CITY OF STAUNTON, VIRGINIA
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR REVIEW
FY 2020 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS
and
FINAL PUBLIC HEARING

In accordance with the federal regulations at 24 CFR Part 91, the City of Staunton has prepared an Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development and Planning Programs.  This document is a requirement for direct financial assistance under certain HUD funding programs including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.  The AAP covers Fiscal Year 2020, beginning October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.  The City of Staunton anticipates receiving $352,891 in CDBG funds for the program year beginning on October 1, 2020.                                                                                      

The City intends to submit this document to HUD on or before August 14, 2020.  Interested persons are encouraged to express their views, in writing, on this document to William Vaughn, Director of Community and Economic Development, City of Staunton, PO Box 58, Staunton, VA 24402 or vaughnwl@ci.staunton.va.us.  All comments received by July 22, 2020 will be considered and appended to the documents. 

The City will hold a virtual public hearing on July 9, 2020, at 2:00 pm.  To participate, please dial the toll-free number (844) 854-2222, and when prompted, enter the access code 619358#, to solicit citizen comments on the Annual Plan.  If you plan to attend and have any special needs requirements, please contact the City of Staunton’s Clerk of Council at simmonssf@ci.staunton.va.us or (540) 332-3810.  The City’s TDD number is (540) 332-3968. 

Copies of the document are available for public inspection and review for a thirty-day period beginning June 23, 2020 on the City’s website here.

 The FY 2020 Annual Action Plan contains the following major components: 

1. Identification of federal and non-federal resources reasonably expected to be made available during the program year to undertake activities

1. A list of activities to be undertaken during the FY 2020 program year to address community development and housing needs established in the City’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan for FY 2019-2023.  The City intends to fund such projects as Program Administration, Public Services, Public Facilities/Infrastructure, and Homeowner-Occupied Rehabilitation.

1. Identification of homeless and special needs activities to be undertaken during the FY2020 annual program period to address identified needs within the City.