Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the CDBG FY 2012-13 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation and Report (CAPER)
Summary
MEETING DATE: December 17, 2013
DEPARTMENT: Housing & Community Development Department
CONTACT: Shirletta Best, Community Services Administrator
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Conduct a Public Hearing to for the end of the year CAPER report of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) before submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for review and approval.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* Regulations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) require grantees to submit a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation and Report (CAPER) to HUD within 90 days of the close of each grant year.
* The CAPER is a combination of reports generated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reporting system and a narrative written by the city. Items addressed in the CAPER include:
o Assessment of 3 to 5 year goals and objectives, including a review of the past year's performance, including Housing Rehabilitation and Public Services.
o Discussion of the city's actions to affirmatively further fair housing.
o Number of low and moderate income households assisted with affordable housing.
o Discussion of the Continuum of Care actions regarding homelessness.
o Discussion of the city's evaluation and reduction of lead-based paint hazards.
o Discussion of public housing initiatives.
o Ensure compliance with program and comprehensive planning requirements.
o Discussion of resources leveraged within the community.
o A self-evaluation regarding activities, schedules and grant disbursements.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The CAPER is prepared by the Housing & Community Development Department and submitted to HUD for review and approval in meeting grant requirements. The primary goal of Grant Administration serves to direct and manage programs and expenditur...
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