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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMT Department of Commerce (11)Public Meetings This is your chance, as a concerned citizen of Montana, to provide comments on: :• Montana's Consolidated Plan (CP): • draft Five-Year Consolidated Plan (strategic plan) for 4/1/2010 - 3/31/2015 Comment period: 10126 -'12118109 • draft Annual Action Plan for 4/112010 - 3/31/2011 Comment period 10126 - 12118109 • draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Comment period: 10126 - 11125109 Send comments to Leslie Edgcomb, Consolidated Plan Coordinator :• Section 8 Program's draft 5-Year PHA Plan for fiscal years 2010-2014' Comment period open through 12118109 Send comments to Laura Morrison, Tenant- Based Section 6 Program Manager ? Proposed changes to HOME and CDBG Program's application guidelines Attend a meeting in: • Missoula, October 29, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. • Billings, November 3, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Participate in a webinar from your computer: • October 28, 9:00 a. m. to 11:00 a. m. • November 4, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. J: r€ti ..ti 0 s tFl ? t!? C M-Loo Cn -n N C 4 -4 ;U o m CDP ?- U) o = C o Q 7 co rn =y r s• m O a ? o N o D ONTAN A x U0 1"r ° o ? -„ -4 Department of Commerce L n LA - - -? o -- - --- ------ - °? 3 3 (406) 841-2820' o rD o Web site: housing. mt. goy U -A, rD Vn 4 M M A kJ M u; LJ V ? Ut Yop invited to participate ?e in a public meng IMIMIMEDDEMEMEDDEMEMEDDEDDEMEDD State of Montana eaKdater-Ptah http://housing.mt.gov/Hous-CP.asp Not just about housing..:. The Consolidated Plan is designed to meet the requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban: Development (HUD) and various housing and community development acts passed by the U.S. Congress. The document is used by federal agencies to make appropriation decisions regarding resources made available to Montana for addressing issues related to affordable housing, homelessness, infrastructure, public facilities, economic development, and other community development needs. The Plan consolidates the planning, application, reporting and citizen participation components of three formula programs that receive annual funding from HUD. It addresses individual program applications, documentation and certifications for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME), and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) programs that are applicable to Montana. State of Montana Five-Year PHA Plan http://housing.mt.gov/Hous-SB.asp#tenant The Public Housing Authority (PHA) Plan provides a ready source for interested parties to locate basic PHA policies, rules, and requirements concerning the FHA's operations, programs, and services, and informs HUD, families served by the PHA, and members of the public of the PHA's mission and strategies for serving the needs of low-income and very taov-income families. Public Meeting on Register for a Webinar -AAnntai'1a's_Co 1gflUdated min ?ymtch -from ?rsdTartitipate vi a?tocTr-?tornp?ter Et MDOC 5-Year PHA Plan the comfort of your own office or home: 1. Go to housing.mt.gov All interested citizens, local government officials, 2. Click on the Conferences Et Trainings link statewide and regional institutions and other 3. Scroll down to Register for a webinar for the Public Meeting on Montana,s Consolidated organizations (including businesses, developers, Plan Et MDOC 5-Year PHA Plan community and faith-based organizations) and 4. Register for your webinar choice public and private agencies that provide assisted housing, health services, and social services are encouraged to participate in the meeting. Webinar #1 Wednesday, October 28, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Preregistration is required to participate in the webinar from your computer (see instructions to the left). Or, if you prefer, you can attend and participate in person by joining us at the Commerce Conference Room #226, 301 S. Park Avenue, Helena Missoula Meeting Thursday, October 29, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m C'Mon Inn, 2775 Expo Parkway, Missoula Preregistration is not required to participate in the meeting, but a free light lunch will be provided, so an RSVP would be appreciated (see instructions to the left). :• Billings Meetine Tuesday, November 3, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. C'Mon Inn, 2020 Overland Avenue, Billings Preregistration is not required to participate in the meeting, but a free light lunch will be provided, so an RSVP would be appreciated (see instructions to the left). Webinar #2 Wednesday, November 4, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Preregistration is required to participate in the webinar from your computer (see instructions to the left). Or, if you prefer, you can attend and participate in person by joining us at the Commerce Conference Room 9226, 301 S. Park Avenue, Helena RSVP for a Meeting To RSVP for either the Missoula or Billings "onsite" meeting: 1. Go to housing.mt.gov .2. Click on the Conferences ft Trainings link 3. Scroll down to Two Meeting Locations for the Public Meeting on Montana's Consolidated Plan Et MDOC 5-Year PHA Plan 4. Click on the RSVP for this meeting to reserve your lunch link below the meeting of your choice OR: Contact Libby Groves at (406) 841-2843 The MT Dept of Commerce will make reasonable modifications for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this public meeting. If you require an accommodation, contact the Department at least five working days before the scheduled meeting about the nature of the accommodation you require. MT Dept. of Commerce Housing Division 301 S. Park Ave: PO Box 200545 Helena, MT 59620-0545 Phone: 406-841-2820 Fax: 406-841-2810 TDD: 406-841-2702 Montana Relay Service: 711