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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - September 16, 2020 G-05 PHCDBG Public Hearing 2019-20 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Presented by Neighborhood ServicesDivision September 2020 Introduction Each year, as required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City completes a CAPER which details the performance and activities that were carried out using CDBG funds for the given program year. The CAPER documents performance and other requirements in relation to the City’s CDBG Consolidated Plan, as well as the anticipated outcomes as outlined in each year’s Annual Action Plan. The 2019-20 CAPER details the activities and accomplishments that were completed between July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. 2019-2020 CDBG Program Year In the 2019-20 CDBG program year, the City was allocated a total of $624,641 which was subsequently awarded to the following public service organizations: San Joaquin Fair Housing California Rural Legal Assistance Community Partnership for Families Second Harvest Food Bank LOEL Senior Center California Human Development Salvation Army Additionally, the City awarded 2019-20 CDBG funds to three capital improvement projects: Blakely Park Restroom Improvement Project HEAP: Tiny Homes Property Acquisition Salvation Army: HVAC and Refrigerator Repairs Project 2019-20 Original CDBG Allocation Breakdown: 2019/20 Allocation Amount $624,641 Program Administration City Program Administration $102,097 San Joaquin Fair Housing $15,740 CRLA $ 7,091 City / Capital Projects Blakely Park Restroom $273,000 HEAP: Tiny Homes (property acquisition)$13,017 Salvation Army: HVAC/ Refrigerator Repairs $120,000 City Service Programs Graffiti Abatement $29,706 Public Service Programs CA Human Development $7,967 Second Harvest Food Bank $8,923 LOEL Foundation -Meals on Wheels Program $7,433 Community Partnership for Families $27,765 Salvation Army: Hope Harbor Shelter $11,902 2019-20 CDBG Re-allocations: During a CDBG program year, some projects may experience delays in their project timelines, or program implementation challenges. When these changes occur, staff must often complete either a substantive or administrative amendment, depending on the degree of the changes. Common reasons for delays and allocation changes include: Changes in staff capacity Changes to Scope of Work Weather and other environmental factors Other outside factors (COVID-19; Fires; Availability of materials) CDBG 2019-20 Re-allocated funds (Continued) During the 2019-20 CDBG program year, staff completed one administrative amendment: The Salvation Army: HVAC and Refrigerator Repairs project experienced delays due to a lack in staff capacity. At the same time, the City’s Blakely Park Restroom Improvement project needed more funds. Project Name Approximate Balance to Transfer New 2019-20 Allocated Amount Salvation Army: HVAC & Refrigerator Repairs -$68,250 $51,750 Blakely Park Restroom +$68,250 $341,250 2019-20 Public Service Expenditures: Allocation Amount Spent Public Services: 15% Cap (City) Graffiti Abatement $ 29,706 $ 29,706 Community Partnership for Families $ 27,765 $ 27,765 California Human Development $ 7,967 $ 7,967 Second Harvest Food Bank $ 8,923 $ 8,923 LOEL Center $ 7,433 $ 7,433 Salvation Army: Hope Harbor Shelter $ 11,902 $ 11,902 Plan/Admin Fair Housing: 20% Cap Fair Housing -SJFH $ 15,740 $ 12,976.24 Fair Housing –CRLA $ 7,091 $ 7,091 Total: Difference: $ 116,527 $ (-2,763.76) $ 113,763.24 $ (-2,763.76) City of Lodi –Graffiti Cleanup Graffiti Abatement Program Implemented by the Public Works Department, cleaned 1,492 graffiti sites. Approximately 18 less than last year; showing a slight decline. Community Partnership for Families Served 151 youth and families in the City of Lodi. Youth received one-on-one services and mentoring. Additionally, CPFSJ’s Family Resource Center provided service integration to youth participants with limited English language skills and work experience. Community Human Development- Immigration Expansion Program This project provided immigration and consultation services to low-income minorities in Lodi. The project served 101 individuals; COVID-19 reduced their ability to serve clients. In September 2019, CHD held a Citizenship Day event which celebrated individuals in the community that had made progress in their pathway to U.S. citizenship. Second Harvest Food Bank Provided direct food assistance to 2,795 persons this year totaling approximately 550,873 pounds of food. This included groceries to youth who participate in Boys and Girls Club; supplemental groceries for seniors at the Lodi Community Center; and fresh food to low-income families. LOEL Center: Meals on Wheels The LOEL Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels Program provided hot and nutritious tailored meals to 95 homebound seniors five days a week in the 2019-20 program year. Daily check-ins also helped to provide senior participants with much needed socialization. Salvation Army-Hope Harbor Shelter Operations Support This project provided shelter, case management, showers, clothing, and various other needs such as haircuts, medical assistance, and navigation for other services. A total of 976 individuals were served throughout the program year. San Joaquin Fair Housing SJ Fair Housing offered education, counseling, and mediation services to 538 households in SJ County to reduce the load on local code enforcement agencies and eliminate housing discrimination. Additionally, San Joaquin Fair Housing hosted one Tenant/Landlord workshop and participated in two Lodi community events. Due to the pandemic restrictions, San Joaquin Fair Housing was unable to hold their second scheduled Tenant/Landlord workshop, which resulted in left over funds from their 2019- 20 allocation. California Rural Legal Assistance CRLA conducted fair housing testing at six rental sites and three on-site surveys. Selected sites were tested for discrimination based on the following protected classes: sex, national origin, disability, and familial status. Two tests identified that a Hispanic tester was provided with slightly different rental rates than the control tester. California Rural Legal Assistance Due to restrictions resulting from COVID-19 and shelter-in-place orders, CRLA did not conduct follow-up Fair Housing outreach for the two positive tests. However, CRLA exceeded the number of tests required for the program year and successfully surveyed two housing complexes within Lodi and completed important fair housing outreach at housing complexes and community events. 2019-20 Capital Improvement Projects: Expenditures *Approximate Allocation Amount Spent 2019-20 Capital Improvement Projects Blakely Park Restroom $ 341,250 $ 170,126 HEAP: Tiny Homes (property acquisition) $ 13,017 $ 0 (On-Hold) Salvation Army: HVAC and Refrigerator Repairs $ 51,750 $ 13,838 Total $ 406,017 $ 183,143 2019-20 Capital Improvement Projects Blakely Park Restroom Construction and ADA improvements to the Blakely Park restroom is underway and expected be completed by October 2020. HEAP: Tiny Homes (Property Acquisition) The City is currently vetting project sites. If no acquisition funds are needed, then these funds may be reallocated to other project(s) in the 2020-21 Amendment #1. Salvation Army: HVAC and Refrigeration Repairs Four HVAC units have been replaced at the Hope Harbor Shelter. The project is still in progress and is expected to be completed by December 2020. 2019-20 CAPER Approval Process Public Review & Comment Mandatory 15-day Review Period No Public Comments to date Public Hearing Requested Action To adopt the Resolution… Approving the 2019/20 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.