Annoucement






March 13, 2020





CDBG Updates & Announcements

2020-2024 Consolidated Plan public hearing will now be online only

In an effort to comply with Governor Holcombs announcement, while also doing our part to limit public interactions, the public hearing for the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan will now be held in only an online format. The online hearing will still take place from 3 to 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 17.

Below is all the information to join the online public hearing:


* Join the Meeting [ [link removed] ]
* Event number (access code): 645 005 659
* Event password: ConPlan
* 1-415-655-0001 or 1-844-621-3956US toll-free

The Office of Community and Rural Affairs and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority will be collecting comments during the hearing. To effectively facilitate online commenting, individuals that wish to comment must use the raise hand function. (For a short demo of the WebEx raise hand function, watch this video [ [link removed] ].) Once an individual has raised his/her hand, the individual will be called on by the facilitator in order, unmuted and asked to comment. Individuals will only be allowed to comment once and have a maximum of three minutes to speak.

Comments are encouraged to also be submitted in writing via email to [email protected]. <[email protected]>The written comments will allow the respective agency time to seek any comment clarification if needed.

A second online public hearing will be scheduled in the near future to allow for additional feedback. Details on that event will be published soon. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

As a reminder, comments can also be sent to the following agency contacts:


* CDBG comments Eric Ogle, OCRA, [email protected] or [email protected]
* HOME and HTF comments Samantha Spergel, IHCDA, [email protected]
* ESG and HOPWA comments Elspeth Hilton, IHCDA, [email protected] <[email protected]>

Comments pertaining to any of the programs covered by the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan can also be sent to Heidi Aggeler, from Root Policy Research, at [email protected]. <[email protected]>

A revised Method of Distribution (MOD), as well as a copy of the 2020 Consolidated Plan, is available online at www.in.gov/ocra/2369.htm. [ [link removed] ]

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2020 Round 1 Public Hearings

The Office of Community and Rural Affair is now allowing communities to host thetwo required public hearings prior to *the submission of the full application.* A public hearing prior to proposal submission is no longer required. The *application deadline* has alsobeen extended to *11:59 p.m. ET,Sunday, May 31, 2020.*

This change allows OCRA and applicants to continue to meet the regulatory requirements set by 24 CFR 570.431, which states applicants for CDBG funds must hold a minimum of two public hearings prior to the final application deadline.

If communities have questions related to holding public hearings or notification requirements, we encourage you to reach out to the Public Access Counselor [ [link removed] ].

OCRA will continue to monitor the situation and evaluate its policies and due datesfor this and other programs, over the coming weeks.

Please direct any questions on this or other requirements to [email protected].



"Under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch, [ [link removed] ] who also serves as the Secretary of Rural Development, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) mission is to work with local, state and national partners to provide resources and technical assistance to assist communities in shaping and achieving their vision for community and economic development. For more information, visit ocra.in.gov. [ [link removed] ]"





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Melissa Thomas
Office of Community and Rural Affairs
[email protected]
(317) 727-7682
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