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COMPREHENSIVE HOMELESS ASSISTANCE PROVIDERS C.H.A.P. Regular Meeting March 26, 2015 Brandon Stam, Associate Planner in the Community Development Department for the City of Farmington gave a presentation on the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). The CDBG administers the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s CDBG Program that provides for approximately $350,000 of federal grant funding in the community annually to address the needs of low or moderate income families and individuals. These funds are used for a variety of public services and capital projects to benefit targeted neighborhoods and low and moderate income families. Each year two important public documents are created, the Annual Action Plan that allocates funds to individual projects, and the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation that documents how the funds have been expended. This year the City received $352,000 in funds. Within the next few months, the RFP cycle will start for entities/individuals to apply for CDBG funds. Melissa Meechan gave a presentation of the Civility First Four Corners Program (CFFC). The CFFC was created by the Community Relations Commission, to promote positive relations and mutual good will while extending a welcoming hand to all who live in or visit the Four Corners region. The program is designed around a public awareness and educational platform that focuses on ten character traits to promote positive interactions, mutual respect and social harmony. The CFFC also has a Great Service Star program where the community can recognize those that go above and beyond to provide quality service to their customers. The online nomination form can be located on the Civility First webpage on the City of Farmington’s website under Community. Terry Kennedy, a resident of Farmington, stated that the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will be having an informational meeting on Friday, April 10, 2015 from 3:00 to 4:00 at the PMS Community Room. She extended an invitation to anyone that would be interested in participating. Greg Allen, San Juan Safe Communities showed a promotional video for the NAMI. More information can be found at: www.nami.org. AGENCY UPDATES: Farmington Police Department ‐ Officer Martin Olsen gave us information regarding the FPD mobile application and how to use it. This application was created to furtherance the Police Departments community outreach and to enhanced transparency. Farmington Fire Department – Deputy Chief David Burke reminded everyone that it is that time of the year when residents are starting to do yard work and requesting burn permits. These ---PAGE BREAK--- permits are available on specific days with the weather permitting. If needing a burn permit, please call the County’s non‐emergency dispatch. BIC Overcomers ‐ Ralph Yoder stated that they are now doing three sessions a year and are in the process of having a rehabilitation facility closer to town. Four Winds Recovery ‐ Su Hodgman stated that they now have a 90‐day program as well as the 28‐day program. The detox portion of Four Winds will continue until the Joint Intervention Program is ready to take over. Masada House – Su Hodgman stated that the Masada House is having their 5th annual “Music from Masada” on March 28, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Farmington Indian Center ‐ Myra Newman reminded everyone that the Pow Wow Contest with Miss Navajo Farmington will be held on April 4, 2015 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. She also voiced her concerns regarding the closing of the Civic Center Bus Stop. Veteran’s Administration ‐ Linda Shannon with the Veterans Administration reminded everyone that the next Justice Legal Clinic will be held on May 8, 2015. Shantel Mitchell‐Cooley gave an update on housing for homeless vets. She stated that 9 veterans are no longer homelessness and is currently working with 7 more. She asked that if anyone knows of someone who could use this service to please refer them to her. Goodwill ‐ Penny Nez works with people to help them use resources to find jobs. She helps them develop resumes and how to use the internet. She has help 52 individuals find jobs. Beth Volkerding asked Penny if she would like to be a presenter at the next CHAP meeting to go into detail about her work at Goodwill. City of Farmington ‐ Joanna Oliver showed the members where the CHAP webpage is now located on the City’s website. She also reminded everyone that if they would like to be featured on the webpage to email her the information. She passed out a flyer stating that the Civic Center Bus Stop for the Red Apple Transit would be closing as of April 6, 2015 and went over the route changes because of this closure.