NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2018 NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY RENEWAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

To all Montgomery County residents, be it known that on Tuesday February 27, 2018 at 6:55 p.m. Montgomery County will hold a public hearing at the Montgomery County Court, 58 Broadway, Fonda, NY 12068 to discuss an application under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. New York State Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) administers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for the State of New York. The NYS CDBG program provides financial assistance to eligible cities, villages and towns in order to develop viable communities by providing decent, affordable housing, and suitable living environments, as well as expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low to moderate income. Montgomery County intends to submit an application for $750,000 under the CDBG program (economic development category) to facilitate the creation and attendant job creation of the new Dollar General Distribution Center in the Town of Florida.

Written comments are encouraged and should be sent to Amanda Bearcroft, Montgomery County Senior Planner, 9 Park Street, Fonda, NY 12068 or abearcroft@co.montgomery.ny.us. Persons with disabilities who require special accommodations are asked to notify Ms. Bearcroft at 518-853-8334 with a request for specific accommodations prior to the Public Hearing.