Legal Notice - Substantial Amendment to CDBG Consolidated Plan

In accordance with HUD Regulations at 24 CFR Part 91, the Town of East Hartford’s Grants Administration Office does hereby notify the residents of East Hartford of a substantial amendment to the Consolidated Plan for 2020-2024 as follows:          

Under SP-25 Priority Needs, “Urgent Need” will be added as a new priority.  This priority need is listed as “high” and will service all populations.  Under SP-45 Goals Summary, a new goal, “Prevent, Prepare For and/or Respond to Coronavirus (COVID-19)” will be added.  The purpose of this substantial amendment is to address the issues related to preventing, preparing for and/or responding to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Additionally, in accordance with Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the Town of East Hartford’s Grants Administration Office does hereby notify the residents of East Hartford of revisions to the Citizen Participation Plan and a substantial amendment to the 46th Year (2020-2021) Action Plan.

A supplemental appropriation of $766,793 has been allocated to the Town of East Hartford by the CARES Act (CDBG-CV) for activities that will prevent, prepare for and/or respond to coronavirus (COVID-19).  Funds will be used as follows:

ADMINISTRATION 

Program Administration                                                                                              $80,000

Oversight, management, coordination and monitoring related to activities designed to prevent, prepare for and/or respond to the coronavirus.  Eligible activity under 24 CFR 570.206.

PUBLIC SERVICES

Interval House, Inc                                                                                                      $50,000

Funding in support of services to low/moderate income East Hartford domestic violence victims including, but not limited to, assistance with rent and mortgage payments.  Eligible activity under 24 CFR 570.201(e), meets HUD national objective criteria under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(i)(A).

East Hartford Interfaith Ministries, Inc.                                                                       $50,000

Funding to supplement the operating budget of the Friendship Center’s free hot meal program and funding to support the work of the Human Needs Fund to low/moderate income East Hartford residents including, but not limited to, assistance with rent and mortgage payments. Eligible activity under 24 CFR 570.201(e), meets HUD national objective criteria under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(i)(D) and 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(i)(B).

East Hartford CONNects                                                                                            $100,000

Funding to supplement the operating budget for East Hartford CONNects, including, but not limited to, the Professional Skills Academy which provides career training to low/moderate income East Hartford residents.  Eligible activity under 24 CFR 570.201(e), meets HUD national objective criteria under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(i)(B).

Public Safety Job Pipeline                                                                                           $200,000

Funding for recruitment and training for low/moderate income East Hartford residents considering careers in public safety.  Eligible activity under 24 CFR 570.201(e), meets HUD national objective criteria under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(2)(i)(B).

Testing/Vaccine Distribution                                                                                        $ 47,000

Funding for costs related to testing and vaccine distribution, including, but not limited to, staffing and distribution, in low-to-moderate income areas of East Hartford.  Eligible activity under 24 CFR 570.201(e), meets HUD national objective criteria under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(1)(i).

Targeted Communication Expenses                                                                             $ 9,793

Funding for costs related to targeted COVID-19 communications, including, but not limited to, printing and distribution.  Eligible activity under 24 CFR 570.201(e), meets HUD national objective criteria under 24 CFR 570.208(a)(1)(i).

Town-wide Communication Expenses                                                                          $ 30,000

Funding for costs related to town-wide COVID-19 communications, including, but not limited to, printing and distribution. Eligible activity under 24 CFR 570.201(e), meets HUD national objective criteria under 24 CFR 570.208(c).

PROJECTS

North End Senior Center COVID Response Center                                                    $200,000

Funding for physical improvements, including but not limited to, roof replacement, ADA upgrades to restrooms and entryways and increased technology connections and equipment to enable the facility to operate as a response center for COVID-19. Eligible activity under 24 CFR 270.201(c), meets HUD national objective criteria under 24 CFR 570.208(c).

The CDBG-CV Substantial Amendment Proposed Action Plan and the revised Citizen Participation Plan are available for public review on the Town’s website: (https://www.easthartfordct.gov/grants-administration).  Comments should be directed to the Grants Administration Office, 740 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06108, by email posullivan@easthartfordct.gov) or by calling (860) 291-7206 (TTY/TDD users call Relay Connecticut 1-800-842-9710 or 7-1-1), Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.  ALL COMMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH 12 PM on January 11, 2021.

The aforementioned substantial amendment is scheduled to be voted on by the East Hartford Town Council for approval at its January 19, 2021 meeting being held via teleconference at 7:30 PM.  If there are no substantive changes, this notice will serve as the final substantial amendment.