This agenda item provides a public hearing/opportunity for comments regarding the use of funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), during the grant cycle October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
No formal action is needed by City Council.
The City receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership funds from HUD. Therefore, in order to continue receiving these funds, the City must prepare an annual report that states the manner in which federal funds were used over the past year. The report is the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). A summary of the CAPER will be presented during the public hearing. The comments received during the public hearing will be included in the report provided to HUD.
The following is an overview of the 2022 grant year, which is Year 3 of Plano’s 2020-2024 HUD Consolidated Plan for housing and community development needs.
- Plano expended $2,306,518 in CDBG, HOME and CDBG-CV federal funds from HUD.
- One hundred percent of funds expended were used to provide housing and/or public services to low- and moderate-income persons.
- A total of 291 individuals and 28 households were assisted.
- Projects related to creating and sustaining housing included housing rehabilitations for 28 households.
- A total of 116 individuals received homelessness prevention assistance, of which 21 were economically impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Projects that contributed to suitable living environments included homeless shelter and supportive services for 96 individuals and youth programs for 42 individuals.
The Community Relations Commission received a presentation and held a discussion on the 2022-23 CAPER at their November 30, 2023 meeting.