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EUGENE • SPRINGFIELD 2020 CONSOLIDATED PLAN for Housing & Community Development Information from the Public Written Comments Written public comments were accepted during the 30-day public comment period and were incorporated into the Consolidated Plan. Community Survey A survey was developed to collect input from community members to identify priority needs and collect information on conditions in the community. The survey was distributed on the internet and through social media in both English and Spanish. Partner agencies also helped by distributing the survey to their clients, where appropriate. A total of 216 responses were received. Responders to the Community Survey identified the most needed services for both renters and owners. For renters, responders identified top needs as ongoing rental assistance, security Deposit assistance, and emergency rental assistance. For owners, responders identified mortgage assistance, foreclosure prevention, and utility/energy payment support as the highest needs. Responders identified menial health and addiction services and housing services as the greatest social service needs. Respondents also identified assist human service agencies with facilities acquisition or improvements as the most needed Community Development Need. Open House The Cities of Eugene and Springfield hosted an Open House on Affordable Housing and Community Development, on February 12, 2020. Community members had the opportunity to learn about and provide feedback on the draft priority needs and draft strategies for the 2020 Consolidated Plan. The event was attended by over 130 community members, who were also asked to rank the proposed strategies and to provide comments. Resident Participation Plan A requirement of the Consolidated Plan is to develop and utilize a strategy to achieve resident public participation. This plan was updated in 2020 and is summarized here. The Cities will continue to encourage participation by low- and moderate -income persons throughout the community. Emphasis will be placed on reaching out to minority populations, non- English -speaking persons, and persons with disabilities, in the preparation of the Plan. The Cities will also notify and seek the participation of local and regional institutions and other organizations, including businesses, developers, community and faith -based organizations, in the development and implementation of the Consolidated Plan. 2020 Consolidated Plan 4 Eugene and Springfield, OR