Agenda Item Wording:
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Public Hearing on Development of the ConPlan. Conduct a public hearing to allow City Council and citizen input on identifying high priority needs for the City's next 5-year Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 - FY 2029/30 Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) for the use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds.
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Deadline for Action: 9/3/2024
Submitting Department: Finance and Technology Services
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Margie Perez, Housing Specialist, 713-4460, margie.perez@visalia.city;
Melody Murch, Assistant Finance Director, 713-4379, melody.murch@visalia.city;
Renee Nagel, Finance Director, 713-4378, renee.nagel@visalia.city
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment concerning high priority needs; and
2. Council provide ideas for staff to explore.
Background Discussion:
Executive Summary:
This is an overview of the Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) process which is required by The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) funding. A survey has been conducted to solicit priorities and comments from both local citizens and any organizations (stakeholders) that provide services to low-income and special needs populations within the City of Visalia. The results of this survey will be presented tonight, along with an overview of project categories that are eligible for CDBG and HOME funding. HUD requires that a public hearing be conducted to allow an opportunity for public comment on what eligible activities for the benefit of low- and moderate-income individuals will meet high priority needs for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funding for the next five-years. Staff is also r...
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