REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
PHIL SKEI, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: BRANDON SISK, Senior Management Analyst
Housing and Community Development Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Program Year (PY) 2022 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 2022 CAPER; and
2. Adopt PY 2022 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 2022 CAPER, adopt the PY 2022 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 8, 2023, a Public Review Draft of the CAPER was published for a 30-day public comment period. HUD requires the City to submit the CAPER within 90 days of the end of the program year, or September 30, 2023. The PY 2022 CAPER describes the activities undertaken by the City with HUD funds from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
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 8, 2023, a Public Review Draft of the CAPER was made available for a 30-day public comment period. The draft report describes activities undertaken by the City during the HUD PY 2022, beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023, 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)
• HEARTH Emergency Solutions Grant - Coronavirus (ESG-CV)
• Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS - Coronavirus (HOPWA-CV)
These grants fund community development efforts to improve housing and opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents of the City. The draft PY 2022 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
• 269 households obtained rental assistance or rapid re-housing services
• 2,464 people experiencing homelessness were provided overnight shelter
• 2,837 people were provided services to prevent homelessness
Safe and Affordable Housing
• 48 home repairs were completed for low- and moderate-income homeowners
• 57 affordable rental units were constructed at the Monarch at Chinatown Project, of which 11 were developed using HOME funds. The project cost $32,239,714 which included $397,118 from HOME funding
Housing projects still underway include:
• Habitat for Humanity - Barcus and Rialto Single-Family Housing Project
The project consists of new construction of two 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom homes with attached garages, and on- and off-site improvements. The estimated project cost is $924,550 of which $392,000 in HOME CHDO funds are being provided for eligible predevelopment and construction costs and subsequent homebuyer mortgage assistance for households at 60% to 80% of area median income.
• FCTC, L.P. - Brand Haven Senior Housing Project
The project consists of new construction of 180 multi-family senior housing units and on- and off-site improvements. The City provided $2,259,784 in CDBG funds to acquire a 2-acre project site located at Fancher Creek Drive and Marion Avenue. In addition, the City provided $1,420,500 in HOME funds for eligible pre-development and construction costs. The estimated project cost is $31 million.
• Self-Help Enterprises - Annadale Phase II S-F Housing Project
The project consists of new construction of a 22-unit single-family affordable housing subdivision and on- and off-site improvements. The City provided $1,462,000 in HOME funds for construction of 11 HOME-assisted units. The estimated project cost is $2.9 million.
• Self-Help Enterprises - Walnut/Florence/Plumas
The project consists of the development of a 17-unit single-family affordable housing subdivision and on- and off-site improvements. The estimated project cost is $4.4 million of which $800,000 in HOME funds is being provided for eligible construction costs.
• Housing Authority - The Arthur at Blackstone
The project consists of the renovation of an existing retail building and new construction to create 41 multi-family affordable housing units along with on- and off-site improvements. The estimated project cost is $26 million of which $1,633,112 in HOME funds is being provided for eligible construction costs.
• Housing Authority - Sun Lodge
The project consists of the renovation of the 98-unit Days Inn motel with the introduction of new construction of additional housing units at the site. The 98-unit motel will be converted into 64 housing units with a mix of bedroom types. The estimated project cost is $36 million of which $2.7 million in HOME funds is being provided for eligible construction costs.
• FCTC, L.P. - Sarah’s Court Phase I
The project consists of new construction of 120 multi-family affordable housing units and on- and off-site improvements. The City provided $2,480,000 in CDBG funds to acquire a 2-acre project site located at 200 N. Salma Avenue. Additionally, the City provided $3,169,034 in HOME funds for eligible pre-development and construction costs. The estimated project cost is $35 million.
• Housing Authority - Avalon Commons
The project consists of new construction of 60 multi-family affordable housing units and on- and off-site improvements. The estimated project cost is $40 million of which $2,654,771 in HOME funds is being provided for eligible construction costs.
Community Services
• 873 youth received after-school and educational programming from the Boys and Girls Club
• 53 dependent adults who have early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other mild cognitive impairments were provided services through the Valley Caregiver Resource Center OASIS Adult Day Care Program
• 32 microenterprises were assisted by the Chinatown Fresno Foundation’s Business Visibility Initiative Microenterprise Program
• 54 residents were provided with information about Fair Housing services by Resources for Independence Central Valley
Fair Housing
• 54 people were referred to the Eviction Protection Program and other agencies that help with legal aid and Section 8 issues by Resources for Independence Central Valley (RICV). RICV also received CDBG administrative funds to provide Fair Housing services; although Fair Housing data is not required to be tracked when using CDBG administrative funds, it is important to note that RICV also provided information about Fair Housing rights, responsibilities, and regulations during 44 community events in the program year. It also canvassed 212 homes with Fair Housing educational materials and shared two (2) quarterly newsletters with 1,746 subscribers. RICV utilized its social media platforms to provide information about Fair Housing resources. In total, its social media posts had 1,878 engagements.
Public Infrastructure and Facilities
• 67,930 people benefited from improved neighborhood streets through the Burroughs Elementary Neighborhood Street Reconstruction, the Ivy-Annadale to Chester Neighborhood Street Improvements, the Shields-Cedar-Dakota-Millbrook Street Reconstruction, the Olive-Maple-Whitney-Chestnut Street Reconstruction, and the Maple-Gettysburg to Holland Street Reconstruction projects.
• 2,755 people benefited from the completion of the Fink White Learner Pool project.
Public Infrastructure and Facility projects still underway include:
• The Roberts & 10th Neighborhood Street Improvements
• The Webster Community Canal Barricade
• The Ericson Elementary Neighborhood Street Reconstruction
• The Highway City Neighborhood Street Reconstruction
• The Yosemite Middle School Complete Streets Design
• Frank H. Ball ADA Improvements
• Maxie L. Parks HVAC Design
• Hinton Restroom and Field Lighting
• JSK Victoria West Playground and Shade Structure
• Dickey Playground Tot Lot Replacement
• Fink-White Splash Park
Comments were encouraged and accepted by mail, email, phone, TTY, fax, or survey through September 8, 2023. Comments received during the Public Hearing 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 for the finalization or submission of the CAPER. Submission of the CAPER is a federal requirement to maintain the City’s eligibility for the receipt of HUD CPD funds through CDBG, ESG, HOME, and HOPWA.
Attachments: Public Draft of 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)
CAPER Webinar Presentation