The City of OKC sends this information as posted below:
The City of Oklahoma City invites residents to attend one of four workshops to provide input on how the City spends U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program funds.
HUD funding is used for things like affordable housing, economic and workforce development, neighborhood revitalization and support services for people experiencing homelessness.
The public meetings are planned for the following dates and locations:
- Dec. 10 at 3:30 p.m.: Downtown Library, Classroom AB, 300 Park Ave.
- Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m.: Belle Isle Library, Meeting Room A, 5501 N. Villa Ave.
- Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m.: Ralph Ellison Library, 2000 NE 23rd St.
- Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m.: Capitol Hill Library, 327 SW 27th St.
All feedback gathered will be used to create a five-year Consolidated Plan.
“The Consolidated Plan is important because it helps the City assess our affordable housing and community development needs, make data-driven investment decisions and shape our housing and community development programs into an effective, coordinated strategy,” Ben Davis, Principal Planner for the City’s Housing and Community Development Division, said. “These meetings provide a vital opportunity for residents to provide input to help guide decision-making. We encourage everyone who is interested in these topics to attend.”
People can email their input to benjamin.davis@okc.gov if they cannot attend the meetings.
About the Consolidated Plan
The Consolidated Plan outlines the City’s housing and community development needs, which then inform priorities for four major HUD grant programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA). The City’s Consolidated Plan is updated every five years. The Plan represents a strategic vision for federal grant funding in Oklahoma City and is used to guide decision-making on which activities are funded each year.
The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans. The Action Plans are concise summaries of the actions, activities, and specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the needs and goals identified by the Consolidated Plan.
HUD funds can be used for a wide variety of activities but generally must provide a direct benefit for low- and moderate-income populations in the City. These funds are often matched with private or local funding to maximize their impact.
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