The City of Prescott, Arizona has recently completed its 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), as per the requirements laid out by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This report, which is an essential document outlining the city's goals and achievements related to housing and community development activities for the past program year, can now be publicly accessed for review and commentary.
As part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizen Participation Plan, the CAPER has been made available to the residents of Prescott to carefully review and to offer comments starting September 9, 2024. This review period, which is to last 15 days, invites community members to actively partake in the process and to provide their insights. Those wishing to view the 2023 CAPER can find it online at the following link: 2023 City of Prescott CAPER or can request a physical copy through a number of local avenues, including the Prescott Public Library and the Community Development Department.
The CAPER encompasses a range of information regarding the city’s accomplishments over the annual and a five-year period, covering areas such as affordable housing, services for the homeless and other special needs groups, and measures taken to confront barriers to fair housing. It further encompasses details related to lead-based paint awareness and the structure and monitoring of the involved institutions.
Community engagement is a cornerstone of the CDBG program's success, and the opening of the CAPER for public review reflects the city's commitment to transparency and inclusivity in its developmental processes. Residents have until September 24th to submit their comments, either in writing or through participation in the upcoming Prescott City Council Meeting, scheduled on the same date. This meeting represents a public forum wherein voices can be directly heard, and the discourse on the state of housing and development in Prescott can openly unfold.
The CAPER is more than a statutory requirement; it showcases the city's endeavors in addressing the pressing needs within its community. Through the 2023 report, Prescott illustrates not only its adherence to federal guidelines but also the strides it has made toward creating a more equitable and adequately served cityscape. For more information on how to obtain the 2023 CAPER or partake in the review process, individuals are encouraged to call the CDBG Grant Coordinator at 928-777-1205 or visit the aforementioned addresses in Prescott.
