Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

The City of Edmond held a public hearing to consider the acceptance of the federal fiscal year 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The report detailed the allocation and use of approximately $638,000 in CDBG funds, primarily focused on housing rehabilitation, homebuyer assistance, neighborhood tree programs, and public services for residents at or below 80% of the area median income. The city successfully utilized nearly all funds, assisting 27 individuals with housing-related projects and over 4,300 people through nonprofit public services. The report highlighted the importance of preserving affordable housing stock, especially aging homes, and noted proactive community outreach and partnerships. The Citizen Participation Committee recommended approval, and the city council unanimously accepted the report, emphasizing the program's role in maintaining affordable housing and supporting vulnerable populations within Edmond city limits.