Month: February 2017

Bridgeport Declares A Snow Emergency

Bridgeport, CT – In anticipation of the pending winter storm due to impact Bridgeport beginning earlytomorrow morning, Mayor Joe Ganim today is declaring a snow emergency for the city to take effect at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, February 8, 2017.  During the snow emergency, residents must move their cars off posted snow emergency streets. Alternate side of the street parking rules are in effect as of 1:00 p.m. today for all other streets throughout the city in order to allow snow plow drivers’ clear passage. Alternate side parking will be in effect until further notice.  Snow emergency streets are marked with white signs with red lettering. A list of snow streets can be found on the City’s website by clicking here or the full link:

http://www.bridgeportct.gov/content/89019/89753/95485/95497.aspx

 

No parking is allowed on snow emergency streets. Vehicles left on snow emergency streets after the ban goes into effect will be subject to fines and towing.  Commercial and/or residential owners who push snow into the streets or do not clear snow on the sidewalks in front of their buildings are subject to a $100.00 fine per ordinance for each incidence.  Current forecasts from the National Weather Service predict that Bridgeport will receive a total of 8 to 10 inches of snow that will begin to fall sometime around 3:00 a.m. Thursday, February 8, 2017.

 

During the storm, residents may call the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center hotline at 203-579-3829with any snow related emergencies.  If any residents suffer a loss of electric power, they can call the United Illuminating customer hotline at 800-722-5584.  Both hotline numbers will be fully staffed and operating 24 hours a day during the snow emergency.  Snow emergency parking areas are available throughout the City. A full list of parking areas can be found at the following link:

http://www.bridgeportct.gov/content/89019/89753/95485/95501.aspx. Parking in the school parking lots listed will be permitted beginning this evening. Vehicles parked at the schools should be removed by 6:00 a.m.Friday, February 10, 2017

 

For the latest updates, resources and information about the snowstorm, residents are asked to checkwww.bridgeportct.gov/bptsnow, local television and radio news outlets and follow the City of Bridgeport onTwitter and Facebook.

(City of Bridgeport Press Release)

 

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Bridgeport News: Funds From Hud

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that the City of Bridgeport is now accepting applications for approximately $3,200,000 in entitlement funds from the US Department of Housing Urban Development (HUD).  Organizations that provide programs and services to low or moderate income Bridgeport residents are encouraged to apply for the funds before the March 3, 2017 deadline.  Organizations that receive funds through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (HESG), HOME and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) programs are eligible. The City of Bridgeport is also offering free application workshops to assist in the submission process.

 

Eligible Activities

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons.

HOME Program – The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) provides formula grants to states and localities that communities use – often in partnership with local nonprofit groups – to fund a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people. It is the largest Federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households.

Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) – The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program is the only Federal program dedicated to the housing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS. Under the HOPWA Program, HUD makes grants to local communities, States, and nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families.  Bridgeport is the regional administrator of these funds.

Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) – The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program. The ESG program provides funding to:

  1. Engage homeless individuals and families living on the street;
  2. Improve the number and quality of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families;
  3. Help operate these shelters;
  4. Provide essential services to shelter residents;
  5. Rapidly re-house homeless individuals and families; and
  6. Prevent families and individuals from becoming homeless.

ESG funds may be used for five program components: street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing assistance, and HMIS; as well as administrative activities.

 

Application Workshops

The Office of Housing and Community Development staff will conduct several technical assistance workshops in conjunction with this application process. These workshops will entail a detailed review of the application submission process, program requirements, application review and selection process. Applicants are strongly encouraged to send representatives that will be integrally involved in the planning and management of the proposed project (i.e. executive director, program manager etc.) All information sessions are FREE.  Applicants are responsible for all travel-related costs associated with attending the workshops. The following sessions have been scheduled:

 

CDBG

Tuesday, February 21, 2017         10:00am – 12:00pm    999 Broad Street, 2nd Floor

OPED A&B

Wednesday, February 22, 2017    10:00am – 12:00pm    999 Broad Street

OPED B

Thursday, February 23, 2017        10:00am – 12:00pm    999 Broad Street, 2nd Floor

OPED A&B

HESG

Tuesday, February 21, 2017         1:00pm – 3:00 pm      999 Broad Street, 2nd Floor

OPED A&B

Wednesday, February 22, 2017    1:00pm – 3:00 pm      999 Broad Street, 2nd Floor

OPED B

HOPWA

Thursday, February 23, 2017        10:00am – 12:00pm    999 Broad Street, 2nd Floor

OPED A&B

 

Pre-registration for application workshops is encouraged.  Please email or call:  Anjerice.miller@bridgeportct.gov; call 203-576-8022 to register for a one (1) TA Session. The City of Bridgeport will make accommodations for any person who has a disability, language barrier or any other condition that would prohibit them from applying for HUD funds.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS MARCH 3, 2017 BY 2:00 P.M.

 

Applications are available on the City of Bridgeport website: www.Bridgeportct.gov and for pick up at the Margaret E. Morton Government Center, 999 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604. If you would like the application emailed to you please send an email requests to anjerice.miller@bridgeportct.gov

(City Of Bridgeport Press Release)

 

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Bridgeport News: Non-Essentials Stay Home!

#Bridgeport Connecticut–Due to the impending snowstorm, Mayor Ganim is asking all non-essential city of Bridgeport employees not to report to work tomorrow, Thursday February 9, 2017.
Emergency personnel such as Police, Fire, Public Facilities and Emergency Operations Center should contact your supervisor and inquire about reporting to your shift.
(City of Bridgeport Press Release)
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