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The former staff of the Department and Economic Development prepared the Consolidated Plan from the city to HUD every Year. Last year under Walling and Eason, the department did not meet the deadlines and was criticized by council for not adhering to the written policy. As a result many contracts, such as a north end youth project, were never appproved timely by HUD so they could be executed when needed. A summer youth program is useless after the kids have returned to school.
Communities were given a sixth year by HUD instead of the regular five because of the stimulous plan and the complexities involved and the dueling deadlines. This year the complete Consolidated Plan, and not an amendment, is due.
However the DCED office has been revamped and experienced straff laid off while temporary workers remain. AFSCME 1799 has been said to have filed a grievance because Eason is outsourcing the consolidated plan preparation.
On December 22, 2009 the Request for qualifications was posted in the Flint Journal and other publications and were due January 5, 2010. Rumor has it the bid opening could not take place because Director Wendy Johnson allegedly opened one of the bids. Obviously the selection did not occur on January 7th as they have been republished today.
Until the city removes it the RFQ is posted at www.cityofflint.com/dced.
Also it is rumored that a company out of Lansing is favored to win the bid. |
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