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4. A delay of starting an approved project's operations of over twelve months from the start of the
fiscal year in which the project is supposed to begin.
5. Changes in the use of CDBG funds from one eligible activity to another eligible activity of fifty
percent (50%) or more.
When a substantial activity change to the Consolidated Plan, as defined below, is being considered the City
of Newport News will advertise such change in the local newspaper(s) with a comment period of 30 days.
Information regarding substantial amendments and reprogramming of funds will be made available to all
affected groups, agencies, or organizations within a reasonable amount of time. Each affected party will be
allowed to comment on the proposed substantial amendment. The City will consider all comments and
views receiving from the citizens and affected organizations while preparing the substantial amendment.
A summary of comments and local reactions shall be attached to the substantial amendment and
submitted to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The City of Newport News will use the following criteria to determine if a substantial amendment is
required:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Activities
1. CDBG New Eligible Activity
o If the cost a new proposed activity is no more than 20% of the annual CDBG, it may
be approved at the discretion of the City Manager.
o If the cost of the new proposed activity is more than 20% of the annual CDBG
budget, it will be considered a substantial amendment and will be handled as
indicated under the amendment process.
2. CDBG Activity Elimination
o If an activity proposed for elimination is no more than 20% of the annual CDBG, it
may be approved at the discretion of the City Manager.
o If an activity proposed for elimination is more than 20% of the annual CDBG budget,
it will be considered a substantial amendment and will be handled as indicated
under the amendment process.
3. CDBG Budget Transfer between Approved Activities
Budget transfers may be approved by the list of entities for up to the stated percentage for project
budgets according to the following criteria:
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