Specifications include, but are not limited to: i. The consultant will be selected to prepare (and assist with the submittal in the format/form as may be required by HUD and/or the HUD Greensboro Field Office) one or more of the following Consolidated Planning documents required to receive a direct allocation of CDBG and HOME funds. ii. Develop 5-Year plan for the program year beginning 2025-2029 and the required Annual Action Plan for the 2025 program year in accordance with HUD requirements. iii. Prepare a Consolidated Plan in accordance with Chapter 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91, and which addresses 24 CFR Part 570 and other applicable federal regulations and current requirements. iv. Perform relevant consultations and data collection to complete the required HUD tables and the analysis of housing and non-housing needs. v. Prepare an Executive Summary for the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan. vi. Assist City of Gastonia staff to assess the existing community need as necessary to develop new strategies, goals, and priorities. vii. Assist City of Gastonia staff with development of new strategies, objectives, priorities and programs for inclusion in the Consolidation Plan and Action Plan. viii. Develop and incorporate a performance measure component as required by HUD regulations. ix. Conduct at least 2 public hearings, with additional public hearings and information sessions being conducted with the City of Gastonia City Council, the City of Gastonia Community Development Citizens Advisory Board, and the Gaston County Commission as needed. x. Prepare draft public hearing notices and other public notices as may be applicable. xi. Conduct consultations with public and private organizations and community groups as required. xii. Assist City of Gastonia staff with review of the current Citizen Participation Plan to determine whether any changes are needed in order to meet HUD’s current requirements.
