HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated December 17, 2024ITEM #:19
DATE:12-17-24
DEPT:P&H
SUBJECT:2023-24 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION
REPORT (CAPER) FOR CDBG AND HOME PROGRAMS
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) regulations require the City to prepare a
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and submit it to the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on or before September 29 each year. This year, staff
requested and received an extension to submit the report on or by December 31, 2024.
The 2023-24 CAPER describes accomplishments: 1) in relation to goals and objectives identified in the
City’s 2019-2024 Consolidated Plan requirements for the use of CDBG funds, and 2) in the Annual
Action Plan for fiscal year July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The regulations require that the CAPER
be available for a 15-day public review and comment period, which occurred November 28, 2024
through December 16, 2024.
Attached for Council review and approval is a copy of the summary (Goals and Outcomes) of the 2023-
24 CAPER report. For the 2023-24 program year, approximately $411,500 (including administration)
of CDBG funds were expended. Of the $411,500, approximately $93,127 was generated program
income from the sale of properties and from loan repayments. The remainder was spent from the City's
annual allocation. Of the $411,500 expenses, $128,081 was for administrative expenses and
approximately $189,446 was for program expenses. The $189,446 of program expenses included
$158,195 for the acquisition/demolition of slum and blight properties and $31,251 was spent on
disposition of City-owned lots and disposition of lots in the Baker Subdivision.
Under the HOME Program, approximately $32,176 was spent for administrative expenses to complete
the Developer's Agreement for 38 LIHTC multi-family units in the Baker Subdivision. Approved grants
to the LIHTC developer will be expensed in this current fiscal year when the funds are provided to the
developer.
A full copy of the CAPER and attachments are available for review on the City’s website at:
www.cityofames.org/housing.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the submittal of the City’s 2023-24 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report (CAPER).
2. Do not approve the submittal of the 2023-24 CAPER and provide further direction to staff.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report has been prepared to reflect the City's
accomplishments related to its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program in the prior
fiscal year. It is therefore the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative #1, as described above.
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ATTACHMENT(S):
Draft 2023-24 CAPER 12-16-24-CAF.pdf
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PROPOSED DRAFT
CITY OF AMES
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND
EVALUATION REPORTS (CAPER)
CITY OF AMES FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024
Public Comment Period:
November 28, 2024 thru December 16, 2024
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CAPER 1
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Table of Contents
CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes ................................................................................... 2
CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted. ..................................... 8
CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a) ......................................................... 9
CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b) ................................................................... 15
CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c) .. 18
CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j) .......................................................... 20
CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j) ................................................... 21
CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230 .................................................................. 27
CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c) ......................................................................................... 29
CR-50 - HOME 24 CFR 91.520(d) ............................................................................ 30
CR-58 – Section 3 .................................................................................................. 31
Appendix 1- Integrated Disbursement and Information Systems Reports (IDIS) .... 35
CDBG, HOME AND CARES-CV
Appendix II-Program Maps and Budgets ............................................................... 36
Appendix III- Point In Time Count ......................................................................... 37
Appendix IV-ASSET Funder Priorities for FY 2023-24;
and Final Funding Recommendations ................................................................... 38
Appendix V- City Council Resolution, Minutes, Proof of Publication,
and Media Announcements .................................................................................. 39
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CAPER 2
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes
Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action plan. 91.520(a)
This could be an overview that includes major initiatives and highlights that were proposed and executed
throughout the program year.
See attached CAPER for the remainder of the narrative!
With community input, the overall goals and outcomes of the City's Strategic Plan were to continue
increasing the supply of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income persons, supporting and
maintaining the public service needs for special populations, homeless, and low-income households and to
address and preserve the viability and stability of neighborhoods through the acquisition and demolition of
dangerous properties. The major progress that the City made in carrying out these three overall strategies
was through the 2023-24 implementation of the following CDBG project activities: a) support of new single-
family housing construction in the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA), b) Disposition of
Properties Purchased Program, and c) Acquisition/Demolition of Slum and Blighted Properties, For the
HOME Programs: a) New Construction Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) Project.
2023-24 CDBG Program Activities:
a) The Disposition of Properties. This activity was designed to provide maintenance and costs for properties
purchased in previous program years. For the 2023-24 program year, the activity included the ongoing
maintenance of two vacant parcels at 1107 Grand Avenue and 631 Grand Avenue that were purchased. The
final disposition of this parcel will be determined in program year 2024-25. Additionally, funds were spent to
maintain the single-family and multi-family lots created in the subdivision for the future development of
affordable housing.
c) The Acquisition/Reuse for Slum and Blighted Properties. Under this activity, the following activities may
occur: acquisition of slum and blighted properties; acquisition of properties for public facilities use (shelters,
recreational use, etc., or infrastructure improvements such as sidewalks, street improvements, shared use
bike paths, etc.) Also, funds may be used to purchase vacant in-fill lots for redevelopment into non-affordable
housing, for public facilities use, or public infrastructure. This activity may include demolition and clearance.
The goal is to address the needs of non-LMI populations or other community needs, which may include
addressing the needs of LMI Persons. For the 2023-24 program year, one property purchased at 1514 Duff
Avenue was acquired that was tagged as dangerous, abandoned, and unsafe. The property is anticipated to
be demolished in the program year 2024-25.
d) Continuing the Installation of Public Infrastructure Improvements Program for Baker Subdivision (321
State Avenue). This activity was designed to cover the cost of infrastructure improvements, such as streets,
water, sewer, electrical, sanitary, sidewalks, etc., to create a mixed-income affordable housing subdivision
for the construction of 26 single-family housing lots and one multi-family housing lot in the City’s
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA). This activity will also include the installation of a pocket
park for the subdivision. During the 2023-24 program year of the seven (7) lots that were sold to Habitat for
Humanity of Central Iowa (2023-24), two homes were constructed by Habitat and sold to LMI first-time
homebuyers.
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CAPER 3
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
2023-24 HOME Program Activities:
a) Homeownership Construction Program. Under this activity, funds have been set aside to construct one
single-family home on a lot in the Baker Subdivision. After construction, the home would be sold to an
eligible household with an income of 80% or less of the Ames Median Income Limit. For the 2023-24
program year, no home was constructed. A home is anticipated to be constructed in the 2024-25
program year.
b) Homebuyer Assistance Program. Under this activity, funds have been set aside to provide
downpayment and closing cost assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers with incomes at 80% or less
of the Ames Median Income Limits for single-family homes constructed in the Baker Subdivision. Due to
the delay in constructing homes in the 2023-24 program year, it is anticipated that homes will be
constructed in the 2024-2025 program year.
c) Future funding for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) units in the Baker Subdivision. Under this
activity, funds were set aside to seek a partnership Developer to apply for LIHTC to the Iowa Finance
Authority (IFA) to pursue low-income family rental housing units. In 2022-23, the City partnered with
HATCH Development and submitted an application to IFA for LIHTC funding to construct 38 multi-family,
2, 3, and 4-bedroom units in the Baker Subdivision. In 2023-24, the City and HATCH Development were
notified that it was awarded Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to construct 38 multi-family units
in the Baker Subdivision. Construction of the units is anticipated to start in the 2024-25 program year.
2023-24 HOME-ARP Program: In fiscal year 2021-22, the City of Ames was notified that it would receive a
one-time special allocation of $1.269,248 of HOME-ARP funding. HOME-ARP funding gives jurisdictions
significant new resources to address their homeless assistance needs by creating affordable housing or non-
congregate shelter units and providing tenant-based rental assistance or supportive services. HOME-ARP
funds must be used for individuals or families from the following qualifying populations: homeless; at-risk of
homelessness; fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or
human trafficking; other populations where providing assistance would prevent the family’s homelessness
or would serve those with the greatest risk of housing instability; and veterans and families that include
veteran family members that meet one of the preceding criteria.
HOME-ARP funds can be used for four eligible activities: the production or preservation of affordable
housing; tenant-based rental assistance; supportive services, including homeless prevention services and
housing counseling services; and the purchase or development of non-congregate shelters for individuals
and families experiencing homelessness. Additionally, HOME-ARP provides up to 15 percent of the allocation
for administrative and planning costs of the participating jurisdiction (PJ) and for subrecipients administering
all or a portion of the grant. ARP can provide up to 5 percent of the grant for operating costs of Community
Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) and other non-profit organizations, including homeless
providers. Funds are also available to these organizations for capacity building.
The City was notified in June 2023 that its Allocation Plan was approved. The anticipated start date is before
or by the 2025-26 program year.
In addition to the outcomes listed below, a summary of accomplishments in attaining the goals and objectives
for the reporting period can be found in Appendix I, along with a project map and budget in Appendix II.
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