2015-2019 Revised Con Plan for CDBG-CV

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PR-10 Consultation —91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(1) and 91.315(1) 1. Introduction The County began its 2015-2019 Citizen Participation Process in October of 2013. The County utilized its annual public hearings in Pahala, Pahoa, Keaau, Kailua-Kona, Honoka'a, and Hilo to present an overview of the Consolidated Plan process and encouraged citizens to offer input concerning housing, homeless, special needs and community development needs. In addition,the past use of funds and accomplishments were discussed and available for comments. The County informed participants of the County's draft CP priorities and if there were any concerns or comments. In October 2017,the County conducted Public Hearings in Pahala, Pahoa, Kailua-Kona, Honoka'a,and Hilo to inform the public about the 2018 CDBG and HOME application process and to introduce the new National Housing Trust Fund Program (HTF). Members of the public were provided with information on CDBG, HOME and the HTF Programs, On February 16, 2018, the County published a Notice of Public Comment seeking input of the draft Substantial Amendment to its 5-year Consolidated Plan. On March 27,2020,in response to the COVID-19 public health crisis,Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act(CARES Act)(Public Law 116-136)making available in supplemental CDBG funding for grants to prevent, prepare for,and respond to COVID-19. On April 2,2020,the U.S, Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)informed the County that it would receive$1,543,033 of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus(CDBG-CV). The CARES Act also provided CDBG grantees with flexibilities that allow for easier use of CDBG-CV grants and fiscal years 2019 and 2020 CDBG Grants for coronavirus response and authorized HUD to grant waivers and alternative requirements of the statutes and regulations pertaining to these funds. These waivers and alternative requirements are necessary to expedite and implement the use of these funds to address the COVID-19 pandemic. These included a waiver to the 30-day Public Comment Period under 24 CFR 91.105 (c)(2)to a time of not less than 5 days comment period,the use of virtual public hearings when necessary for public health reasons and the suspension of the 15%Public Service cap. Copies of the draft Substantial Amendment were made available for review at the Housing Agency and online at the County's website at www.hawalicount;.; voffice- f- si_ ' Consolidated Plan HAWAII COUNTY 10 OMB Control No;2506 0117(exp.06/30/2018)