Submitted By: James Haynes
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Presentation By: James Haynes
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Department: Community Development Services
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Resolution 2026-9 to adopt the Marion County Consortium 2024-2028 Citizen Participation Plan
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
Marion County and the City of Ocala are entitlement recipients of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The County is an eligible HOME entitlement community and formed a consortium with the City of Ocala, so it too may receive HOME funds on an annual basis. These programs are administered through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the benefit of low- and moderate-income residents in unincorporated areas of the County and within the city limits of Ocala.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulation 24 CFR Part 91.105 outlines that local government jurisdictions that receive HUD funding must adopt a Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) that outlines their policies and procedures for citizen participation. The plan should encourage participation by low- and moderate-income residents and provide opportunities for citizens to comment on the plan and its amendments.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
HUD regulation 24 CFR Part 91.401 indicates that the consortium must have a Citizens Participation Plan that complies with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 91.105. The City, as part of the Marion County HOME Consortium, looks to adopt the Consortium's 2024-2028 Citizen Participation Plan in accordance with HUD regulations. Staff recommends approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The adoption of the Marion County Home Consortium Citizen Participation Plan keeps the Consortium eligible to receive HOME grant funding, if available.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
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LEGAL REVIEW:
This Agreement will be reviewed and approved for form and legality by City Attorney, William E. Sexton.
ALTERNATIVE:
* Approve with ...
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