DISCUSSION
The CAPER details how the City carried out the projects and activities identified in the previously approved FY 2018-19 Action Plan. The CAPER provides narrative descriptions and financial information on specific activities, and evaluates the City’s progress toward the priority objectives addressing housing and community needs as outlined in the 5-Year Consolidated Plan. The reporting period for the CAPER is from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
During FY 2018-19, the City utilized its resources to expand or preserve affordable housing opportunities, improve low-income neighborhoods through public infrastructure improvements, and assist special needs groups such as senior citizens, homeless and at-risk for homeless persons. Highlights of FY 2018-19 accomplishments include:
- Assisted a total of 6,632 low-income individuals through various programs and services;
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Assisted 479 households with fair housing services;
- Provided 54,000 home delivered and/or congregate meals to Garden Grove seniors;
- Completed the Sycamore Court Apartments, a 78-unit affordable housing project for very-low income households;
- Assisted 28 low-income seniors with Home Improvement Grants;
- Provided homeless services to 361 individuals; and,
- Provided community outreach and education to over 10,000 individuals.
Per the HUD approved Citizen Participation Plan, the City is required to make the CAPER available to the public for review and comment for a minimum of 15 days. A public notice was published in English, Spanish and Vietnamese newspapers announcing the public comment period which began on August 26, 2019 and will conclude at the end of tonight’s public hearing. The Neighborhood Improvement and Conservation Commission held a public hearing and accepted public comments on September 9, 2019. All public comments received are included in the final submission of the CAPER to HUD.