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Response <br />The City is exploring a number of solutions to assist the community in recovering in the most sustainable and resilient manner. The comment regarding the proportions of the proposed <br /> allocation for housing and infrastructure is duly noted. At the time of the Needs Assessment development the data in hand drove the suggested allocation proportions; however, the numbers <br /> are always open for revision as new and better data becomes available. The Needs Assessment is a fluid document that requires change as needs change or are identified. The City will <br /> continue to assess need throughout the recovery process and will change allocations proportions accordingly. No change to Action Plan necessary at this time. <br />Comment <br />Did you experience flood damage? <br />NOTE: While I did not experience flooding <br />No <br />experience. I myself was extremely lucky during both with. I have an investment in my property and plan to time the weather report startstalking about flooding. Call it PTSD if you want, <br /> but my neighbors have the same problem, especially the elderly.Please be responsible with the money and listen to the people this time.Thank you for your consideration on the matter.Form <br /> Question:Answer:Comment: in my personal home, I have been deeply involved with flood relief and recovery efforts. As a pastor, several of my congregation members had direct damage. <br /> Our church hosted a flooded daycare, Kactus Kids, in the immediate months so flood survivors could work and their kids would have a safe place. We have hosted groups from outside the <br /> area and coordinated their local help. In the San Marcos region, The United Methodist Church has organized thousands of volunteers who donated tens of thousands of hours. We have donated <br /> hundreds of thousands of dollars throughout the region in direct flood relief, training for case workers, and support of long term recovery organizations. I have personally participated <br /> in task forces, community meetings, workshops and direct one-on-one conversations to hear the needs of the community. I keep our ongoing discernment regarding how best help our most <br /> vulnerable citizens in my prayers.It is disappointing that City Council currently draft recommends 70% of the $25 million HUD CDBG <br />Element <br />Source <br />Date <br /># <br />179/2/16Online FormHousing <br /> <br />