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FY 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan City of South Bend, IN PR-15 Citizen Participation - 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(c) and 91.300(c) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting The FY 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and FY 2025 Annual Action Plan have many components which try to reach out and encourage resident participation. These components are the following: interviews and roundtable discussions with various stakeholders; a needs public hearing; and a second public hearing to gather public comments on the"draft plan"on public display.The City of South Bend, in conjunction with the City of Mishawaka, also prepared a resident survey form which it posted on both Cities' websites, and at strategic locations.It was sent out via email to agencies and organizations across the County.The City received back completed resident surveys.All of these comments are included in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan in the Exhibit Section. Through the citizen participation process,the City uses resident input to develop how the plan will best serve the low-and moderate-income population to reach the goals set forth in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The FY 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and FY 2025 Annual Action Plan were available for review for a 30-day public review period from November 27,2024 to December 31,2024.Comments received during public hearings and the public review period are attached to this document. The City has followed its approved Citizen Participation Plan to develop its Five-Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. The City of South Bend previously updated its Citizen Participation Plan with the 2020 HCD Plan, to include provisions for public display and public comment during a declaration of a state of emergency by the Governor of Indiana.The City gained the ability to hold public hearings in person or virtual. 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 updated its Citizen Participation Plan with this Consolidated Plan to meet HUD regulations.A copy of the original version and the proposed version can be viewed in the appendices. OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.07/31/2025) 55