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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
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$11 million in federal funding to Springfield; city seeks input
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A city is hoping to gather input from residents about its use of approximately $11 million in federal funding. Springfield is hosting several sessions to gather more information from the community as the city enters the planning phase of its development strategies. There will be two public hearings, a public comment period and an online survey. (Public hearing) May 21 at 5:30 p.m. at United Senior Services (Public hearing) June 14 at 10:30 a.m. at Fire Station 8 Training Room (Public comment period) June 9 through July 7. The funding is set to be dispersed over 5 years from the Community Development Block Grant Program, HOME Investment Partnerships Program and the Emergency Solutions Grant Program. Contact the Community Development Department at 937-324-7380. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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21-03-2025
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Sharon focusing on education in 2025-2029 fair housing plan
SHARON, Pa. (WKBN) — The City of Sharon is looking for feedback on its new proposal for its 2025-2029 Fair Housing Plan. The new proposal is designed to act as a planning tool, providing the city with the necessary framework to strategically 'affirmatively further fair housing' over the next five years. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Manager Suzanne Kepple said the new plan is not much different from the 2020-2024 plan and one of the number-one goals is improving public education on fair housing. 'There's an issue of awareness of fair housing laws locally, at the state level and federally,' Kepple said. 'What could actually be a fair housing complaint and what resources are available to them.' Other goals include: Promote and enforce rehabilitation of rental housing to become decent, safe, and sound housing Promote and encourage neighborhood investment and revitalization with programs and community participation Modify housing units and public accommodations to accommodate persons with disabilities to be decent, safe, and sound as well as affordable Promote and encourage renters to buy a home instead of continuing to rent Grow the staff in the Community and Economic Development, Code, and Fire Departments 'Older individuals, as they age, you want them to age in place or age in their home, so if they need like a chair lift or a ramp, our program and other programs can do that,' Kepple said. 'They can stay in their home, and they don't have to go to a nursing home or assisted living facility.' The city is an entitlement community under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), allocating funding for various projects such as street paving, roof, heating, and cooling repairs, and demolishing vacant and unsafe homes. 'We have two programs: a roof repair program which includes like downspouts, gutters and soffit,' Kepple said. 'And then minor repairs, so if your furnace, breaks down or a front porch repair.' Kepple said in the last five to six years, the city has torn down over 400 properties, turning some lots into community gardens and art installations — something they hope to grow in this proposal. A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 9 at 5:30 p.m. in the city council chambers at the Sharon Municipal Building. The complete plan can be viewed below. To speak at the meeting or request accommodations, call 724-983-3231. 2025-2029-Fair-Housing-Plan_1742313068Download Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
