Legal Notices

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST UNDER THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS The federal regulations governing the administration of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, and Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants for local governments have strict guidelines relating to Conflict-of-Interest. Under the federal regulations the following persons are covered: The conflict-of-interest provisions of this section apply to any person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, elected official or appointed official of the participating jurisdiction or subrecipients that are receiving funds under this part. 24 CFR 92.356(c) and 24 CFR 570.611(c). Under the regulations, a conflict exists as described below: Conflicts Prohibited. The general rule is that no persons who exercise or has exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to activities assisted with CDBG, and r HOME, or who are in a position to participate in a decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a CDBG-assisted, HOME assisted activity, or have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to a CDBG-assisted, HOME-assisted, or the proceeds from such activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have business or immediate family ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. 24 CFR 92.356(b) and 24 CFR 570.611(b). The regulations provide for an exception for persons who fall under the Conflict-of-Interest regulations. Written request for an exception may be made to HUD after public notification that a person covered by the Conflict-of-Interest regulations and the City Attorney has rendered an opinion that if HUD grants the exception, no state or local law will be violated. 24 CFR 570.611(d)(1) and 24 CFR 92.356 (d). PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby provided on April 16, 2024, that the Cabell-Huntington-Wayne HOME Consortium (CHWHC) Board is disclosing a potential conflict-of-interest and discuss the matter at their Board Meeting on May 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in City of Huntington Council Chambers, 800 5th Avenue, Huntington WV 25701. The purpose of which is to request an exception from HUD to the regulation for the following: Katie Keefer, whose position was HOME Program Manager left employment to accept a position with the Religious Coalition for Community Renewal (RCCR) an organization which may seek HOME Program funds for housing development activities. After the meeting and discussion, if authorized, the Board will submit a waiver request to the HUD Pittsburgh Field Office. Cathy Burns Cabell-Huntington- Wayne HOME Consortium (CHWHC) LH-172197 04-16;2024