2016-020 - Requirements by TxCDBG Main Street Program from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)

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three (3) years from closeout of the grant to the state. Such records shall be made available to the public in accordance with Chapter 552, Texas Government Code. The public hearing shall include a discussion with citizens as outlined in the applicable TxCDBG application manual to include, but is not limited to, the development of housing and community development needs, the amount of funding available, all eligible activities under the TxCDBG program, and the use of past TxCDBG contract funds, if applicable. Citizens, with particular emphasis on persons of low- and moderate - income who are residents of slum and blight areas, shall be encouraged to submit their views and proposals regarding community development and housing needs. Citizens shall be made aware of the location where they may submit their views and proposals should they be unable to attend the public hearing. 4. When a significant number of non - English speaking residents can be reasonably expected to participate in a public hearing, an interpreter should be present to accommodate the needs of the non - English speaking residents. The City must comply with the following citizen participation requirements in the event that the City receives funds from the TxCDBG program: The City shall also hold a public hearing concerning any substantial change, as determined by TxCDBG, proposed to be made in the use of TxCDBG funds from one eligible activity to another again using the preceding notice requirements. 2. Upon completion of the TxCDBG project, the City shall hold a public hearing and review its program performance including the actual use of the TxCDBG funds. 3. When a significant number of non - English speaking residents can be reasonably expected to participate in a public hearing, for either a public hearing concerning substantial change to the TxCDBG project or for the closeout of the TxCDBG project, publish notice in both English and Spanish, or other appropriate language and provide an interpreter at the hearing to accommodate the needs of the non - English speaking residents. 4. The City shall retain documentation of the TxCDBG project, including hearing notice(s), a listing of persons attending the hearing(s), minutes of the hearing(s), and any other records concerning the actual use of funds for a period of three (3) years from closeout of the grant to the state. Such records shall be made available to the public in accordance with Chapter 552, Texas Government Code. Al try 10/10/2015 n6IIA Date