HomeMy WebLinkAboutA027 - October 28, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Ames City CouncilITEM #:30
DATE:10-28-25
DEPT:P&H
SUBJECT:2024/25 CDBG CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT
(CAPER)
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 by October 31, 2025.
The 2024-25 CAPER describes accomplishments: 1) in relation to goals and objectives
identified in the City’s 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan requirements for the use of CDBG
funds, and 2) in the Annual Action Plan for fiscal year July 1, 2024, through June 30,
2 0 2 5 . The regulations require that the CAPER be available for a 15-day public review and
comment period from October 9, 2025, through October 23, 2025. One public comment was
received during this time (see attached comment).
Attached for Council review and approval is a copy of the summary (Goals and Outcomes) of
the 2024-25 CAPER report. For the 2024-25 program year, approximately $648,848 (including
administration and program income) of CDBG funds was expensed. Of the $648,848,
approximately $115,631 was administrative expenses. Approximately $533,217 was expensed
on the 2024-25 program activities, of which $368,347 was water main improvements, $21,259
was under the Renter Affordability Program, $9,768 was expensed on Disposition of
Properties for ReUse of lots in the Baker Subdivision and citywide, $41,380 on the demolition
of one property, and $92,463 on the installation of a pocket park in the Baker Subdivision.
Under the HOME Program, approximately $1,948,389 (including administration) was
expensed. Of the $1,948,389, approximately $58,389 was spent on program administration,
and approximately $1,890,000 was expensed as assistance for construction of 38 multi-family
LIHTC units in the Baker Subdivision. No HOME-ARP funds were expensed in 2024-25.
A full copy of the CAPER and attachments is available for review on the City’s website at:
www.cityofames.org/housing.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the submittal of the City’s 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER) to HUD.
2. Do not approve the submittal of the 2024-25 CAPER and provide further direction to
staff.
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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) and
HOME programs for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The Report will be submitted to HUD by October
31, 2025, for its approval and acceptance.
It is therefore the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative
No. 1 as described above.
ATTACHMENT(S):
2024-25 Draft CAPER Document.pdf
2024-25 CAPER Public Comment-10-23-25.pdf
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PROPOSED DRAFT
CITY OF AMES
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND
EVALUATION REPORTS (CAPER)
CITY OF AMES FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
Public Comment Period:
October 9, 2025, thru October 23, 2025
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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 ...................................................... 10
CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a) ......................................................................... 11
CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b) ...................................................................................... 17
CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c) .................. 19
CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j) ............................................................................. 22
CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j) ...................................................................... 23
CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230 ..................................................................................... 28
CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c) ............................................................................................................. 30
CR-50 - HOME 24 CFR 91.520(d) ............................................................................................... 31
CR-58 – Section 3....................................................................................................................... 32
Appendix 1- Integrated Disbursement and Information Systems Reports (IDIS) CDBG, AND
HOME ............................................................................................................................................ 35
Appendix II-Program Maps and Budgets ...................................................................................... 36
Appendix III- Point In Time Count ................................................................................................. 37
Appendix IV-ASSET Funder Priorities for FY 2024-25; and Final Funding Recommendations ..... 38
Appendix V- City Council Resolution, Minutes, Proof of Publication, and Media
Announcements…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………. 39
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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 2024-25 implementation of the following CDBG project activities: a)
support of new single-family housing construction in the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area
(NRSA) with Habitat for Humanity, b) Disposition of Properties Purchased Program, c) Renter Affordability
Program, d) Pocket Park Installation, and e) Public Infrastructure Improvements Water Main Installation
Project. For the HOME Programs: a) New Construction of 38-Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
Units Project.
2024-25 CDBG Program Activities:
a) Support of New Single-Family Housing with Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa. Under this program,
the City sold eight (8) single-family lots in the Baker Housing Subdivision in our NRSA at a reduced cost to
increase the supply of affordable housing for low-income households. For the 2024-25 program year, one
(1) was completed and sold to a first-time LMI household; to date, three (3) of the eight (8) have been
constructed and sold.
b) The Disposition of Properties. This activity was designed to provide maintenance and costs for
properties purchased in previous program years. For the 2024-25 program year, the activity included the
ongoing maintenance of three previously purchased vacant parcels at 1107 Grand Avenue, 621 Grand
Avenue, and 1514 Duff Avenue. The final disposition of these parcels will be determined in the 2025-26
program year. 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 Renter Affordability Program. Under this program, funds were used to assist families with incomes
at or below 50% of the Ames Area Median Income (AAMS) with Security and/or Utility Deposits, and/or
up to two months' rent. For the 2024-25 (which was implemented in January 2025), thirteen (13)
households were assisted.
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
d) Pocket Park Installation-Baker Subdivision. Under this Public Facilities Improvements activity, funds
were used to install a small Pocket Park in the Baker Housing Subdivision in our NRSA. The installation
includes playground equipment, a water foundation, sidewalks, an open shelter house, and the
installation of trees. The installation is anticipated to be completed in the 2025-26 program year.
e) Public Infrastructure Improvements- Water Main Installation Project. This project activity intends to
utilize funds to replace old, undersized existing water mains with new, larger water mains (including
sanitary, sewer, storm, and electrical services), and to remove any lead water lines, installing new water
services with copper piping. This project will improve water quality, reduce lead services, and increase
firefighting service capacity. For the 2024-25 period, the area of concentration is located in LMI Census
Tract 10, extending from North Russell Avenue to Lincoln Way. The project is expected to be completed
in the 2025-26 program year.
f) The Acquisition/Reuse for Slum and Blighted Properties/Demolition. 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. One property, located at 1514
Duff Avenue, was acquired in 2023-24 and demolished during the 2024-25 program year.
2024-25 HOME Program Activities:
a) Homeownership Construction Program. Under this activity, funds have been set aside to construct a
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 2024-
25 program year, no home was constructed. A home is anticipated to be built in the 2025-26 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 houses in the 2024-25 program year, it is anticipated that homes will
be built in the 2025-2026 program year.
c) Construction of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) units in the Baker Subdivision. Under this
activity, City HOME 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 they had been awarded Low-Income Housing Tax
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CAPER 4
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Credits (LIHTC) to construct 38 multi-family units in the Baker Subdivision. Construction of the 38
units began in the 2024-25 program year, and construction is anticipated to be completed in the
2025-26 program year. The leasing of the units is expected to start in the 2025-26 program year as
well.
d) 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
provides jurisdictions with significant new resources to address their homeless assistance needs by
creating affordable housing or non-congregate shelter units, and offering 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
in the 2025-26 program year.
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