City Government - Development

You have reached the Office of Development of the City of Canton, Ohio.  This cabinet-level office, led by Development Director Fonda Williams, is responsible for overseeing Economic, Community (Housing), Planning, and Youth Development of the city. 

The Office of Development is responsible for the following functions:
(If linked, click the name of each department to be taken to its page)

• Economic/Business Development
  
• Community/Housing Development
• Planning
• Youth Development
  

To contact the Office of Development and/or the Development Director, please use the information listed to your right.

City of Canton Department of Development FY 2012 HOME Request for Proposal

The Department of Development, on behalf of the City of Canton, is requesting proposals for the 2012 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds. The United States Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) funds the HOME program.
Applications will be accepted until 9:00 AM on Wednesday, February 29, 2012.

Click here to download a copy of the FY 2012 HOME Request for Proposal.

City of Canton Department of Development draft HOME Policy Manual

The City of Canton Department of Development has submitted a draft HOME Policy Manual to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.  To view the draft manual, click on the links below:

Click here to view the draft HOME Policy Manual Table of Contents

Click here to view the draft HOME Policy Manual

Comments may be sent to:
Fonda Williams
Director of Community Development and Planning
5^th Floor City Hall
218 Cleveland Ave SW
Canton Ohio 44702

2012 Annual Action Plan

The Department of Development has submitted its 2012 Annual Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.  Click here to view the plan.

Comments may be sent to:
Fonda Williams
Director of Community Development and Planning
5^th Floor City Hall
218 Cleveland Ave SW
Canton Ohio 44702

PUBLIC NOTICE

In 2010, the City of Canton (City) requested and received a Release of Funds (ROF) from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  The request and release were the result of a Tier One Environmental Impact Study (EIS) for the use of HUD funds for various projects including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities, HOME projects, and the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).  That EIS announced there were no significant impacts occurring as a result of the various projected activities and programs.

CONTINUATION OF PROGRAMS

Now the City desires to continue the use of HOME funds with the construction of new homes in the Georgeview Estates allotment.  The project consists of six (6) new homes which will be constructed with "green" standards and have a projected total cost of $810,000.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The City has determined this project will not have detrimental impact on the surrounding area nor the City as a whole.  This was determined after conducting a Tier Two review of the site and project.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

The Tier Two report is available for review in the Department of Planning, 5th Floor, Canton City Hall, 218 Cleveland Avenue SW between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday until November 30, 2011. Persons with comments may submit them to the same location and those comments will be made a part of the environmental review and if warranted, acted upon accordingly.

This is being done in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and other HUD guidelines.

The City certifies to HUD that William J. Healy II as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if would be brought to enforce redponsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and said responsibilities have been satisfied.

GLOBAL CALL CENTER APPLICATION

The Department of Economic Development is currently working with a global call center looking for potential employees in the city.  If you are interested, fill out the application found here and send to:

The Employment Source
Attn: JoAnn Breedlove
822 30th NW
Canton, OH    44709

Public Review/Comment Solicitation
NSP 3 Substantial Amendment

Click this link to review the City of Canton's proposed
Programmatic Agreement with OHPO.

Click below for DRGR Quarterly Reports:

April 1 2009 thru June 30 2009.pdf

July 1 2009 thru Sept 30 2009.pdf

Oct 1 2009 thru Dec 31 2009.pdf

Jan 1 2010 thru Mar 31 2010.pdf

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