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CITY OF AUBURN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING


BY DIRECTION OF THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the Human Services Committee at 4:00 PM on Monday November 24, 2025, in the Annex Conference Room No. 1, located at 1 East Main Street, Auburn, Washington, 98002, on the following:

AMENDED 2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

Auburn, Washington - In accordance with 24 CFR 570 and 704 of HUD, the City of Auburn solicits comments and public input for its draft 2025 Annual Action Plan in the CDBG program.

The 2025 Annual Action Plan is a requirement for the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The Action Plan describe housing and community development needs as well as activities to address those needs. The Action Plan amendment will reflect all public comments received. The amendment adds an activity that will allow the City, if necessary, to brings together an emergency food distribution activity in light of the pause in SNAP benefits that will be funded by the Community Development Block Grant program.

In accordance with 24 CFR 91 of HUD, the City of Auburn solicits comments and public input for its 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

Copies of the City’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the Draft Amendment to the 2025 Action Plan are available, at no charge, from the City of Auburn's Human Services Department located at 25 W. Main Street, Auburn, 98001. It is also posted on the City’s website at www.auburnwa.gov and www.speakupauburn.org.

Any interested person is invited to appear virtually, or in person, and express comments or opinions on the proposed amendment. Written comments and/or opinions may be submitted to the City of Auburn at jdavison@auburnwa.gov or mailed to the City of Auburn, Attn: Human Services Department, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA 98001-4988. All written comments must be received prior to 5:00 pm on December 1, 2025. If you have questions, please contact Jody Davison, CDBG Coordinator at jdavison@auburnwa.gov or 253-876-1965.

If an individual requires accommodation, the City requests notice of the need for accommodation by 5:00 p.m. on November 21, 2025. Participants can request an accommodation to be able to provide remote oral comment by contacting the Jody Davison in person, by phone (253) 876.1965, or email to jdavison@auburnwa.gov.

To join the meeting virtually from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device via Teams by clicking: Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 248 953 040 008, passcode: AA2Tw5

Individuals with speech, sight, or hearing disabilities, or who are requesting translators or adaptive equipment for communication purposes should contact the City of Auburn at (253) 931-3039 within 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, as to the type of service or equipment needed. Each request will be considered individually according to the type of request, the availability of resources and the financial ability of the City to provide the requested services or equipment.


DocumentComment Period
Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan30 Calendar Days
Substantial Amendments to either Consolidated or Annual Action Plan30 Calendar Days
Housing Assessment30 Calendar Days
Citizen Participation Plan30 Calendar Days
CAPER15 Calendar Days

CITY OF AUBURN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING


BY DIRECTION OF THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the Human Services Committee at 4:00 PM on Monday November 24, 2025, in the Annex Conference Room No. 1, located at 1 East Main Street, Auburn, Washington, 98002, on the following:

AMENDED 2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

Auburn, Washington - In accordance with 24 CFR 570 and 704 of HUD, the City of Auburn solicits comments and public input for its draft 2025 Annual Action Plan in the CDBG program.

The 2025 Annual Action Plan is a requirement for the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The Action Plan describe housing and community development needs as well as activities to address those needs. The Action Plan amendment will reflect all public comments received. The amendment adds an activity that will allow the City, if necessary, to brings together an emergency food distribution activity in light of the pause in SNAP benefits that will be funded by the Community Development Block Grant program.

In accordance with 24 CFR 91 of HUD, the City of Auburn solicits comments and public input for its 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

Copies of the City’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the Draft Amendment to the 2025 Action Plan are available, at no charge, from the City of Auburn's Human Services Department located at 25 W. Main Street, Auburn, 98001. It is also posted on the City’s website at www.auburnwa.gov and www.speakupauburn.org.

Any interested person is invited to appear virtually, or in person, and express comments or opinions on the proposed amendment. Written comments and/or opinions may be submitted to the City of Auburn at jdavison@auburnwa.gov or mailed to the City of Auburn, Attn: Human Services Department, 25 West Main Street, Auburn, WA 98001-4988. All written comments must be received prior to 5:00 pm on December 1, 2025. If you have questions, please contact Jody Davison, CDBG Coordinator at jdavison@auburnwa.gov or 253-876-1965.

If an individual requires accommodation, the City requests notice of the need for accommodation by 5:00 p.m. on November 21, 2025. Participants can request an accommodation to be able to provide remote oral comment by contacting the Jody Davison in person, by phone (253) 876.1965, or email to jdavison@auburnwa.gov.

To join the meeting virtually from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device via Teams by clicking: Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 248 953 040 008, passcode: AA2Tw5

Individuals with speech, sight, or hearing disabilities, or who are requesting translators or adaptive equipment for communication purposes should contact the City of Auburn at (253) 931-3039 within 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, as to the type of service or equipment needed. Each request will be considered individually according to the type of request, the availability of resources and the financial ability of the City to provide the requested services or equipment.


DocumentComment Period
Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan30 Calendar Days
Substantial Amendments to either Consolidated or Annual Action Plan30 Calendar Days
Housing Assessment30 Calendar Days
Citizen Participation Plan30 Calendar Days
CAPER15 Calendar Days
  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    CLOSED 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Public Input Survey

    THIS SUREVEY IS NOW CLOSED


    2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Public Input Survey

    The Consolidated Plan is prepared every five years, and its planning process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing, economic, and community development needs and priorities. This plan provides the framework that helps the City prioritize spending of CDBG grant funds and the City wants to hear from you.

    To help you rank the spending categories, below are examples of some of the ways the fund dollars can be spent: please don't try to rank examples, only spending categories.

    Housing

    Example: Funds may be used to assist low to moderate income homeowners with repair, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of owner-occupied units

    Example: Handicapped accessibility programs such as the installation of ramps, grab bars or other modification activities that assist individuals with mobility in their homes (for low to moderate income households)

    Example: Homeownership assistance such as help with down payment or closing cost assistance for low to moderate income individuals

    Other Real Property Activities

    Example: Evaluation and removal of lead-based paint in residential units for low to moderate income households

    Example: Energy efficiency improvements such as weatherization activities that include the installation of energy efficient appliances, windows and/or doors for existing homeowners who are considered low to moderate income households

    Example: Buying real property to convert an existing building into a homeless shelter or low-income rental units

    Public Facilities and Improvements

    Example: Installation of sidewalks, re-paving street or building a community park in areas determined to need revitalization

    Example: Building a public school, library, or recreational facility

    Example: Buying or building a homeless shelter, group homes and ½ way house.

    Economic Development

    Example: Grants to businesses that provide job training skill building through class work for low to moderate income individuals

    Example: Making public facility improvements such as remodeling a library, senior center or other public facility

    Example: Giving grants or loans to small businesses with less than 5 employees to cover start-up costs

    Other Activities

    Example: Paying for special garbage, trash and debris removal such as a neighborhood cleanup campaign

    Example: Family relocation assistance when the City buys abuilding determined to be used for another public purpose and this activity displaces existing families

    Example: Providing grant to business that employ individuals from low to moderate income households to support economic development

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