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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft Annual Action PlanMONTANA DEPARTMENT OF COM CONSOLIDATED PLAN to 6) 444-0092 6) PO Box 200545 444-9774 'T 6) 444-2978 Helena, MT 59620-0545 NOV } p?00 Date: October 30, 2000 CITY OF LAUREL To: All Parties Interested in the State Consolidated Planning Process Fm: Dolly J. Snyder P Consolidated Plan Coordinator Re: Public Review of the Draft Annual Action Plan, April 1, 2001-March 31, 2002 The Montana Department of Commerce has prepared a draft copy; Montana's Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development. The Annual Action Plan is used to identify needs and allocate resources to Montana communities and residents for the plan year from April 1, 2001, through March 31, 2002. Part of the plan serves as the annual application to HUD for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Programs that brought over $12 million to Montana communities last year. As part of a public participation process meetings to gather comments, suggestions and ideas prior to preparation of the draft plan were held April 18, 2000, in Missoula and May 16, 2000, in Wolf Point. Numerous agencies, organizations and groups have participated in the preparation and presentation of the draft Annual Action Plan. . The Consolidated Planning process is important for Montana communities. We encourage your active participation in the review of Montana's Annual Action Plan. Enclosed is an Introduction of the draft Annual Action Plan. The complete draft Plan and supporting documents are available on the Montana Department of Commerce, Housing Division website at htto://commerce.state.mt.us/housinq/index.htmi. The Consolidated Plan is found under internal links, listed on the right side of the screen. All documents are available in either WORD or PDF format and may be downloaded. Most of Montana's Public Libraries now have Internet access. 'If you are unable to access the website, please call (406) 444-0092; TDD (406) 444-2978, and request a hard copy. Two on-site Public Review Meetings, and a METNET Teleconference network meeting are scheduled in November and December 2000, with the public comment period in effect until December 31, 2000. A list of times and locations for the public review meetings is attached. Representatives of State and Local government, the business "Working Together to Make It Work and nonprofit communities, community advocates, and other concerned citizens are invited to the meetings. Persons interested in presenting comments on the Plan may do so by appearing in person at a public meeting in either Glendive or Hamilton, or attend one of the METNET meetings to be held in eight locations across the State simultaneously. Written comments can be sent to Dolly Snyder, CP Coordinator, Housing Division, PO Box 200545, Helena, MT 59620-0545 through December 31, 2000. Several documents were prepared in support of the Annual Action Plan. These documents are also available on the web site listed above. However, if you would like a hard copy, please call the Housing Division at (406) 444-0092; TDD (406) 444-2978 with a request. ? ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF MONTANA, SEPTEMBER 2000 _ ? ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE, FEBRUARY 2000 ? ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF MDOC HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS, NOVEMBER 2000 ? MONTANA'S FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN; April 1, 2000-March 31,2005 ? ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT; April 1, 1999- March 31, 2000 ? HOUSING CONDITION STUDY, SEPTEMBER 1999 Montana's Annual Action Plan Public Review Meeting s Glendive November 30, 2000 7:00 - 8:30 PM Glendive Medical Center Carney Conference Center 202 Prospect Drive Hamilton December 4, 2000 7:00 - 8:30 PM Hamilton City Hall Hamilton Community Center 223 South Second Street METNET VIDEO CONFERENCE December 7, 2000 10:00 AM -12:00 NOON Helena Helena College of Technology (Host Site) U of M Billings Montana State University - Billings Bozeman Montana State University Great Falls Great Falls College of Technology of MSU Havre Northern Montana College - MSU Kalispell Flathead Valley Community College Miles City Miles City Community College Missoula University of Montana 1115 N. Roberts St., Room 209 1500 N. 301h St., Spec. Ed. Bldg., Room 159 EPS Bldg., South 7th & Grant Burns Center, Room 126 2100 16"' Ave. So., Room R-182 300 111h St. West Hagener Science Center, Room 202 777 Grandview Drive Learning Resource Center, Room 120 2715 Dickinson St., Room 106 Arthur and Eddy St. Gallagher Building, Room 104 * METNETT.W.M.0m. Ske. MONTANA'S DRAFT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN April 1, 2001 - March 31, 2002 INTRODUCTION Each year Montana submits an Action Plan illustrating how community planning and development resources will be utilized to improve communities throughout the State. The State's goals include: increasing the supply of decent, safe, affordable housing, especially for low and very-low income families and individuals; providing housing for special needs populations such as the elderly, disabled and homeless; and expanding economic opportunities in order to improve the living conditions for low and moderate income groups. The Action Plan is for the 12-month period beginning April 1, 2001. The Plan, developed with the input of citizens and community groups, serves four major functions: It is the State's application for funds available through the three Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) formula grant programs that are - y . administered by the State of Montana: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME), and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) programs. ¦ It is the annual planning document, built upon through public input and participation, for CDBG, HOME, ESG and other related Programs ¦ The document lays out the funding resources expected, the method of fund distribution, and the actions the State will follow in administering HUD programs. And it provides accountability to citizens for the use of the funds and allows HUD to measure program performance. The State supports the Annual Action Plan with four additional documents: The Economic Benefits of MDOC Housing and Infrastructure Programs, updated November 2000, the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing, February 2000, the Montana Economic and Demographic Analysis; updated September 2000, and the Housing Conditions Study, September 1999. These documents and other studies, evaluations, and previous Consolidate Plan reports, help individuals, communities, and organizations meet the goals of the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs, and provide useful information for the public and legislature. The Annual Action Plan provides details to citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties on the amount of assistance Montana expects to receive, the range of activities that may be undertaken, and the general program activities that may be planned in addressing the priority needs.