2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

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launched in January 2023 which has sparked projects that total over$327,000 in additional private investment. The St.Joseph County community was further committed to implementation of the low income employment provisions at 24 CFR, Part 135 in the use of federal funds covered by Section 3. To that end, the Section 3 clause is incorporated into each contract. All public works construction contracts using such funds included Section 3 language. In addition, Section 3 requirements were outlined 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 with 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. Monthly site visits to the most active CDCs served to strengthen their working relationships with the City. The Regional Planning Council (RPC), which includes the Cities of South Bend and Mishawaka, holds monthly meetings via Teams to discuss program status and funding opportunities, and to address the broader issues of homelessness and service in the community. The virtual option is well attended as it allows attendees to work around their schedules. Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) As an active member of the Region 2a Planning Council (RPC), the City of South Bend works with 25 other agencies throughout St.Joseph County, including the Housing Authority of South Bend,the City of Mishawaka, the St.Joseph County Health Department and other service agencies and organizations. The RPC meets to address concerns and challenges in facing the homeless population and at-risk of homelessness population. The group meets regularly to further enhance the communication between the agencies in order to provide a variety of services to the community, as part of the St.Joseph County Continuum of Care. Additionally, agencies and the South Bend Housing Authority are working with private landlords and property management companies to participate in housing voucher programs. Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the CAPER 38 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021)