REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
PHIL SKEI, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: AKIO LOPEZ, Senior Management Analyst
Community Development Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Program Year (PY) 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs:
1. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the PY 2024 CAPER; and
2. Adopt PY 2024 CAPER and authorize submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council obtain the views and comments from interested persons regarding the Draft PY 2024 CAPER, adopt the PY 2024 CAPER, and authorize submission to HUD.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The CAPER serves to meet the performance reporting requirements of HUD as set forth in the Consolidated Plan Regulations. On August 11, 2025, a Public Review draft of the CAPER was published for a 15-day public comment period. The PY 2024 CAPER describes the activities undertaken by the City with HUD funds from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. HUD requires the City to submit the CAPER within 90 days of the end of the program year, or September 28, 2025.
BACKGROUND
The City is an entitlement jurisdiction receiving annual federal funding from HUD. In accordance with federal regulations, each year, the City produces a CAPER. The CAPER serves to meet the performance reporting requirements of HUD as set forth in the Consolidated Plan Regulations. On August 11, 2025, a Public Review Draft of the CAPER was made available for a 15-day public comment period. The draft report describes activities undertaken by the City during the HUD PY 2024, beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, using the following federal funds:
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• HEARTH Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
• Home Investment Partnerships (HOME)
• Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
• Community Development Block Grant - Coronavirus (CDBG-CV)
• Home Investment Partnerships - American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)
These grants fund community development efforts to improve housing and opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents of the City. The draft PY 2024 CAPER was developed based on information provided by project managers, subrecipients, and additional City departments and illustrates how the City funded and administered projects to address the four main goals of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. Highlighted accomplishments by goal area for activities funded with HUD CPD grants are as follows:
Homelessness and the Prevention of Homelessness
• 498 households obtained rental assistance or rapid re-housing services
• 132 people experiencing homelessness were provided overnight shelter
• 2,408 people were provided services to prevent homelessness
Safe and Affordable Housing
• 56 home repairs were completed for low- and moderate-income homeowners through partnerships with Self-Help Enterprises and the City’s Senior Paint and Exterior Repair Programs.
• 83 affordable housing units were constructed, of which 23 were HOME funded, at three developments. Below are descriptions of each completed housing project:
o Fresno Housing Authority - Avalon Commons, Phase I
The project consisted of 60 new multi-family affordable rental units, of which 11 were HOME-funded, and on- and off-site improvements. The estimated project cost was $40 million of which $2,654,771 in HOME funds was provided for eligible construction costs. The project was successfully completed on December 22, 2024.
o Habitat for Humanity - 64 Atchison Single-Family Housing Project
The project consisted of one 3-bedroom/2-bathroom home with an attached garage and on- and off-site improvements. The estimated project cost was $526,326 of which $181,200 in HOME CHDO funds was provided for eligible predevelopment and construction costs which subsequently converted to mortgage assistance for an owner-occupied homebuyer whose income was below 80% of area median income. The project was successfully completed on March 17, 2025.
o Self-Help Enterprises - Annadale Phase II S-F Housing Project
The project consisted of 22 single-family affordable homes, of which 11 are HOME-funded, and with on- and off-site improvements. The estimated project cost was $2.9 million of which $1,462,000 in HOME funds was provided for construction costs which subsequently converted to mortgage assistance for 11 homebuyers whose income was below 80% of the area median income. The project was successfully completed on March 10, 2025.
In Program Year 2024, there were 6 housing projects underway. They included:
• Self-Help Enterprises - Walnut / Florence / Plumas
The project consists of 17 single-family affordable homes, of which 11 are HOME-funded, and on- and off-site improvements. The estimated project cost is $4.4 million of which $800,000 in HOME funds were provided for eligible construction costs which will subsequently convert to mortgage assistance for 11 homebuyers whose income is at 60% to 80% of area median income. The project is underway with an estimated completion date of March 26, 2026.
• Fancher Creek Town Center LP - Sarah’s Court Phase I
The project consists of 120 newly constructed multi-family affordable rental units plus on- and off-site improvements. The estimated project cost is $35 million of which $2,480,000 in CDBG funds were provided for the acquisition of a 2-acre project site located at 200 N. Salma Avenue. In addition, $3,169,034 in HOME funds were provided for eligible pre-development and construction costs. The project was fully leased up on July 11, 2025 and the accomplishments will be reported in the PY2025 CAPER.
• Fancher Creek Town Center LP - Sarah’s Court Phase II
The project will consist of 120 new multi-family affordable rental units and on- and off-site improvements. The estimated project cost is $38 million of which $2.4 million in CDBG funds were provided for the acquisition of a 2-acre project site located at 200 N. Salma Avenue, just north of Sarah’s Court Phase I. The developer submitted an application for senior financing and is hoping to start construction in late 2025.
• Fresno Housing Authority - Avalon Commons Phase II
The project will consist of 45 new multi-family affordable rental units and on- and off-site improvements. The estimated project cost is $70 million of which $1,243,000 in CDBG funds were provided for the acquisition of a portion of 7521 N. Chestnut Avenue, just north of Avalon Commons Phase I. The developer submitted an application for senior financing and is expecting to start construction in late 2025.
• Fresno Housing Authority - Parkside Inn Motel Conversion
The project will consist of the adaptive reuse of the 48-unit Parkside Inn Motel into 38 affordable permanent rental units and onsite improvements. The estimated project cost is $20 million, of which $3 million in CDBG funds were provided for acquisition cost of the motel property located at 1075 N. Warren Avenue. The developer has submitted a State HomeKey application for funding and is expecting to start construction in late 2025.
• Blythe Village LP - Blythe Village
The project consists of a 67-unit manufactured rental housing property and on- and off-site improvements. The estimated project cost was $14.5 million of which $400,000 of CDBG funds were provided for partial acquisition cost of a 4.8-acre site located at 3572 N. Blythe Avenue. Additionally, $2.6 million in HOME funds were provided for eligible pre-development and manufacturing and assembling costs. The project is expected to be completed in late 2025.
Public Infrastructure and Facilities
• 12,390 people benefited from improved neighborhood streets through the Rialto-Marks-Holland-Valentine Neighborhood Street Improvements
• 2,755 people benefited from the Fink White Splash Park improvement
• 1 building demolished for the future development of a city-wide Senior Center.
In PY 2024, the following Public Infrastructure and Facility projects were underway:
o The Highway City Neighborhood Street Reconstruction
o The Yosemite Middle School Complete Streets Design
o The Knight Avenue Neighborhood Street Improvements
o Frank H. Ball ADA Improvements
o Maxie L. Parks HVAC Design
o Bigby Villa Park Play Structure
o Lafayette Park Play Structure
Community Services
• 1,441 youth benefitted from Boys and Girls Clubs of Fresno County’s Educate and Inspire Fresno Youth
• 303 youth benefited from Central Valley Justice Coalition’s Youth Advocacy & Mentorship Program
• 25 microenterprises benefited from Chinatown Fresno Foundation’s The Pop-Up Program
• 50 individuals benefited from Poverello House’s Rehabilitation Aftercare Program
• 245 individuals benefited from Highway City Community Development’s Moving Beyond COVID Health & Wellness Program
• 155 individuals benefited from Southwest Fresno Development Corporation’s Family Financial Literacy Nights
Fair Housing
• Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries - Fair Housing Program
Although Fair Housing data is not required to be reported when using administrative funds, it is important to note that the City again partnered with Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries (FIRM) to provide Fair Housing outreach throughout PY 2024. FIRM’s HUD Certified Housing Counselors provided fair housing information in Hmong, Ukrainian, Pashto, Farsi, Dari, and English.
Through CDBG funding, FIRM staff conducted community workshops and distributed information at community farms, libraries, and community centers in the 93702, 93703, 93706, 93722, 93725, and 93727 ZIP codes, where the need for fair housing information was greatest.
Additionally, FIRM provided information about fair housing rights, low-income public housing, and housing voucher rights on its ethnic radio show and TV show.
In total, FIRM was able to reach 6,814 people through in-person events and outreach efforts, another 98,297 people through TV and radio, and 19,066 people through social media. A high percentage of individuals reached were Hmong, Cambodian, Lao, and Hispanic elders who indicated they had an extremely low- to moderate-income.
Comments were encouraged and accepted by mail, email, phone, TTY, fax, or survey. Fourteen comments were received by the close of the written comment period on August 25, 2025. Those comments, along with the comments received during the Public Hearing, and the City’s responses will be attached to the final report submitted to HUD.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
This is not a project for purposes of CEQA pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15378. These plans, strategies and studies are an exempt activity under HUD NEPA Requirements (24 CFR 58.34 (1)).
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference is not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT
No City of Fresno general funds will be used to finalize or submit the CAPER. Submission of the CAPER is a federal requirement to maintain the City’s eligibility for the receipt of HUD CPD CDBG, ESG, HOME, and HOPWA funds.
Attachments:
Public Draft of 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report
Public Comments and City Responses
Program Year 2024 CAPER Presentation