2022 Consolidated Annual Perfprmance and Evaluation Report

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during the pre-construction meeting for those projects. Actions taken to develop institutional structure.91.220(k); 91.320(j) Any targeted approach to a geography meshes the efforts of City of South Bend departments, local CDCs, and other nonprofits to plan and advance the effort. CDBG and HOME funds targeted to the Near Westside, Near Northwest,Southeast and Northeast neighborhoods offered an opportunity for working together to support the successful conclusion of a plan. South Bend utilized a team approach to working with its partners in implementing the programs/projects funded through the various federal sources.The Community Investment staff regularly communicated with all sub-grantees,and met with those entities involved in the targeted areas. Regularly scheduled meetings with CDCs occurred due to the nature of work and amount of funds allocated. Desktop monitoring of organizations occurred regularly throughout the year. On-site monitoring was completed as allowable within COVID restrictions. The Regional Planning Council (RPC),which includes the Cities of South Bend and Mishawaka, continued to meet monthly to discuss program status and funding opportunities, and to address the broader issues of homelessness and service in the community. Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies. 91.220(k);91.320(j) The St.Joseph County Continuum of Care (now Region 2a Planning Council or RPC) merged with the Indiana Balance of State (BoS) in 2018. Efforts to strengthen the BoS and RPC working relationship and formalize the structure of the Regional Planning Council are ongoing. Over 25 agencies, including the Housing Authority of South Bend, are members of the RPC and attend meetings. Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a) As noted in the last Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, completed in September 2020: • Racial&Ethnic Minority Concentrations—there is minimal racial and ethnic integration across St.Joseph County, South Bend and Mishawaka.The presence of racial/ethnic segregation presents challenges to fair housing as segregation is linked to economic and service disparities. • Individuals with Limited English Proficiency—languages spoken across the county show significant diversity. More than half of non-native English speakers report speaking English less than very well. Limited capacity to communicate hinders access to housing and public services that promote fair housing. CAPER 34 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021)