Oxford seeks response in local survey
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OXFORD – Hundreds of Oxford residents will see a survey in their mailbox this week that may help village officials to pursue millions of dollars in state and federal grants.
The survey seeks to offset data obtained in the 2010 U.S. Census which Mayor Terry Stark says doesn’t accurately reflect the median household income of village residents.
Since the village’s median household income in the 2010 Census is above the minimum eligibility threshold for many grant funding opportunities, Stark said a local survey would reflect a more accurate income level that would open doors for more successful grant applications.
“We need to obtain about a 66 percent response rate and establish that the village medium household income is below about $48,000,” Stark said. “If we are successful, we will be able to submit grant applications for several projects with a much more favorable chance to be awarded grant funding.”
Recently, grant applications from the village have been denied as a result of U.S. Census data. This has put a strain on the village as village board members seek funding for large-scale projects, including water, sewer and drainage infrastructure on Albany Street.
Updated statistics obtained through the local survey would also allow the village to pursue funding through the New York Main Street Program to help improve downtown business structure projects.
The survey and a letter of explaination should arrive in residents’ mailboxes this week, said Stark.
“We all know people are concerned about sharing income information, but all data is handled by a third party consultant so privacy is assured,” he said.
Results of the survey will be compiled by G&G Municipal Consulting.
If the village can collect enough survey responses to show median income is below $48,000, then it has a shot at funding that’s currently out of reach. If not, village taxpayers will need to foot 100 percent the cost of many of the needed projects.
“Village residents by completing and returning the survey have the opportunity to participate in a meaningful way to help make the village a better place to work and live,” Stark added.
Oxford village residents are encouraged to return the five-question survey in the stamped envelope provided. Questions should be addressed to Village Clerk Shelly Marks at 843-2512; or to G&G Municipal Consulting at (585) 368-8866.
OXFORD – Hundreds of Oxford residents will see a survey in their mailbox this week that may help village officials to pursue millions of dollars in state and federal grants.
The survey seeks to offset data obtained in the 2010 U.S. Census which Mayor Terry Stark says doesn’t accurately reflect the median household income of village residents.
Since the village’s median household income in the 2010 Census is above the minimum eligibility threshold for many grant funding opportunities, Stark said a local survey would reflect a more accurate income level that would open doors for more successful grant applications.
“We need to obtain about a 66 percent response rate and establish that the village medium household income is below about $48,000,” Stark said. “If we are successful, we will be able to submit grant applications for several projects with a much more favorable chance to be awarded grant funding.”
Recently, grant applications from the village have been denied as a result of U.S. Census data. This has put a strain on the village as village board members seek funding for large-scale projects, including water, sewer and drainage infrastructure on Albany Street.
Updated statistics obtained through the local survey would also allow the village to pursue funding through the New York Main Street Program to help improve downtown business structure projects.
The survey and a letter of explaination should arrive in residents’ mailboxes this week, said Stark.
“We all know people are concerned about sharing income information, but all data is handled by a third party consultant so privacy is assured,” he said.
Results of the survey will be compiled by G&G Municipal Consulting.
If the village can collect enough survey responses to show median income is below $48,000, then it has a shot at funding that’s currently out of reach. If not, village taxpayers will need to foot 100 percent the cost of many of the needed projects.
“Village residents by completing and returning the survey have the opportunity to participate in a meaningful way to help make the village a better place to work and live,” Stark added.
Oxford village residents are encouraged to return the five-question survey in the stamped envelope provided. Questions should be addressed to Village Clerk Shelly Marks at 843-2512; or to G&G Municipal Consulting at (585) 368-8866.
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