Res 2025-141 adopting the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) 2025-2029 Citizen Participation Plan

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2025-2029 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR FEDERAL GRANTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT CITY OF SAN MARCOS,TEXAS The City will provide a reasonable number of free copies of the proposed document to anyone who requests it. Upon request, these materials will be made available in a form accessible to people with disabilities. The City will consider any comments or views of residents and agencies received in writing, or orally at the public hearings, in preparing the document.A summary of these comments or views, and a summary of any comments or views not accepted and the reasons therefore, shall be attached to the final document. During a declared disaster,the requirement to publish the notice and summary in a newspaper of general circulation described above may be suspended.The City shall at a minimum publish public notices on the City's website and promote such advertisements on social media as available. Furthermore,a shorter time period for notification may be allowable by HUD waivers. The timelines adopted will be those established by HUD at the time. The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) does not require a public comment period or public hearing. Substantial Amendments to the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice will be approved by the City Manager. There are no further citizen participation requirements for amending the Al. G. Public Hearings 1. Hearings shall be held at times and locations convenient to potential and actual beneficiaries. (24 CFR 91.105(e)(3)) 2. Notices of the hearings will be published no less than 14 days prior to the date of the public hearing. (24 CFR 91.105(e)(2)) 3. Hearings shall be held with accommodation for persons with disabilities. Hearings will be held in facilities that are physically accessible to individuals with disabilities, or if that is not possible, the information will be provided through alternative methods that allow for the most integration possible. Individuals who require auxiliary aids and services for a meeting should contact the City of San Marcos ADA Coordinator at 512-393-8000(voice) or call Texas Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 7-1-1. Requests can also be sent by e-mail to ADArequest@sanmarcostx.gov. 4. In the case of public hearings where a significant number of non-English speaking residents can be reasonably expected to participate, public comments written in Spanish will be translated, and a Spanish translator will be present. 5. The City may meet public hearing requirements with virtual public hearings if: a. national/local health authorities recommend social distancing and limiting public gatherings for public health reasons; and b. virtual hearings provide reasonable notification and access for residents in accordance with the grantee's certifications,timely responses from local officials to all resident questions and issues, and public access to all questions and responses. Page 5 of 12