2006/2007 PERFORMANCE REPORT
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) describes the progress made from October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2007 towards implementing the City of Midland's Consolidated Plan for Community Development and Housing Funds. The past year represented year two of the current Consolidated Plan. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the City to prepare a Consolidated Plan as a pre-requisite for participation in various HUD programs.
The CAPER consists of narrative text in a HUD prescribed format and an appendix that contains back up documents/reports and other essential information. A general narrative section describes how activities of the past year addressed the goals and objectives of the Consolidated Plan using federal funds covered by the Plan. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) was the only HUD grant allocated directly to the City. Using CDBG funds and other resources including local non-federal resources, the following was achieved during the past year:
- 9 owner occupied homes rehabilitated or reconstructed
- 20 first time homebuyers assisted with purchase of new homes
- Paving improvements on 6 blocks
- Improvements to 2 city parks
- 263 seniors and 60 children received CDBG funded public services
- Removal of 4 dilapidated structures and clearance on 637 properties
An assessment of the progress made in addressing the priority needs and objectives of the Consolidated Plan is included. It is concluded that progress was not as evident this year as the City’s selected target area strategy dictates what activity will receive CDBG funding. However, it is anticipated that additional resources will help in greater progress in the coming year.
The narrative also contains statements about actions taken to address various federal requirements. Included in the discussion are the actions taken to affirmatively further fair housing, to monitor implementation of the Plan, to foster and maintain affordable housing, to reduce lead-based paint hazards, to reduce poverty, and to eliminate barriers to affordable housing.
The narrative then focused on specific responses to the following need areas: housing (including public housing), homeless, community development, and non-homeless special needs persons. The housing needs narrative describes in greater detail the characteristics of households/persons assisted. The community development narrative is primarily a report on accomplishments with CDBG funds. It provides an assessment of the relationship of the use of CDBG funds to the priorities and specific objectives of the Consolidated Plan. By broad category, the City expended 44% of CDBG funds on housing programs, 5% on infrastructure, 13% on public services, 19% on other community development needs and 19% for administration. The income, racial and ethnic status of persons assisted as well as the locations of CDBG projects are presented in the CAPER.
Other narratives in the CDBG section include discussion on changes in program objectives, an assessment of compliance with certifications, and other CDBG issues such as explanations of program income, loans, and housing rehabilitation programs. Other highlights include the CDBG financial results. Financial performance was achieved as the City carried out a HUD imposed workout plan to meet timeliness expenditure standards.
Accomplishments by CDBG funded projects are summarized on the following table.
2005/06 CDBG Program Accomplishments
Activity |
Accomplishments |
Amount |
2004/05 Street Paving Program |
Completed 6 blocks of paving with curb and gutter. |
$37,609 |
2006 Target Area Street Paving |
In progress on 9 blocks in 2006 Target Area. |
$223 |
Owner Occupied Housing Assistance |
Rehabilitated/reconstructed 9 homes; others in progress. Includes program delivery costs. |
$325,447 |
Homebuyer Assistance Program |
Assisted 4 first time homebuyers with the purchase of a newly constructed home. |
$29,400 |
2004 Target Area Park Development |
Continued development of Bradford Park. |
$23,103 |
Martin Luther King Jr Park |
Completed playground and fencing improvements. |
$55,903 |
Demolition Program |
Demolished 4 dilapidated structures. |
$21,926 |
Lot Clearing Program |
Lot clearing on 637 properties. |
$51,690 |
Home Cleaning Program |
Weekly home cleaning services for 124 elderly/handicap clients. |
$20,000 |
Senior Nutrition Program |
Served average 55 meals daily at SE Senior Center. |
$50,888 |
WTO Local Initiatives Program |
Program matched $55,675 in Texas Workforce funds to assist with care of 60 children. |
$30,608 |
CDBG Administration |
Conducted by the Community Development Office. |
$159,363 |
|
Total: |
$806,160 |
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