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Borough of Gettysburg
Borough Council Public Hearing Agenda
August 26, 2024 – 6:30 PM
Special Council Meeting – Public Hearing on Proposed Use of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds
2023 BOROUGH OF GETTYSBURG
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
PROPOSED BUDGETS
Residents of the Borough of Gettysburg are hereby notified that the Gettysburg Borough Council intends to hold a
public hearing at 6:30 PM on Monday, August 26th, 2024 to hear comments from the public on the Borough’s fiscal
year 2024 State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The Borough Council intends to consider the
proposed FY2024 CDBG Entitlement budgets and application submissions for approval at the Borough Council
meeting immediately following this public hearing.
Gettysburg Borough has been notified by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
that the Borough’s 2024 Entitlement Community Development Block Grant allocation is $127,011. Gettysburg
Borough’s CDBG funds may be used to (1) benefit low to moderate income (LMI) persons, (2) remove slums or blight,
or (3) meet an urgent community need. FY2024 Entitlement CDBG funds may be used for any eligible activity.
The Council proposes to use the Borough’s allocations for the following activities:
ADA curb cuts along various alleys throughout the Borough – $127,011
In the event that the Department of Community and Economic Development does not approve a project, or if
requests are withdrawn, funds may be allocated to other eligible projects. The deadline for the County to submit the
FY2024 CDBG Entitlement application on behalf of the Borough to the Commonwealth is November 1, 2024.
It is anticipated that 70% of the approved grant funds will benefit low to moderate income persons. Further, it is
anticipated that none of the proposed activities will result in temporary or permanent displacement of any
households. However, in the event that displacement should occur, the Borough’s policy for minimizing such
displacement would be in effect. Gettysburg Borough is responsible for replacing all low and moderate income
housing units that may be demolished or converted as a result of the use of CDBG funds.
The Council will accept comment on the proposals prior to and at the public hearing. Documents pertaining to the
budgets and CDBG Program are available for inspection at the Gettysburg Borough Municipal Office Building, 59 East
High Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 during normal business hours, and on the Gettysburg Borough Website,
www.gettysburgpa.gov. Anyone having questions or comments may contact Charles R. Gable, MPA, Borough
Manager by telephone at (717) 334-1160 ext. 222 or by email at CGable@GettysburgPA.gov.
If you are unable to attend the public hearing, you may direct written comments to Sara Stull, Assistant Borough
Manager, by email at sstull@GettysburgPA.gov or via mail at the Borough of Gettysburg, Attention: Assistant
Borough Manager, 59 East High Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 by Monday, August 19, 2024.
Anyone requiring special accommodations to participate in the public hearing, or anyone with limited English
Borough of Gettysburg
Borough Council Public Hearing Agenda
August 26, 2024 – 6:30 PM
Special Council Meeting – Public Hearing on Proposed Use of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds
language proficiency requiring translation services, should contact Sara Stull, Borough Secretary, by phone at (717)
334-1160 ext. 240 or by email at SStull@GettysburgPA.gov by Monday, August 19, 2024. All Borough offices are
handicapped accessible.
The County of Adams and Gettysburg Borough promotes fair housing and makes its entire program available to low
and moderate income families regardless of age, ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap,
disability, familial status, or use of guide or support animals due to the blindness, deafness, or physical handicap of
the user, or the handling or training of support or guide animals.
BOROUGH OF GETTYSBURG
Charles R. Gable, MPA
Borough Manager
I. Call to Order President Moon
II. Roll Call
Introduce everyone in attendance for the record, including staff,
Council, journalists, and the public.
III. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Moon
Introduce Planning Director
• John Whitmore
IV. 2024 CDBG Funding Level and Process John Whitmore
V. Review Proposed Use of 2024 CDBG Funds John Whitmore
FY2024 CDBG
• $127,011 ADA curb cuts along various alleys throughout the Borough
Total: $127,011
VI. Public Comment
VII. Adjournment
