Placement: Other Public Hearings
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Public Hearing, for the Approval of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) 2021-2022 and to Open the 2 Week Public Comment Period
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Submitted By: Alessandra “Alex” Tasca, Deputy Director, Neighborhood Services Department
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal for vibrant neighborhoods.
Executive Summary (General Business): The CAPER (Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report) shows all CDBG activities undertaken this past year, the amounts allocated and expended and the balances available for each project. The CAPER report must include public commentary as to the usage of CDBG funds and the outcomes prior to submitting the report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Presentation Information: Alex Tasca will be available for questions, if needed.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the 2021-2022 CAPER to allow for the required 2-week public comment period and authorize staff to submit the report to HUD as required by December 30, 2022.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the 2021-2022 CAPER, allow for the required 2-week public comment period, and authorize staff to submit the report to HUD as required by December 30, 2022.
Background: HUD requires the preparation of a CAPER annually via their online reporting system. The report details the City’s CDBG and housing expenditures for the past year compared to what was projected in the annual Action Plan and the 5-year Consolidated Plan.
Issues/Analysis: The CAPER report requires City Council approval and a public hearing with a 2-week public comment period prior to submittal to HUD no later than December 30, 2022. Any public comments received regarding the report will be analyzed and submitted together with the CAPER to HUD.
Financial Information: The City of Port St. Lucie received $1,071,986 in CDBG funds for the grant period of October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022. Of the $1,071,986 allocation, twenty percent or $214,397 was allocated for administration and $857,589 for project funding. The project list is attached with a status update on each funded project and alternate project.
Special Consideration: A Public Hearing has been advertised for Nov. 28, 2022.
Location of Project: The CDBG program covers the entire City of Port St. Lucie in its housing programs and low/moderate income areas for infrastructure and public facility improvements, ADA modifications, access to affordable housing, increasing public services and improving economic opportunities. Actual projects and project locations are detailed in the annual Action Plan, align with the City’s Strategic Plan priorities, and are subject to City Council approval.
Attachments:
1. Exhibit A - Project List Status Report
2. 2021-2022 CAPER Report (in development)
3. Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council 2021 Annual Report
4. Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council 2022 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count Report
5. HUD Grants and Program Income
6. CDBG Financial Summary Report
7. CDBG-CV Financial Summary Report
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 9289
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Camille Wallace, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.