The Village of Nunda anticipates submitting an application(s) to the New York State Office of Community Renewal for funding under the federal Small Cities Community Development Program in spring 2011.

The Village will be submitting an application with an anticipated maximum funding request of $600,000.  Public hearings are held as part of the process to solicit public input with respect to the application and to develop program activities. Community Development funds can be used for activities that are eligible under Section 570.482 of Subpart I of the federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. More complete details of eligible activities as outlined at Section 570.482, will be available at the public hearing.

The first public hearing is scheduled for Monday, March 14, 2011, at 8:00 PM. The hearing will be held at the Village Office, 4 Massachusetts Street, Nunda, New York, Livingston County. The meeting venue is handicapped accessible for those needing such assistance. Any other persons or groups needing special accommodations should contact the Village at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting.

The public is urged to attend this public hearing to provide input into the application process, the proposed use of Community Development funds, and to express their views or pose questions with respect to the Community Development Program. Comments may be verbal or written. Information with respect to the hearing may be obtained by calling the Village's Community Development Consultant, Thoma Development Consultants, at (607) 753-1433.

The existing Community Development Grants and related programs are funded under Title I of the Housing and Community Act of 1974, as amended. Fiscal Year 2011 funds for which the Village is applying for will be provided by the federal government, pursuant to Title I to New York State for award and administration. The public hearings are held pursuant to Section 570.486 Subpart I of the federal Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program regulations and/or any similar State regulations that may govern the State's Community Development Program.

      Signed: Curtis Simmons