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Consider public testimony regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER).
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The CAPER report provides accountability to the public by describing successes in meeting objectives stipulated in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and provides necessary information for HUD's Annual Report to Congress. The CAPER also provides necessary information for HUD to meet its statutory requirement to assess Round Rock's ability to carry out relevant programs in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. The CAPER is due at the HUD San Antonio field office by December 29, 2024.
The public comment period is November 16, 2024 to December 6, 2024. The public notice appeared in the Round Rock Leader on November 15, 2024 and was also posted at City Hall on November 15, 2024.
The City of Round Rock's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2023 Program Year was the Fifth Year in the City's CDBG Five Year Consolidated Plan (2019-2023). In this program year, the city was awarded $629,258 in CDBG funds. In the 2023-2024 Program Year the City of Round Rock continued to deliver programs and implement activities to achieve the goals and objectives described in the 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan and the 2023 Annual Action Plan. A total of $978,476.79 in CDBG funds were expended during the 2023 Program Year (this includes 2023 program year funds and prior year funds).
Funding priorities, highlights, and an assessment for carrying out the 2023 CDBG Program and prior year activities are listed below:
Round Rock Area Serving Center Food Pantry Program expended $30,000 in CDBG 2023 funds and assisted 816 low-income residents.
Round Rock Area Serving Center Housing Assistance Program expended $29,388 in CDBG 2023 funds and assisted 118 low-income residents.
Meals on Wheels expended the $15,000 in CDBG 2023 funds and assisted 123 Seniors.
CASA Child Advocacy Program expended $20,000 in CDBG 2023 fund...
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