Res 2021-064/approving Substantial Amendment No. 10 to the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan

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Task Force meetings were comprised of a slide presentation which included a refresher of how funding could be spent, survey results from the public meetings, and an open discussion that included a question and answer session about technical requirements of the funding. C. Publication Methods The Action Plan was posted at the following locations for a period of 15 days, beginning on August, 19, 2016: • The City's Disaster Recovery website (http://smtxfloodrecovery.com/) • At City Hall; 630 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, Texas 78666 • At the Public Library; 625 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, Texas 78666 A copy of the Action Plan may be requested via an open records request if citizens would like a physical copy provided to them rather than downloading it from the City's website. D. Certification of 14 day Comment Period 1U, IMe lIlrod';,,o-fioiifoe ° "sAcce ed Comments were accepted online and via written comment boxes placed at City Hall and the Public Library. Online comments were accepted via a form provided on the City's disaster recovery website; the system will assign a number to each comment as it is received. In addition to comment boxes, written comments will be accepted at City hall in person, via email(floodrecovery@sanmarcostx.gov), or via USPS mail. As physical or email comments are received the City staff will enter those comments into the online tracking system. A summary of the comments received during the public comment period and the reasoned responses and actions have been provided in Appendix H of this Action Plan. E. Website Development The City, in anticipation of the CDBG-DR process, began developing a disaster recovery website in April 2016. The City worked with government website vendor Civic Plus to create www.smtxfloodrecovery.com to provide information and interaction with residents. The intent was to create a user-friendly, easy to navigate portal for flood survivors and residents to gather information and leave input. The site launched in May 2016 and includes sections for policies, community outreach, reports, projects and program information. Additionally, the site also includes a calendar of events and a news section that is updated weekly. The site allows residents to sign up for notification of news and calendar items. Citizens can also interact with the City by using the fillable forms on the website. Forms are available for the Action Plan public comment period, as well as to report fraud, waste or abuse. The City believes this online tool will allow the community to take an active role in steering the CDBG-DR process and move the City down the road to recovery. F. Accessibility of Plan The City follows ADA -compliant standards for website accessibility and readability. Content and webpage layout is designed with best practices for adaptive aids use in mind. The City also supports Last Updated 3/03/20 Page 56 of 63