Two agencies apply for federal Small Cities development grants
NORWICH – Two county agencies vying to take advantage of a $600,000 federal Housing and Urban Development Small Cities Grant opportunity have decided to halve their applications.
The agreement was made during a meeting of Chenango County’s Planning and Economic Development Committee Tuesday. Opportunities for Chenango and the Chamber of Commerce will split the annual, competitive HUD grant. OFC will apply for another well and septic development project; the Chamber’s application is directed toward small businesses with five or less employees.
Both applications will be finalized and public hearings scheduled over the next couple of months, Clerk of the Board RC Woodford said.
Chenango County has been awarded several HUD Small Cities Grants in the past for well and septic projects, homeownership plans and business development. Planners received the full $600,000 in 2001 for a homeownership project and $400,000 for a well and septic project in 2003. Both brought development to locations throughout the county.
With Chairwoman Linda E. Natoli, R-City of Norwich, absent, Town of Plymouth Supervisor Jerry L. Kreiner conducted the committee. Members include municipal leaders from New Berlin, Otselic and Greene.
Reached by phone later, Natoli said she expected to send out reminders and receive quarterly reports this year from all organizations that fall under the committee’s leadership, including from the Chenango County Area Corp. and Chamber of Commerce. Members of the Board of Supervisors questioned where economic development funds were being applied on numerous occasions in 2006.
“I don’t think there’s anything to hide,” Natoli said. “I just think we need to keep a handle on it ... be better informed ... have no surprises.”
Town of New Berlin Supervisor Ross P. Iannello said setting aside funds and creating infrastructure for future economic development is important.
“Economic development is funny. You never know what’s down the road. If you aren’t ready to move on it, you lose out,” he said.
The agreement was made during a meeting of Chenango County’s Planning and Economic Development Committee Tuesday. Opportunities for Chenango and the Chamber of Commerce will split the annual, competitive HUD grant. OFC will apply for another well and septic development project; the Chamber’s application is directed toward small businesses with five or less employees.
Both applications will be finalized and public hearings scheduled over the next couple of months, Clerk of the Board RC Woodford said.
Chenango County has been awarded several HUD Small Cities Grants in the past for well and septic projects, homeownership plans and business development. Planners received the full $600,000 in 2001 for a homeownership project and $400,000 for a well and septic project in 2003. Both brought development to locations throughout the county.
With Chairwoman Linda E. Natoli, R-City of Norwich, absent, Town of Plymouth Supervisor Jerry L. Kreiner conducted the committee. Members include municipal leaders from New Berlin, Otselic and Greene.
Reached by phone later, Natoli said she expected to send out reminders and receive quarterly reports this year from all organizations that fall under the committee’s leadership, including from the Chenango County Area Corp. and Chamber of Commerce. Members of the Board of Supervisors questioned where economic development funds were being applied on numerous occasions in 2006.
“I don’t think there’s anything to hide,” Natoli said. “I just think we need to keep a handle on it ... be better informed ... have no surprises.”
Town of New Berlin Supervisor Ross P. Iannello said setting aside funds and creating infrastructure for future economic development is important.
“Economic development is funny. You never know what’s down the road. If you aren’t ready to move on it, you lose out,” he said.
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