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03-19-2019 CAPER 2018 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) Federal Way City Council March 19, 2019 2018 Program Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 1 Policy Question Should the City Council approve the 2018 Program Year Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)? 2 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER) Reports how the City utilized Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to: Provide decent housing; Provide suitable living environments; and Create economic opportunities. Describes the accomplishments for the program year January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. 3 2018 CAPER Highlights Expended $777,398 in CDBG funds. Leveraged $215,654. Assisted 487 persons. The majority of the CDBG funds were used to assist very low- to low-income persons. 4 2018 CAPER Key Accomplishments Completed twenty-two home repairs with an additional two that have or will complete in 2019. Eight businesses were created and two expanded. 93 businesses and individuals received technical assistance. Completed renovation of the single-family home acquired in 2017; the home was purchased at an affordable price by a four-person, low-income family. 5 2018 CAPER Key Accomplishments Provide 244 persons with disabilities assistance for classes to help them live independently. Prevent homelessness of 65 individuals. Provide employment training and placement services to 50 persons resulting in 35 job placements by the end of the program year. Provide critical care for two infants who were drug-exposed. 6 2018 CAPER Timeline Public Comment period: February 15th – March 19th Public Hearing, Human Services Commission: February 25th Voted to Recommend Approval Consideration, Parks, Recreation, Human Services & Public Safety Committee: March 12th Voted to Forward the CAPER to City Council Public Hearing and Adoption, City Council: March 19th Submit to HUD: no later than March 31st 7 Questions & Answers 2018 CAPER City Council March 19, 2019 2018 Program Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CAPER Staff Contacts: Jeffrey Watson, Community Services Manager Sarah Bridgeford, CDBG/Human Services Coordinator 8