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PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY Acquired 2 vehicles to conduct mobile outreach services to homeless families and individuals; FAIR HOUSING: Conducted 14 Fair Housing training sessions for property managers/homeless programs and for the general public; 114 calls/inquiries were received and given assistance and; 1,000 inquiries on the County's Fair Housing website. 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process Summary from citizen participation section of plan. The County is required to have a Citizen Participation Plan in its CP. This plan describes and outlines the County's plan to encourage and inform all citizens, especially persons of extremely -low, very -low and moderate income including minorities, non-English speaking and persons of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), as well as persons with mobility, visual or hearing impediments, to participate in the development of the County's CP, along with any amendments to the CP, and the County's performance report. The citizen participation process as outlined in the Citizen Participation Plan includes public hearings, consultation meetings, 30 -day review and comment period on the County's draft CP, County's draft Annual Action Plan (AP), Hawaii County Housing Agency/Finance Committee Meetings/County Council Meetings and a public notice announcing the availability of the County's final CP and AP. Public Hearings: The County began its 2019 Annual Action Plan Citizen Participation Process in September of 2018. The County held its annual public hearings in Keaau, Kailua-Kona, Honokaa, and Hilo to present an overview of the Consolidated Plan process, to encourage citizens to offer input concerning housing, homeless, special needs and community development needs and to discuss the past use of funds and accomplishments. In addition, the members of the public were provided with information about the 2019 CDBG and 2018 HOME CHDO application process. The County informed participants of the County's CP priorities and provided an opportunity for participants to provide their concerns or comments. Annual Action Plan 2019 DMB Control No 2506 0117 (exp 06/30/2018) August 6, 2020