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10 <br />PR-10 Consultation <br />As part of the preparation of the Consolidated Plan the City reached out for consultation to <br />agencies, groups, and organizations involved in the development of affordable housing, <br />creation of job opportunities for low‐and moderate‐income residents, and/or provision of <br />services to homeless and non-homeless individuals with special needs. To facilitate this <br />consultation, the City solicited feedback through the following methods: <br />-Community Needs Survey (web‐based and paper‐surveys) <br />-Community and stakeholder meetings <br />-Public hearings <br />-Receipt of written or oral comments <br />The input received from these consultations helped establish and inform the objectives and <br />goals described in the Strategic Plan. <br />Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance <br />coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and <br />governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(I)). <br />The City recognizes the importance of careful coordination and alignment among various <br />service providers to maximize the effectiveness of the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs. <br />As a result, during the development of the Consolidated Plan, the City consulted with <br />organizations that provide assisted housing, health services, and other community-focused <br />programs. Outreach efforts included surveys, invitations to community meetings, and <br />follow-up interviews where appropriate. Outreach was made to over 100 organizations and <br />agencies including: <br />-Nonprofit services providers, <br />-Affordable and market rate housing developers, <br />-Housing advocates, <br />-Public agencies (such as the school district and Public Housing Authority) <br />-Economic development and employment organizations <br />-Community and neighborhood groups, and <br />-Neighboring cities and communities. <br />The City further recognizes the importance of continued coordination and alignment during <br />the upcoming five‐year planning period with these organizations and agencies and will <br />work to strengthen relationships over the next five years. <br />EXHIBIT 1