DEPARTMENT: Department of Planning and Community Development
DEPARTMENT HEAD: John M. Dugan
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
FY 2015 Action Plan and Budget 1st Public Hearing
SUMMARY:
The first of two scheduled Public Hearings for the development of the City's FY 2015 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Entitlement Grant Programs and Budget including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City of San Antonio receives four (4) federal entitlement grants awarded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds are designed to meet the needs of persons who are of low and moderate income and for preserving and developing low-income communities. These four grants include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Home Investment Partnership Grant (HOME), the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant.
A minimum of two public hearings are required by HUD. One public hearing is required during the development of the proposed FY 2015 Action Plan and Budget to encourage public participation and comments. A second meeting is required once the FY 2015 Action Plan and Budget has been developed and released for a 30-day public comment period.
On February 18, 2014, the City of San Antonio Quality of Life Council Committee was briefed on the recommended FY 2015 Consolidated Action Plan Development Calendar for the City's four HUD grant programs. This briefing also included a strategic framework to serve as the basis for funding recommendations FY 2015 Consolidated Annual Action Plan.
Residents wishing to speak at the Public Hearing may individually sign a register for that purpose which will be provided at the entrance of the City Council Chambers b...
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