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Citizens will be invited to provide written comment on the CAPER at least fifteen days (15) days in
advance of its submission to HUD. Citizens will be notified of the locations of the copies of the
Performance Report made and will be placed in all branch libraries of the Newport News Public
Libraries and the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority (227 27th Street, Newport
News, VA, 23607).
The City will provide citizens an opportunity to comment on the Performance Report for a period of
not less than fifteen (15) days through the mechanisms described above. A summary of citizen
comments received will be attached to the CAPER to be submitted to HUD.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Upon request, the City will provide technical assistance to all persons developing a Consolidated Plan
funding proposals or seeking to provide input on Consolidated Plan activities, particularly extremely
low-, very low-, low-, and moderate-income citizens who request or need assistance.
Technical assistance may consist of one-on-one assistance, or information and referral. The City’s
provision of technical assistance does not include preparation of grant applications for individuals or
organizations. Technical assistance may be limited by funds and staff availability.
1. Assistance in the development and preparation of written proposal and statement ofviews,
2. Data collection,
3. Assistance with budget preparation, and
4. Presentation by staff to address citizen groups and boards representative of groups of low-,
very low-, and extremely low-income that request such assistance providing them with
general information about the consolidated planning submission process, as well as
requested specific information which may assist the group with their decision to participate
in the programs and access to the City’s activities.
COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
Written citizen complaints and grievances on the Consolidated Plan program activities will receive a
timely and substantive written response from the City within fifteen (15) working days of the City's
receipt of the complaint, when practicable. In addition to a written response, the City may, as
appropriate, follow up on the complaint by telephone and/or in person.
Subrecipients that receive CDBG funding from the City of Newport News are also required to have a
written complaint policy.
ANTI-DISPLACEMENT POLICY
The City of Newport News seeks to minimize the displacement of persons by initiatives supported
with CDBG and HOME Program funds. In cases where displacement is necessary, assistance will be
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