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3. Public Hearings <br />Public hearings provide an opportunity for citizens to comment on Lakewood's community development needs and <br />the allocation of HUD funds in the coming year. The first Public Hearing, held during first CAC session, provides <br />residents with an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback regarding on the City's Consolidated Plan goal <br />areas and community/economic development needs early in the CAC process. The second Public Hearing, held during <br />the CAC's final session, provides residents with an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback regarding <br />specific programs and funding allocations recommendations. <br />If necessary, the Committee convenes for additional meetings outside of this timeframe to address special issues. <br />Special CAC sessions are typically concern substantial amendments to previously approved plans. However, special <br />meetings can be convened on any topic considered outside the scope of the issues normally covered during <br />the regular meeting schedule. <br />During declared emergencies the City can satisfy public hearing requirements by providing reasonable <br />advance notice via the City's website and conducting virtual (vs. in -person) public hearings if: <br />1. national/local health authorities recommend social distancing and limiting public gatherings for <br />public health reasons, and; <br />2. virtual hearings provide reasonable notification and access for citizens in accordance with the <br />grantee's certifications, timely responses from local officials to all citizen questions and issues, and <br />public access to all questions and responses. <br />4. Notice Procedures <br />A notice regarding all CAC meetings and hearings will be posted to the City's website at least 24 hours <br />prior to the event. <br />IV. PROGRAM PROPOSALS <br />All applications for HUD funds are presented to the Citizens Advisory Committee on a standardized <br />application prepared by the Department of Planning & Development which also provides technical <br />assistance regarding the application process upon request. <br />V. SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES <br />The CAC reviews and approves all proposed amendments to previously approved plans during a public <br />hearing convened for this purpose. Refer to Section 3 above for the City's modified public hearing <br />requirements during declared emergencies. <br />Please refer to Attachment 1 to Exhibit A regarding the City's Substantial Change Policy for additional <br />information. <br />