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FY 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan City of South Bend, IN The City of South Bend updated its Citizen Participation Plan to include provisions for public display and public comment during a declaration of a state of emergency by the Governor of Indiana and the City loses its ability to hold public hearings in person. These provisions shortened display periods for plans and substantial amendments to 5 days, allowed for virtual public meetings, and the requirement that plans either be displayed on the City's website or be emailed to any resident that requests them within two(2)business days. The City held a public hearing on December 10, 2024,to obtain oral and written comments on the proposed activities and findings of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them All comments and suggestions that were received to date,have been accepted and incorporated into the planning document. 7. Summary The City of South Bend followed its Citizen Participation Plan. The City of South Bend provided residents and stakeholders with the opportunity to participate in the planning process, which they did. Based on that input the St. Joseph County Housing Consortium prepared and developed a thorough and comprehensive Five-Year Consolidated Plan. 8. FY 2025 CDBG, HOME, and ESG Program Budget The City of South Bend proposes to undertake the following activities with the FY 2025 CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds: FY 2025 CDBG Budget: Administration • Department of Community Investment-General Admin DCI- $244,972.00 • South Bend Human Rights Commission - Affirmative Fair Housing Activities - $15,000.00 Housing • Community Homebuyers Corporation-Forgivable Second Mortgage-$100,000.00 • Department of Community Investment-Activity Delivery- $80,000.00 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2025) 33