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Annual Action Plan 1
2021
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
Millcreek Township, PA is “entitled” to apply for and receive an annual allocation of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
pursuant to Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. It is not entitled
to receive HOME, ESG or HOPWA funding.
The Township became a HUD entitlement municipality in 1998 when it surpassed 50,000 in population
and since then has received approximately $6 million in CDBG funding to develop a more viable
community through the provision of decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic
opportunities primarily for persons of low-to-moderate income.
As an entitlement jurisdiction Millcreek must complete a Consolidated Plan (CP) every five years which
describes its community development priorities and multi-year goals based on an assessment of housing
and community development needs, an analysis of housing and economic market conditions, and
available resources. The Township’s current Five Year CP was completed in 2018 and covers Fiscal Years
2018 to 2022.
The CP is carried out through Annual Action Plans (AAP) which provides a concise summary of the actions,
activities, and specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority
needs and specific goals identified in the CP. The document herein represents Millcreek Township’s “Year
4” Action Plan of the Five Year Consolidated Plan.
HUD informed the Township that its FY 2021 CDBG allocation will be $242,539 which is $18,403 less than
last year’s grant of $260,942 representing a 7.05% decrease. Based upon a public needs hearing and a
review of project requests, the Township proposes that its FY 2021 CDBG funds be used for the following
activities/projects:
$212,539 - Sidewalk Replacement Project (Phase I) – Remove existing non-compliant and
dangerous sidewalks and replace with 5’ wide ADA compliant concrete sidewalks along the east
and west side of Berkley Road from West 32nd Street to West 26th Street (SR 20).
$30,000 - Program Administration
NOTE: In 2010, Voices for Independence (VFI) and several other plaintiffs who suffer disabilities that affect
their mobility filed a lawsuit against Millcreek Township and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeking
injunctive relief to force Millcreek and the state to bring its curb ramps and sidewalks into compliance
with the ADA. Because of that lawsuit, Millcreek was required to replace nearly 1,400 ramps by
2022. After committing 9 years of CDBG funding plus local monies, the ramp installation effort is
substantially completed. Now, the second phase of that Consent Decree, which will be finalized in
September 2021, mandates the Township to replace all existing non-ADA compliant sidewalks; an
undertaking that is estimated to cost upwards of $15 million. The proposed FY 2021 project is the first
phase of many phases to follow to comply with this court order.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to another
location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs assessment, the
housing market analysis or the strategic plan.
A summary of the high priority needs and the amount of CDBG funding proposed to address these needs
over the 5-year period is as follows:
• $520,000 - Continue to remove/replace curb-cut ramps at various locations throughout the
township pursuant to a 2011 Consent Decree which mandates the Township remove/replace
approximately 1,400 curb-ramps by 2022
• $140,000 - Park Improvements
• $100,000 - Street Rehabilitation/Reconstruction
• $ 50,000 - Senior Services
• $ 50,000 - Sewer Improvements
• $125,000 - Residential Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation of single-family owner-occupied units and
home modifications for persons with disabilities)
• $ 5,000 - Fair Housing
• $ 10,000 - Planning - Undertake a study to determine market viability for affordable housing
• $150,000 - Administration
•
It should be noted that a year after the CP was completed; HUD issued the 2011-2015 ACS Census Data
that resulted in changes in the LMI populations of several Block Groups. Some BG's that were LMI no
longer met the threshold and vice versa. This impacted the Township's plan to undertake "Park
Improvements" as the one park the Township hoped to improve no longer fell within an LMI area.
In April of 2020 and again in September HUD informed the Township that it was eligible to apply for and
receive a special allocation of CDBG monies totaling $547,070 to “prevent, prepare for, and respond to
COVID-19”. The Township amended its FY 2020 Action Plan to incorporate the additional funding and add
new high priority Public Service needs which it had not anticipated when the CP was developed including
"Food Banks", "Employment Training", "Services for Persons with Disabilities", and "Subsistence
Payments".
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or projects.
To date Millcreek has received three (3) fiscal years of CDBG funding of the 5 Year CP.
In FY 2018 (Year 1), the Township received $253,850 and undertook the following activities:
• Sidewalk Accessibility Project - Phase VII: $176,430 provided for the removal, design, and
replacement of one-hundred forty six (146) curb-cut ramps. Residual funds in the amount of
$37,420 were put towards the FY 2019 Phase VIII Sidewalk Accessibility Project.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)• Regional Senior Center Operational Support Project: $10,000 was used to help underwrite salary
and fringe benefit expenses of “LifeWorks Erie” employees who provided health screenings,
health education/workshops, and flu vaccinations for senior citizens.
• Administration - $29,000
In FY 2019 (Year 2), the Township received a CDBG allocation of $244,561 which was set aside for the
following activities:
• Sidewalk Accessibility Project- Phase VIII: $215,561 plus residual FY 2018 monies provided for
the removal, design and replacement of one-hundred sixty-four (164) curb-cut ramps.
• Administration - $29,000
In FY 2020 (Year 3), the Township received a CDBG allocation of $260,942 which was set aside for the
following activities:
• Sidewalk Accessibility Project- Phase IX: $230,942 will provide for the removal, design and
replacement of approximately one-hundred (100) curb-cut ramps. The project is currently
underway and is to be completed by August 31, 2021. With the completion of the project, the
Township will have fulfilled its obligation under the 2011 Consent Decree as it pertains to ADA
ramps.
• Administration - $30,000
In April 2020, HUD informed Millcreek that it was eligible to apply for and receive a special allocation of
CDBG monies for $153,527 to “prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19”. HUD instructed its
grantees to amend either their FY 2019 or FY 2020 Action Plans to incorporate the additional funding and
new activities. The amended 2020 AAP was submitted to HUD on July 7 and approved on July 27, 2020.
The additional funding provides for the following:
• $87,748 - Emergency Food Relief Project - The Second Harvest Food Bank will provide additional
boxes of food to five (5) food pantries for distribution to low income, food-insecure families for a
period of approximately 10 months.
• $38,182 – COVID-19 Food Assistance Project - “Erie Meals on Wheels” will have meals prepared
and delivered to approximately twenty (20) disabled, homebound, isolated individuals who are
food insecure due to COVID-19. The meals will be provided Monday through Friday for a period
of one year (260 days).
• $19,770 – Nurse Aide Scholarship Project - The HVA Senior Living Alliance will provide tuition
scholarships to ten (10) LMI Millcreek Township residents to become nursing aides.
• $17,681 – Administration
In September 2020, the Township was informed that it was again eligible to apply for and receive another
special allocation of CDBG COVID monies, this time in the amount $393,543. Through a second Substantial
Amendment, the Township will use the monies for the following:
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)• $375,862 - Emergency Mortgage, Rent and Utility Assistance Project - GECAC will provide up to 6
months’ mortgage, rent, and utility assistance to families who are experiencing financial hardship
due to COVID-19.
• $17,681 - Administration
All of the above CDBG-COVID funded projects are ongoing.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
The Citizen Participation / Consultation process consisted of the following activities:
• January 12, 2021 - Program Guidelines /Application was emailed to interested agencies, groups,
organizations, and township departments serving Millcreek Township residents informing them
of the availability of CDBG funds for FY 2021.
• January 14, 2021 - Notice of First Public Hearing published in the Classified Ads Section under
Public Notices of the Erie Times-News.
• January 26, 2021 - First Public Hearing was held to provide an overview of the CDBG program and
application process, discuss community needs, and solicit input on potential projects.
• February 10, 2021 - Deadline for applications for FY 2021 funding consideration to be submitted
to County Planning. Note- The only application submitted was from the Township engineer.
• February 17, 2021 – July 12, 2021 - Ongoing correspondence/discussions between HUD, County
Planning and Millcreek regarding the proposed activity to remove and replace sidewalks for ADA
compliance. A question posed to HUD regarding "fundability" turned into a discussion whether
the proposed project was actually an "eligible" activity. Initially HUD declared it was "ineligible"
and later reversed course and said it was "eligible". The question returned to fundability and
"presumed benefit".
• July 14, 2021- Notice of Draft Action Plan, Comment Period, and Final Public Hearing published in
the Classified Ads Section under Public Notices of the Erie Times-News. Draft Action Plan available
for public review from July 19 to August 9, 2021.
• July 23, 2021 – Final Public hearing held to identify activities proposed to be funded with FY 2021
monies.
• August 10, 2021 - Township to pass Resolution approving the FY 2021 Action Plan and authorizing
County Planning to submit the application to HUD by August 16, 2021.
5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen Participation
section of the Con Plan.
The Township conducted two (2) public hearings in preparation of the FY 2021 Action Plan, both of which
were held at the Township Municipal Building located at 3608 West 26th Street, Erie PA 16506. The first
hearing was held on January 26, 2021 and the final on July 23, 2021. (See Attachment - Citizen
Participation).
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
Not applicable as all questions and concerns expressed at the public hearings were addressed by the CDBG
program administrator.
7. Summary
This document represents Millcreek Township’s Fourth Year Action Plan that identifies the activities the
Township proposes to undertake with its FY 2021 CDBG funds and other resources to address its high
priority needs as identified in its Five Year Consolidated Plan.
The highest priority need addressed with the last three (3) AP’s, (plus 6 prior to these), was to
remove/replace curb-cut ramps for ADA accessibility pursuant to the Consent Decree of 2011 which
mandated approximately 1,400 ramps be installed by 2022. The ninth and last phase of this effort will be
completed this summer utilizing FY 2020 funds.
With the curb-cut ramps issue finally resolved the Township must now replace sidewalks as part of the
second phase of the Consent Decree. The cost for this effort is estimated upwards of $15 million. The
Township plans to meet this obligation using its annual CDBG allocations and other monies.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and
funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator Erie County c/o Erie County Department of Planning
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The Erie County Department of Planning is the lead agency for the preparation of Millcreek Township’s Five Year Consolidated Plan (CP), Annual
Action Plans, and the overall administration of the Township’s CDBG program. The Township provides administrative funds to County Planning
through a sub-recipient Agreement.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
County of Erie, c/o Erie County Department of Planning
150 East Front Street, Suite 300
Erie, PA 16507
Contact Person: Joseph T. Berdis, CDBG Administrator
Phone: (814) 451-7330
Fax: (814) 451-7333
Email: jberdis@eriecountypa.gov
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
The entities consulted in preparation of the Action Plan (Year 4) consisted of those who realistically could
assist the Township in addressing its priority needs and meeting its goals and objectives as stated in the
Five Year CP. The following agencies, groups, organizations, and township departments were emailed a
packet containing the CDBG program guidelines and an application to apply for a share of the CDBG
monies:
• Millcreek Township officials and staff including: (1) Supervisors Morgan, Bock, and Ouellet;
(2) Township Engineer - Anne Soklol, P.E.; (3) Director of Parks and Recreation - Ashley Marsteller;
(4) Director of Planning & Community Development - Matthew Waldinger; (5) Director of Public
Works (Streets, Traffic, and Sewers) - Sean Kern and Gary Snyder; and (6) Director of Public
Services - Judy Zelina
• LECOM Center on Health and Aging- Kristen Gehrlein, Director
• Erie Redevelopment Authority – Aaron Snippert, Executive Director
• Erie County Housing Authority - Beverly Weaver, Director
• Housing and Neighborhood Development Service (H.A.N.D.S) - Matthew Good, CEO
• St. Martin Center, Inc. - David Gonzalez, CEO
• Voices for Independence - Shona Eakin, CEO and Rick Hoffman, Director of Home Modifications
• Erie County Human Relations Commission – Anthony Logue, Director
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and
assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies
(91.215(l))
Social service agencies are the link between the provision of housing and the populations such housing is
intended to serve. These agencies work directly with providers of services to persons with needs related
to mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, aging, drug and alcohol addiction, and
homelessness. These agencies direct housing efforts where needed and are integral in the planning of
housing and services for target populations. Housing providers who were sent application packets to
request funding included the Erie Redevelopment Authority (ERA), Erie County Housing Authority (ECHA),
and Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (H.A.N.D.S).
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons
(particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and
unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
A Continuum of Care (CoC) is a community’s plan to organize and deliver housing and services to meet
the specific needs of people who are homeless. The Home Team Homeless and Housing Coalition is the
coordinated group in Erie County that works to eradicate the problem of homelessness. It consists of local
government representatives, service providers, business owners, consumers, and concerned citizens.
All of the providers in the homeless delivery system are a part of the CoC. The CoC has established a board
that includes a chair, vice chair, secretary and multiple committee chairs. The board also includes a
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)homeless or formally homeless individual. The CoC’s priority populations are women and children,
families, individuals, and people with disabilities. The CoC developed specialized outreach for people with
and without disabilities. Emergency shelters include options for people with disabilities, domestic violence
survivors, veterans and families; transitional housing includes options for female victims of domestic
violence and for veterans; permanent housing includes options for people with disabilities, chronic
homeless, individuals and families.
The ESG project managers from the City of Erie sit on the CoC board, and the City retains its authority to
allocate funds as it deems appropriate. The CoC developed the program standards with the City during
the Executive Committee meetings. Evaluation and outcomes processes benefit from the fact that all of
the providers, except for domestic violence, routinely input data to the HMIS. The CoC set similar
standards for the HPRP.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining
how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and
activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and
administration of HMIS
To date the Township’s role with the Continuum of Care has been limited to being invited/attending
meetings of the Home Team. The Township has not played any role in determining how to allocate ESG
funds; develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by
ESG funds; nor develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of
HMIS. This is primarily because no information is available identifying Millcreek Township’s homeless
population or subpopulations. The nature and extent of homelessness in Millcreek Township is unknown.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the
jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities
See Unique Appendices
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
1 Agency/Group/Organization MILLCREEK TOWNSHIP
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Non-Housing Community
Development Needs
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated See Unique Appendices
outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
Not Applicable - The entities consulted in preparation of the Action Plan (Year 4) consisted of those who realistically could assist the Township in
addressing its priority needs and meeting its goals and objectives as stated in the Five Year CP.
Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
A Continuum of Care (CoC) is a community's plan to organize and deliver housing and
Continuum of Care The HOME Team
services to meet the specific needs of people who are homeless.
Embrace Millcreek: One of the five focus areas of the plan is to promote strong and sustainable
Millcreek Township
Township Comp. Plan stewardship of the Township's infrastructure.
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation. Summarize citizen participation process and how it
impacted goal-setting
The Township conducted two public hearings in preparation of the FY 2021 Action Plan, both of which were held at the Township Municipal
Building located at 3608 West 26th Street, Erie PA 16506. The first hearing was held on January 26, 2021 and final on July 23, 2021. (See
ATTACHMENT - Citizen Participation)
The Draft Action Plan was made available for public viewing from July 19 to August 9, 2021 on the Township’s CDBG web page and at the following
locations:
• Millcreek Township Municipal Building, 3608 West 26th Street, Erie PA 16506
• Erie County Department of Planning, 150 east Front Street, Suite 300, Erie, PA 16507
No comments received.
Approximately 92% of the Township's populations is non-minority; as such, no special outreach efforts were required or made to contact
minorities during the development of the Action Plan.
Only two percent (2%) of the Township's population speaks English "Less Than Very Well", as such, no special outreach efforts were required or
made to contact this clientele during the development of the Action Plan.
Efforts to reach persons with disabilities were made by consulting with Voices for Independence, an agency that advocates for and provides
services to people with disabilities.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL (If
response/attendance comments received not accepted applicable)
and reasons
January 12, 2021 -
Program Guidelines
/Application emailed
to interested
agencies, groups, One application
Non- organizations, and received requesting
1 Internet Outreach targeted/broad township funding -this from Not applicable.
community departments serving the Township
Millcreek Township engineer.
residents informing
them of the
availability of CDBG
funds for FY 2021.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL (If
response/attendance comments received not accepted applicable)
and reasons
Two (2) emails
were received. The
first suggested that
January 14, 2021 - funding be used to
Notice of First Public make
Non- Hearing published in improvements to
2 Newspaper Ad targeted/broad the Classified Ads the area of West Not applicable.
community Section under Public 32nd and Greeley
Notices of the Erie and the other
Times-News. requested funding
for parks, especially
a walking trail in
Zuck Park.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL (If
response/attendance comments received not accepted applicable)
and reasons
Ms. Sokol,
Township engineer,
stated that the
January 26, 2021 -
Township would be
Public Hearing #1
applying for the
held to provide
entire FY 2021
overview of the CDBG
allocation (less
program, application
administration) to
process, and
begin to replace
potential projects.
sidewalks
throughout
Non- In addition to the
Millcreek pursuant
3 Public Hearing targeted/broad CDBG program Not applicable.
to a settlement
community administrator, two
agreement with
(2) persons attended
Voices for
the hearing -- Ms.
Independence
Anne Sokol, township
(VFI), a disability
engineer, and private
advocacy group.
citizen, Mr. Bendar,
The
who attended to
agreement/consent
discuss an unrelated
decree is expected
matter to CDBG.
to be finalized at
the end of March
or early April 2021.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL (If
response/attendance comments received not accepted applicable)
and reasons
July 14, 2021- Notice
of Draft Action Plan,
Comment Period, and
Final Public Hearing
published in the
Non- Classified Ads Section
No comments
4 Newspaper Ad targeted/broad under Public Notices Not applicable.
recieved.
community of the Erie Times-
News. Draft Action
Plan available for
public review from
July 19 to August 9,
2021.
Final Public Hearing
was held on July 23
for the purpose of
informing the public
Non- of how the Township None - No one
5 Public Hearing targeted/broad proposed to use its attended the public Not applicable.
community FY 2021 CDBG funds hearing.
and to take
comment. No one
attended the public
hearing.
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Of the four (4) CPD formula block grants - CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA - Millcreek Township is only entitled to receive assistance under the
CDBG program. The FY 2021 CDBG allocation of $242,539 is $18,403 less than last year’s grant of $260,942 representing a 7.05% decrease. As this
amount is miniscule compared to the many needs of the community, the Township will seek to partner with agencies and organizations to leverage
other resources, especially those agencies that can assist the Township in addressing some of its unmet housing needs.
The foremost partner in this regard is the Erie County Housing Authority (ECHA) which receives federal and state monies to provide an array of
weatherization programs that are available to income eligible Erie County residents, including those in Millcreek Township. It is anticipated
that during program year 2021, approximately $95,000 in ECHA resources will be available to assist approximately sixty-five (65) Millcreek
Township families.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Anticipated Resources
Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description
of Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available
$ $ $ Remainder
of ConPlan
$
CDBG public - Acquisition FY 2021 CDBG funds will address a Non-
federal Admin and Housing Community Development Need-
Planning Infrastructure/Sidewalks and Program
Economic Administration.
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services 242,539 0 0 242,539 250,000
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching
requirements will be satisfied
The anticipated ECHA weatherization sources, amounts, and estimated number of families to benefit are as follows:
• PA Weatherization Assistance Program
Estimated funding- $27,000
Estimated Beneficiaries – 7 LMI families
• PA Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Crisis Component
Estimated funding- $19,000
Estimated Beneficiaries – 17 LMI families
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)• First Energy (Warm Program)
Estimated funding- $32,067
Estimated Beneficiaries – 30 LMI families
Estimated Total ECHA funding - $94,671
Estimated Total number of families assisted: 67 LMI families
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be
used to address the needs identified in the plan
Not applicable.
Discussion
Not Applicable
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order Year Year
1 Infrastructure - 2021 2022 Non-Housing Sidewalk CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure
Sidewalks Community Replacement $212,539 Activities other than
Development Project - Phase I Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 480 Persons Assisted
2 Administration 2021 2022 Program Program Program CDBG: Other: 1 Other
Administration Administration Administration $30,000
Table 6 – Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Infrastructure - Sidewalks
Goal Description
2 Goal Name Administration
Goal Description
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
Millcreek’s FY 2021 CDBG allocation is $242,539. This is $18,403 less than last year’s grant of $260,942
representing a 7.05% decrease. County Planning on behalf of the Township forwarded an application and
program guidelines to interested agencies, groups, organizations, and township departments informing
them of the availability of CDBG funds for fiscal year 2021 and how to apply for a share of the grant dollars.
Only one application was submitted, that being from the Township’s engineering department which
requested all of the FY 2021 monies, less administration, for the Phase I Sidewalk Replacement Project.
Projects
# Project Name
1 Sidewalk Replacement Project - Phase I
2 Administration
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
Millcreek is mandated by court order to replace all of its non-ADA compliant sidewalks, an undertaking
anticipated to cost upwards of $15 million.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)1 Project Name Sidewalk Replacement Project - Phase I
Target Area Census Tract 107, Block Group 1
Goals Supported Infrastructure - Sidewalks
Needs Addressed Sidewalk Replacement Project - Phase I
Funding CDBG: $212,530
Description The proposed project includes the removal of existing deteriorated
sidewalk and replacing it with 5-foot wide ADA compliant concrete
sidewalk along Berkley Road from West 32nd Street to West 26th Street
(SR 20). The driveways along this corridor that are altered during
construction will have a transition to the new sidewalk as well as an
apron to the road surface. All sidewalks will be in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act and the Proposed Accessibility Guidelines
for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Rights of Way, published in the
federal register for public comments in July, 2011.
Target Date 12/31/2022
Estimate the number The project will benefit disabled persons who reside in Census Tract 107,
Block Group 1. According to 2019 ACS data, there are 480 disabled
and type of families
persons in Census Tract 107. The ACS does not provide disability
that will benefit from information by Block Group.
the proposed activities
CT 107 has a LMI population of 40.96%. Block Group 1 within this Tract
is 41.87% LMI. The Township’s LMI “exemption” is 38.41%
The disabled are a clientele who are "presumed" by HUD to be LMI.
Location Description Project location is along both the east and west side of Berkley Road,
from West 32nd Street to West 26th Street (SR 20).
Planned Activities Work activities will consist of:
• Mobilize all equipment, materials and labor to project site.
• Remove and replace sidewalks along the designated route.
• Install transitions necessary to tie in existing driveways to new
sidewalks and new sidewalks to roadway.
• Restore all disturbed areas to original condition.
2 Project Name Administration
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Administration
Needs Addressed Program Administration
Funding CDBG: $30,000
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Description General management, coordination, and oversight of Millcreek's FY 2021
CDBG program.
Target Date 6/30/2022
Estimate the number Not applicable.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description Non-site specific.
Planned Activities General management, coordination and oversight of the CDBG program.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority
concentration) where assistance will be directed
All FY 2021 CDBG funds less administration will be allocated to the Phase I Sidewalk Replacement Project
which will involve the removal and replacement of non-ADA compliant sidewalks along the east and west
side of Berkley Road from West 32nd Street to West 26th Street (SR 20). The project will benefit disabled
persons who are presumed by HUD to be LMI. Berkley Road is located in Census Tract 107, Block Group
1. According to 2019 ACS data, there are 480 disabled persons in Tract 107. The ACS does not provide
disability information by Block Group.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Program Administration
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
Census Tract 107, Block Group 1 and specifically Berkley Road was selected as it is one of several areas
identified in a study which has a significant number of non-ADA compliant sidewalks.
Discussion
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
The Township will not be providing any affordable housing opportunities using FY 2021 CDBG funds.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 0
Special-Needs 0
Total 0
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 0
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
Not applicable.
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Introduction
Public housing in the Township consists of a three-story elderly apartment complex known as the Gerald
S. Salsbury Building. The building is located at 4004 Pacific Avenue and is owned and managed by the Erie
County Housing Authority (ECHA). The facility was constructed in 1981 under the Public Housing
Program. The complex is comprised of 65 units --63 one-bedroom units and 2 two-bedroom units, all of
which are occupied.
In addition to conventional public housing, the Housing Authority administers approximately 900 Section
8 vouchers throughout the County (excluding the City of Erie), approximately 268 of which were being
utilized in Millcreek as of July 2021. Approximately 28% of these vouchers are being used at the following
apartment complexes: The Reserve at Millcreek (40 vouchers); Paul J. Martin Complex (23 vouchers); Cider
Mill Apartments (8 vouchers); and Tanglewood Apartments (3 vouchers).
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
No FY 2021 CDBG funding is being allocated to address the needs of public housing. The Housing Authority
annually receives Capital Funds from HUD to undertake improvements at its public housing developments.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate
in homeownership
The Housing Authority encourages tenants to attend the annual “Tenant Meetings” held in late spring,
early summer. These meetings are conducted so tenants can inform the Authority of their concerns and
wishes for upgrades and repairs to the buildings. These Meetings are held at each of the public housing
facilities to make it easier for the tenants to attend with no travel involved.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided
or other assistance
NOT applicable. The ECHA is not designated as a troubled agency.
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Introduction
Most if not all social service agencies that serve Millcreek Township residents are located outside of the
township, predominantly in the City of Erie. No homeless or housing providers are located in
Millcreek. Additionally, there is no information available identifying Millcreek Township’s homeless
population or subpopulations. Consequently, the nature and extent of homelessness in Millcreek is
unknown. The Township supports the efforts of the City of Erie and County CoC to provide homeless
services and emergency, transitional, and permanent housing for homeless individuals and families,
including veterans, those with special needs, persons with disabilities, HIV/AIDS, and victims of domestic
violence.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
Erie County Care Management (ECCM) implements a coordinated entry system for all homeless or near
homeless individuals and families to have a single touch point through which to access the area’s suite of
shelters and supportive services. This number is 814-SHELTER. Because this access point is available
through a single phone number, ECCM can now more effectively spread the word about the new system
among homeless populations. Much of the information regarding resources available to the homeless
travels by word of mouth, so it is critical to ensure that awareness of how to access coordinated entry is
widespread. Through the new system, ECCM is responsible for screening all individuals who enter the
homeless system. The screening allows administrators to assess the needs of each individual or family and
direct them to a facility that both fits their needs and has capacity. After coordinated entry staff complete
an assessment, the clients are referred to appropriate housing interventions. In Erie County, the
assessment used is VI-SPDAT. Service and shelter providers are engaged in an ongoing effort to help ECCM
understand the unique programs that they offer so that coordinated entry administrators are better able
to match the homeless to programs that fit their needs. Coordinated Entry along with housing providers
utilizes HMIS.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
In addition to improving the coordination and use of resources as described above, shelter providers that
serve Erie County are dedicated to providing sufficient space to accommodate those in need of emergency
shelter. A seasonal shelter is provided at local churches and other community partner sites.
The County and some of its nonprofit shelter providers have moved away from a transitional housing
model and towards a model of permanent housing and rapid rehousing, using national research to affirm
that permanent housing is the best way to end homelessness. Transitional housing continues to be
provided for female victims of domestic violence and their families, as well as for veterans.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent
housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families
experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing
units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless
again.
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minimize the amount of time spent by individuals and families in the shelter system. The coordination of
a broad range of social service providers helps to ensure that the homeless and formerly homeless receive
the support necessary to become and remain stably housed. The Township will continue to work with
housing and social service providers to meet the housing needs of homeless persons.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-
income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions
and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth
facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private
agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.
The Township does not intend to undertake activities specifically targeted toward preventing
homelessness, however, it will continue to rely on and support the work of local agencies working toward
this goal.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:
The Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice included a fair housing action plan for
Millcreek Township that included some of the following elements pertaining to affordable housing:
(1) Establish a rental registration program to regularly ensure code compliance of privately owned
rental residential units.
(2) Have the Erie County Housing Authority conduct marketing to recruit additional landlords in
Millcreek Township to accept Section 8 vouchers.
(3) Apply a minimum set-aside requirement of accessible units to all assisted housing projects,
including those financed with non-federal funds.
(4) Participate in Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority’s (EMTA) long range planning efforts to promote
the expansion of public transit services, particularly ride-to-work routes and work with EMTA to
solve service gaps that separate low/moderate income residents from major employment
centers.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers
to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building
codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment
The following actions are being undertaken that impact affordable housing:
(1) The Township has a draft rental registration program and has received a grant from the PA DCED
for implementation of administration software that will support the program. The Township has
chosen Edmunds GovTech as the software vendor and is currently in the planning stages for
deployment. The GovTech package has the necessary components to manage a rental registration
program. When implemented, finance will come online first with a target launch of January 1,
2022, and the Community Development pieces will go live the first quarter of 2022. No final
authorization of a rental registration program has been given to date. Current estimate for initial
implementation is now January 1, 2023.
(2) Mackin Engineering, Inc. has submitted drafts of the Zoning Code and SALDO that are undergoing
a final review by the Township’s solicitor. The first public drafts will be available in mid-August,
when the Township plans to hold the first of a series of open houses on the updated regulations.
The Township will be adopting both ordinances before the conclusion of 2021.
(3) For a limited time, the Erie County Housing Authority is making the following financial incentives
available throughout the County (including Millcreek Township) in an attempt to increase landlord
participation in the Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program: (1) Any current HCV
program participating landlord that refers a NEW landlord with a successful lease-up through HCV
will receive $150; (2) Any NEW landlord with a successful lease-up through May 1, 2021 will
receive $300. (A new landlord is an owner who has not entered into a contract with the HCV
program since 2015 or earlier); and (3) Any current landlord that adds a NEW unit to the program
will receive $300 per NEW unit leased.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:
Of the four (4) CPD formula block grants - CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA - Millcreek Township is only
entitled to receive assistance under the CDBG program. The FY 2021 CDBG grant of $242,539 is $18,403
less than last year’s grant of $260,942 which is a decrease of 7.05%. The amount of assistance is
miniscule compared to the many needs of the community. As such, the Township will seek to partner with
agencies and organizations to leverage other resources, especially those agencies that can assist the
Township in addressing some of its unmet housing needs.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
To help address unmet housing needs, the Township will rely on the Erie County Housing Authority (ECHA)
which receives federal and state monies to provide an array of weatherization programs available to
income eligible Erie County residents, including those in Millcreek Township. It is anticipated that during
program year 2021, approximately $95,000 in ECHA resources will be available to assist
approximately sixty-five (65) Millcreek Township families.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The Township will not be providing any affordable housing opportunities using FY 2021 CDBG funds.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
Not applicable as the Township will not undertake any housing rehabilitation activities during the program
year.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
According to 2019 census estimates, 7.4% of all families in Millcreek Township live below the poverty level
compared to 3.9% in 2010. Unfortunately, the Township has very little control over the factors that cause
poverty and very little it can do on its own to address the problem. What is needed most to break the
cycle of poverty in Millcreek and Erie County as a whole is equal access to quality education starting in
early childhood and the development of, and access to, job training and good paying jobs as well as
affordable health care. This can only be accomplished on a regional/national effort.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
No changes are anticipated in the present institutional structure.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service
agencies
Where feasible, Millcreek will support the efforts of the Erie County Housing Authority which owns and
manages the public housing complex known as the Gerald S. Salsbury Building.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan: FY's 2021 and 2022 which are the
remaining 2 years of the Five Year CP.
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