2017 Action Plan Final - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

AP -12 Participation — 91.105, 91.200(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 2015-2019 Citizen Participation Process in October of 2013. The County utilized its annual public hearings in Pahala, Pahoa, 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 2014, the County again informed its citizens of the County's draft CP priorities and encouraged citizens for their input. Citizen Participation was also achieved through a Community Need Assessment Survey which was mailed out to local State and County Agencies along with non-profit organization service providers. The following schedule and task was utilized to inform and encourage citizens of the Consolidated Plan and its process. DATE and TASK: September 2013 - Informed and invited Administration, County Departments and Council Members on the start of the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan (CP) process and solicit comments or possible projects to meet objectives with the current and future CP. May 2014 - Community Need Surveys mailed to State and County Agencies and non-profit service providers. October 2014 § Public Notices published and Island wide Public Hearings/Meetings were held to discuss draft CP priorities along with 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan Process & Annual Action Plan. March 2015 - Draft CP and published public notice announcing the CP availability for public review and comment. April 2015 - Draft CP submitted to Hawaii County Housing Agency and Hawaii Council Meetings for review and approval. Public Notice informs citizen of the meetings and comments. Annual Action Plan 2017 OMB Control No' 2506-0117 (exp, 07/31/2015) 12