NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY OF WASHINGTON SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-CORONAVIRUS PROGRAM Notice is hereby given that the County of Washington (County) has prepared a substantial amendment to the Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-V) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This funding is authorized by the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act," (CARES Act) which was signed into law on March 27, 2020. In order to obtain the views of citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties, the County has placed its proposed amendment on public display online at www.racw.net January 30, 2021 through February 3, 2021. Copies of the document will also be e-mailed or mailed upon request. Proposed substantial amendment: Additional $350,000 for public services to include food and meals, health services, and laundry services targeted to LMI households, persons with disabilities, and senior citizens Additional $70,000 for grant administration costs, including staff time to administer and implement the CDBG-CV program in accordance with federal regulations. Reduce unallocated funding by $2,006,704. Allocation of these funds will be included in a future substantial amendment. Comments on the proposed CDBG-CV substantial amendment can be submitted the following ways: 1. Written comments can be mailed to the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, 100 West Beau Street, Suite 603, Washington, PA 15301 by February 3, 2021. 2. Written comments can be e-mailed to brenda.williamson@racw.net by February 3, 2021. 3. Verbal comments can be submitted to Brenda Williamson by calling 724-28-6875 Ext. 219 or (724) 228-6875. TTY 7-1-1 (Pennsylvania Relay Center) by February 3, 2021. 4. Virtual public hearing will be held on February 3, 2021 at 1:00 PM. Join from computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/492037765 Dial in using phone: (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 492-037-765 Washington County will make reasonable accommodations and services necessary for sensory-impaired and disabled cit- izens. Additionally, translation services may be offered upon request and availability. Persons requiring such accommo- dations/services should contact the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington at least three working days in advance of the meeting at redevelopment@racw.net or (724) 228-6875. TTÝ 7-1-1 (Pennsylvania Relay Center). The County Commissioners are expected to act on the proposed amendments to the FY 2020 Plan on February 4, 2021 at the regularly scheduled Commissioners meeting at 10:00 A.M. WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Diana Irey Vaughan Chair Larry Maggi Vice Chair Nick Sherman Commissioner NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COUNTY OF WASHINGTON SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-CORONAVIRUS PROGRAM Notice is hereby given that the County of Washington (County) has prepared a substantial amendment to the Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-V) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This funding is authorized by the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act," (CARES Act) which was signed into law on March 27, 2020. In order to obtain the views of citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties, the County has placed its proposed amendment on public display online at www.racw.net January 30, 2021 through February 3, 2021. Copies of the document will also be e-mailed or mailed upon request. Proposed substantial amendment: Additional $350,000 for public services to include food and meals, health services, and laundry services targeted to LMI households, persons with disabilities, and senior citizens Additional $70,000 for grant administration costs, including staff time to administer and implement the CDBG-CV program in accordance with federal regulations. Reduce unallocated funding by $2,006,704. Allocation of these funds will be included in a future substantial amendment. Comments on the proposed CDBG-CV substantial amendment can be submitted the following ways: 1. Written comments can be mailed to the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, 100 West Beau Street, Suite 603, Washington, PA 15301 by February 3, 2021. 2. Written comments can be e-mailed to brenda.williamson@racw.net by February 3, 2021. 3. Verbal comments can be submitted to Brenda Williamson by calling 724-28-6875 Ext. 219 or (724) 228-6875. TTY 7-1-1 (Pennsylvania Relay Center) by February 3, 2021. 4. Virtual public hearing will be held on February 3, 2021 at 1:00 PM. Join from computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/492037765 Dial in using phone: (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 492-037-765 Washington County will make reasonable accommodations and services necessary for sensory-impaired and disabled cit- izens. Additionally, translation services may be offered upon request and availability. Persons requiring such accommo- dations/services should contact the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington at least three working days in advance of the meeting at redevelopment@racw.net or (724) 228-6875. TTÝ 7-1-1 (Pennsylvania Relay Center). The County Commissioners are expected to act on the proposed amendments to the FY 2020 Plan on February 4, 2021 at the regularly scheduled Commissioners meeting at 10:00 A.M. WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Diana Irey Vaughan Chair Larry Maggi Vice Chair Nick Sherman Commissioner