The City of Novi receives Federal funding called Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) on an annual basis. The Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee (HCD) was formulated for the purpose of reviewing community development needs in regards to these CDBG funds. The committee works in conjunction with City administration to develop annual CDBG goals for the City of Novi. These goals are then used to determine a funding recommendation that is proposed to the citizens of Novi through a public hearing process. The Novi City Council authorizes the final recommendation that is submitted in an annual application. This committee is comprised of six members (5 residents and 1 Administrative).e committee works in conjunction with City administration to develop annual CDBG goals for the City of Novi. These goals are then used to determine a funding recommendation that is proposed to the citizens of Novi through a public hearing process. The Novi City Council authorizes the final recommendation that is submitted in an annual application. This committee is comprised of six members (5 residents and 1 Administrative).