Title
Consider/Discuss Update of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), Program Year 2023-2024
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhancing the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: November 21, 2024
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Shirletta Best, Community Services Administrator
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss the City's performance report of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) prior to submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for final approval.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The city's fiscal year and reporting period begins October 1, through September 30. CDBG regulations require grantees to submit a year-end report known as the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to evaluate performance within program requirements. The report includes the following information into HUD systems:
o Assessment of program goals, objectives, and funding activities;
o Discussion of city actions and activities on affirmatively furthering fair housing;
o Continuum of Care actions under the city and the Collin County area on homelessness and prevention; public services and housing activities;
o Public Housing initiatives and activities that support affordable housing from other agencies; examples of compliance with program and planning requirements; and
o Self-evaluation of performance and citizen participation.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The city is required to submit an Annual Action Plan (Plan) for acceptance of CDBG funds to determine and state how funds will be used. The City Council approved the Plan in August 2023 and HUD accepted the Plan the following month.
* The CAPER is a year-end report detailing performance and activities of the Plan, during the reporting period of October 1, 2023- September 30, 2024.
o All activities must meet the overall requirement of using at minimum 70% or ...
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