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8.B. - Page 2 Housing and Human Concerns Committee (HHCC) are for programs and activities that will meet the Consolidated Plan five year strategic planning performance outcomes and objectives. The funding recommendations for the Action Plan were based on the FY14/15 HUD grant allocations, an estimated $300,000 of FY14/15 CDBG program income from CDBG revolving loan funds (dedicated program income) and $739,557 carryover program income budgeted in FY13-14 for a total of $1,973,253 in federal revenue. Citizen Participation As a condition of receiving funds, the City is required to follow a "Citizens Participation Process" to develop the Action Plan. The process adopted by Council involves holding a number of public meetings and publishing the proposed use of funds for citizen comment before the Council gives final approval on the use of the funds. In addition to the City Council public hearing the process for the development, input, review, and recommendations that constitute the FY14/15 Action Plan is summarized as follows: • December 2013: The City issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and a Request for Proposals (RFP) from organizations to carry out activities to meet needs and objectives identified in the Consolidated Plan. • January 8, 2014: A joint multijurisdictional technical assistance workshop was held to provide proposal development assistance to prospective applicants. • January 24, 2014: 27 Proposals were received for CDBG and HOME funding. • February 25, 2014: The HHCC held a meeting to hear agency/applicant presentations on proposals submitted for funding consideration. • March 6, 2014: The HHCC held a Public Hearing and recommended approval of funding for activities including statutory and administrative set-asides. • March 18, 2014: The Planning Commission reviewed the capital projects proposed in the Action Plan and determined they conform to the City's General Plan. • March 21, 2014: A Statement of Community Development Objectives and Proposed Use of Funds was published for a 30 day citizen comment period. • April 28, 2014: The City Council will conduct a Public Hearing to consider public comments related to HHCC and staff recommendations for adoption of the FY14- 15 Action Plan. • May 15, 2014: The City, contingent upon Council's authorization, will submit the fifth year Action Plan to HUD. ALTERNATIVES Council may choose to modify the HHCC recommendations for the FY14/15 Action Plan. FISCAL IMPACT Following timely submittal and HUD approval of the Action Plan, the City will receive an estimated $933,696.00 in CDBG and HOME entitlement funds for housing and community development activities for FY14/15. There is $300,000 expected to be received from principle and interest payments from revolving loans funds (dedicated