News Release - City Seeks Public Comments for HUD Funding Report(1)

City of Rochester

News Release

(Aug. 30, 2023) – The City of Rochester is inviting city residents to provide input on the outcomes of the City’s programs and projects that were funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) provides an assessment of the City’s expenditures and accomplishments achieved with federal grant funds received from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) during the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. It measures the City’s progress in carrying out its 2020-24 Consolidated Plan and its one-year 2022-23 Annual Action Plan.

The 2022-23 draft CAPER also includes an attachment, which provides information about additional spending, and accomplishments that occurred through June 30, 2023 using $12,697,579 in HUD funds the City received through the CARES Act in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2022-23 CAPER will be submitted to HUD by September. 15, 2023.

The public can review and comment on the 2022-23 CAPER from Aug. 30 through Sept. 14, 2023. Comments must be received by 5 p.m., Sept. 14, 2023 and should be sent to:

City of Rochester, NY

City Hall, room 224B

30 Church St.

Rochester, NY 14614

Attn: Henry Fitts, Grant Management and Research Coordinator

Comments may also be sent to Henry Fitts via email at: HUDFunding@cityofrochester.gov.

In order for comments to be included in the 2022-23 CAPER document, they must be prefaced by the name and address of the commenting individual or organization. Each email comment must also include “2022-23 CAPER” in the subject line.

The 2022-23 draft CAPER is available for review for printing by request at the following locations:

  • City Hall: 30 Church St., Room 224B, Rochester, NY 14614;
  • Northeast Neighborhood Service Center: 500 Norton St., Rochester, NY 14621
  • Northwest Neighborhood Service Center: 400 Dewey Ave., Rochester, NY 14613
  • Southwest Neighborhood Service Center: 923 Genesee St., Rochester, NY 14611
  • Southeast Neighborhood Service Center: 320 N. Goodman St., Rochester, NY 14607
  • City of Rochester website: www.cityofrochester.gov/ConsolidatedPlan2020 under Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Reports.

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The Administration of Mayor Malik D. Evans strives to create a safe, equitable and prosperous Rochester by inspiring hope and delivering opportunity for everyone. Guided by the Administration’s Mission, Vision and Values and the principles of the “Rochester 2034” comprehensive plan, City employees are committed to providing exceptional customer service, transparent stewardship, and collaborative leadership to foster a vibrant community that empowers personal, professional and generational growth for all who live, work or play in the city of Rochester.