Gettysburg Borough CDBG Public Hearing #2 9/12/2022

Borough of Gettysburg
Borough Council Public Hearing Agenda
September 12, 2022 – 6:30 PM

Special Council Meeting – Public Hearing on Proposed Use of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds

2022 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, September 12th, 2022 to hear comments from the public on two
different proposed budgets, one for the Borough’s fiscal year 2022 State Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program. Borough Council intends to consider the proposed FY2022 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 2022 Entitlement Community Development Block Grant allocation is
$129,094. 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. CDBG-CV funds must be used to benefit activities that respond to
the conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic. FY2022 Entitlement CDBG funds may be used for
any eligible activity.
The Council proposes to use the Borough’s allocations for the following activities:
$127,094 North Washington Street ADA Compliant Sidewalk and Streetscape Improvements between

Chambersburg Street and Constitution Avenue

$2000 Administration
Total: $129,094
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if requests are withdrawn, funds may be allocated to other eligible projects.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 FY2022 CDBG Entitlement application on behalf of the Borough to the Commonwealth is October
28, 2022.
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

Borough of Gettysburg
Borough Council Public Hearing Agenda
September 12, 2022 – 6:30 PM

Special Council Meeting – Public Hearing on Proposed Use of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds

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 Charles R. Gable, Borough
Manager, by email at CGable@GettysburgPA.gov or via mail at the Borough of Gettysburg, Attention: Borough
Manager, 59 East High Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 by 12:30 pm on Monday, September 12, 2022.
Anyone requiring special accommodations to participate in the public hearing, or anyone with limited English
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 Thursday, September 8, 2022. 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.
Charles R. Gable
Borough Manager
I. Call to Order President Heyser
II. Roll Call
Introduce everyone in attendance for the record, including staff,
Council, journalists, and the public.
III. Welcome and Opening Remarks President Heyser
Introduce County of Adams Planning Office Staff assigned
to Assist Gettysburg with CDBG Application
• Harlan Lawson

IV. 2022 CDBG Funding Level and Process Harlan Lawson
V. Review Proposed Use of 2021 CDBG Funds Carly Marshall

FY2021 CDBG
• $127,094 North Washington Street ADA Compliant Sidewalk and Streetscape Improvements
• $2000 Administration
Total: $129,094
VI. Public Comment
VII. Adjournment