PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE
2023-24 DRAFT CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Ames is seeking public comments on the2023-24 CDBG/HOME Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) in accordance with the Consolidated Plan regulations pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The CAPER is a portion of the City of Ames’ 2019-2024 Consolidated Plan and 2023-24 Annual Action Plan.

The purpose of the CAPER is to 1) provide HUD with the necessary information to assess the City’s ability to carry out its programs in compliance with applicable regulations and requirements; 2) provide information necessary for HUD to report to Congress; and 3) provide the City of Ames with an opportunity to describe its program achievements with the citizens of Ames.   A hard copy of the 2023-24 CAPER is available for review at the Department of   Planning & Housing at City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, Room 214, and the Ames Public Library at 515 Douglas Avenue.  The CAPER is also on the City’s website at www.city.ames.org/housing.

Comments may be submitted to the Department of Planning & Housing at the above address or by e-mail to vanessa.bakerlatimer@cityofames.org.  A 15-day public comment period will begin on Thursday, November 28, 2024, and end on Monday, December 16, 2024.

Additionally, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ames City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the 2023-24 CAPER on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa.  The 2023-24 CAPER describes the activities and accomplishments of the City and its recipients during the fiscal year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.

Persons wishing to comment on the 2023-24 CAPER may state their views at this hearing.  If you are in need of special accommodations for a disability or language translation, please contact Vanessa Baker-Latimer, at the Department Planning & Housing Department at 515-239-5400 or the TDD at 515-239-5133 at least three (3) business days (December 12, 2024) in advance of the meeting date.  Disabled persons attending the hearing should access City Hall through the east door and take the elevator to the Council Chambers on the second floor.

For further information regarding this Notice, please contact Vanessa Baker-Latimer, Housing Coordinator, at 239-5400 or at vanessa.bakerlatimer@cityofames.org.

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