2016 Action Plan of the Consolidated Plan

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AP -10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(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, Honokaa, 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. 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 2014, 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 2015 -2019 CP. An overview of the draft priorities and goals were presented. The participants were asked to provide input on the county's draft priorities and goals established as a result of community input at public hearings. Overall, there were 46 participants: 25 in Hilo District, and 21 in Kona District, representing not - for - profit service providers, housing services providers, developers, and county and state agencies. In addition to these consultations, the OHCD also informed each Council Member representing all districts in the County of Hawaii of the CP process and inquired if they had any projects that would meet the draft priorities within their district. In addition and in its efforts to get additional feedback from as many community members as possible, the County mailed need surveys to public service providers and other government agencies. The County did a follow -up response inquiry and was able to get 37 responses from 100 mailouts. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness. The State of Hawaii is the primary agency that provides homeless funds to homeless service providers. The County actively participates in the Bridging the Gap (Neighbor island counties) and Statewide (consisting of the State and Bridging the Gap) Continuum of Care. These groups focus on approaches to ending homelessness. The County is also a component of the Interagency Council on Homelessness - conglomerate of Government and service providers that seek solutions to address statewide chronic homelessness through mainstream re- programming. Participation in the Continuum also allows the County to acquire other HUD funds for activities that address homeless needs within the County. The County will continue to participate in all levels of collaboration in a proactive effort to address the needs to its homeless community. Annual Action Plan 2016 OMB Control No: 2506 -0117 (exp. 07/31/2015)