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PR-15 Citizen Participation — 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting 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. Also, the past use of funds and accomplishments were discussed and available for comments. Citizen Participation was also attained through a Community Needs Assessment Survey that was sent to government agencies, public service providers, district council members and other community organizations in September 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. In September 2019, the County conducted its annual Public Hearings in Pahala, Pahoa, Kailua-Kana, Honoka'a,and Hilo to inform the public about the 2020 CDBG application process and discussed its upcoming 2021 HOME and HTF funding cycle. At these Public Hearings,the County again held consultation meetings to hear the concerns or comments to the County's draft priorities for its 2020-2024 CP. The draft priorities and goals were established as a result of the community's input at public hearings and from the survey responses. In addition to these consultations, the OHCD also informed each Council Member representing all County districts of the CP process and inquired if they had any projects that would meet the draft priorities within their district. The following schedule and task informed citizens of the Consolidated Plan process. September 2018 - Community Needs Surveys mailed to State and County Agencies and non-profit service providers. October 2018 - Follow up response inquiry to the Community Needs Surveys not received. February 2019 - Informed and invited Administration, County Departments and Council Members on the start of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan (CP) process, solicited comments or possible projects to meet objectives with the current and future CP. August 2019- Public Notices published, islandwide Public Hearings/Meetings were held to discuss draft CP priorities, and 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan process &Annual Action Plan. February 2020- Draft CP and published public notice announcing the CP availability for public review and comments. Consolidated Pian HAWAII COUNTY 14 OMB Control No-2506-0117(exp 06/30/2018)