Program Year 2020 CDBG Amendment
News Date: Friday, April 28, 2023
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CITY OF ALTOONA
The City of Altoona will consider the following amendment to the 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program at the City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, June 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the City of Altoona Training Facilities and Council Chambers 1320 Washington Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601.
The purpose of this notice is to inform the public and invite comments or questions on the proposed amendments. Comments or questions should be received by the City Community Development Department, 1301 12th Street, Suite 400, Altoona PA 16601, no later than Monday, May 29, 2023. The City will consider all communications and, if appropriate, modify, delay or reject the proposed amendments.

CITY OF ALTOONA
The City of Altoona will consider the following amendment to the 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program at the City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, June 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the City of Altoona Training Facilities and Council Chambers 1320 Washington Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601.
The purpose of this notice is to inform the public and invite comments or questions on the proposed amendments. Comments or questions should be received by the City Community Development Department, 1301 12th Street, Suite 400, Altoona PA 16601, no later than Monday, May 29, 2023. The City will consider all communications and, if appropriate, modify, delay or reject the proposed amendments.
2020 CDBG PROGRAM | ||||
PROJECT |
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION |
CURRENT BUDGET |
PROPOSED BUDGET |
CHANGE (+/-) |
HCD Administration | Operational budget for the Department of Community Development for general management, monitoring, coordination, oversight and evaluation of projects within the CDVG Program and monitoring of activities necessary for effective planning implementation such as update of the City’s comprehensive Plan, monitoring research and community involvement. | $327,076.00 | $303,649.00 | -$23,427.00 |
Emergency Homeowner Roof Replacement | Owner occupied, low-moderate income homeowners that require emergency roof replacement in the City of Altoona. Assistance will be provided to homeowners as 0% interest, deferred loans to be forgiven at a rate of 25% a year over four years. The program is limited to roofs only. | $ 0.00 | $ 23,427.00 | +$23,427.00 |