75A - PH CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN UPDATE

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EXHIBIT 1 information to the public concerning assistance that may be available. 2. The City and/or subrecipients will notify affected citizens through USPS and/or electronic mailings, press releases, public service announcements, public notice(s), and/or through social media. 3. The City will ensure that all citizens have equal access to information about the programs, including persons with disabilities and Limited English Proficiency Plan (LEP) persons. Program information will be made available in the appropriate languages for the City. 4. Subsequent to publication of the Action Plan or substantial amendment, the City will provide a reasonable opportunity of at least seven (7) days for receiving comments, or a longer period as prescribed by the Federal Register Notice governing administration of the HUD disaster recovery assistance. 5. The City will take comments via USPS mail to: Community Development Agency, Executive Director of Community Development, 20 Civic Center Plaza, 6th Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92702. 6. In the Action Plan, the City will specify criteria for determining what changes in the City's plan constitute a substantial amendment to the plan. At a minimum, the following modifications will constitute a substantial amendment: a change in program benefit or eligibility criteria; the addition or deletion of an activity; or the allocation or reallocation of a monetary threshold of more than $750,000. 7. A public website shall be established and publicized specifically for the disaster. Initially, the City's website may be used at: www.santa-ana.org. The website shall contain the Action Plan (including all amendments); each Quarterly Performance Report (QPR); procurement policies and procedures; executed contracts; status of services or goods currently being procured by the City (e.g., phase of the procurement, requirements for proposals, etc.). 8. The City will consider all written comments regarding the Action Plan or any substantial amendment. A summary of the comments and the City's response to each comment will be provided to HUD or the State with the Action Plan or substantial amendment. 9. The City will provide a timely written response to every citizen complaint. The response will be provided within 15 working days of the receipt of the complaint, to the extent practicable. 10. The City will notify HUD when it makes any plan amendment that is not substantial. HUD or the State will be notified at least five business days before the amendment becomes effective. L. Anti -Displacement and Relocation The City's Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan describes how Santa Ana will assist persons who must be temporarily relocated or permanently displaced due to the use of HUD funds. This plan takes effect whenever the City funds projects that involve the following: City of Santa Ana Citizen Participation Plan I September 2019 Page 20 75A-24