City of Syracuse

Department of Neighborhood and Business Development

Michael Collins, Commissioner City Hall Commons, 6th Floor 201 E. Washington St. – Syracuse, NY 13202 (315) 448-8100

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The Department of Neighborhood and Business Development works to preserve and enhance Syracuse neighborhoods and commercial centers by administering federal, state and local funding programs, engaging with and providing support to encourage residential development and economic growth and leveraging resources to create thriving neighborhoods, communities and business districts throughout the city of Syracuse.

Department News

CARES ACT - ESG/CDBG-CV Plan
During this current public health crisis, it is critical we do everything possible to ensure the health and safety of those most vulnerable to prepare, prevent and respond to COVID-19. The Department of Neighborhood and Business Development for the City of Syracuse is proposing to use the ESG & CDBG-CV funds to address urgent need in our community. Please view plan here.
A public hearing will be held to obtain additional comments regarding COVID-19 related urgent needs and use of these funds on:
Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 5PM
NBD invites you to WebEx meeting here:
Meeting number (access code): 129 450 7100
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The public hearing is being conducted in accordance with NYS Executive Order No. 202.15. The public does not have a right to attend this public hearing in person.

The public may view/listen to this hearing via a live stream accessible by internet and telephone audio. The public may comment in writing by emailing nbd@ci.syracuse.ny.us . Comments will be appended to the hearing record.

FINAL 2020-21 (UNSAAC) Funding Recommendations.

The allocations represent the full amount to be received over a one year period for a total of $375,000 of local grant funding. A PUBLIC MEETING will be held on Monday, June 15^th, 2020 at 5:00PM.

Cisco WebEx Meeting:

https://syrgov.webex.com/syrgov/j.php?MTID=m5509db83115b070a7e6611286f11ef58

NBD invites you to join this WebEx meeting.

Meeting number (access code): 129 024 2770

Meeting password: pmVxM4q3HE2

Monday, June 15, 2020

5:00 pm | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) | 1 hr

Please feel free to contact our office for Wenona Timmons regarding any additional information or concerns by calling 315.748.3921 All comments on the funding recommendations can be sent to nbd@syrgov.net.

Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement (FGEIS) - City of Syracuse Proposed Lead Ordinance: Click here

The University Neighborhood Service Agreement Advisory Committee (UNSAAC) 2020-2021 Request for Proposal

All non-profit organizations may submit an application for funding for a project or program within the service agreement borders (as shown in application). If your organization is not a 501c, an existing non-profit may be used as a fiscal sponsor for the program/project. Apply here

Applications will be due Wednesday, May 27^th at 4PM by electronic submission to the following email address:

Attn: Wenona Timmons, wtimmons@syrgov.net

Please note, funding decisions are expected to cover a one year funding cycle (July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021). If you have questions about this program or the application process, please contact the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development via email to Wenona Timmons at wtimmons@syrgov.net.

Five Year Consolidated Action Plan (2020-2024)

The draft of the Consolidated Action Plan describes and outlines how the City will address Syracuse's housing and community development needs, goals, and objectives as determined by the City and its citizens for the next five years. The 30 day COMMENT PERIOD begins on Monday, February 3, 2020 and will be open until Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

Click here to view the draft document

Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) - City of Syracuse Proposed Lead Ordinance

This document will be publicly available at the Department of Neighborhood & Business Development Office, 201 E. Washington Street, Suite 600, Syracuse, New York 13202. Comments on the draft document will be accepted through March 5, 2020. Comments will be accepted in office and via email at NBD@Syrgov.net

The Public Information Meeting will be February 12, 2020.

Click here to view draft document

Final Scoping Document for the Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS)

Click here to view draft scoping document

CDBG Year 46 (May 1st, 2020 - April 30th, 2021)

HOME Investment Partnership Program RFP Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Certification Year 46 (May 1st, 2020- April 30th, 2021)

Apply Here

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) RFP Program Year 46 (May 1, 2020-April 30, 2021)

Apply Here

HOME, Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program RFP Program Year 46 (May 1st, 2020- April 30th, 2021)

Apply Here

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) RFP Program Year 46 (May 1st, 2020 – April 30, 2021)

Apply Here

Community Based Development Organization (CBDO) Certification Year 46 (May 1st, 2020 – April 30)

Apply Here

Environmental Review Statement

Please click here for a copy of the Environmental Review Statement for the City of Syracuse’s Lead Hazard Control Grant. All comments can be submitted to: nbd@syrgov.net or by mail to 201 E Washington Street, Suite 600, Syracuse, NY 13202 ATTN: Lead Program.

FINAL Fifth Annual Action Plan

The Department of Neighborhood and Business Development announces the final Fifth Annual Action Plan for Year 45 (May 1st, 2019 – April 30th, 2020) to the public .To download a copy of the Final Fifth Annual Action Plan click here. To request a hard copy please contact NBD staff. Email: Wenona Timmons, wtimmons@syrgov.net

The Department of Neighborhood and business Development (NBD) has completed the 30 day comment period and NBD held a Public Hearing on February 13th, 2019 at 5PM. The Common Council held a Public Meeting to vote on the submission of the 2019 – 2020 Annual Action Plan, March 13th, 2019 at 5:30PM.

NBD thanks the community for participating in this integral process and encourage continued citizen participation. For more information on the Fifth Annual Action Plan, please contact us by calling (315) 448-8100.

Five Year Consolidated Action Plan (2015-2019)

The final draft of the Consolidated Action Plan describes the Department’s performance goals and strategy for meeting them for the next five years.

To view an electronic version of the Consolidated Plan CLICK HERE

The 30 day COMMENT PERIOD began on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 and ended on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. All comments submitted within these dates have been included within the Plan.

FINAL Fourth Annual Action Plan

The Department of Neighborhood and Business Development announces the final Fourth Annual Action Plan for Year 44 (May 1st, 2018 – April 30th, 2019) to the public .To download a copy of the Fourth Annual Action Plan click here. To request a hard copy please contact NBD staff:
Email: Wenona Timmons, wtimmons@syrgov.net

Year 44 (2018-2019) CAPER DRAFT

Click here to download a copy of the public document.

Year 43 (2017-2018) A public meeting was held on Wednesday, August 15th, 2018 at 4 p.m. in the Atrium, City Hall Commons, 201 E. Washington Street, Syracuse, NY 13202. At this meeting, NBD reported on its performance for Year 43 (2017-2018) and heard comments and recommendations from citizens and stakeholders pertaining to the expenditure of funds for programs serving eligible populations in the City’s Revitalization areas. Click here to download a copy of the public document.

FINAL 2018-20 (UNSAAC) Funding Recommendations

The City of Syracuse is happy to announce the award recipients for the University Neighborhood Service Agreement Advisory Committee(UNSAAC) funding allocation. The allocations represent the full amount to be received over a 2-year period for a total of $750,000 of local grant funding.

Here is the link to the FINAL 2018-20 (UNSAAC) Funding Recommendations.

Affordable Housing Study Report (2016)

The Department of Neighborhood and Business Development completed an Affordable Housing report, illustrating where and how many affordable housing units are in the City of Syracuse. For a copy of the document, click here.

Other Documentation:

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