HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-17_Departmental Agendas_Meeting No. 1191 CHIEF CLERK'S AGENDA
September 17, 2024
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Proclamation— Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month Rebecca Salsbury
Human Services Clinical Dir.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the sale of the balance of the Starpointe
Industrial Park property located in Hanover Township and Smith Township, Washington County,
Pennsylvania, from the Washington County Council on Economic Development ("WCCED")to ALTIAN,
LLC, a Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company, which is required by the Cooperation Agreement dated
July 18, 2002, as amended between Washington County and WCCED. The County hereby approves
Buyer's continuation of the plan for development of the Starpointe Project.
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the Washington County Emergency
Operations Plan(EOP). The Plan is designed to comply with all applicable state and county regulations and
provides the policies and procedures to be followed in dealing with emergencies, disasters, and terroristic
events.
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the submission of an application to the
Alzheimer's Association for a project lifesaver grant in the amount of$6,000.
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the execution of a conditional award of
funds and grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for the 2024 Pennsylvania
Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) Fund.
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve amendments to the grant agreements with the
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation
Enhancement (PHARE) Fund.
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners adopt a revised resolution certifying the provision of a
local match for state operations financial assistance for the Washington County Transportation Authority.
The resolution requires a $209,472 County match for fiscal year 2024-2025.
MEMORANDUM
September 17, 2024
TO: Commissioner Sherman
Commissioner Janis
Commissioner Maggi
FROM: Jason E. Theakston, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Agenda Meeting—September 17, 2024
1. Planning—LSA Agreement
Planning Commission respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners approve a cooperative
agreement with the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington(RACW) for the
Local Share Account (LSA) grant in the amount of$375,000 for the Washington County
Fairgrounds Equestrian Center Site Design and Land Development Plan(Project No. LS 24-
15).
2. Liquid Fuels—Right of Way Agreement
Planning Commission recommends approval of a temporary right of way agreement with
Starvaggi Industries, Inc. to provide temporary emergency access to lands adjacent to Harmon
Bridge Number 7, in Smith Township. The bridge is currently being replaced due to storm
damage. The right of way would provide access for County Flood Control, landowners, and
emergency services,until Harmon 7 Bridge is replaced.
3. Liquid Fuels—Authorization to Advertise
Planning Commission respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners' approval to advertise
for consulting engineer design services for the replacement of the Chartiers Creek Bridge No.
42 in Chartiers Township. Funding is to be 100 % Federal with no County match required.
4. Liquid Fuels—Authorization to Advertise
Planning Commission respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners' approval to advertise
for consulting engineer design services for the replacement of the Cross Creek Bridge No. 33
in Cross Creek Township. Funding is to be 100 % Federal with no County match required.
5. Liquid Fuels—Authorization to Advertise
Planning Commission respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners'approval to advertise
for consulting engineer inspection and construction management services for future bridge
construction projects as required by the Department of Transportation. The agreement will be
for a 5-year period and individual agreements will be reached for each project as they proceed
to construction. Funding is to be 100 %Federal with no County match required for the
projects currently in design.
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Adam G.Petris
NICK SHERMAN Finance Director
CHAIR 95 WEST BEAU STREET— SUITE 430
ELECTR WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA 15301 PHONE:724-228-6894
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VICE CHAIR HAIR
LARRY MAGGI FAX:724-228-6941
PHONE:724-228-6724
FINANCE AGENDA
September 17, 2024
1. Finance, on behalf of the District Attorney, respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners approve a
renewal grant application with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Commission on
Crime and Delinquency for RASA and VOJO grant funds for crime victim services. The grant will be
for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. No County funds are required.
2. Finance, on behalf of the Courts, respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners approve a renewal
agreement with Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc. for the Saturday Teen Education
Program (STEP). The agreement is in the amount of$32,500, will be for the period of May 1, 2024
through April 30, 2025 and will be fully funded from Act 198 Substance Abuse and Education and
Demand Reduction monies.
HUMAN RESOURCES
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: CINDY GRIFFIN
FROM: ANDREA JOHNSTON
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEMS FOR 9/17/24 MEETING
DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Human Resources respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners approve an amendment
to the current agreement between Washington County and Alert Media. This amendment will
renew the master agreement at a cost of $7,764 per year. Alert Media is a communication
software that will allow notification delivery to County employees through text message, voice
call, email, or mobile application.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Commissioner Nick Sherman, Chairman
Commissioner Electra S.Janis,Vice Chair
Commissioner Larry Maggi
FROM: Department of Human Services
SUBJECT: Agenda Meeting September 17, 2024
1. Children and Youth Services—Provider Agreement
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of a provider agreement with The
Alliance for Infants and Toddlers to provide early childhood specialists who will assist with child
development assessments,information,resources, and Early Intervention (EI) referrals for the
period of August 1, 2024—June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is $98,675.00 and no
additional county funds are required.
2. Children and Youth Services—Provider Agreement
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of the following provider
agreements for the period of July 1, 2024—June 30,2025. No additional county funds are
required.
PROVIDER AMOUNT
Blueprints—Kinship Supports Intervention $ 300,000.00
Cornell Abraxas Group,Inc. $ 300,000.00
Outside In School of Experiential Education,Inc. $ 300,000.00
Pathways Adolescent Center $ 450,000.00
Professional Family Care Services $ 85,000.00
Twin Pines Family Services $ 100,000.00
Washington Hospital—Peer Supports $ 91,540.00
Wesley Family Services S 75,000.00
TOTAL $1,701,540.00
3. Children and Youth Services—Provider Agreement
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of a provider agreement with
Yaroch Counseling to provide clinical or therapeutic supervised visitation and/or behavioral
observation for the period of July 1, 2024—June 30,2025. The contract authorization amount is
$100,000.00 and no additional county funds are required.
4. Children and Youth Services—Provider Agreement Addendum
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of a provider agreement
addendum with American Expediting Company to provide concrete goods and services for the
purpose of promoting reunification or preventing out of home placement for the period of July 1,
2023 -June 30, 2024. The contract authorization amount will be increased from$100,000.00 to
$110,000.00 and no additional county funds are required.
5. Children and Youth Services—Provider Agreement Addendum
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of a provider agreement
addendum with BCL Partners,LLC to provide L.Y.F.E., a residential placement program for
youth with complex needs, for the period of March 1, 2024 -June 30, 2024.The contract
authorization amount will be increased from $225,000.00 to $325,000.00 and no additional county
funds are required.
6. Children and Youth Services—Provider Agreement Addendum
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of a provider agreement
addendum with Twin Pines Family Services to provide placement services for the period of July 1,
2023 -June 30, 2024. The contract authorization amount will be increased from $100,000.00 to
$125,000.00 and no additional county funds are required.
7. Children and Youth Services—CWEL Agreement
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of an agreement with Nicole Snyder
and the University of Pittsburgh's School of Social Work for Nicole to become a part-time student
at the University's graduate education program, Child Welfare Education for Leadership (CWEL).
This agreement is effective July 11, 2024, and will end upon Nicole's graduation or withdrawal
from the program. No additional county funds are required.
8. Children and Youth Services—School District Memorandum of Understanding
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval to enter into Memorandums of
Understanding with the following Local Education Agency to assure educational stability of youth
placed in out-of-home care. This is required under The Every Student Succeeds Act.
Local Education AgencX
Penncrest School District
9. Behavioral Health and Developmental Services—Provider Agreement
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is respectfully requesting approval of the following
provider agreements for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. No additional county
funds are required.
PROVIDER AMOUNT
The CARE Center, Inc., dba SPHS CARE Center $ 41,168.00
Carelon Health of Pennsylvania,Inc. $ 49,000.00
Chartiers Center $ 2,000.00
Pathways of Southwestern PA, Inc. —Early Intervention $ 450,000.00
Pathways of Southwestern PA, Inc. —ARPA Respite $ 96,749.00
Pathways of Southwestern PA, Inc. —Intellectual Disabilities $ 55,200.00
Tri Valley Care, Inc. S 2,500.00
TOTAL $ 696,617.00
10. Behavioral Health and Developmental Services—Provider Agreement
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is respectfully requesting approval of the following
provider agreements with the providers listed below for the period July 1, 2023—June 30, 2024.
No additional county funds are required.
PROVIDER AMOUNT
The CARE Center, Inc., dba SPHS CARE Center $ 43,820.00
Center for Community Resources, Inc. S 19,546.00
TOTAL $ 63,366.00
11. Human Services—Homeless Assistance Program (HAP)Agreement
Human Services is respectfully requesting approval to enter into an agreement with Blueprints to
provide homeless assistance services in the form of rental assistance for the period of July 1, 2024,
through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is $55,500.00 and no additional county
funds are required.
12. Human Services—Human Services Development Fund (HSDF)Agreements
Human Services is respectfully requesting approval to enter into agreements with the following
providers for HSDF services for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30,2025, and no county
funds are required.
PROVIDER AMOUNT
Catholic Charities $ 25,000.00
Washington County Transportation Authority S 36,000.00
TOTAL $ 61,000.00
13. Human Services—Ratification of Grant Application
Human Services is respectfully requesting the ratification of the approval to submit a grant
application to the Department of Community and Economic Development for the Emergency
Solutions Grant to provide increased operations funding for our shelter and rapid rehousing
programs in Washington County. This is a one-year grant application with a county match
requirement of approximately$150,000.00.
14. Human Services—Ratification of Provider Agreement
Human Services is respectfully requesting the ratification of the approval of a provider agreement
with Chantal Joseph for the period of September 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, to provide
interpretation and outreach services. The contract authorization amount is $70.00 per hour, not to
exceed $10,000.00, and no additional county funds are required.
15. Human Services—Community Goal Outreach Event
Human Services is respectfully requesting approval to purchase necessary supplies to support the
Community Goal Outreach Event in Charleroi, PA on October 6, 2024. The estimated cost of
supplies does not exceed$1,200.00 and will be paid with sponsorship funds.
16. Human Services—Opioid Settlement RFP Approval
Human Services is requesting approval to enter into Opioid Settlement Funding Agreements with
the following providers. Subject to the approval of the solicitor.
PROVIDER AMOUNT
MedMark $ 36,556.00
SPHS—Peer Recovery Support Services-Washington $ 62,000.00
SPHS—Peer Recover Support Services-Mon Valley $ 62,000.00
Jail MAT $ 125,000.00
County Media Campaign $ 15,000.00
DA—Training/Prevention $ 50,000.00
Harmony Life Center—Center Programming $ 121,950.00
Probation—Case Management/Peer Recovery Support Services $ 62,000.00
DARE—School District Programming $ 35,000.00
Case Management—ID Services $ 2,500.00
Serenity Farms—Sober Living House $ 250,000.00
Facility Compliance Consultant $ 50,000.00
DHS Housing—Street Outreach Coordinator S 16,800.00
TOTAL $ 888,806.00
WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: Randy Vanklrk
NICK SHERMAN,CHAIRMAN "yam Director of Purchasing
ELECTRA JANIS,VICE CHAIR i'i
Phone: 724-228-6729
LARRY MAGGI
(724)228-6724 WASHINGTON COUNTY
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
95 WEST BEAU STREET,SUITE 430
WASHINGTON,PA 15301
TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: RANDY VANKIRK, DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING
DATE: SEPTEMBER 12,2024
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEMS FOR SEPTEMBER 17,2024-MIN#1191
I. BIDS/CONTRACT EXTENSIONS/PROPOSALS
A. Bid Contract Extensions
1.Bid Contract Extension-Envelopes& Stationary,NCR Forms,Printing Services&
Printed Forms-Contract#091923-Print Forms
Purchasing respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners extend the bid
contract for Envelopes& Stationary,Printing Services&Printed Forms to the following
vendors for the period of October 1,2024,through September 30,2026,with the option to
extend for one additional two-year periods to the following vendors:
• Blanc Printing Company,Canonsburg,PA, Section(s)I,II, and 111. as well as Line
Items 147-152, 159 and 160 within Section IV.
• Consolidated Graphics,Bridgeville PA, Section IV. Line Items 155-157 for 10,000
quantity orders, and Items 164, 165, Section IV. Line Items 155-158 and 171-176
2.Bid Contract Extension—Plumbing Service—Contract#102423-P1umbS
Purchasing,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners extend the bid
contract for Plumbing Services to McVehil Inc.,of Washington PA at their proposed time
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and material rates. McVehil was the most responsive,responsible bidder at the lowest cost
to the County. Supplies for work performed will be received at a 15%discount.
If approved,this contract will be in effect from November 1,2024,through October 31,
2025,with the option to extend for one additional,one(1)year period.
B. Authorization to Bid/Reguest Proposals
1.Bond Services
Purchasing, on behalf of the BOC,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
authorize the advertising for Proposals for Bond Services.
2. Culvert Pipe Installation&Earth Work
Purchasing, on behalf of Planning,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
authorize the advertising for Proposals for Culvert Pipe Installation & Earth Work.
Note: Harmon Bridge#7(near Starlake)
3. Cylinder Gases
Purchasing, on behalf of Building and Grounds,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners authorize the advertising for Bids for Cylinder Gases.
II. AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS/ADDENDUM/PURCHASES
A. Professional Service Agreements
1.Professional Services—Horizon Information Services,Glenshaw,PA-
Purchasing,on behalf of Carrie Fundy,Director of Information Technology,respectfully
requests the Board of County Commissioners approve an Agreement with Horizon
Information Services to provide and install additional S2 Blade and badge swipes for the
Crossroads Building.
If approved,the total cost of$12,490.00 will be paid from the IT department operating budget.
2.Ford Office Technologies
The Purchasing Department, on behalf of Information Technology,respectfully requests the
Board of County Commissioners approve the following Ford Office Technologies
Agreements to provide Managed Network Services.
• 3-year Managed Network Services,to provide backup and disaster recovery
services for our electronic data with a seven-year retention, at a cost of$2,938.57
per month and$600.00 for setup&installation.
• New Server Environment,Microsoft server licensing and data migration at a
total cost of$31,655 one-time charge and$9,555 per month(63 months),plus
$500.00 shipping cost.
3.DQE Communications,LLC
Purchasing, on behalf of Carrie Fundy,Director of Information Technology,respectfully
requests the Board of County Commissioners approve a charge of$750.00 per month(2-
years)with DQE Communications LLC,of Pittsburgh,PA,for the purpose of connecting
DQE fiber internet for the new Tri-State building.
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4. Tyler Technologies—Juror Pay Module
Purchasing, on behalf of the Controller,respectfully requests approval of an agreement,
with Rapid Financial Solutions,LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Tyler
Technologies,Inc.,North Logan,UT, for the purchase of a software module for Juror
payments. The total cost of software is$4,000 annually.Annual software fee($3,000 based
on estimated load and then.25/card load fee to fund each card),not to exceed 4,200 loads.
Anything above the 4,200 loads would increase to $3.99/card load.
If approved,this agreement will be funded from the Controller's Operating Budget. This
request has been reviewed and approved by Carrie Fundy, Information Technology.
5.Airport Southside Taxiway Proiect-050923-SS Taxiway
Purchasing, on behalf of Bob Griffin,Director of Redevelopment,respectfully requests the
Board of County Commissioners approve the two listed agreements with Pennsylvania
American Water Company and First Energy.
• Pennsylvania American Water Company—This agreement is for$5,000.00 for
engineering and inspection of a new waterline which is in Cast and Bakers
construction contract.
• First Energy—The First Energy agreement is for$98,872.43 along with a Statement
of Compliance.First Energy is relocating utility poles,providing transformer's,
etc.for the taxiway construction project which is in Cast and Bakers scope of work.
Note: "For PA American Water,Cast&Baker has the construction of the new waterline in
their scope. The engineering and inspection are not part of their scope as that work will be
performed by PA American Water. Once the agreement is approved,we will send a pay
application for processing with the grant numbers for reimbursement. Same thing holds true
for First energy. Once the documents are approved,we will need to send a pay application
for processing with the grant numbers for reimbursement."
6. Professional Services-Mission Critical Partners
Purchasing, on behalf of the BOC,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
approve a Professional Services Agreement with Mission Critical Partners,Wexford,PA
for the purpose of providing Radio System and Public Safety Answering Point
Implementation Services. The Total cost is$650,000.00 per year, or a total of$1,950,000.00
for three years, including expenses.
7.Roof Lease- SVN/Three Rivers Commercial Advisors
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve a rooftop lease agreement with SVN/Three Rivers Commercial
Advisors,Pittsburgh,PA,for the purpose of housing our Public Safety Antenna at the costs
below.
If approved,this agreement will be effective for a 3-year term with options to extend.
• Cost would be $1,000 per month year one; $1025 for year 2 and$1,050 for year 3
over the 3-year term.
8.Lenovo Financial Services
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology,respectfully requests the Board of
County Commissioners approve a master lease agreement with Lenovo Financial Services
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of Jacksonville,FL for the purpose of technology leasing where needs arise. This will
streamline the process of ordering minor equipment.
If approved,the initial lease agreement will be in effect for a term of 36-months at a
monthly cost of$92.29. To be funded from the leasing department's operating budgets.
9. Cloud Services-Contract#093015-RFP-Server
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve an agreement with Ideal Integrations,Pittsburgh PA, for the
provision of IdealCloud Infrastructure and Services and SSL Certificate Renewal for the
County's server users. To be funded from the IT Operating Budget.
If approved,there will be onetime costs below:
• $607.00/SSL Renewal
• $740.00/IdealCloud Services
• $374.40/VMware
• $57.29/Hosting
10. Sale of Property/Auctions Agreement—Joe R.Pyle Auctions
Purchasing, on behalf of the Chief of Staff,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve a Sale of Property/Auctions Agreement with Joe R.Pyle
Auctions of Shinnston WV for the public and online auction of used goods and materials,to
be conducted October 2024.
If approved,this agreement will be effective September 20,2024,through November 15,
2024,unless otherwise terminated pursuant to the agreement.
III. PA STATE CONTRACT/COSTARS
A. COSTARS/DGS
Purchasing respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve the following
purchases from the PA State Contract.All items are being purchased from the PA State.
Contract/Costars.
1. COSTARS 20—Laboratory Supplies-908 Devices
Purchasing, on behalf of District Attorney,Walsh,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve the purchase of(2) 908 Spectrometers,along with supplies for the
Washington County Drug Task Force via 908 Devices,Inc.,Boston,MA, from PA State
Contract,COSTARS 20.If approved,the estimated cost of$184,546.40 will be paid from
the PCCD Quantitative Analysis,Grant as approved on MIN#1180 on 02/15/24.
2. Coroner Vehicle—CoStars 6
Purchasing, on behalf of Tim Warco, Coroner,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners approve the purchase of the following vehicle:
• 2025 Chevy Suburban Vehicle in the amount$67,542.55.
The proposed vendor is TriStar Chevrolet of Uniontown,PA. The purchase would be made
via CoStars 6, and therefore does not require bidding.Proposed funding will be from Act 122
monies.
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3. COSTARS 4400022460—Contech Engineered Solutions—Culvert Pipe
Purchasing, on behalf of Planning,respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
approve the purchase of culvert piping for the Harmon Creek Bridge No. 7 Project,from
PA State Contract, COSTARS Contract#4400022460.If approved,the estimated cost of
$61,200.00 will be paid from Act 13 Impact Fees.
4. COSTARS 4400028019—I-CON Systems Inc—Flush Valves
Purchasing, on behalf of Warden Fewell, Correctional Facility,respectfully requests the
Board of County Commissioners approve the purchase of Toilet Flush Valves for the
Correctional Facility from I-CON Systems,Inc.,Oviedo,FL, for the total amount of
$73,693.86.
This purchase will be funded from Inmate Welfare Funds and is being made from the PA State
Contract,therefore it does not require bidding.
MIN#1191,Dated 09/19/2024.
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PAUL SCARIMAZZI ROBERT C.GRIFFIN LARRY MAGGI
JEFFREY JONES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PROJECT ACTIVITY REPORT
DATE: September 17, 2024
TO: Washington County Board of Commissioners
FROM: Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington
Washington County Local Share Account Program
The 2025 Local Share Account (LSA) application information is available to interested applicants by
mail or on our website. We will conduct two informational public workshops virtually through a GoTo
Meeting platform, The workshops will allow interested applicants to learn about the 2025 LSA
application process and provide an opportunity to ask questions. The dates and instructions to join the
meetings are below.
Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Join from computer,tablet or smartphone:
https:Hmeet.v,oto.com/277935821
You can also dial in using your phone: (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 277-935-821
Wednesday, September 25,2024 at 10:00 AM
Join from computer, tablet or smartphone:
https://meet.V,oto.com/164772485
You can also dial in using your phone: (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 164-772-485
LSA applications for the 2025 program year are due by October 30. Our staff will review the
applications for completeness and the requesting entities will be asked to submit any missing
documentation. All application information received will be converted to PDF files for distribution to
the LSA Review Committee members in November.
FY 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance And Evaluation Report(CAPER)
The Washington County CAPER is a year-end report that explains how the County carried out its
housing and community development strategies, projects, and activities under the Community
Development Block Grant(CDBG),Home Investment Partnerships(HOME),and Emergency Solutions
Grants (ESG) Programs from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. As required, the FY 2023 CAPER is
on display for public review and comment September 9-24. A public hearing will be held on September
23 to obtain citizens' comments on the document. The CAPER document will be submitted to the U.S.
Project Activity Report—September 17,2024 Page 2
Department of Housing and Urban Development by September 28. RACW administers the CDBG and
HOME Programs and the County Department of Human Services administers the ESG Program.
In FY 2023, over $3.6 million in CDBG funds and over $1.3 million in CDBG-CV were expended to
benefit almost 40,000 county residents. Additionally, over $1 million in HOME funds were expended
to assist 19 households through the Home Rehabilitation and Homebuyer Assistance Programs,
Below are some highlights of the FY 2023 program year accomplishments:
• Public Infrastructure
o Street Improvements--7 projects completed reconstructing over 5,400 LF of streets
o Sidewalk Improvements — 2 projects completed reconstructing over 1,050 LF of
sidewalks, including ADA curbs
o Water/Sewer Improvements— 1 project completed
o Parks & Recreational Facilities—5 projects completed
o Fire Stations/Equipment—2 projects completed
o Public Facility Improvements—2 projects completed
• Affordable Housing (includes LSA funds)
o Homeowner Rehabilitation—Provided improvements for 20 homeowners
o Homebuyer Assistance — Provided downpayment assistance and rehabilitation
improvements for 5 homebuyers
o Access Assistance — Provided home modification improvements for 8 county residents
with permanent, physical disabilities
• 7 blighted structures demolished
Washington Demolition BMP 24-01
This project involves the demolition and site clearance of 15 North Main Street in the City of
Washington.
Estimated Project Cost: $85,000.00
Funding: Washington County Blight Mitigation Funds
Bid Opening: September 13, 2024
Charleroi Demolition Project No. LS 23-06B
This project involves the environmental remediation and demolition of a commercial structure located
at 421 McKean Avenue, Charleroi,
Estimated Project Cost: $74,140.00
Funding: Local Share Account Funds
Bid Opening: September 25, 2024
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