Title
Consider/Discuss the Review of the CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance Report
Summary
MEETING DATE: November 20, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Shirletta Best, Community Services Administrator
RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY GRANTS ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION:
* Review and discuss performance report before the public comment period and before the McKinney City Council public hearing on December 16, 2014
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 City of McKinney's grant year ends annually on September 30.
o Assessment of the program's goals and objectives and funding programs;
o Discussion of the city's actions to affirmatively further fair housing;
o Discussion on the Continuum of Care actions under the City and the County regarding homelessness;
o Discussion regarding public housing initiatives;
o Endurances of compliance with program and comprehensive planning requirements;
o Discussion of the city's housing program activities and evaluation and reduction of lead-based paint hazards; and
o Self-evaluation regarding activities, schedules and grant disbursements.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The CAPER is prepared by the Housing and Community Development Department and submitted for the City of McKinney to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). All previous performance reports were reviewed and approved by HUD to reflect that the city meets or exceeds compliance and performance requirements.
The public receives reporting updates year-round through the city's Annual Action Plan, public hearings, notices and other public education or engagement activities. The CAPER is a summary of all activities. Reported areas include public services, housing activities, economic development and grant...
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