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People Serving People Riverside CITY OF RIVERSIDE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: September 21, 2004 ITEM NO: 18 SUBJECT: 2003-2004 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emer.qency Shelter Grant (ESG)~ Housinq Opportunity for Persons with Aids (HOPWA) and HOME Investment Partnership Pro.qram (HOME) BACKGROUND: The City of Riverside is an entitlement City for the receipt of federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)for four federal programs: CDBG, ESG, H©PWA, and HOME. The funds are used to provide decent, affordable housing, suitable living environments and expand economic opportunities for Iow and moderate-income persons. The purpose of the CAPER is to give the public and HUD an opportunity to review the City's accomplishments during fiscal year 2003-2004. The CAPER includes a description of resources, the investment of resources, the families and persons assisted, actions taken to affirmatively further fair housing and other actions indicated in the City of Riverside 2003-2004 Consolidated Action Plan. CURRENTISSUE: In compliance with federal regulations, a notice was placed in the Press Enterprise Newspaper regarding the City of Riverside's CAPER. The notice identifies the Development Department as the location where the public can review the report, during the required 15-day public comment period. The public comment period began on September 13, 2004 and will end on September 28, 2004. FISCALIMPACT: There is no fiscal impact involved with the report. The City of Riverside has provided viable programs that have addressed the needs of its Iow and moderate-income residents. However, to receive future funding, the City of Riverside must submit an annual CAPER, by the September 28, 2004 deadline. All comments received from the public will be forwarded to HUD as part of the report. ALTERNATIVES: Not applicable. 18-1