As our communities rally together to support each other in the aftermath of the recent storm, we have been asked to share the following notice:

The Geneva Christian Fellowship along with In His Name Ministry will be offering a meal and free groceries to those recently impacted in Waterloo. 

The mobile food distribution will be held Saturday September 12^th behind the Waterloo Town Offices located at 66 Virginia Street in the back parking lot between 10:00am – 1:00pm.

Our community in the Village of Waterloo has experiencing a unprecedented and devastating “Natural Disaster”, and as we all pull together during this very trying time, neighbor helping neighbor, and community members pulling together to help perfect strangers, we are community strong! We will get through this with patients and understanding.  As representatives for Village of Waterloo, we actively pursuing a “Declaration of Disaster”” in the Village for the storm that hit Waterloo on September 2, 2026.

The Village is asking residents to submit photos and estimates for the damages cause by the Storm.  Information can be sent via text to 315-651-9017, dropped off at the Village Office, or even brought to the Village Office to be printed if needed.  Please provide owner information, property location and contact information with all submissions.

Additionally, the Village would like residents to know that we are here to assist the community in any way we can. Please reach out to us @ 315-539-9131.

Community Actions:
The Village of Waterloo is actively providing debris removal for trees and brush that are being placed at the roadside. Please do not include construction debris.  We will not pick through the pile.

The Village is working with Seneca County to have a Village wide debris pickup Tuesday, 9/8/2026.  This will also be for trees and brush placed at the roadside. Please do not include construction debris.  We will not pick through the pile.

The Village would like to remind business owners in the downtown business area that the Village will be holding their last DRI Small Project Fund Information Session, Wednesday July 22^nd at Noon in Village Hall for those interested in learning more about the grant program and the application process.

Participation guidelines and Application

Participant Guidelines

Application

Choose one session to attend:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15™H @ 6:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22ND @ 12:00 PM

Where: Village Office, 41 W Main Street, Waterloo

What the sessions will cover:
Representatives from LaBella Associates will provide an overview of the funding program, discuss project eligibility and readiness, and share lessons learned from past downtown improvement fund projects.

Interested property owners are encouraged to review and complete the Small Project Fund application form before the meeting.

Click here for the Grant Application

JOIN US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR SMALL PROJECTS IN THE DRI AREA

Questions?
Contact Lauryn DaCosta at Idacosta@labellapc.com or 585-471-7303.

                           Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

                            Program Delivery and Administrative Services

Issued: April 10, 2026

Due by: May 1 , 2026 by Noon

Delivered to: Village of Waterloo
4 1 W. Main Street
Waterloo, N Y 13165
Contact: Don Northrup, Village Administrator
(315)539-9131
grants@villageofwaterloony.gov

1 . Request: The Village o f Waterloo is seeking proposals from qualified consultants or consulting firms to provide Program Delivery and Administrative Services included i n Community Block Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project #: 1206HR316-25 – Single Unit Housing Rehabilitation. Section 3 and M/WBE firms are strongly encouraged t o submit proposals.

Grant Description: With $645,000 in New York State CDBG funds, the Village will provide
financial assistance for approximately 13 Single Unit Housing i n accordance with the provisions included in the Grant Agreement.

3 . Services to be Provided:
A. All CDBG Program Delivery and Administrative Services, from the Award Date until the
Termination Date o f January 10, 2028, required for the implementation and closeout o f
the grant program, including but not limited to:

1. Perform the required Environmental Review prior to the commitment of any grant funds.
2. Development of scope o f work with collaboration with the Village Clerk and other resources.
3. Establish or update eligible contractors list,
4. Provide outreach to property owners and provide them with the grant information, including qualifications, and to request applications for consideration.
5. Review applications and determine eligibility.
6. Perform preliminary property inspections, including EPA Lead Survey and other
   environmental regulations, and prepare work write-ups with cost estimates for
   eligible properties to be recommended t o the Village Board for approval.
7. Assist property owners with bid process, contractor selection, and prepare and process
   required contractor/owner documents with proper approvals.
8. Prepare property owner loan documents or deferred payment agreements, including
   mortgage lien filing, as necessary
9. Provide all necessary final inspections.
10. Act as liaison for Village, property owner, and contractor.
11. Provide review of all contractor expenditures and prepare CDBG Drawdown Requests with proper supporting documentation for reimbursement.
12. Ensure that all contractor reimbursements are within the project scope and approved
    budget, with the preparation o f amendments for approval as required.

B. General Administration:

1. Prepare and ensure the submission of all required CDBG reports on a timely basis.
2. Ensure that all required CDBG records are properly maintained for compliance.
3. Ensure that all specific grant requirements have been met.
4. Participate in the CDBG Monitoring and Closeout Process.
5. Respond to all CDBG requests for additional information.

C. Other Administration:

1. Prepare and submit Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)and Section 3 Reports.
2. Prepare any additional reports as required by NYS.
3. Ensure that all current CDBG regulatory requirements included in the CDBG webinars have been satisfied.
4. Provide the Village Board with updated information o n grant progress and timeline for completion in accordance with the terms o f the grant agreement.

4 . Method o f Payment: Acceptance o f the grant’s Administrative and Program Delivery budgets.

5 . Submission Requirements:

A. Statement o f qualifications, including relevant experience with a t least five similar CDBG Programs.
B. Provide such work references including NYS-OCR personnel.
C. Management Plan with individual experience and background.
D. Outline of approach.
E. Timeline for project completion.
F. Cost proposal with payment timeline.

6 . Evaluation Factors: The following factors will b e reviewed by the Mayor and Village Board as part f the selection process:
A. Job experience and references (25%)
B. Management Team experience (25%)
C. Cost breakdown (25%)
D. Project Timeline (15%)
E . Other factors from submitted information (10%)

7 . Submission of Proposals: The Village of Waterloo will accept proposals from qualified Consultants and consulting firms until Noon on May 1, 2026. All proposals should be clearly marked on the outside: RFP – CDBG (Housing Rehabilitation) Attn: Don Northrup and mailed to: Village of Waterloo, 4 1 W. Main Street, Waterloo, NY 13165.

Selection and Award: Proposals will b e reviewed, and recommendations presented to the
Village Board o n Monday, May 11, 2026.