HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-95-15 RESOLUTION NO. ~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEEASTI~kN, INDIAN
RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A CITIZEN
PARTICIPATION PLAN TO PROVIDE CITIZENS WITH
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT~ PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant program
requires adoption of certain policies and plans; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Sebastian is desirous
of providing information to its citizens concerning the Community
Development Block Grant; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with the appropriate rules and
regulations of the Community Development Block Grant requirements,
the proposed plan requires formal adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the city council of
Sebastian, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1. FORMAL ADOPTION OF CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN.
The City Council of the City of Sebastian, in compliance with the
city of Sebastian Community Development Block Grant application,
hereby formally adopts the citizen Participation Plan attached
hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. CONFLICT. All Resolutions or parts thereof in
conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, superseded
and repealed.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.
immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Resolution
Councilmember
Councilmember ~~
vote was as follows:
This resolution shall take effect
was moved for adoption by
. The motion was seconded by
and, upon being put to a vote, the
Mayor Arthur L. Firtion
Vice Mayor Carolyn Corum
Councilmember Norma J. Damp
Councilmember Robert Freeland
Councilmember Francis J. Oberbeck
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and
adopted this ~c~-- day of'~/~t~A , 1995.
Kaf~-~n/M.' 'O'Hal/oran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
Mayor
Approved as to Form and Content:
Clifford A. McClelland, Jr.
City Attorney
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF SEBASTIAN
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
In order to provide citizens
Development Block Grant (CDBG)
following actions:
with information concerning the Community
program, the City of Sebastian will take the
Make available to the public, in a reasonable and timely
manner, information concerning the amounts of funds
available for various activities and the range of activities
that may be undertaken.
Provide citizens with adequate notice of public hearings,
which are to be held at times and locations convenient to
potential or actual beneficiaries, and with accommodation
for the handicapped. If a significant number of non-English
speaking residents could reasonably be expected to attend
a public hearing, an interpreter will be provided for the
language expected to be represented.
if any party representing Iow to moderate income persons
requests assistance for developing a proposal for the CDBG,
the governing body shall determine the eligibility of the
proposed activity. If such activity is eligible for funding, the
party's ideas will be discussed at the First Public Hearing in
the CDBG application or amendment stage. Information
available from the state regarding the application process
will be provided to interested parties.
Hold at least one Public Hearing to obtain the views of
citizens on community development needs.
A citizen advisory task force shall be established (composed
of citizens of the jurisdiction) to provide input relative to all
phases of the project process. Residents of Iow and
moderate income neighborhoods shall be included in this
task force. The task force members will be appointed by
the governing body before the Second Public Hearing on
the project. Members may be reappointed.as a standing
committee.
The task force will meet at its discretion and will offer
recommendations as it deems appropriate.
Develop and publish a summary of the proposed application
that will provide citizens with an opportunity to examine its
contents and submit their comments.
Consider any comments and views expressed by citizens on
the proposed application and, if appropriate, modify the
proposed application.
Hold at least one Public Hearing to obtain the views of
citizens on the final application prior to its submission to the
department.
Hold at least one Public Hearing during the grant
implementation process to review the program
performance. This may be combined with the Public
Hearing on amendments, if any such hearings are required.
The following Complaint/Grievance Procedure will be followed for the CDBG program:
Complaints or grievances may be filed by local citizens, property or
business owners, or their representatives, on the basis of their belief that
the CDBG program design or implementation is inappropriate or illegal
based upon such factors as environmental considerations or civil rights.
Complaints shall be issued in writing to the chief elected official within
30 days of the perceived problem and delivered or mailed to the official
address of the local government.
The local government shall investigate the complaint/grievance and
respond in writing within 15 days, although conclusion of the matter may
take more than 15 days.
The investigation may be performed by local officials, staff, consultants,
the citizen advisory task force, or others as determined appropriate by
the local government.
If the party filing the complaint or grievance is not satisfied with the
response, they may appeal to the Florida Department of Community
Affairs.
Nothing in this policy shall prohibit a person from filing a complaint with
HUD or any regulatory agency or court. Housing discrimination
complaints may be filed directly by calling the discrimination hotlines.
HUD: 1-800-424-8590
State: 1-800-342-8170
Adopted by governing body the
~l~h 0 H-zerJ Re13resentative
Joel L. Koford
City Manager