City Council
MEETING DATE: 11/9/2016
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Revision to the CDBG Community Participation Plan to Encourage Community Participation in the CDBG Program Process
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FROM:
John A. Corella, P.E. - City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and adopt a revision made to the Community Participation Plan to further encourage participation in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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BACKGROUND:
Under Section 104(a)(2) of the Housing and Community Development Act and by regulations at 24 CFR 570.486(a)(6), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that every jurisdiction that receives funding for programs must develop a community participation plan to encourage input from the community for preparing the Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), the five-year Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan (AAP), any substantial amendments to the AFH or Consolidated Plan, and/or performance reports.
DISCUSSION:
On June 8, 2016, the City Council approved and adopted a Community Participation Plan that describes the proper procedures and actions needed to increase community participation in the development of CDBG plans and reports. This Plan has now been revised to include alternative methods of outreach including, social media, utilizing the assistance of community champions and partnering with the faith-based organizations of the community to reach out to a vast population of the City.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
As stated herein, the Community Participation Plan was available for review and public comment for 30 days beginning September 26, 2016 to October 26, 2016. The Plan was available at City Hall, Cathedral City Branch Library and electronically on the City website at www.cathedralcity.gov. No comments were received during this period.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Adoption of the recommended action will ...
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