TOWN OF BARNSTABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (CAPER) PROGRAM YEAR 2015

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1 TOWN OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (CAPER) PROGRAM YEAR 215 JULY 1, 215 JUNE 3, 216 DRAFT GRANTEE: LEAD AGENCY: ADDRESS: TOWN OF TOWN OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT 367 MAIN STREET, 3 RD FLOOR HYANNIS, MA 261 CONTACT PERSON: KATHLEEN GIROUARD PHONE: kathleen.girouard@town.barnstable.ma.us OMB Control No: (exp. 7/31/215) CAPER 1

2 Table of Contents TOWN OF...1 CR-5 - Goals and Outcomes...3 CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.52(a)...8 CR-2 - Affordable Housing 91.52(b)...1 CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.(d, e); 91.32(d, e); 91.52(c)...12 CR-3 - Public Housing 91.(h); 91.32(j)...14 CR-35 - Other Actions 91.(j)-(k); 91.32(i)-(j)...15 CR-4 - Monitoring 91. and CR-45 - CDBG 91.52(c)...19 CR-6 - ESG 91.52(g) (ESG Recipients only)...19 Attachment 1 - Cover Page and Table of Contents (IDIS version only) Attachment 2 - HUD CAPER review checklist Attachment 3 - Maps - Geographic Distribution of Funds Committed and Funds Drawn Attachment 4 - Citizen Participation Attachment 5 - IDIS Reports PR1, 3, 23, and 26 OMB Control No: (exp. 7/31/215) CAPER 2

3 CR-5 - Goals and Outcomes Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action plan (a) This could be an overview that includes major initiatives and highlights that were proposed and executed throughout the program year. This report covers the period starting July 1, 215 through June 3, 216 which is the first year of our Five Year Consolidated Plan, also referred to as the ConPlan. Priorities identified this first year included creating or preserving affordable housing units, economic opportunities, public facility improvements, and public services. Land and property was acquired to produce affordable housing units both for rent and home ownership. Direct homeowner assistance helped provide public housing tenants the ability to move into their first home, which also created an affordable rental unit on the back end. Economic Opportunities/ Commercial Revitalization was addressed with the newly created Commercial Façade Improvement Program. Funds are provided to eligible businesses located within the Hyannis Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) for façade improvements including new signs or awnings. Three (3) of the thirteen (13) projects reviewed for eligibility are underway and expected to complete by the end of 216. The remaining applicants are working on getting estimates and we expect to see a renewed interest after the busy summer season. Public Facilities/ Infrastructure Improvement program was offered and received two applications exceeding the amount available. One was expected to begin in the 215 or early 216 program year. The environmental review was completed and will continue to the next program year. Public Service activities included the Main Street Clean Team and Senior Services Equipment programs. The clean team provided job training and vocational rehab to 16 extremely low income individuals while meals were provided to 423 seniors through the Meals on Wheels and Community Lunch programs. The Town met the expenditure requirements for public services, planning and administrative expenses, and timeliness. In accordance with the grant regulations the Town did not exceed 15% on public service activities; 2% on administrative/planning activities; and did not have more than 1 ½ times the annual allocation in the bank on May 1st and therefore met the timeliness test. Comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes for each outcome measure submitted with the consolidated plan and explain, if applicable, why progress was not made toward meeting goals and objectives (g) Categories, priority levels, funding sources and amounts, outcomes/objectives, goal outcome indicators, units of measure, targets, actual outcomes/outputs, and percentage completed for each of the grantee s program year goals. OMB Control No: (exp. 7/31/215) CAPER 3

4 Goal Category Source / Amount Decent Housing Decent Housing Decent Housing Decent Housing Decent Housing Decent Housing Decent Housing Expand Economic Opportunities Affordable Housing Affordable Housing Affordable Housing Affordable Housing Affordable Housing Affordable Housing Affordable Housing Non-Housing Community Development CDBG: $ CDBG: $835 CDBG: $38,2 CDBG: $ CDBG: $5, CDBG: $ CDBG: $ CDBG: $29,94 Indicator Rental units constructed Rental units rehabilitated Homeowner Housing Added Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated Direct Financial Assistance to Homebuyers Housing for Homeless added Housing for People with HIV/AIDS added Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit Unit of Measure Household Housing Unit Household Housing Unit Household Housing Unit Household Housing Unit Households Assisted Household Housing Unit Household Housing Unit Persons Assisted Expected Strategic Plan Actual Strategic Plan Percent Complete Expected Program Year % 25.%.% 25.% Expand Non-Housing CDBG: Facade Business Actual Program Year Percent Complete 1.% 1.% 8.% CAPER 4 OMB Control No: (exp. 7/31/215)

5 Goal Category Source / Amount Economic Opportunities Expand Economic Opportunities Expand Economic Opportunities Suitable Living Environment Suitable Living Environment Suitable Living Environment Suitable Living Environment Community Development Non-Housing Community Development Non-Housing Community Development Non-Housing Community Development Non-Housing Community Development Non-Housing Community Development Non-Housing Community Development Indicator $1, treatment/business building rehabilitation Unit of Measure Expected Strategic Plan CDBG: $ Jobs created/retained Jobs 4 CDBG: $ CDBG: $1, CDBG: $ CDBG: $13,878 CDBG: $ Businesses assisted Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit Public service activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated Businesses Assisted Persons Assisted Households Assisted Persons Assisted Household Housing Unit Actual Strategic Plan Table 1 - Accomplishments Program Year & Strategic Plan to Date Percent Complete Expected Program Year Actual Program Year Percent Complete.% underway.%.%.%.%.% Continued to 216.% OMB Control No: (exp. 7/31/215) CAPER 5

6 Assess how the jurisdiction s use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and specific objectives identified in the plan, giving special attention to the highest priority activities identified. Narrative is in IDIS but does not download to word document. CDBG funds were used to address the highest priorities identified in the Consolidated Plan (ConPlan): Affordable housing, Economic Opportunities, Public facility, Infrastructure improvements, and public service activities. Affordable housing has consistently been identified as a high need in the community and the majority of funds went towards projects that create affordable housing opportunities this year. Five Hundred Eight Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Two ($58,2.31) dollars and thirty-one cents was allocated to create new home owner and rental units. An additional eight hundred and thirty-five dollars that was committed in the previous year was spent on rehabbing affordable rental housing to complete carryover projects. Economic opportunities and neighborhood revitalization activities classified as high needs prompted the formation of the Façade Improvement program. Funds in the amount of $1, were allocated to help businesses in the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) for façade improvements or signs and awning repairs or replacement. Requests received totaled $245, dollars almost 2 ½ times the amount allocated for such projects. Finding contractors willing to work with federal wage rates, labor standards, and other requirements posed a challenge for businesses. Three of the 13 projects reviewed are currently underway. We continue to work with businesses and expect activity to pick up again after the busy summer season when improvements can be made with minimal disruption to business. Public facilities, infrastructure and other public improvements were allocated $1,. Two applications for more than double the amount available were received. The ADA Improvement project at 367 Main Street was expected to begin sooner and therefore reviewed for award while the Senior Center Generator project is being considered for future years. Neither activity was contracted in the 215 program year but funds are carrying over to the 216 program year for same use. HUD allows the Town to use 15% of the award plus prior years program income for public service activities. Just under this amount $43, was used to fund the Clean Team and Senior Services Equipment project. Although the clean team fell short of its goals the senior service activity far exceeded the expected number of persons benefitting. Up to 2% of the entitlement amount plus current year program income is allocated for planning and administrative activities as allowed under the program guidelines. Fifty-six thousand five hundred eighty-three dollars and twenty-seven cents was used for Planning and Administrative activities in the 215 program year. OMB Control No: (exp. 7/31/215) CAPER 6

7 CR-1 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted Describe the families assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of families assisted) (a) CDBG White 427 Black or African American 8 Asian 1 American Indian or American Native 4 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Hispanic 3 Not Hispanic 439 Table 2 Table of assistance to racial and ethnic populations by source of funds Narrative Please note the two (2) under Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander represents the Other Multi- Racial category. We had two persons report as Other Multi-Racial and no persons report as Native Hawaiian. Information was input into IDIS and appears correctly in the PR3 report under the activity but it downloads to the word document as Native Hawaiian. According to the census data the largest population in the Town identifies as white which coincides with the population served. The percentages of other races served this year was less than last year but still representative of the overall population. Sixty-six percent (66%) of residents receiving CDBG assistance during the 215 program year received housing assistance and 6.6% receiving job training and senior services reported as non-white or Hispanic. OMB Control No: (exp. 7/31/215) CAPER 7

8 CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.52(a) Identify the resources made available Source of Funds Source Resources Made Available Amount Expended During Program Year CDBG 894, ,53 Narrative Table 3 Resources Made Available The total amount of CDBG resources made available is correct in IDIS but downloads as a different number in the word document but has been corrected to reflect the $894,266 available and $621,53 spent during the program year. The balance includes funds that has been allocated to programs or activities that will be carried over to the following program year. One hundred thousand dollars was budgeted for Public Facility Improvements and another hundred for the Façade Improvement program both of which will continue into the 216 program year. Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments Target Area Planned Percentage of Allocation Downtown Hyannis NRSA 45 Actual Percentage of Allocation Table 4 Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments Narrative Description Narrative All funds are distributed within the Town of Barnstable boundaries as required. Attachment 3 contains 2 maps one showing the geographic distribution of Funds Committed and the other of Funds Drawn during the program year. The Downtown Hyannis NRSA was approved by HUD mid-april 216 and a large amount of funds were committed to the area that contains the lowest income levels in the Town. CDBG funds in the amount of $1, dollars was directed in this area for Commercial Façade Improvements and although experienced some delays described in the goals and outcomes sections above, will continue into the 216 program year. The Clean Team public service activity also takes place in the NRSA area and serves mostly residents of the village of Hyannis and spent just under the $3, budgeted. Funds were also available under the Accessory Affordable Apartment and the Sewer Connection Loan programs but no applications were received. Now that the NRSA is approved future investments may be focused on activities that address the goals identified in the plan. A significant amount of funds was committed and spent in tract 131 on the other side of Town to provide affordable housing which has been identified as the highest need in all seven villages. Funds were committed and spent to acquire land that will be used to develop new affordable housing units by 218. OMB Control No: (exp. 7/31/215) CAPER 8

9 Leveraging Explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as well as how any publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that were used to address the needs identified in the plan. CDBG applicants are asked to provide the amount of leveraged funds that will contribute to the project they are requesting funds for. In most cases the CDBG amount allocated is for a fraction of the total project cost. Matching requirements were set for the Commercial Façade Improvement program where applicants must demonstrate full payment of the total eligible project costs and the Town will reimburse up to one half up to the caps set, $2,5 for sign/awnings or $25, for façade improvements. This process ensures a minimum of a dollar to dollar match of private to federal funds in this program. Other programs have limits that warrant the need for private or other dollars to complete the project. Examples: Accessory Affordable Apartment program typically awards a maximum of $5, per property which may range from $8, and up depending on the property. The Sewer Connection Loan program only offers assistance for the physical connection from the home to the sewer pipe on the street with a maximum loan amount of $8,. Home owners still need to pay the betterment costs which were about $7, per single family property plus the water bills monthly. Direct assistance to home buyers is limited between $25, - $5, and buyers are unlikely to find homes under $28,, guarantying about a 5 to 1 ratio of private funds to federal. Acquisition of land for the purpose of developing affordable housing represents a fraction of the costs for development that will leverage other state, federal and private funds. Acquisition of and improvements to public facilities usually have large amounts of financial assistance from other funding sources including federal, state, local, and private depending on the organization. Public service activities also use other resources in addition to CDBG funds to carry out the project. Other resources that address affordable housing and community development goals include Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds and the Town of Barnstable Lombard Fund. CPA funds contribute to the Accessory Affordable Apartment program (AAAP) and a total of $94, went to create 4 units during the 215 program year leaving a balance of $27,846 which is still available. The shift to CPA funds permitted assistance for new units while allowing an increase in the amount of assistance per unit and reducing documentation and other requirements for homeowners. During the 215 program year Lombard funds in the amount of $19, were spent to assist: 5 families were assisted with rent payments 9 families were assisted with utility bills 8 families were assisted with funeral expenses Additional funds went to Homeless and youth programs for low income residents. OMB Control No: (exp. 7/31/215) CAPER 9

10 CR-2 - Affordable Housing 91.52(b) Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing, including the number and types of families served, the number of extremely low-income, low-income, moderate-income, and middle-income persons served. One-Year Goal Actual Number of homeless households to be provided affordable housing units Number of non-homeless households to 4 3 be provided affordable housing units Number of special-needs households to be provided affordable housing units 4 3 Table 5- Number of Households One-Year Goal Actual Number of households supported through rental assistance Number of households supported 1 1 through the production of new units Number of households supported 2 2 through the rehab of existing units Number of households supported 1 1 through the acquisition of existing units 4 4 Table 6 - Number of Households Supported Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in meeting these goals. Table is complete in IDIS but downloads blank into the word document. Manually added the numbers back into the word document. Expected to provide affordable housing to two (2) households, one received direct homeowner assistance through the BHA Soft Second Mortgage program and purchased their first home. A property was acquired under the Rental Acquisition Program (RAP) during the program year to provide rental housing to family with income at or below 65% of the area median income. The tenant selection process is underway and occupancy is expected early 216. RAP units are deed restricted to remain affordable thereby converting market rate units into new affordable housing units. Goals to rehab existing units included the Accessory Affordable Apartment Program (AAAP) and Sewer Connection Loan program but we did not receive any applications in the 215 program year. Two AAAP units that were funded last year but completed this year benefitted one extremely low income household and one low income household. The Town attempted to attract an agency to administer a home owner repair program but did not receive applications. The Habitat Land Acquisition project is underway. The Land was acquired in the 215 program year with expectations to create new affordable housing units within three years. OMB Control No: (exp. 7/31/215) CAPER 1

11 Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans. The importance of balancing activities that can happen quickly with programs that rely on applicant activity are critical to the program s success. The realization this year came from balancing acquisition projects with rehab programs. Although we didn t receive applications for the rehab programs, funds were not lost because we were able to meet the expenditure requirements with activity in the acquisition projects. Timeliness is important to ensure funds are not lost and applicants need to be realistic in their ability to meet these requirements when submitting requests. In addition awards need to ensure an adequate balance. The Accessory Affordable Apartment program appears to have run its course at least in respect to bringing existing units into compliance with current health and building safety codes. The ordinance had been expanded to create new units but grant regulations and the program caps made it difficult to continue under the CDBG program. The amount of funds for this program had been gradually reduced and are eliminated from the 216 program year. A shift to funding through Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds is proving more successful for new units and is still available to help homeowners convert space in their homes to affordable apartments. The Town wants to continue to offer assistance to homeowners to connect to the Town sewer but since we didn t have any applicants this year the amount budgeted is reduced to cover about 1 household. If applicants come in and funds are available this amount may be increased and if there is no interest the funds may be reallocated to another program. The need for home owner rehab/repair programs is a constant in public meetings and requests from residents but no agencies submitted applications to undertake the program this year. The Town's continued outreach resulted in an application for the 216 program year that is under review. Include the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income persons served by each activity where information on income by family size is required to determine the eligibility of the activity. Number of Persons Served CDBG Actual HOME Actual Extremely Low-income 1 Low-income Moderate-income 2 3 Table 7 Number of Persons Served OMB Control No: (exp. 7/31/215) CAPER 11

12 Narrative Information Information requested in the CAPER checklist but not in IDIS: Renter households benefitting by Income Level: One (1) Extremely low income (3% AMI) household One (1) Moderate income (8% AMI) household Home owner households benefitting by Income Level: One Moderate income (8% AMI) household One family (three person household) received assistance to move out of public rental housing and into their first home. This project converted a market rate housing unit to affordable and opened an affordable rental unit on the back end. Two households found affordable rental housing as a result of prior year commitments to the Accessory Affordable Housing program. Another rental unit was created during the year and the tenant selection process is underway with expectations that it will be occupied first quarter 216. The land acquisition project is required to develop a minimum of one new affordable home ownership unit but expected to create up to four units by 218. CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.(d, e); 91.32(d, e); 91.52(c) Evaluate the jurisdiction s progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and ending homelessness through: Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs During the program year the Town formed a committee that brought together Town officials and community groups to address homelessness issues. One of the initiatives of the committee was to focus on outreach and at their request two (2) outreach coordinator positions were established, one at Duffy Health Care and one at Housing Assistance Corporation. The Barnstable Police department established a Community Impact Unit (CIU) with dedicated community service officers to patrol downtown Hyannis which happens to be the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA). Barnstable Police Chief Paul MacDonald reported complaints from business owners and residents were down while proactive calls from community service officers are up showing an improvement in the area already. Efforts have not gone unnoticed as indicated in the article of the Barnstable Patriot July 29, 216 and perceptions that the atmosphere in Hyannis and the NRSA has improved. The Town s Growth Management Department (GMD) continues to consult with the Regional Network to Address Homelessness (herein Network ) and other agencies serving homeless populations to assess OMB Control No: (exp. 7/31/215) CAPER 12

13 the needs of homeless persons for the CDBG program. GMD also forwards notices of public meetings, comment periods, and the availability of funds to the Network and these agencies to encourage them to participate in the program. This year one homeless individual attended the public meeting to discuss priorities for the 216 Action Plan. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons We rely on the Network and agencies with the expertise in addressing these needs but as mentioned above there is a better coordinated effort between the Town and the agencies providing those services. Agencies are notified of fund opportunities. The Hyannis Main Street Clean Team is a public service funded in 215 and while it doesn t provide housing assistance, it does provide vocational rehab and job training giving individuals skills and income to help support housing, 5 homeless individuals participated in the program this year. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become homeless after being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); and, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs The Town relies on the network and agencies with the expertise to provide adequate services and assistance to homeless persons. We are fortunate to have several agencies providing a variety of assistance in the Town of Barnstable. Duffy Health Care provides healthcare services and referrals; Housing Assistance Corporation has the Project Prevention Program and also oversees the NOAH (Homeless) Shelter. CHAMP Homes provides housing opportunities for homeless persons and manages Pilot House another homeless facility with services downtown Hyannis. There are several agencies helping to serve these populations right in downtown Hyannis. Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again As indicated above, several agencies coordinate to facilitate access to housing and shortening the period of time people experience homelessness. Project Prevention, program administered by Housing Assistance Corp, provides financial assistance to move homeless persons into housing units. Homeless not Helpless, CHAMP Homes, and other opportunities are available to transition to independent living. OMB Control No: (exp. 7/31/215) CAPER 13

14 CR-3 - Public Housing 91.(h); 91.32(j) Actions taken to address the needs of public housing The Barnstable Housing Authority (BHA) manages public housing for the Town of Barnstable. They are consulted each year to help us identify public housing needs that may be addressed during the program year. We received two funding requests for CDBG funds from them to administer a Soft Second Program and Rental Acquisition Program that were awarded in the 215 program year. The programs resulted in creating one affordable home ownership unit plus 2* affordable rental units. *One unit was created on the back end of the Soft Second Mortgage program when the tenants moved into their first home. BHA does the intake and eligibility documentation for both programs and will maintain ownership of the property at 191 Buckwood Drive acquired under the Rental Acquisition program which is now deed restricted to remain affordable rental housing. In addition to providing financial assistance to the housing authority we receive requests to conduct environmental reviews for their Capital Fund Improvements. We were able to provide assistance in the 215 program year and hope to continue as needed. Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership Notifications of public meetings, surveys, and fund availability are sent to BHA to post for public housing residents. The Town has also used CDBG funds to help make homeownership affordable for public housing tenants and just awarded another $5, to help another household. Funds are provided through the BHA Soft Second Mortgage program and help buy down the price of a home to bridge the gap between what is affordable and what is available in the housing market. Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs The BHA is not designated as troubled but in the event the status changes, the Town will work with BHA to improve. OMB Control No: (exp. 7/31/215) CAPER 14

15 CR-35 - Other Actions 91.(j)-(k); 91.32(i)-(j) Actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment. 91. (j); (i) Housing Needs Assessment was completed in December 214. The Housing Production Plan is scheduled to be reviewed by the Planning Board on August, 216 and Town Council October 6, 216. Adopted policies to encourage affordable housing such as the Accessory Affordable Apartment and Inclusionary Zoning ordinances. The Accessory ordinance provides homeowners the opportunity to create affordable accessory units and the Inclusionary Zoning ordinance requires developers to create affordable housing units in addition to market rate. Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.(k); 91.32(j) It is often difficult to serve the extremely low and very low income populations because the funding need is far greater than the amount available. That said ninety-three (93) extremely low income persons and two-hundred and fifty-three (253) very low income persons were served during the program year. One extremely low income household found affordable housing under the Accessory Affordable Housing program. Two affordable housing programs funded in 215 were limited to households at or below 65% of the area median income rather than the typical 8% requirement. This was based on the amount of assistance provided. The accomplishments are expected to be realized in 216 and 218. Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards. 91.(k); 91.32(j) Duplicate heading in IDIS, Actions taken to address obstacles but downloads to the word document as Actions taken to reduce Lead-based paint hazards. 91.(d); 91.32(j). Response here is addressing the lead-paint hazards as the reply above summarizes the actions taken to address underserved needs. Projects involving acquisition, construction, rehab, or demolition are evaluated for lead paint hazards and adhere to Lead Paint Safety Rule. All proposed activities that involve properties built before 1978 are reviewed to determine whether lead hazards are present and the impact of the proposed activities. Program guidelines and written agreements with recipients require proper notification and the use of certified inspectors and contractors to ensure lead hazards are appropriately screened for, contained, and properly disposed. During the 215 program year two properties were acquired and subject to 24 CFR Part 35 Subpart K, one under the Soft Second Mortgage program and the other under the Rental Acquisition Program (RAP). OMB Control No: (exp. 7/31/215) CAPER 15

16 The property acquired under the Soft Second Mortgage program was built in 1978 and exempt from lead paint requirements while the property acquired under the RAP program was built in 1969 and must comply with lead paint requlations. The Barnstable Housing Authority (BHA), recipient of RAP funds, is required to conduct a visual inpection, stabilize any deterioriating paint to reduce lead paint hazards, and provide notification to potential tenants. BHA must use a certified lead inspector and contractors for inspections and the removal of any lead hazards. The visual assessment was completed and we are awaiting results and any stabilization activities. The RAP project is still underway and vacant and will be monitored for documentation of compliance with lead-based paint requirements before being occupied by low income family. The Accessory Affordable Apartment program funded in the previous year but completed in the 215 program year was evaluated by a Certified Lead Paint Inspector and no lead hazards were found. Had lead paint been detected they would have been required to comply with the regulations 24 CFR Part 35 Subpart J for rehabilitation activities as indicated in their written agreement, before funds could be reimbursed. The Town continues to evaluate programs to ensure compliance with regulations. Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty-level families. 91.(k); 91.32(j) Households at or below poverty level are eligible to participate in CDBG funded programs. As mentioned above many of the public service programs funded throughout the years help to serve this population. The Clean Team funded in 215, provided vocational rehab and job training to sixteen (16) extremely low income (3% below AMI) individuals. The Senior Services Equipment program provided support to our senior residents to offer Meals on Wheels and Community Lunches that served seventysix (76) extremely low income, two hundred fifty-three (253) very low income (5% of AMI) households, and ninety-four (94) low (8% AMI) income. The Rental Acquisition program is limited to households with income at or below 65% of the area median income. Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.(k); 91.32(j) The CDBG program is administered through the Growth Management Department (GMD) with approvals from the Town Manager. GMD staff participates in trainings to remain current with changing regulations and procedures. GMD continues to solicit local area non-profits and other agencies with expertise providing housing and community services for low and moderate income persons to carry out programs and services. A more coordinated effort with the Barnstable County and Town of Yarmouth is anticipated now that submissions of the Consolidated Plans and Annual Action Plans are submitted together as one under the Barnstable County HOME Consortium. OMB Control No: (exp. 7/31/215) CAPER 16

17 Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies. 91.(k); 91.32(j) The Town s GMD reaches out to public and private housing and social services agencies throughout the year to encourage participation in the CDBG program. During the 215 program year outreach efforts were successful in attracting representation from the homeless population and the Brazilian community at our public meetings. We hope to continue to see increased participation from residents and agencies serving low and moderate income persons and special needs populations. Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice (a) The Town has an Inclusionary Zoning bylaw that requires 1% affordable housing contribution for new development over 1 units or 1 acres. The Town has an Accessory Affordable Apartment bylaw allowing for the development of accessory units throughout the Town and requiring income and rent restrictions. The Town is working to complete a Housing Production Plan which once approved, suggests a variety of strategies that will alleviate impediments to fair housing choice. CR-4 - Monitoring 91. and Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and used to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements CDBG recipients are required to submit quarterly progress reports for July September; October December; January March; and April July, along with year end reports. The Town s Growth Management Department monitors for compliance with regulations and continues efforts to ensure timely expenditure of funds. Rental housing activities are monitored yearly to ensure affordability terms are being met. OMB Control No: (exp. 7/31/215) CAPER 17

18 Citizen Participation Plan 91.15(d); (d) Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on performance reports. As indicated in the Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) the Town of Barnstable encourages residents and other interested parties to participate in the CDBG process by attending public meetings and submitting comments if unable to attend. To notify residents and other interested parties of upcoming meetings, fund availability, and how to submit comments the Town issues press releases. These ensure a multi-media approach of notifications including local newspapers, newsletters, Town website posting, physical posting in Town Hall and other public buildings, social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter, and local cable television. Messages are often picked up by agencies that reprint the notice in their newsletters including but not limited to Barnstable County Human Services, Hyannis Chamber of Commerce, and Hyannis Main Street Business Improvement District. The official Meeting Notice was posted in the Town Clerk s office on August 5, 216 which includes posting in Town Buildings and the Town Clerk s website. The notice of Public Meeting, Availability of the Draft Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), and Public Commit Period was submitted as a press release on August 8, 216. The notices were released in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and the Town website can be translated to 13 different languages. The notices were also posted on the Town s Facebook page and direct ed to a list of residents and agencies expressing interest or serving the population the CDBG program serves on August 8, 216. The notices were sent for posting at the seven (7) public libraries, the Barnstable Housing Authority, Barnstable Senior Center, and the Hyannis Youth and Community Center on August 8, 216. Residents are encouraged to provide comments in public meetings or in writing if they can t make the meetings or prefer to submit comments through the office. Residents are given a minimum of 15 days to comment on the CAPER before it is submitted to HUD for approval. The Draft CAPER will be available August 16, 216, the Public Meeting on August 23, 216, and comments will be accepted through September 9, 216. Any comments received will be included in the final submission to HUD with a response. In recent years we included acceptance of submissions to make it even easier for residents to participate in the process. Summary of comments received during the public meeting and written comments will be included in attachment 4 of this document. OMB Control No: (exp. 7/31/215) CAPER 18

19 CR-45 - CDBG 91.52(c) Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction s program objectives and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences. As mentioned above applications considered may be evaluated collectively to ensure a balance between projects that can move forward quickly and programs. Funds may be reallocated to other activities if projects don t show adequate progress towards completion by December 216. Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) grants? No [BEDI grantees] Describe accomplishments and program outcomes during the last year. CR-6 - ESG 91.52(g) (ESG Recipients only) ESG Supplement to the CAPER in e-snaps For Paperwork Reduction Act 1. Recipient Information All Recipients Complete Basic Grant Information Recipient Name Organizational DUNS Number EIN/TIN Number Indentify the Field Office BOSTON Identify CoC(s) in which the recipient or subrecipient(s) will provide ESG assistance OMB Control No: (exp. 7/31/215) CAPER 19

20 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATON REPORT ENTITLEMENT REVIEW DOCUMENT econ Planning Suite Boston, 215 Reporting Year This Page is for HUD Use Only Name of Grantee: Town of Barnstable Name of HUD Reviewer: Date CAPER due: Date of CAPER Receipt (see timestamp below "status" and CR ): Is this date within 9 days after the close of the grantee s program year? If not, was last year s CAPER also late? Review Format and Requirements The following reports, as applicable, must be used to complete the review of the CAPER. Please print and attach them to this review document. CPD Grantee Performance Report (available under CPD Reports in Microstrategy) CPD Cross Program Funding Matrix (available under CPD Reports in Microstrategy) IDIS: PR1; PR3 [current year only], PR26, and PR59 [CDBG]; PR [Open Activities/Activities Completed/Cancelled in the Last Year], and PR33 [HOME]; PR84 [HOPWA]; and PR14 [NRSA] HOME activities flagged on the HOME Review Activities page in IDIS Conclusion and Recommendation Once the review is complete and all regulatory determinations on the checklists are marked yes, prepare the annual performance review letter and forward it, together with this CAPER review document and attached reports, for the Program Manager s and Director s signatures. The letter must discuss any significant issues addressed and resolved as part of the review, including management of CPD funds; accuracy of performance reports; and progress towards meeting consolidated plan goals, especially affordable housing. It must also include a reminder that HUD s letter must accompany all copies of their CAPER. Date of Deficiency Letter [if any]: [If none, mark NA]. Note: Deficiency letter deadline is 6 days from date of CAPER receipt. A deficiency letter, signed by the Director, must be sent to the grantee s CD Director if the CAPER is not satisfactory [e.g., does not contain all of the required items]. Comments: Signatures: Date CAPER Reviewer: Determined Satisfactory: Date: Program Manager: CPD Director: Date:

21 econ PLANNING SUITE 215 ENTITLEMENT REVIEW CHECKLIST Boston, August 216 Indicate Y or N and page # in space provided Is there evidence that 15 day comment period for citizens was provided? Yes, page 18 Note: A jurisdiction must make the report available to the public for examination and comment for a period of at least 15-days. Additionally, the jurisdiction must review program performance at public hearings, and must consider comments or views of citizens received in writing or orally at public hearings while preparing the performance report. Jurisdictions are also expected to take whatever actions are appropriate to encourage the participation of all its citizens, including minorities and non- English speaking persons, as well as persons with disabilities. Is there a summary of comments received? Yes, attachment #4 CR-5 Goals and Outcomes 1. Did the jurisdiction report the progress it made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action plan? 91.52(a) Y, page 3 2. Did the jurisdiction compare the proposed versus actual outcomes for each outcome measure submitted with the consolidated plan and explain, if applicable, why progress was not made towards meeting goals and objectives? 91.52(g) Y, Pages 4 and 5, annual dollar amounts not populated in table and unable to edit in IDIS. 3. Did the jurisdiction assess how the use of funds, particularly CDBG, addressed the priorities and specific objectives identified in the plan, giving special attention to the highest priority activities identified? 91.52(d) Yes, page 6, this content does not download to word document. Note: These tables provide a comparison of the proposed goals versus actual outcomes for each goal included in the action plan and strategic plan. Expected, Actual, and Percent Complete fields were populated from the action plan and accomplishment data entered at the IDIS activity level. Users can edit the data if they appear incorrect. Jurisdictions should cite specific examples from the two tables to highlight specify accomplishments and, if applicable, explain why progress was not made toward meeting specific goals, objective, and the proposed outcomes. Note IDIS Issues: If reviewing a Word download of the CAPER, check the CR-5 screen to ensure that the grantee has not inserted any additional content. Grantees may insert content on this screen such as supplemental narrative, text boxes, tables or images. Due to a system defect these insertions do not appear in the downloaded Word report. CR-1 Racial and Ethnic Composition of Families Assisted 1. Did the CAPER describe the families assisted, including the racial and ethnic status of families assisted)? This can be reported on the table. 1

22 91.52(a) Y, Page 7, Please note the table did not populate with the Other Multi-Racial category even though two were recorded in IDIS. Instead it categorized our Multi-Racial report under Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander category? We did not have any participants report as Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander we did have 2 report as Other Multi- Racial. As noted below we are unable to edit the table in IDIS to make the correction. Note: This table is read only and cannot be edited. Information in this table is from activity accomplishment data entered by the grantee during the program year into IDIS. ESG specific: accomplishments associated with ESG projects are recorded in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and are not recorded in IDIS. ESG grantees will report this data in the ecart tool which grantees will attach to the CR screen. Note IDIS Issues: In some cases, a column for HOME accomplishments may appear on this screen when the grantee is not a HOME PJ. CR-15 Resources and Investments 1. Did it identify the geographic distribution and location of investments? 91.52(a) Y, Page 8, and maps in attachment 3 showing geographic distribution of funds committed and funds drawn. Note: The table provides a list of the target areas identified in the strategic plan. If target areas are not identified in the strategic plan, the grantee should discuss the geographic distribution and location of investments in the narrative. 2. Did it explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as well as how any publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction were used to address the needs of the plan? Y, page 9 CR-2 Affordable Housing 1. Did the jurisdiction add the actual number of households to the homeless, non-homeless and special needs chart? Use the PR 3, PR-16 and PR23 reports to assist in the review. Y, pages 1-12, attachment 5 for reports. Numbers have been entered into IDIS and do not download into the word document. Note: This table contains information entered by the grantee into the Action Plan. The table only includes the grantee s goals for the number of homeless, non-homeless, and special needs households to be provided affordable housing within the program year using funds made available to the jurisdiction as specified in their Annual Action Plan on screen AP-55 Affordable Housing. For the purpose of this section, the term affordable housing is defined in the HOME regulations at 24 CFR for rental housing and 24 CFR for homeownership. The numbers reported for actual should be consistent with the accomplishments reported at the Activity level in IDIS. Several reports, including the PR23 Summary of Accomplishments for CDBG and HOME, can help the jurisdiction determine the actual number of ELI, LI, and MI renter and owner households that were provided affordable housing units during the program year. The grantee should be asked to revise the numbers in its Annual Action Plan, if the one-year goal field includes numbers that do not meet the 2

23 definition of affordable housing as defined in the HOME regulations at 24 CFR for rental housing and 24 CFR for homeownership. Other housing units assisted that do not meet the definition of affordable housing in the HOME regulations at 24 CFR for rental housing and 24 CFR for homeownership may be discussed separately. These estimates should not include the provision of emergency shelter, transitional shelter, or social services. 2. Did the jurisdiction provide the actual numbers in the Affordable Housing Number of Households Supported Table? 91.52(b) Y, Page 11, again table completed in IDIS but downloads blank into the word document. Note: This table lists the goals and actual number of affordable housing units produced in the program year for each type of housing assistance (rental assistance, production of new units, rehabilitation of existing units, and acquisition of existing units). The One-Year Goal field is system-generated based on the information from screen AP-55 Affordable Housing in the Annual Action Plan. The numbers reported in the Actual field should be consistent with the accomplishments reported at the Activity level in IDIS. Several reports, including the PR23 Summary of Accomplishments for CDBG & HOME, can help the jurisdiction determine the actual counts for the program year. Grantees can adjust these values to correct actual numbers. For the purpose of this section, the term affordable housing is defined in the HOME regulations at 24 CFT for rental housing and 24 CFR for homeownership The numbers reported in the Actual field should be consistent with the accomplishments reported at the activity level in IDIS. Several reports, including the PR23, can help the jurisdiction determine the actual counts for the program year. 3. Did it discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and the problems encountered in meeting these goals? (i) Y, page 1 Note: This section should identify barriers that may have a negative impact on progress, and should cite specific examples for programs that are not meeting their goals. 4. Did it discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans? 91.52(b) Y, page Did it include the number of: Not requested in IDIS. a. extremely low-income renter and owner households Y, pages b. low-income renter and owner households Y, pages c. moderate-income renter and owner households Y, pages d. middle income persons served Y, pages e. homeless persons served Y, pages Note: This table should display the number of persons assisted at each income level who received housing assistance during the program year. The numbers reported for actual based on accomplishments entered into IDIS at the activity level. Incorrect numbers may be the result of accomplishments entered after the CAPER was created. Several reports, including the PR23 Summary of Accomplishments, can help the jurisdiction determine the actual counts 3

24 for the number of households that were provided affordable housing units during the program year. Grantees can adjust these values in the system to correct actual numbers. Compare the number of ELI, LI, MI, and homeless households provided affordable housing with narrative for the strategic plan goals summary screen SP-45 to determine progress in meeting the strategic plan goal. For the purpose of this section, the term affordable housing for all program accomplishments is defined in the HOME regulations at 24 CFT for rental housing and 24 CFR for homeownership. Other housing units assisted that do not meet the definition of affordable housing in the HOME regulations at 24 CFR for rental housing and 24 CFR for homeownership may be discussed separately. These estimates should not include the provision of emergency shelter, transitional shelter, or social services. Note IDIS Issues: The system calculates accomplishments incorrectly for the HOME Program. The column for HOME accomplishments is currently included for non-home PJs. Non- HOME PJs should ignore this column until the system is corrected. 6. Did the grantee provide additional narrative regarding the information provided by these tables? Is there an evaluation of progress in meeting its specific objective of providing affordable housing assistance during the reporting period? Each type of owner and renter household should be discussed (ELI, LI, Mod, MI, Homeless). Y, page 12 CR-25 Homeless and Other Special Needs Did the CAPER evaluate the jurisdiction s progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and ending homelessness through? 1) Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs? 91.52(c) Y, Page ) Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons? 91.52(c) Y, page 13 3) Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again? 91.52(c) Y, page 13, order in IDIS is after the next question 4) Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become homeless after being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); and, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that 4

25 address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs? 91.52(c) Y, page 13, in IDIS this precedes the number 3 above CR-3 Public Housing 1. Did the CAPER describe actions taken to address the needs of public housing? 91.52(a) Y, page Did it describe actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership? 91.52(a) Y, page Did it describe actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs? 91.52(a) Y, page 14 CR-35 Other Actions 1. Did the CAPER describe actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment? 91.52(a) Y, page Did it describe actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs? 91.52(a) Y, page Did it include actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards? 91.52(a) Y, page 15-16, this question is NOT in IDIS, instead the above question is repeated twice. This question however does download to the word document. Note IDIS Issue: In the Word version, the labels for the second text box are incorrectly repeated as the label for the third text box. The third text box should contain a description of actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards. 4. Did it include actions taken to reduce the number of poverty-level families? 91.52(a) Y, page Did it include actions taken to develop institutional structure? 91.52(a) Y, page Did it include actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies? 91.52(a) Y, page 17 5

26 7. Did it identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice or AFH? 91.52(a) Y, page 17 CR-4 Monitoring 1. Did the CAPER include a description of the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and used to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements? This should include all CPD funds received: CDBG, HOME, ESG & HOPWA. Y, page Did it include a description of the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on performance reports, including minorities, non-english speaking persons and persons with disabilities? Y, page 18 CR-45 CDBG Is this a CDBG grantee? Yes If yes, answer the following: 1. Did the CAPER specify the nature of, and the reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction s program objectives and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences? 91.52(c) Y, page Does this jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) grants? No, page 19 Note: BEDI grantees should describe program accomplishments and outcomes following instructions for Section 18 reporting contained in Chapters 8 and 9 of the IDIS Online for CDBG Entitlement Communities Training Manual at: manual/. Review IDIS PR3 Report to determine extent to which extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income served by each activity where information on income by family is required to determine the eligibility of the activity (d) Review jurisdictions with a HUD-approved neighborhood revitalization strategy to determine progress against benchmarks for the program year. 3. Did it describe the accomplishments and program outcomes during the last year? 91.52(c) N/A 6

27 4. Public Service Cap: Does the total amount of CDBG funds obligated for public services activities (line 36 or the IDIS PR26 report) exceed 15 percent of the annual grant allocation plus 15 percent of program income received during the prior fiscal year? (unless an approved exception grantee). NO List percentage: 14.4% 5. Planning and Administration Cap: Does the total amount of CDBG funds obligated for planning and administration activities (line 46 or the IDIS PR26 report) exceed 2 percent of the sum of grant plus 2% of the program income that was received during the current program year? NO List percentage: 17.89% 6. Was the 7% low/mod overall spending requirement for CDBG met (PR26 report)? Y, 97.94% low/mod benefit 7. The PR26 is a required submission for entitlement CDBG grantees. Has the PR26or the PR 28 (for States) been submitted? Yes, Attachment 5 8. Is the CDBG data complete in IDIS? Yes 9. If this is a multi-year certification, review period covered (PR26)? N/A 1. For 215 grants and later, grantees must pass 2 tests to determine compliance in accordance with 57.2(g). - Limitation on planning and administrative costs a. Origin year grant expenditure test. Did the grantee expend no more than 2 percent of any origin year grant for planning and program administrative costs, as defined in and 57.26, respectively? Expenditures of program income for planning and program administrative costs are excluded from this calculation. Grantee did not exceed 2% in any year b. Program year obligation test. For all grants and recipients subject to subpart D, Did the amount of CDBG funds obligated during each program year for planning plus administrative costs, as defined in and 57.26, respectively, exceed 2 percent of the sum of the grant made for that program year (if any) plus the program income received by the recipient and its subrecipients (if any) during that program year? NO List percentage: 17.86% 11. Transition from FIFO to Grant Based Accounting: For 215 and later grants, is the funding for each CDBG allocation year consistent with the information presented in the grantee s annual action plan? For example, if the grantee is funding an activity from the 215 allocation, this activity should be included in the grantee s 215 annual action plan or under a project that is included in the 215 annual action plan. Yes, attachment 5 has reports Note: Review the following IDIS reports to ensure that the CDBG grant is appropriately transitioning to GBA: PR3 (CDBG Activity Summary Report will have new sections providing activity funding and drawdowns by grant year),pr2 ( List of Activities by Program Year and Project will low to drill down to funding and draw data by clicking on a specific activity) 7

28 CR-5 HOME Is this a HOME PJ? No If yes, answer the following: CR-55 HOPWA Is this a HOPWA grantee? NO If yes, answer the following: CR-6 ESG Is this an ESG grantee? No If yes, answer the following: Section 3 Report: Has the grantee submitted their Section 3 Report (HUD Form 62) for the period of 7/1/15 6/3/16 to on3/spears? Date report submitted: Yes, 7//216 REVISED 7/25/16 8

29 Town of Barnstable, Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant Geographic Distribution of 215 Committed Funds TRACT 1 Committed: $175.2% of TOWN OF GIS UNIT FILE: CDBG_committed_funds_PY15.mxd J.A.B Legend! Project Locations Funds Committed by Census Tract % of.1% - 1% of 1.1% - 3% of 3.1% - 26% of 26.1% - 36% of Census Tract Boundaries Water Bodies TRACT 132 Committed: $ % of TRACT 131 Committed: $37, % of TRACT 13.2 Committed: $ % of TRACT 129 Committed: $ % of TRACT 128 Committed: $ % of TRACT 127 Committed: $ % of TRACT Committed: $2,5 25.9% of! TRACT Committed: $ % of TRACT 153 Committed: $38, % of!!! TRACT Committed: $2,66 2.4% of 1 2 Miles ±

30 Town of Barnstable, Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant Geographic Distribution of 215 Drawn Funds TRACT 1 Drawn: $175 1% complete TOWN OF GIS UNIT FILE: CDBG_drawn_funds_PY15.mxd J.A.B Legend! Project Locations Census Tract Boundaries Water Bodies % - 25% Complete 26% - 5% Complete 51% - 75% Complete 76% - 1% Complete NOTE: Percentage Complete indicates the percentage of drawn funds vs. committed funds for a given tract. TRACT 132 No Funds Committed or Drawn TRACT 131 Drawn: $34,111 1% complete TRACT 129 No Funds Committed or Drawn TRACT 13.2 No Funds Committed or Drawn TRACT 128 No Funds Committed or Drawn TRACT 127 No Funds Committed or Drawn TRACT 153 Drawn: $98,128 5% complete TRACT Drawn: $217,979! TRACT % complete No Funds Committed or Drawn!!! TRACT Drawn: $66 1% complete 1 2 Miles ±

31 At Public Meeting, August 23, 216: Summary of Comments Received: Written comments received by September 9, 216, summarized here and attached hereto:

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33 Town of Barnstable Growth Management Department Community Development Block Grant Program Jo Anne Miller Buntich Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kathleen Girouard August 8, TOWN OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING, DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY AND COMMENT PERIOD The Town has completed the 215 program year for the Community Development Block Grant program and is preparing Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period July 1, 215 June 3, 216. The Town was awarded $286,627 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address the goals and objectives of the Town of Barnstable Consolidated Plan for The CAPER is a year-end report that outlines the accomplishments of the Town s CDBG program and is available review and comments before the Town submits to HUD for approval. PUBLIC MEETING The public is invited to attend a meeting to review the Draft CAPER on Tuesday, August 23, 216 at 3: pm in the Growth Management Conference Room, 367 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Hyannis, MA 261. This location is handicap accessible and reasonable accommodations available upon advance request. Comments received in the meeting will be summarized in the final submission to HUD. Anyone unable to attend the meeting may submit written comments to the GMD office at the address below. DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY The Draft CAPER will be available for review as of August 16, 216 on the Town website: or in the Growth Management Dept (GMD), 367 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Hyannis, MA 261 between the hours of 8:3am and 4:3pm Monday through Friday. This location is handicap accessible. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Written comments received by the Growth Management Dept. by September 9, 216 will be included in the final submission to HUD. Please submit written comments to: Kathleen Girouard Growth Management Dept. 367 Main Street, 3rd Floor Hyannis, MA 261 Or by kathleen.girouard@town.barnstable.ma.us with CDBG Comments in the subject line. CONTACT INFORMATION: Kathleen Girouard, Growth Management Dept., 367 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Hyannis, MA 261. Phone: , TDD# ### 367 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 261 (p) (f)