be considered for funding.

Funding sources for the Action Plan are received through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and are administered by the City of Niagara Falls Community Development Department. Three main funding sources are made available for program and project grants: Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Services Grant (ESG). These grants allow for better service and programming to low/moderate income areas, residents of low/moderate income, emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, and other urgent needs.

The City of Niagara Falls Community Development Department is currently accepting applications for the 2023 CDBG and ESG funding sources.

To view and download the applications click the respective links below.

2023 CDBG Funding Application

2023 ESG Funding Application

Please submit applications to:

Department of Community Development 745 Main Street - PO Box 69, Niagara Falls, NY 14302 OR Clifford.scott@niagarafallsny.gov APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED or POSTMARKED BY: February 6, 2023 @ 4:00pm LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED


Section 8 Leased Housing Wait List Set to Open

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PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Niagara Falls, New York

Section 8 Leased Housing Program

Opening of Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program

Waiting Lists

The Niagara Falls Leased Housing Office will accept applications for placement on its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program waiting list during the following enrollment period:

Monday, January 9, 2023 through Monday, January 23, 2023

Applications must be submitted through the WaitList Check online application portal. The WaitList Check online application portal will be available online starting on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 8:00am and closing Monday January 23, 2023 at 11:59pm. The link to apply online through Wait List Check will be available online at nf-cd.org and niagarafallsusa.org.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. YOU DO NOT NEED TO APPLY IN PERSON. Applications must be submitted through the WaitList Check online application portal using any internet-capable device (e.g., desktop and laptop computers, tablets, smart phones, etc.) with internet browser access (e.g., Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, etc.). Please keep a copy of the information provided in the Application Receipt after submitting your application.

The Niagara Falls Leased Housing Office (745 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301) will provide computers and internet to those that do not have internet access or need technical assistance during normal office hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday during the enrollment period.

This application does not guarantee placement on the waitlist. The final waitlist will be determined using a random lottery. Applications chosen during the lottery will be randomly assigned applicant ID numbers and ranked using the following preferences: homeless individuals and families, families of more than one person, and elderly or disabled single person households.

Applicants not selected in this lottery will not move forward in the process and will be notified of their status, along with households that make the list. Waitlist lottery results are final and are not subject to appeal. Households not selected for this waitlist may reapply when the waitlist application period reopens. All eligible applicants will be notified via Wait List Check and can check their application on or after Monday, March 20, 2023.

If you or anyone in your household is a person with disabilities, and you require a specific accommodation in order to fully utilize our programs or services, please contact our office at (716) 286-8820.

2023 Action Plan Discussion Agenda

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The Department of Community Development is holding a public meeting here in City Hall Chambers to discuss the 2023 Annual Action Plan for City Residents and Community Groups and take comments and feedback on where we allocate our resources in the HOME, CDBG, and ESG programs.

City of Niagara Falls Community Development Department Meeting to Discuss Funding Priorities for ESG, HOME, CDBG Program

Where: City Council Chambers

When: Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 5pm-7pm

Contact Person: Cliff Scott 716.799.3021

Clifford.scott@niagarafallsny.gov

To view the agenda click HERE

NFCD Proposes Substantial Amendments to 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan

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The City of Niagara Falls (City) is proposing amendments to its 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. The amendments address the proposed use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to be awarded to the City of Niagara Falls in 2023 and beyond. This notice also addresses the public comment period and public hearing for the amendments.

Notice is hereby given that the City proposes a Substantial Amendment of its HUD 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. This substantial amendment is subject to a public comment period and public hearing as detailed below. Requests for additional information regarding the Substantial Amendment should be submitted by email to Clifford Scott at Clifford.Scott@niagarafallsny.gov.

To view the Proposed Amendments click HERE

2021 Consolidated Annual Performance Report "CAPER"

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Public Notice

City of Niagara Falls, NY

2021 Consolidated Annual Performance Report “CAPER”

Background

The City of Niagara Falls, New York, is required to submit an annual Performance Report (CAPERS) to the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. The Report assesses the City’s performance in administering the Community Development Block Grant, HOME and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs in the program year 2021. It will be submitted by December 1, 2022.

Public Comment Periods

 A public comment period for the CAPER opens Monday, November 10, 2022.  Public comments must be received in writing on or before November 29, 2022.  Written comments may be submitted in person at, or by mail addressed to:  City of Niagara Falls, Department of Community Development, 745 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14302.  Written comments may be submitted by e-mail addressed to Clifford Scott at Clifford.Scott@niagarafalls.ny.gov.

 Public Hearings

The Niagara Falls Community Development will hold a public hearing on November 29, 2022 commencing at 5PM. The public hearing will be held at the Niagara Falls City Council Chambers in City Hall, 745 Main St, Niagara Falls, NY, to provide information and allow citizen comment regarding the draft 2021 CAPER prior to submittal of the Plan to HUD.

Public comments to be read during the public hearing may be submitted in advance of the hearing to Clifford.Scott@niagarafalls.ny.gov. 

 

The full Performance Report is available for review at: https://nf-cd.org/news. A hard copy of the report can be obtained by written request or by calling the Community Development Office at the number listed below.

Comments regarding the Performance Report should be submitted to:

 

Dept. of Community Development – City Hall

745 Main Street, P.O. Box 69

Niagara Falls, New York 14302

(716)286-8800 or Clifford.scott@niagarafallsny.gov

 To download and view the 2021 CAPER report click HERE.