DATE: September 11, 2018
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Chris Bridgewater, Building and Neighborhood Services Director
Kathleen Sauseda, Housing Development Coordinator
SUBJECT:
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The City of Franklin’s submission of the Comprehensive Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning the City’s submittal to the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) a report of how the funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program from the previous year was spent and how it relates to the objectives of the City of Franklin’s Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. This allows HUD and the citizens to review the progress made in the previous year.
Background
Since 2007, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recognized the City of Franklin as an “entitlement city”. As an entitlement community, the City of Franklin is eligible to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding annually. Included with the award is the responsibility of creating a comprehensive report of how the City spends the funds each fiscal year. Approximately $158,852 has been spent from the 2018 Program Year allotments.
2018 Allotments
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Community Based Development Organization |
$200,952.00 |
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Homeownership/Fair Housing Counseling |
10,000.00 |
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Administration |
52,738.00 |
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Total |
$263,690.00 |
Financial Impact
The projects and accomplishments included in the CAPER were accomplished using the CDBG award for 2017-2018. These accomplishments reflect the mission of The Housing Commission.
Recommendation
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Staff recommends acknowledging the report.