The City of Albany received a special allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $523,987 to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This allocation will be issued through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and was authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed by President Trump on March 27, 2020 in an effort to respond to the growing effects of Albany’s public health crisis.

The City of Albany, Department of Community and Economic Development will seek to prioritize the unique needs of low and moderate income persons in partnership with its public health department, local nonprofits, and businesses.

A virtual public hearing was held on the City’s FY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan, Substantial Amendments to FY 2018 and 2019 Action Plans, the 2016-2021 Consolidated Plan and the CARES Act Funding. The public hearing was held to obtain input into the prioritization of planning and addressing priority community needs.

Please use the links below to access presentation materials from the public hearings that were held on June 1, 2020 and April 30, 2020 at 12:00 P.M.  Audio of the public hearings, PowerPoint presentations, and questions and responses that were posted in the Chat during the meetings.

PUBLIC HEARING  (June 1, 2020)
Audio Version
PowerPoint Presentation
Questions & Responses Posted in CHAT on 6/1/2020
 

PUBLIC HEARING  (April 30, 2020)
Audio Version
PowerPoint Presentation 
Questions & Responses Posted In CHAT on 4/30/2020