Amended Citizen Participation Plan Copyrighted
June 2, 2025
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 9.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Amended Citizen Participation Plan
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approve the
attached resolution adopting the Amended Citizen
Participation Plan as recommended by the Community
Development Advisory Commission.
RESOLUTION Adopting The Amendment Of The Citizen
Participation Plan For The Community Development Block
Grant Program
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTAC H M ENTS:
1. MVM Memo
2. Staff Memo
3. Resolution
4. FY25 Citizen Participation Plan Amendment
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DATE: May 28, 2025
Interim Housing and Community Development Director Cori Burbach is recommending
City Council approve the attached resolution adopting the Amended Citizen
Participation Plan as recommended by the Community Development Advisory
Commission.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch, Community Development Specialist
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Cori Burbach, Interim Housing and Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Amended Citizen Participation Plan
DATE: May 26, 2025
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information regarding the recommended
Amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan.
BACKGROUND
This Citizen Participation Plan is a revision of a plan adopted by the City of Dubuque,
lowa on September 8, 1992. The Plan reflects changes required by amendments to the
Housing and Community Development Act for the Consolidated Plan process. This Plan
shall provide for and encourage citizens to participate in the development of the
Consolidated Plan and each Annual Action Plan, any substantial amendments to the
Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan and the annual Performance Report. This Plan
follows all requirements of 24 CFR Part 91 Subpart B.
DISCUSSION
Changes proposed provide updates in Section II. Development of the Consolidated Plan
and Annual Action Plans, Section III. Amendments to the Consolidated Plan and Annual
Action Plans and Section IV. Performance Reports. Most updates provide clarification
around where documents can be reviewed. Changes were also made to Section V.
Citizen Access to provide more opportunities for residents to access, educate, and inform
the Community Development Block Grant program, specifically the Public Input Cover
Page and the Public Hearings. The Plan specifically provides opportunity for persons with
disabilities, hearing impaired, and/or non-English speaking residents. Lastly, changes to
Section VIII. Amendments to Citizen Participation Plan are explicit in this Amended
Citizen Participation Plan.
Per our Citizen Participation Plan, interested parties could examine and comment on the
contents of FY25 Amended Citizen Participation Plan for at least 30 days from April 16,
2025 to May 16, 2025. The FY25 Amended Citizen Participation Plan was available at
the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, the Housing and Community
Development Department, 350 West 6th Street, Suite 312, Dubuque, lowa and could be
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viewed Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and the City Website
at www.cityofdubuque.orq/housinq.
Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision, hearing, or speech impairments
requiring special assistance were able to contact the Community Development Specialist.
Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals were able to use Relay lowa by dialing 711 or (800)
735-2942. Written comments regarding the public hearing were able to be submitted on
or before the time of the Public Hearing. During the Public Hearing, in-person and virtual
comments from any resident or property owner of said City to the above action can occur.
No public comments were submitted. The Community Development Advisory
Commission approved this Amendment at their May 21, 2025 meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
I respectfully request the City Council approve the attached resolution adopting the
Amended Citizen Participation Plan as recommended by the Community Development
Advisory Commission.
Prepared by: Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch, Community Development Specialist
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Prepared bV Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch Community Development Specialist 350 W. 61h St Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 690-
6094
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 181-25
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE AMENDMENT OF THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, through a public meeting proposed the Amended Citizen
Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program; and
Whereas, the Community Development Advisory Commission held a public meeting on May
21 th, 2025 to receive community input on the Amended Citizen Participation Plan for the
Community Development Block Grant Program; and
Whereas, the Community Development Advisory Commission unanimously recommended
the City Council approve the Amended Citizen Participation plan for the Community
Development Block Grant Program on May 21 th, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. That the Amended Citizen Participation Plan for the Community Development
Block Grant Program, attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, is hereby
adopted.
Section 2. The City Manager or his designee of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized to
direct staff to implement the Amended Citizen Participation Plan for the Community
Development Block Grant Program based on this adopted Plan.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 2nd day of June 2025.
.:Cavtn--agh, Mayor
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 3
II. Development of Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans ............................................. 3
III. Amendments to the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans ....................................... 4
IV. Performance Reports .......................................................................................................... 5
V. Citizen Access ..................................................................................................................... 5
OutreachEfforts ..................................................................................................... 5
PublicMeetings ...................................................................................................... 6
PublicHearings ...................................................................................................... 7
Information and Records Availability ...................................................................... 7
Technical Assistance ............................................................................................. 8
ActivityPromotion ................................................................................................... 8
VI. Complaints ........................................................................................................................... 8
ComplaintForm................................................................................................. 10
VII. Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan...................................................11
VIII. Amendments to Citizen Participation Plan .......................................................................... 11
Appendix
• 24 CFR Part 91 Subpart B
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Section I. Introduction
This CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN (the "Plan") is a revision of a plan adopted by the City of Dubuque,
lowa(the"City")on September 8, 1992. This Plan reflects changes required by amendments to the Housing
and Community Development Act for the Consolidated Plan process. This Plan shall provide for and
encourage citizens to participate in the development of the Consolidated Plan and each Annual Action Plan,
any substantial amendments to the Consolidated Plan or Annual Action Plan and the annual Performance
Report. This Plan follows all requirements of 24 CFR Part 91 Subpart B (Appendix I).
The Consolidated Plan and each year's Annual Action Plan guide the City's use of Community Development
Block Grant(CDBG), HOME,and other federal funds which are made available from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Performance Report provides an assessment of funds
expended and a quantitative analysis of program or project outcomes. This entire Consolidated Plan process
shall be integrated into the City's overall yearly goal setting and budget process and shall provide for citizen
access designed to encourage participation by low-and moderate-income persons, as well as the general
public.
The City Community Development Advisory Commission, as provided in Chapter 15 of the City Code, shall
sponsor the Consolidated Plan process and shall ensure that this Citizen Participation Plan is followed by the
City. The Community Development Advisory Commission shall work with the City Housing Commission and
other appropriate City Boards or Commissions in the development of the Consolidated Plan and Annual
Action Plan.
Section II. Development of the Consolidated Plan
and Annual Action Plans
The Community Development Advisory Commission will hold a series of public meetings and public hearings
during the developmentofthe Consolidated Plan and/orAnnual Action Plan thatwould include identification
of community housing and non-housing needs,prioritization of needs,strategy development to meet identified
needs and budget recommendations to implement those strategies. Citizen access opportunities, as
identified in Section V of this Plan, shall be utilized to increase participation in Consolidated Plan
development.
In the case of a draft Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan, a summary of the draft Consolidated Plan
and/or Annual Action Plan shall be available for review and distribution as outlined in Section V of this Plan,
prior to the commencement of the 30-day public comment period.
In the case of a draft Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan, following a 30-day public comment
period,the Community Development Advisory Commission shall hold at least one public hearing as outlined
in Section V of this Citizen Participation Plan.
In the case of a final Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan,the final Consolidated Plan and/orAnnual
Action Plan shall be available for review and distribution as outlined in Section V of this Plan, prior to the
commencement of the 30-day public comment period.
In the case of a final Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan, following a 30-day public comment
period,the Community Development Advisory Commission shall hold a public hearing as outlined in Section
V of this Citizen Participation Plan.
The final Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plans shall be approved by the Community Development
Advisory Commission and forwarded to the City Manager. The City Manager shall forward his or her
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recommendation to the City Council,along with the Commission's recommendation,for final action. The City
Council shall adopt the Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan by Resolution prior to submission to
HUD.
Any public comments received during the comment period or at the public hearings,written or orally,shall be
considered, summarized, and attached to the Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan prior to
submission to HUD. This shall include a summary of any comments or views not accepted and the reasons
therefore.
The complete final document shall be available for review as outlined in Section V of this Plan.
Section III. Amendments to the Consolidated Plan
and Annual Action Plans
Amendments to the Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan shall be required whenever the City seeks
to:
a) make a change in its allocation priorities or a change in the method of distribution of funds;
b) carry out an activity, using funds from any program covered by the Consolidated Plan, not previously
described in the Annual Action Plan; or
c) change the purpose, scope, location or beneficiaries of an activity.
Amendments shall be categorized as "substantial" or "non-substantial". "Substantial" amendments shall
mean:
a) Any change in the purpose, scope, location or beneficiaries of an activity;
b) The addition of any activity not previously described in the Annual Action Plan,unless its addition is a
result of an increase of less than 10% of total funding and anticipated Program Income for the year;
c) The deletion of any activity in the Annual Action Plan, unless its deletion is a result of a decrease of
less than 10% of total funding and anticipated Program Income for the year;
d) Any change reflecting the increase or decrease of more than 10°/o of total funding and anticipated
Program Income for the year;
e) Any increase or decrease in allocation priorities defined as:
a. 50% change in the project, if the project is funded at 50,000 or less.
b. 25% change in the project if the project is funded at 50,001 or more.
f) Any application for M108 funding.
All other amendments shall be considered"non-substantial". Non-substantial amendments shall be approved
by the Community Development Advisory Commission and forwarded to the City Manager.The City Manager
shall forward his or her recommendation to the City Council, along with the Commission's recommendation,
for final action. The City Council shall adopt the "non-substantial" amendment by Resolution.
In the case of substantial amendment, the substantial amendment shall be available for review and
distribution as outlined in Section V of this Plan, prior to the commencement of the 30-day public
comment period.
In the case of substantial amendment, following a 30-day public comment period, the Community
Development Advisory Commission shall hold a public hearing as outlined in Section V of this Citizen
Participation Plan.
The substantial amendment shall be approved by the Community Development Advisory Commission
and forwarded to the City Manager. The City Manager shall forward his or her recommendation to the City
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Council, along with the Commission's recommendation, for final action. The City Council shall adopt the
substantial amendment by Resolution prior to submission to HUD. Amendments shall be submitted to
HUD as each occurs or at the end of the program year.
Any public comments received during the comment period or at the public hearing, written or orally, shall
be considered, summarized, and attached to the substantial amendment prior to submission to HUD.
This shall include a summary of any comments or views not accepted and the reasons therefore.
The complete final substantial amendment shall be available for review as outlined in Section V of this Plan.
Section IV. Performance Reports
A Performance Report identifies the final budget expenditure and performance results for each Annual Action
Plan activity from the currently completed program year and any outstanding activities from prior program
years.
Performance Reports shall be submitted to HUD within 90 days after the close of the City's CDBG program
year. The City's program year corresponds to the City's fiscal year which runs from July 1 to June 30 of each
year. A Performance Report shall be submitted to HUD by September 30. The Performance Report will
include successes and challenges regarding activities with Section V Citizen Access.
In the case of a Performance Report,a summary of the Performance Report shall be available for review and
distribution as outlined in Section V of this Plan, prior to the commencement of the 15-day public comment
period.
In the case of a Performance Report, the Community Development Commission shall, following a 15-day
public comment period, hold a public hearing as outlined in Section V of this Plan.
The Performance Report shall be approved by the Community Development Advisory Commission and
forwarded to the City Manager. The City Manager shall forward his or her recommendation to the City
Council, along with the Commission's recommendation, for final action. The City Council shall adopt the
Performance Report by Resolution prior to submission to HUD.
Any public comments received during the comment period or at the public hearing,written or orally, shall be
considered, summarized, and attached to the Performance Report prior to submission to HUD. This shall
include a summary of any comments or views not accepted and the reasons therefore.
The complete Performance Report shall be available for review as outlined in Section V of this Plan.
Section V. Citizen Access
Outreach Efforts
The City is committed to making reasonable and timely access to the needs assessment, strategy
development, and budget recommendation process of the Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plans
possible for all members of the community, especially low and moderate income persons. The following
outreach efforts are illustrative of ineasures that may be taken as appropriate to provide citizen access to the
Consolidated Plan process. Failure to use any one of these shall not be considered a violation of this Plan.
Mailing List: Develop a comprehensive mailing/emailing list of interested parties, public and private
agencies that provide assisted housing, health services and social services and use to send summary
information and public hearing or comment period notices.
Targeted Survey: Survey service providers,community agencies,and keystakeholder priorto Consolidated
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Plan and/or Annual Action Plan development for information regarding community needs,existing services to
meet those needs, and their assessment of any gaps in meeting those needs, including new strategies to
address outstanding needs.
CityChannel Dubuque: Create and run public service announcements about the CDBG program and
Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan process to inform, educate, and promote citizen participation.
Neighborhood Associations: Invite neighborhood groups to inform,educate and participate in planning and
implementation efforts.
Community Events- Engage with residents at community events to meet residents where they are and
gather information to inform and develop Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan.
Church Bulletins: Publicize public comment and public hearing participation opportunities through this
medium, especially in churches located in the low/mod income area.
Partner meetings: Engage with stakeholders from public and private agencies to assist with the
development, planning and implementation of Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans.
Educational Institutions: Engage with area K-12 schools and higher education institutions to engage
students and parents of all ages. This may include sharing information via newsletters and PTO groups,
attending fairs at colleges and universities, and engaging directly with school administration and students.
CDBG Week: Use this national recognition week to promote local success stories related to CDBG funding.
This may include awards, special project open houses, keynote speakers and neighborhood walks with City
Council members or other promotion activities.
Print Media: Publicize the proposed Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan during the 30-day
comment period between draft publication and final publication.
All Media: Use media releases, video and online posts, social media, and news and radio to promote the
Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan process and citizen participation opportunities throughout the
CDBG program year.
City Website: Use this electronic format to publicize public hearing participation opportunities and to
highlight the Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan development, implementation, and monitoring
process.
Public Input Cover Page: Use Public Input One Pager on the cover of any documents that are out for public
comment. The Public Input One Pager explains CDBG funds and uses a QR code to encourage the public to
comment on the corresponding document in real time.
Public Meetings
The Community Development Advisory Commission shall hold regular monthly public meetings in the
Housing Conference Room, Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6t"Street,Room 250,Dubuque, lowa 52001,
unless otherwise determined and proper notice given. These meetings shall be used for regular Commission
business and when a public hearing is not necessary.
Notice of public meetings shall be sent to all media in accordance with the lowa Open Meetings Law and shall
be posted on the City Clerk's Bulletin Board located on the First Floor of City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street,
Dubuque, lowa 52001 and Housing and Community Development office, Historic Federal Building,350 West
6th Street, Suite 312, Dubuque, lowa 52001
Minutes shall be taken of all public meetings and shall be available for public review at the Housing and
Community Department, 350 West 6�"Street,Suite 312, Dubuque, lowa 52001 during regularworking hours.
All meetings shall be accessible to persons with disabilities, and, upon adequate notice and subject to the
availability of assistance, a translator shall be provided for hearing impaired or non-English speaking
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residents.
Public Hearings
The Community Development Advisory Commission shall hold public hearings as required by the
Consolidated Plan and/orAnnual Action Plan process,at times and locations appropriate and convenient for
maximum public participation. The Commission shall attempt to hold these hearings at their regularly
scheduled meeting time and place. Alternate dates, times and locations may be used as necessary.
Notice of all public hearings shall be published in the official newspaper as designated by the City Council.
The notice shall include the time, day,and date of the hearing, its location,a general statement regarding its
purpose, date references for comment periods with the listed start and end date (30 days for substantial
amendment,Annual Action Plans,and Citizen Participation Plan Amendment, 15 days for CAPER)and any
other more specific information required by the Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan, amendments,
Performance Report or Citizen Participation Plan Amendment. Notices shall also be sent to all media in
accordance with the lowa Open Meetings Law.
Minutes shall be taken of all public hearings and shall be available for public review at the Housing and
Community Development Department, 350 West 6th Street, Suite 312, Dubuque, lowa 52001 during regular
working hours.
All meetings shall be accessible to persons with disabilities and, upon adequate notice and subject to the
availability of assistance, a translator shall be provided for hearing impaired or non-English speaking
residents.
Information and Records Availability
The Consolidated Plan [as proposed, adopted or amended], Performance Reports and this Citizen
Participation Plan shall be available in print format for public review during regular working hours at the
following locations:
City Clerk's Office
50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, lowa 52001
563-589-4120
Housing and Community Development Department
350 West 6'h Street
Suite 312
Dubuque, lowa 52001
563-589-4230
Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Reference Desk
360 West 11'" Street
Dubuque, lowa 52001
563-589-4227
Multicultural Family Center
1157 Central Ave
Dubuque, lowa 52001
563-582-3681
Additional information is available for public review in print format at the offices of the Housing and
Community Development Department during regular working hours and includes:
a) amount of assistance the City expects to receive (including grant funds and program income);
b) the range of eligible activities that may be undertaken;
c) the estimated amount of funds anticipated to benefit low and moderate income persons;
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d) the adopted Uniform Relocation Act which regulates public responsibility and actions associated with
the displacement of persons resulting from a HUD-funded project; and
e) records relating to the Consolidated Plan and the City's use of assistance during the preceding five
(5)years.
f) HUD-provided data and any other supplemental information incorporated into plans
This information shall be provided in a format accessible to persons with disabilities, upon adequate notice.
Requests for additional information may be made to the Director of Housing and Community Development at
the address and phone listed above. A response shall be provided within fifteen (15)working days of receipt
of the request, where practicable.
Summary materials regarding the Consolidated Plan and/or Annual Action Plan, amendments and
Performance Reports shall be available without charge. A reasonable number of free copies of the entire
Consolidated Plan shall be made available to citizens and groups upon request. Photocopier charges and
miscellaneous charges for other related services and materials shall be assessed in accordance with the
City's Administrative Policies.
Technical Assistance
Technical assistance shall be provided to groups representative of persons of low and moderate income that
request such assistance in developing proposals for funding under any of the activities covered by the
Consolidated Plan. The level and type of assistance provided shall be on a case-by-case basis as
determined by the City Manager or his or her designee and shall be subject to budgeted resources authorized
by the City Council.
Activity Promotion
After the adoption of each Annual Action Plan by the City Council, activities funded in the plan shall be
actively promoted to ensure full access to and utilization of funds as budgeted. The Housing and Community
Development Department shall have primary responsibility for activity promotion; however, other City
departments and subrecipients shall be responsible for ensuring reasonable and timely promotion and access
to the projects, programs and services made possible by CDBG and other HUD funding.
Section VI. Complaints
Complaint Procedure
Citizen complaints related to the Consolidated Plan, amendments and/or Performance Report shall be
handled in the following manner:
a) The Director of the Housing and Community Development Department shall accept complaints at any
time during the course of the CDBG program year. Although verbal complaints will be accepted,only
written complaints will be responded to in writing.
b) Written complaints, filed in writing, either electronically via the City's web site, or on paper by mail,
fax, or e-mail, shall contain a concise statement of the complaint and an explanation of the action
desired. The form attached to this Citizen Participation Plan may be used as a template for
complaint(s).
c) Complaints shall be investigated and responses to written complaints shall be made within fifteen
(15)working days after a complaint is received.
d) Copies of the complaint and the response shall be forwarded to the City Manager and the Community
Development Advisory Commission.
Should the complainant not be satisfied with the response, the aggrieved person(s)shall:
e) File the complaint with the City Manager, City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, lowa 52001.
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Complaints must be received by the City Manager within one (1)year of the alleged occurrence.
f) Complaints shall be filed in writing and shall contain a concise statement of the complaint, an
explanation of the action desired and the reason for dissatisfaction with the initial response.
g) The City Manager shall forward the complaint to the Community Development Advisory Commission.
h) The Community Development Advisory Commission shall, at its next regularly scheduled meeting,
set a date for a hearing. The aggrieved person(s)shall be notified in writing of the time and place of
the hearing. If a complaint is resolved prior to the date of the hearing,the aggrieved person(s)shall
request in writing that the complaint be withdrawn.
i) The Community Development Advisory Commission shall conduct a hearing to review the filed
complaint. The hearing shall be open to the public. The aggrieved person(s)may appear in person,
by agent or by attorney. All persons wishing to appear before the Commission shall have an
opportunity to be heard. Minutes shall be kept of the proceedings of the hearing.
j) The Community Development Advisory Commission shall forward its recommendation, in writing,to
the City Manager within ten (10)working days following the hearing.
k) The City Manager shall receive and review the recommendation of the Community Development
Advisory Commission and shall respond to the aggrieved person(s)within ten (10)working days of
the receipt of the recommendation. The Community Development Advisory Commission shall be
advised of the action of the City Manager.
Standards for Review
The Community Development Advisory Commission, in its review of the complaint, shall be guided by
standards set by HUD under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended,
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, lowa and the City's Administrative Policies.
Opportunity for Appeal
If the aggrieved person(s) is unsatisfied with the response of the City Manager, an appeal may be made to
the City Council. Such an appeal shall be filed, in writing, with the City Clerk, City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street,
Dubuque, lowa 52001. The appeal shall be forwarded by the City Clerk to the City Council. The Council
may, at its discretion, hold a hearing to consider the concerns of the aggrieved person(s).
Upon the completion of their review of the appeal, the City Council shall move to 1)accept the response of
the City Manager; or 2) modify the response of the City Manager; or 3) return the complaint to the City
Manager for further review.
If the outcome of such an appeal is unsatisfactory, the aggrieved person(s) may file a written appeal with
HUD. Correspondence with HUD should be directed to the Community Planning and Development Division,
Omaha Office Region VII, Executive Tower, 10909 Mill Valley Road, Omaha, Nebraska, 68154-3955.
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COMPLAINT FORM
City of Dubuque Housing and Community Development Department
250 West 6t" Street, Suite 312
Dubuque, IA 52001
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
1. Name of Person or Organization Submitting Complaint(s)
Name:
Address:
Phone#:
E-Mail Address:
2. Nature of Complaint
Please summarize briefly the facts and the desired action or response. If you need more space
for additional details, you may attach additional page(s). If your complaint is against an
individual, please include that person's name.
3. Previous Action
Have you expressed your complaint to any person at Housing & Community Development
Department verbally? Who was that person?
Have you expressed your complaint to any member of the Citizens Advisory Committee?
Who was that person?
4. I have read this complaint, including any attachments, and it is true and correct to the best
of my knowledge, information and belief.
Signature Date
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Section VII. Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan
It is the policy of the City to comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 as amended (URA); the
government-wide URA regulations at 49 CFR Part 24, revised section 104 (d) of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; and the final rule at 24 CFR 570.606.
As required under section 104 (d)of the Act, the City will follow a residential anti-displacement and
relocation assistance plan providing one-for-one replacement of units [(570.606 (c)(1)]. Consistent with
other goals and objectives of the CDBG, HOME, and other funds made available through HUD, the City
will comply with its Anti-Displacement/Relocation Policy to minimize the displacement of persons from
their homes as a result of any activities assisted under the programs.
Relocation assistance will be provided to each low/moderate income household displaced by the
demolition of any housing unit or by the conversion of a low/moderate income dwelling to another use,
occurring as a direct result of assisted activities. Persons will be provided assistance as described in
570.606(c)(1)or as described in the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970.
A copy of the Local Anti-Displacement and Relocation Policy can be obtained from the City of Dubuque
Housing & Community Development Department.
Section VIII. Amendments to Citizen Participation Plan
The Citizen Participation Plan may be amended following a 30-day public comment period. An Amended
Citizen Participation Plan shall be available for review and distribution as outlined in Section V of this Plan,
prior to the commencement of the 30-day public comment period.
In the case of an Amended Citizen Participation Plan, following a 30-day public comment period, the
Community Development Advisory Commission shall hold at least one public hearing as outlined in Section V
of this Citizen Participation Plan.
The Amended Citizen Participation Plan shall be approved by the Community Development Advisory
Commission and forwarded to the City Manager.The City Manager shall forward his or her recommendation
to the City Council, along with the Commission's recommendation, for final action. The City Council shall
adopt the Amended Citizen Participation Plan by Resolution.
Any public comments received during the comment period or at the public hearings,written or orally,shall be
considered,summarized,and attached to the Amended Citizen Participation Plan prior to the approval of the
Community Development Advisory Commission.This shall include a summary of any comments orviews not
accepted and the reasons therefore.
The complete final document shall be available for review as outlined in Section V of this Plan.
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