City of Midland 2010/11 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) describes the progress made from October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011 towards implementing the City of Midland's Consolidated Plan for Community Development and Housing Funds. The past year covered the first year 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 presented in a format answering numerous questions from HUD and an appendix that contains back up documents 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 by the City during the past year:
- 1 owner occupied home was reconstructed
- 30 minor repairs performed on owner occupied homes
- 6 first time homebuyers assisted with purchase of homes
- Purchased a lot for future affordable housing
- Paving improvements on 12 blocks were completed
- Sidewalk improvements on 4 blocks were completed
- 426 seniors and 93 children received CDBG funded public services
- Clearance activity on 443 properties
An assessment of the progress made in addressing the priority needs and objectives of the Consolidated Plan is included. It is concluded that good progress is being made on the most of the objectives. The narrative also contains statements about actions taken to address various federal requirements such as actions taken to affirmatively further fair housing, monitoring implementation of the Plan, fostering and maintaining affordable housing, reducing lead-based paint hazards, reducing poverty and eliminating 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 28% of CDBG funds on housing programs, 27% on infrastructure, 14% on public services, 4% on other community development needs and 27% for administration. The income, racial and ethnic status of persons assisted as well as the locations of CDBG projects are presented in the CAPER. The City also completed its $244,526 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) CDBG grant. Funds were used on Walnut Lane Street improvements.
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 report.
Accomplishments by CDBG funded projects are summarized on the following table.
Activity |
Accomplishments |
Amount |
Mulberry Draw Area Street Paving |
Street paving & alley improvements on 12 blocks were completed (includes $16,162 ARRA funds). |
$107,712 |
Sparks Park Area Infrastructure |
Engineering firm is developing plans and specifications for street paving, alley improvements and public utilities lines on 5 blocks. |
$14,042 |
San Juan Area Sidewalks |
Sidewalk improvements on 4 blocks in the San Juan area were completed. |
$62,925 |
Target Area Land Acquisition |
Purchased a lot for single family housing development within the Sparks Park area. |
$11,157 |
Housing Reconstruction for homeowners |
Reconstructed 1 home and working on two others. |
$78,384 |
Housing Minor Repairs for homeowners |
Completed 30 minor repairs. |
$65,230 |
Homebuyer Assistance Program |
Assisted 6 first time homebuyers with the purchase of a newly constructed home. |
$38,033 |
Lot Clearing Program |
Lot clearing was accomplished on 443 properties. |
$26,904 |
Home Cleaning Program |
Home cleaning services for 207 elderly/handicap clients. |
$27,000 |
Senior Nutrition Program |
219 seniors benefited from lunch meal program at SE Senior Center. |
$42,208 |
Local Initiatives Child Care Program |
Program matched $65,807 in Federal funds to assist with care of 93 children. |
$29,466 |
| CDBG Administration |
Conducted by the Community Development Office. |
$182,840 |
|
Total: |
$685,900 |
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