NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Allegheny County Housing Authority (ACHA) is currently in the process of amending its 2023-2024 Agency Plan (annual and 5-year plans) to comply with the Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act (HOTMA). Changes to the Agency Plan, once approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will guide the ACHA in serving the needs of low-income and very low-income families during the 5-year period beginning October 1, 2021.
The proposed changes to the Agency Plan and all supporting documents will be available for review and inspection by the public at the principal office of the ACHA located at 301 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136.
A public hearing has been scheduled to present the changed Agency Plan and to allow public participation; information regarding the hearing is also contained on the Authority’s website at www.achsng.com:
DATE: Friday, November 17, 2023
TIME: 10:15 a.m.
PLACE: Allegheny County Housing
Authority – Central Office
301 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Prior to the public hearing, comments can be directed in writing to:
Frank Aggazio,
Executive Director
Allegheny County
Housing Authority
301 Chartiers Avenue
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
NOTICE – TOWNSHIP OF KILBUCK
The Kilbuck Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public meeting to consider the adoption of an Ordinance prohibiting the parking of boats, boat trailers, watercraft, recreational vehicles, recreational trailers, and utility trailers on Township streets, said meeting to be held on October 24, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kilbuck Township Municipal Building, 343 Eicher Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.
SUMMARY
The proposed ordinance would prohibit the parking of boats, boat trailers, watercraft, recreational vehicles, recreational trailers, and utility trailers on Township streets, authorize the Township or its agent to tow illegally parked boats, boat trailers, watercraft, recreational vehicles, recreational trailers, and utility trailers, and impose a penalty for violations. A copy of the proposed ordinance may be examined in the office of the Township Secretary, without charge, during regular business hours.
TOWNSHIP OF KILBUCK
By: Andrew Wright, Secretary
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED FY 2024 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
UTILITY ALLOWANCES
Pursuant to the regulations 24 CFR 982.517, the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) has completed its annual review and update of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Utility Allowance Schedules. The proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 HCV Utility Allowance
Schedules are available for review and comment from Sunday, September 24, 2023 to Tuesday, October 24, 2023 on the HACP website: www.hacp.org.
Written comments on the FY 2024 HCV Utility Allowance Schedules must be addressed to “Attention: FY 2024 HCV Utility Allowance Schedules” at the HACP Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Department, 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, and must be received by the close of business (5:00 pm) on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
Public hearings to receive public comments on the proposed FY 2024 HCV Utility Allowance Schedules will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 9:30 am and 5:30 pm via Zoom. The Zoom meeting information can be accessed at www.hacp.org.
For questions regarding the proposed FY 2024 HCV Utility Allowance Schedules, please contact Marsha Grayson at 412-456-5000 extension 3105.
Persons with disabilities requiring assistance or alternative formats or wishing to submit comments in alternative formats can contact the Disability Compliance Office at 412-456-5282, extension 4; TTY 412-456-5282.
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
October 4, 2023
City of Pittsburgh – Office of Management and Budget
414 Grant Street
Room 501
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-255-2667
This notice shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Pittsburgh.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS (1)
CHOICE NEIGHBORHOODS IMPLEMENTATION GRANT PROJECT
On or about Monday, October 23, 2023, the City of Pittsburgh will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to release Federal funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended for the real estate project described below.
The Bedford Avenue Townhomes are a component of the Choice Neighborhoods Critical Community Improvements for the Bedford Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant. The project will consist of the acquisition, stabilization, and rehabilitation of three (3) publicly owned and five (5) nonprofit-owned townhome units, and the rehabilitation of an additional seven (7) privately owned units for the improvement of a total of fifteen (15) units. The publicly owned units will be sold to low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers. The publicly and nonprofit owned units are located at 2702, 2708, 2710, 2712, 2720, 2724, 2726, and 2728 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh PA, 15219. The privately owned units are located at 2700, 2704, 2706, 2714, 2716, 2718, and 2722 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The entire project will take place on the 2700 block of Bedford Avenue. Expected improvements include roof and gutter replacement, brick repointing, foundation and
window frame stabilization, and securing of interior framing and interior stairs.
The Pittsburgh Housing Development Corporation (PHDC) will be the developer of this project. Funding sources include the following approximate amounts: $2,900,000 in Choice Implementation Grant funds for Critical Community Improvements (CCIs). Additional funding has been committed to Choice Neighborhoods CCIs in the form of: $500,000 in City of Pittsburgh CDBG funding and funding from non-Federal sources directed by the City of Pittsburgh and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA).
The total estimated cost of the development is $2,900,000.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (2)
CHOICE NEIGHBORHOODS IMPLEMENTATION GRANT PROJECT
The City of Pittsburgh has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR). The ERR will be made available to the public for review either electronically or by U.S. mail. Please submit your request by U.S. mail to City of Pittsburgh, Office of Management and Budget, 414 Grant St, City County Building Room 501, Pittsburgh, Pa 15219 or by email to OMBEnvironmental@pittsburghpa.gov.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to:
Kelly Russell
City of Pittsburgh,
414 Grant Street, Room 501
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 255-2667
OR
OMBEnvironmental@pittsburghpa.gov
All comments received by Thursday, October 19, 2023 will be considered by the City of Pittsburgh prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice (Request for Release of Funds 1 or Finding of No Significant Impact 2) they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Pittsburgh certifies to HUD that Ed Gainey in his capacity as Mayor, City of Pittsburgh, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh and the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh to use development funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Pittsburgh certification for a period of fifteen (15) days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Pittsburgh; (b) the City of Pittsburgh has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or
undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted via email in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the HUD Field Office of Public Housing in Pittsburgh at PittsburghPIH.ER@hud.gov
regarding Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant funds.
Potential objectors should contact the HUD Field Office of Public Housing in Pittsburgh via email to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Ed Gainey
Mayor
City of Pittsburgh
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