Title
Public Hearing on the Draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Five-Year Consolidated Plan
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The General Government Committee reviewed the draft CDBG Five-Year Consolidated Plan at its April 25, 2018 meeting.
City Manager Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing on the Draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Five-Year Consolidated Plan to receive public comments.
Report
Issue:
Whether to hear testimony on the Draft Community Development Block Grant Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2018 - 2022).
Staff Contact:
Anna Schlecht, Community Service Programs Manager, Community Planning and Development Department (360-753-8183)
Presenter(s):
Anna Schlecht, Community Service Programs Manager
Background and Analysis:
The Council will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on the Draft Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2018 - 2022). This public hearing is part of the 30-day CDBG Citizen Participation Process. The strategies are outlined in the attached, "Draft Community Development Block Grant Strategies." Any public comments received will be placed at Council's desks the night of the public hearing.
CDBG Program Purpose: The CDBG Program was created as a "bundled" federal aid program intended to aid the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. Regulations for the CDBG Program are contained in 24 CFR 570.
Public Process: The draft Five-Year CDBG Consolidated Plan will be made available for public review in the CDBG Citizen Participation Process, summarized as follows:
April 25 General Government Committee Recommendations
May 22 Council launch of the CDBG Citizen Participation Process
May 23 - June 23 30 Day CDBG Citizen Participation Process
June 12 Public Hearing: Five-Year CDBG Consolidated Plan
June 26 ...
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