Community Development Department is responsible for overseeing an array of federal and local grant dollars in an effort to improve living conditions for low-to-moderate income persons by providing safe, affordable housing and economic opportunity, and by creating strong, vibrant neighborhoods.

Funds are used to support a range of community development needs, including infrastructure improvement, housing services, economic development assistance, and supportive services – all of which improve the physical and social environment of city neighborhoods and enhance the quality of life for all Warren residents.

For a detailed overview of our department’s action plans and projects, please see the navigation links to your right.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

The City of Warren is seeking comments from citizens on the 2023 Action Plan.

Comments will be accepted between Tuesday, March 28, 2023 to Thursday, April 27, 2023.  

Two public comment sessions will be held THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 AT 12:00 (NOON) AND 4:00 PM in the Conference Room located at the Warren Government Center (Gibson Building), 258 E. Market St. This is a handicap-accessible building. If you require an interpreter for the hearing impaired or a translator for non-English speaking persons, please give the Community Development 48 hours notice. 

The 2023 Action Plan and the Public Comment Form are available online at www.warren.org as well as at the City of Warren Community Development Dept. 258 E. Market St., Suite 305, Warren, Ohio 44481, phone: 330-841-2575. 

Citizens are encouraged to submit comments via email to LLemasters@warren.org on the Public Comment Form that is provided.

To view this notice in a PDF, CLICK HERE.

To view the 2023 Action Plan Draft, CLICK HERE.

To view the Public Comment Fill-in-form, CLICK HERE.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECIPIENTS AND/OR CONTRACTORS THAT MAY BE AWARDED A CONTRACT AND/OR ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT IN THE FUTURE THAT IS FUNDED WITH HUD CDBG/HOME FUNDS

The Government has transitioned away from using the Dun & Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) to the new Government issued Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) as a means of entity identification for federal awards. Entities must be registered in SAM.gov and have an “ACTIVE REGISTRATION” to qualify for awards/contracts/purchases that include federal funding (CDBG/HOME).

If you have not already registered or your registration has expired, please register immediately.

As per the HUD Guidance we have received, ALL Recipients (including Sub-Recipients, Contractors, and/or Sub-Contractors) MUST be registered and have an Active Registration in SAM.gov to allow us to complete the required Exclusion Search. No payments will be issued for a contract and/or agreement if this search cannot be completed, or if there are Active Exclusions listed on your account.

The General Services Administration (GSA) has provided tools that will assist you in obtaining and/or registering your UEI. Please see the links below:

Watch Recorded Session - This is a link to a Webinar that was held on November 3rd, 2021 concerning the changes

https://sam.gov/content/duns-uei - This is a link to the GSA SAM web site which contains a number of resources related to the UEI implementation

https://www.humanitieskansas.org/doccenter/a4d4fbbab8664a2f86cfbd9928995b07 - This is a link to the SAM.GOV Quick Start Guide for Getting a Unique Entity ID

You can also go to fsd.gov and select the green [Get Started] button to learn more.

Federal Service Desk Contact Information:

Hours of Operation M-F 8am/8pm ET – 866-606-8220

PLEASE NOTE: Obtaining a UEI and Registering with SAM.gov is a FREE Service

Golden Triangle Infrastructure Plan Released

On August 26, 2015, Mayor Franklin joined with Howland Township Trustees, Trumbull County Commissioners, and the County Engineer to reveal the infrastructure improvement plan for the Golden Triangle Industrial Area. The plan proposes a series of public improvements to the county's busiest industrial area, inclduing directional signage, reconfiguration of an intersection, and a new access road.

View the full Golden Triangle Infrastructure Plan