Mecklenburg County Government: CDBG Entitlement Program Amendments Review

Charlotte NC

17 February, 2022

6:35 PM

Description

Press release from the Mecklenburg County Government: 2/11/2022 Description1 Mecklenburg County would like your participation in the review of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Substantial Amendment #1, and the 2020-2024 Citizen Participation Plan Amendment #2 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Substantial Amendment #1 The 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Substantial Amendment #1 will be amended to reflect the addition of Mint Hill to the Mecklenburg County CDBG Consortium as additional participating jurisdiction; additionally, the allocation of the remaining CDBG-CV1 funds ($180,312) along with CDBG-CV3 funds ($857,608) to fund the County's general program administration costs and county wide mortgage relief assistance program as a CDBG program eligible public service activity connected to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2020-2024 Citizen Participation Plan Amendment #2 The 2020-2024 Citizen Participation Plan will be amended to reflect a change for the use of CDBG funds for existing projects from a 20% to a 50% increase or decrease of the total project budget to reduce the frequency of subjecting new projects to lengthy Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan amendment processes, which have previously resulted in and are projected to result in significant delays in initiating new projects, thus hindering the County's ability to serve beneficiaries through eligible activities and spend CDBG funds in a timely manner. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the County will hold a virtual public hearing on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 5:00 PM, to enable citizens the opportunity to comment on the proposed amendments. Attendees will be able to participate via computer or telephone, please see access details below. If you wish to attend the meeting via telephone and would like to receive the meeting materials, or if you would like the meeting link emailed to you, please contact Christina Danis at 704-688-6502 or [email protected]. Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88299439161?pwd=Z0pIMmFPY1dLV09kVitZLzdPUU9uUT09Meeting ID: 882 9943 9161 Passcode: 931155 Call in phone number: 1-301-715-8592Meeting ID: 882 9943 9161 Passcode: 931155 Anyone needing special modifications when attending this meeting, has non-English-speaking needs and/or if this information is needed in an alternative format because of a disability, please contact Timmothy Tibbs at 980-314-2915 or [email protected]. We request at least 72 hours' notice prior to the meeting to make the appropriate arrangements. The 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Substantial Amendment #1, and the 2020-2024 Citizen Participation Plan Amendment #2 will be available for public review and comment for a thirty-day period beginning on February 11, 2022 and ending March 13, 2022. Copies of these documents can be accessed at www.MeckNC.gov or at www.centralina.org. There are two ways to participate: 1) Present your comments at the public hearing. 2) Send written comments to 9815 David Taylor Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262, Attn: Christina Danis, CED Assistant Director; or send an email to [email protected]. All letters and emails must be received by the end of the day March 13, 2022, to be considered for the publication of the amendments. Mecklenburg County would like your participation in the review of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Substantial Amendment #1, and the 2020-2024 Citizen Participation Plan Amendment #2 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Substantial Amendment #1 The 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Substantial Amendment #1 will be amended to reflect the addition of Mint Hill to the Mecklenburg County CDBG Consortium as additional participating jurisdiction; additionally, the allocation of the remaining CDBG-CV1 funds ($180,312) along with CDBG-CV3 funds ($857,608) to fund the County's general program administration costs and county wide mortgage relief assistance program as a CDBG program eligible public service activity connected to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2020-2024 Citizen Participation Plan Amendment #2 The 2020-2024 Citizen Participation Plan will be amended to reflect a change for the use of CDBG funds for existing projects from a 20% to a 50% increase or decrease of the total project budget to reduce the frequency of subjecting new projects to lengthy Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan amendment processes, which have previously resulted in and are projected to result in significant delays in initiating new projects, thus hindering the County's ability to serve beneficiaries through eligible activities and spend CDBG funds in a timely manner. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the County will hold a virtual public hearing on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 5:00 PM, to enable citizens the opportunity to comment on the proposed amendments. Attendees will be able to participate via computer or telephone, please see access details below. If you wish to attend the meeting via telephone and would like to receive the meeting materials, or if you would like the meeting link emailed to you, please contact Christina Danis at 704-688-6502 or [email protected]. Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88299439161?pwd=Z0pIMmFPY1dLV09kVitZLzdPUU9uUT09Meeting ID: 882 9943 9161 Passcode: 931155 Call in phone number: 1-301-715-8592Meeting ID: 882 9943 9161 Passcode: 931155 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88299439161?pwd=Z0pIMmFPY1dLV09kVitZLzdPUU9uUT09 Anyone needing special modifications when attending this meeting, has non-English-speaking needs and/or if this information is needed in an alternative format because of a disability, please contact Timmothy Tibbs at 980-314-2915 or [email protected]. We request at least 72 hours' notice prior to the meeting to make the appropriate arrangements. The 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Substantial Amendment #1, and the 2020-2024 Citizen Participation Plan Amendment #2 will be available for public review and comment for a thirty-day period beginning on February 11, 2022 and ending March 13, 2022. Copies of these documents can be accessed at www.MeckNC.gov or at www.centralina.org. There are two ways to participate: 1) Present your comments at the public hearing. 2) Send written comments to 9815 David Taylor Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262, Attn: Christina Danis, CED Assistant Director; or send an email to [email protected]. All letters and emails must be received by the end of the day March 13, 2022, to be considered for the publication of the amendments. This press release was produced by the Mecklenburg County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.