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, � ' I <br /> NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DIVISION MEMORANDUM� <br /> #00-18 <br /> March 8, 2000 <br /> TO Honorable Ma or Te M. Howle and Cit Council Members <br /> Y riY Y Y <br /> FROM: Steve Garm ity Manager <br /> Rolanda Jo s n, Deputy City Manager � <br /> Amina N. Ever tt,Neighborhood Services Manager�! <br /> SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing City of Decatur Consolidated Plan 2000-2004 <br /> The City of Decatur is an entitlement community as determined by the U. S. Department of <br /> Housing and Urban Development. As an entitlement community the City is required to submit a <br /> five year Consolidated Plan that profiles the communities needs and resources, and documents <br /> community developed priorities and strategies to address those needs. Staff have worked <br /> diligently to develop the plan in concert with agencies, service providers, institutions and all <br /> citizens and residents of the City of Decatur. The five year Consolidated Plan also includes a one <br /> year strategy which will guide the use of nearly$2.6M in HUD funds for public services, <br /> residential and senior rehabilitation programs, Homebuyer programs, Community Housing <br /> Development Organization activities and Near North redevelopment activities. A Neighborhood <br /> Revitalization Strategy is also included which provides an assessment, strategy and benchmarks <br /> in support of expanded programs in the urban central core of the City. Excerpts from the plan are <br /> attached for your review. A complete copy of the plan is on file with the City Clerk. <br /> The Plan is due to HUD not later than March 15, 2000. Staff is requesting approval of the <br /> attached resolution to allow for timely submission of the Plan. <br /> Staff will be available to respond to questions. <br />