McKinney council approves HUD year-end CAPER showing program spending and carryover

Charlita Best, the city’s community services administrator, told the City of McKinney council on Jan. 6 that the city expended “a little over $660,000 of the 945,000” in HUD funds during the last program year and will carry remaining funds into current housing and community development efforts.

The council heard Best’s briefing on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), which covers CDBG and HOME programs and details how the city used funds for homelessness services, public services and housing rehab. Best said the city used 12.4% of CDBG funds for public services and 18.1% for grant administration, both within HUD limits.

Why it matters: The CAPER is the annual public accounting of how McKinney used federal HUD funds and is reviewed by HUD and the public to confirm compliance with program rules and local priorities. Best told the council the CAPER shows the city focused funds on low‑ to moderate‑income households and leveraged approximately $330,000 in local community support grant funds to extend impact.

In her presentation, Best highlighted program outputs over the year: the city provided long‑term assistance to 10 households (primarily seniors) to prevent homelessness, assisted seven elderly and disabled homeowners with emergency or substantial repairs, and continued partnerships with county and regional providers. She also said the city has initiated street‑outreach SOAR work and public education measures.

Council members asked for specifics about unused funds and applicant demand for housing rehab. Best said leftover funds were carried forward into the current program and reiterated that “we expended, a little over $660,000 of the 945,000,” and that some program activities would continue into the new program year. She also said the home rehabilitation activity typically serves about 10 homeowners per year and that eligibility and property conditions limit throughput.

After public comment was closed with no speakers on the CAPER item, Mayor Pro Tem Feltsis moved to close the public hearing and approve the report; the motion passed 7‑0. The council approved the CAPER and accepted the report for the HUD programs noted in the presentation.

Clarifying details: Best said only 12.4% of funds were used for public services (below the 15% cap) and 18.1% were used for grant administration (below the 20% cap). She told the council approximately $330,000 of local community support grant funds were leveraged to broaden program reach; Best described that amount as approximate and subject to change.

Next steps: Best said carried‑over funds will be applied to housing and community development programs in the current program year, and staff will bring any new program proposals to public comment when details are finalized.