TO: Mayor and Commissioners
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM, City Manager
FROM: Sammie L. Walthour, Director, Neighborhood and Community Services
DATE: December 17, 2024
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APPROVAL OF FY23-24 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to approve the 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report required by the United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for utilization of federal grant funds.
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Background:
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) serves as a key document for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to monitor the use of federal funds allocated to housing and community development programs pursuant to the regulations established under 24 CFR 91.520. The CAPER for the period from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, provides an overview of the progress and outcomes of activities outlined in the City’s 2023-2024 Action Plan, and it reflects updates to the goals and objectives established in the Consolidated Annual Plan (2020-2025). The report is made available for public review and comment for at least fifteen days (from November 30, 2024, to December 17, 2024), in accordance with HUD regulations. As of now, no public comments have been received. These funds were used to address community-identified needs for very low and low-income residents, with 100% of the funds benefiting these populations.
Key Activities and Financial Expenditures for FY2023-24:
1. Housing Rehabilitation:
o CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds were allocated to complete two (2) housing rehabilitation projects. An additional fourteen (14) projects are currently underway estimated at $441,322.80.
o A total of $63,335.41 was expended for these housing rehabilitation activities.
2. Public Service support up to fifteen (15%):
o $54,825.27 was distributed to support three nonprofit agencies:
§ Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County
§ Knights of Pythagoras Mentoring Network
§ Urban League of Palm Beach County
3. Business Assistance (CDBG-CV):
o One (1) business was assisted in the amount of $21,041.69 under the CDBG-Coronavirus pandemic efforts for job retention.
4. Upcoming Activities:
o Nine (9) additional housing projects are in progress and expected to be completed by the second quarter of the next fiscal year.
This CAPER serves as a vital tool in ensuring transparency and accountability in the allocation of federal funds for community development and housing activities, meeting the requirements of both HUD and the public.
City Attorney Review:
N/A
Finance Department Review:
No Funding Necessary
Funding Source:
N/A
Timing of Request:
Report to be submitted by December 29, 2024 to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.