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, 2023, through September 30, 2024.
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 2023 grant year which is the fourth year of Plano’s 2020-2024 HUD Consolidated Plan for housing and community development needs.
- Plano expended $3,889,780 in CDBG, CDBG-CV, HOME and HOME-ARP 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 883 individuals and 29 households were assisted.
- Projects related to creating and sustaining housing included housing rehabilitations for 19 households.
- A total of 549 individuals received homelessness prevention assistance.
- Projects that contributed to suitable living environments included homeless shelter and supportive services for 61 individuals and counseling programs for 75 individuals.
The Community Relations Commission received a presentation and held a discussion on the 2023-24 CAPER at their November 21, 2024, meeting.