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A. Add the following language to Section PR-15 Public Participation: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, additional funding provided by HUD under the CARES Act during the 2019 Program Year followed guidance issued by HUD on reduced citizen participation.The City of Everett's Citizen Participation Plan was amended to include procedures for disaster response and mitigation.To help with allocating dollars for immediate priorities, a survey was circulated for input from non-profit partners and agencies.This survey, in combination with external data on economic relief needs provided by Main Street America,was presented in findings at two remote (virtual) public hearings held on April 20 and April 23, 2020.These hearings were in compliance with COVID-19 federal, state, and municipal restrictions at the time of action. B. Add the following language to the Needs Assessment Section: It is anticipated, due to the global pandemic of the coronavirus(COVID-19), that basic needs are the upmost need in the community. A survey was circulated on April 10, 2020 to agencies within the City to identify agency and citizen needs. At the time of the amendment to this plan, the most three prevalent needs were food, housing,and healthcare for citizens.Agency needs were staffing, operating costs, and limited interaction with citizens due to lack of virtual platforms/access. Additional needs have been identified through a survey provided by Main Street America on the economic impacts of COVID-19.The survey, last dated April 6, 2020, indicated that most businesses (about 7.5 million) will be out of business in less than five months after shutting down due to 'non- essential' designation. More than half of respondents have indicated a revenue loss of 75%or greater. C. Add the following language to the Priority Needs Narrative Section: In response to COVID-19,the City of Everett is adding Economic Development as a Priority Need, with a high priority level, for all populations throughout the city limits.Associated goals will be to ensure the financial viability of microenterprises within city limits, as well as activities that prioritize job training,job opportunities, and job placement/retention. D. Add CDBG-CV funds to the Anticipated Resources Section CDBG-CV Public- Public Services 534,380 534,380 0 COVID-19 Funds will be federal augmented with uncommitted Administration and 2019 funding. Planning Economic Development 12 RESOLUTION Page 2 of 5