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PR-10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(b), 91.300(b), 91.215(1) and 91.315(I) 1. Introduction The County began its 2020-2024 Citizen Participation Process in September of 2018. The County utilized its annual public hearings in Pahala, Keaau, Kailua-Kona, Honoka'a,and Hilo to present an overview of the Consolidated Plan process and to discuss the CDBG, HOME and HTF programs. Citizens were encouraged 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 to accept any concerns or comments. Participants were also informed of the County's Consolidated Plan Survey that was sent to government agencies, public service providers, district council members and other community organizations on September 17, 2018 by mail and email. The survey was also available on the County's website. Public hearings participants were encouraged to complete the survey and to provide additional comments or concerns. The County did a follow-up inquiry on non-returned surveys the following month on October 8, 2018. The survey responses were used to determine the needs and priorities of the County to develop County's draft CP. Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(1)). In September 2019, the County conducted Public Hearings in Pahala, Pahoa, Kailua-Kona, Honoka'a,and Hilo to inform the public about the 2020 CDBG application process and to discuss its upcoming 2021 HOME and HTF funding cycle. Members of the public were provided with information on CDBG, HOME and the HTF programs and encouraged to offer comments and concerns. During these Public Hearings, the County again held consultation meetings during its annual public hearings to hear the concerns or comments to the County's draft priorities for its 2020-2024 CP. An overview of the draft priorities and goals were presented. The County requested participants to provide input on the County's draft priorities and goals established as a result of the community's input at public hearings and from the survey responses. Participants included not-for-profit service providers, housing services providers, developers, and county and state agencies and private citizens. In addition to these consultations, the OHCD also Informed each Council Member representing all districts in the County of the CP process and inquired if they had any projects that would meet the draft priorities within their district. Consolidated Plan HAWAII COUNTY 10 DMB Control No:2506-0117(exp 06/30/2018)