7124-96A Amend Citizen Participation Plan

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Exhibit 1A CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN Lakewood, OH This Citizen Participation Plan, established in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and 24 CFR 91.105, provides for and encourages citizen participation in the City of Lakewood's annual federal funding allocation process with particular emphasis on informing and engaging low -moderate income residents. .l . CITY C U N 1_. Lakewood's Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) forwards its federal funding allocation recommendations to Lakewood City Council. City Council considers these recon-tmendations for inclusion in the City's HUD .Ann.ual. Action Plan., which serves as :.da:k.ewood's federal fu:��.di:��.g application for the co:�ni�a.g fiscal yca�° and authorizes the Mayor to submit the Action Plan on City's behalf. All City Council meetings are open to the public and properly noticed in accordance with the City's Charter. II. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE A. Composition Lakewood's Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) is comprised of nine members appointed by the Mayor and eight members appointed by City Council. Mayoral appointees can serve up to two two-year terms while City Council appointees can serve up to three one-year terms. The CAC reviews funding requests submitted by city departments/divisions and not -for -profit agencies then makes recommendations to City Council regarding the allocation of federal resources. Applicants defend written proposals during a 15-minute oral presentation before the Committee regarding how proposed uses advance Consolidated Plan and community goals and comply with applicable regulations and eligibility requirements. B. Meetings 1. Generally All meetings of the Citizens Advisory Committee are open to the public and held in locations accessible to handicapped individuals. The CAC elects a Chairperson at its initial meeting who organizes and leads all future meetings. At the conclusion of each CAC session the public is provided with an opportunity to comment on the proceedings. All Citizens Advisory Committee materials are accessible to the public via the City's website and by written request to Lakewood's Department of Planning & Development. 2. Regular Meetings CAC sessions, which typically occur during the month of October, include an organizational meeting, two public hearings, and applicant presentation sessions during which each applicant conducts a 15-minute presentation describing their proposal after which Committee members may pose questions and request additional information. An Orientation Session for new members is conducted prior to the CAC's first session.