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Council approves HUD/SHPO programmatic agreement and accepts 2024 CDBG CAPER
Summary
Council approved a programmatic agreement with HUD and SHPO to streamline environmental reviews for CDBG projects and accepted the city’s 2024 consolidated annual performance and evaluation report (CAPER), which staff said expended $388,363 in the plan year and funded home‑repair, Meals on Wheels and childcare scholarships.
Council approved two actions tied to the Community Development Block Grant program on Dec. 2: a programmatic agreement with HUD and the Idaho State Historic Preservation Officer to speed environmental reviews for low‑impact projects, and acceptance of the city’s 2024 CAPER documenting program expenditures and outcomes.
CDBG specialist Sherry told the council the programmatic Part 50/Part 58 agreement (Resolution 25‑0069) will streamline review steps that previously could add 30 days to consultations with the State Historic Preservation Officer for minimal‑impact projects (roof repairs, in‑kind siding/door repairs, accessibility ramps and similar work). The agreement does not remove the city’s ability to consult SHPO when staff determines it necessary.
In the CAPER presentation, staff said the city received an allocation (transcript: "$296,000.418") for the plan year and reported $388,363 expended across activities; program examples included eight home‑rehab projects directly funded in plan year 2024, 16 MRAP (emergency minor home repair and accessibility) projects completed, a $10,000 grant to Lake City Center for home‑delivered meals, funding for Safe Passage kitchen and roof work, and childcare scholarships administered by United Way of North Idaho that supported 32 families (97 months of childcare). Council moved to accept the CAPER and authorize submission to HUD; the motion passed by roll call.
Council and speakers emphasized the program’s role in preserving housing, supporting nonprofits and assisting vulnerable households. Staff and council members also answered questions about eligibility and outreach mechanisms for applicants.
