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REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BUTLER

Regular Meeting

129 West Cunningham Street, Butler, PA 16001


October 15, 2026 

10 AM

 

AGENDA

 

Call to Order / Moment of Silence / Pledge of Allegiance…Brian McCafferty, Chairman

 

 1. Roll Call

Cindy McKnight, Chairman                   _____   

Brian McCafferty, Vice Chairman         _____     

Nathan Smith, Secretary                       _____   

John Kramer, Treasurer                         _____       

Jay Fennell, Asst. Secretary/Treasurer   _____


 2. Public To Be Heard

           

 3. Approval of Minutes

Minutes of September 17, 2026

Recommend approval of the Sept 20, 2026 Minutes:

 

Motion by:               Seconded by:                 Voice Vote:              

 

 4. Financial Report

a. Financial Reports for September 2026

Recommend approval of the Financial Reports for September 2026


Motion by:             Seconded by:              Voice Vote:              



5. General Update Report 


 6. Old Business


 7. New Business


2026/2027 PHARE GRANT


Motion to apply for PA Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Funds (PHARE) through PA Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) in the amount of $500,000 for the continuation of the Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program (to include "emergency assistance" if needed) and to authorize the Acting Executive Director to execute all necessary documents if awarded.


Motion by:             Seconded by:              Voice Vote:              


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2025/2026 PHARE GRANT

Motion to authorize the Acting Executive Director to execute all necessary documents associated with the PA Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) grant - Acquisition/Rehab/Resale - Grant Agreement through PA Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) in the amount of $250,000.
  

Motion by:             Seconded by:              Voice Vote:              

     

 8. Media Questions

 

 9.  Executive Session - Real Estate


10. Adjournment


 

Next Meeting:

November 19, 2026 @ 10 AM

129 West Cunningham Street

Butler, PA 16001
SUBSIDIZED RENTAL UNITS

     The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler is accepting applications for our subsidized rental units located within the Butler city limits (West End area).  If you know of anyone in need of safe, sanitary housing, please refer them to this office.  Applications are being accepted for 3, 4, and 5 bedroom units.  Sewage and garbage included.  Certain eligibility requirements must be met.  Equal Housing Opportunities.

 

 

Those interested may apply at

The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler

129 West Cunningham Street

Butler, Pennsylvania

 

Phone

724-283-0116

or e-mail

for additional information.

 

 

We do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law

(The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988)


The 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED USE OF

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS

FOR THE CITY OF BUTLER’S FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR

2026 CDBG PROGRAM

 

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at

2 PM at 129 West Cunningham Street, Butler, PA 16001 to obtain citizen views, complaints, grievances and/or comments on the City of Butler’s proposed use of $309,349 in Federal Fiscal Year 2026 CDBG funds. This meeting is accessible to individuals with disabilities and/or for persons with Limited English Proficiency. If you wish to attend the Public Hearing and require special accommodations, please notify the CDBG Administrator, Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler, 72 hours in advance of the Public Hearing at 724-283-0116 or racb@zoominternet.net to make such arrangements.

 

The projects proposed for the funding and to be discussed at the hearing include:

 

PROJECT                       BUDGET

 

Street Improvements:           $223,699

Garfield Ave: E Patterson to Cottage Hill Ave;

Brown Ave: 528 Brown Avenue to City Limit

Glenn Ave: Fairview Ave to Brown Ave

Sherman Ave: Hettie Way to Center Ave

Leyland Way: Zeigler Ave to Hickory Street 

Edwards Ave: Thomas Ave to Lawton Ave;

Lawton Ave: Holcomb Ave to Armstrong Ave;

13th Ave: Cleveland Street to New Castle St;

Mercer Street: 427 Mercer St to City Limits                

Housing Rehabilitation:          $ 30,000

Administration / Planning:      $ 55,650

 

TOTAL GRANT REQUEST     $309,349 

 

The proposed activities plan for no displacement of any persons or affordable housing units. The activities will benefit 70% low to moderate income residents.

 

The deadline to receive written comments on the proposed use of CDBG funds, and/or any complaints or grievances regarding the City’s CDBG fund is Wednesday, October 14, 2026 by 12 Noon and should be forwarded to Veronica M Walker, Acting Executive Director, Redevelopment Authority of the City of Butler, 129 West Cunningham Street, Butler, PA 16001; FAX: 724-283-2522; or e-mail: racb@zoominternet.net.

Per absence of comment, Butler City Council will consider approval by resolution of the 2026 CDBG application at their public City Council meeting to be held in City Council Chambers, 140 West North Street, Butler, PA 16001 at 7 PM, October 22, 2026.