Any questions about Elk County's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program can be directed to Becki Taylor at 814-776-5335 or via email at 
Public Meeting Notices:
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED USE OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG FY2024) ELK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Notice is hereby given by the County of Elk and Ridgway Borough, that it will hold a Public Hearing on September 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Elk County Courthouse Annex Building, 300 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 in the P.O.S.T.S. Conference Room – 2nd Floor. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and receive comment on Elk County and Ridgway Borough’s 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications, as well as receive comments on Three-Year Plans and any competitive grant projects. The County of Elk will administer aspects of Ridgway Borough’s program “on behalf of” (OBO). The deadline for the County to submit the CDBG Application to DCED is November 1, 2024.
Applications and questions were received by the Elk County Planning Department on the use of the CDBG FY 2024 funding. During this process the following projects have been identified and proposed for funding utilizing Elk County’s allocation in the amount of $218,156.00. Projects proposed to be funded are:
- Water Meter Replacement Project – Jones Township Municipal Authority - $120,636.00
- Market Street Slum & Blight Control – Johnsonburg Borough - $30.000.00
- Bridge Street Sidewalk Replacement – Johnsonburg Borough - $28,252.00
- County Administration $39,268.00
Ridgway Borough’s entitlement is $93,773.00. The projects proposed to be funded are:
- ADA curb cuts within Ridgway Borough $84,396.00
- Funds for administration of the projects $9,377.00
There will be no displacement with any of the proposed projects. All projects benefit HUD identified Limited Clientele and lowmoderate income persons. The County of Elk and the Ridgway Borough do not discriminate in regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or familial status, use of guide or support animals because of blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, admission, employment or access to the County or Borough’s services and programs.
This meeting is accessible to individuals with disabilities and/or for persons with Limited English Proficiency. If you wish to attend and require special accommodations, please notify the Elk County Planning Department office 72 hours in advance. Public comment will be accepted until September 30, 2024 at 4 PM at the Elk County Planning Department, 300 Center St, Ridgway, PA 15853, (814) 776-5335 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Bid Documents:
- Bid Packet * Bid packet is completely updated, please review completely. All signature forms MUST be submitted or bids could be considered "nonresponsive"
- Historical Restoration Qualification Form
- MBE/WBE Guidelines and Requirements
Elk County Plans
- Citizen Participation Plan
- Procurement Policy
- Residential Anti-Displacement & Relocation Assistance Plan for HUD Funded Programs