Activity Planned
Accomplishment
Actual
Accomplishment
Domestic Violence Shelter -Operations 1 Public Services 1 Public Services New Gym (11th Ave. Center) – Sec 108 Loan Repayment 1 Infrastructure and Public Facility
1 Infrastructure
and Public Facility
Infrastructure and Public Facilities 1 Infrastructure
and Public Facility
0 Infrastructure
and Public Facility
CDBG Program Administration 1 Year of Admin 1 Year of Admin GOAL: PUBLIC SERVICE
Project 1: Domestic Violence Center Operations (High Priority) - CDBG funds were used to support the operations of the Domestic Violence Center and the services provided by The Open-Door Network.
GOAL: INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC FACILITIES
Project 2: New Gym- Section 108 Loan Repayment (High Priority) - The City continued repayment of the Section 108 Loan associated with the 11th Avenue Community Center gymnasium. Construction of the facility was previously completed, and loan repayment remains ongoing.
Project 3: CDBG 2025 Water line Replacement Project (High Priority) - The infrastructure and Public Facilities activity was not completed during the 2025-2026 program year. The CDBG 2025 Waterline Replacement remains underway and will continue to be implemented by the city.
GOAL: PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
Project 4: Planning and Administration (High Priority) - CDBG funds supported the administration and implementation of the City’s CDBG program and related HUD planning and reporting requirements.
All planned activities for the 2025-2026 program yar were completed, with the exception of the Infrastructure and Public Facilities activity associated with the CDBG 2025 Waterline Replacement Project, which remains underway.
Fiscal Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund associated with the approval of the 2025-2026 CAPER. The CAPER reports on the City’s use of federal CDBG funds during the program year.
Environmental Review
Approval of the 2025-2026 CAPER is an administrative and reporting action and does not constitute approval of a project subject to environmental review.
SUBJECT: Approval of the City’s 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
Public Notification
The CAPER is subject to federal citizen participation requirements. In accordance with the City of Delano’s Citizen Participation Plan, the City provided the public an opportunity to review and comment on the draft 2025-2026 CAPER.
The draft CAPER was made available for public review and comment for a 15-day public comment period beginning September 3, 2026, and ending September 21, 2026. Notices were published in the Bakersfield Californian in both English and Spanish.
The draft CAPER was also made available for public review on the City of Delano website, at the Delano Branch Library, and at Delano City Hall. No comments were received during the public comment period.
Attachment(s)
Attachment 1 – Resolution
Attachment 2 – 2025-2026 CAPER
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELANO APPROVING THE 2025 CDBG CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION
REPORT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Program, authorized pursuant to Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (Act), requires that jurisdictions provide for the issuance of grants to attain the objective of providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income; and
WHEREAS, there has been presented to, and reviewed by the City Council, the 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) which describes how funds were actually used and the extent to which these funds were used for activities that benefited low- and moderateincome people.
IT IS NOW THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT, the City Council of the City of Delano approves as follows:
Section 1
The City Council approves the 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), certifying that the City of Delano has and will continue to conduct its activities in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations governing the CDBG Program.
Section 2
The City Council has determined that federal Citizen Participation requirements were met during the development of the 2025 CAPER.
Section 3
The City Manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to execute and file the CAPER, Certifications, and all documents that are required by HUD.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Delano at a regular meeting held on the 21st day of September, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Salvador Solorio-Ruiz, Mayor
I, , City Clerk of the City of Delano, State of California, hereby certify the above and foregoing to be a full, true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by said City Council on this 21st day of September, 2026.
Ricardo Chavez, City Clerk
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CITY OF Delano
Program Year 2025-2026
CAPER
(Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report) For the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
September 2026
City of Delano
City Manager’s Office
1015 11th Ave
Delano, CA 93215
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Table of Contents
CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes...........................................................................................................3 CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted...............................................................6 CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a) .................................................................................7 CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b) .............................................................................................9 CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c) ............................13 CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j) ...................................................................................15 CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j)............................................................................16 CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230 ..........................................................................................19 CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c).................................................................................................................20 CR-58 – Section 3..........................................................................................................................21 CR-60 - ESG 91.520(g) (ESG Recipients only) ..........................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
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CR-05 - Goals and Outcomes
Progress the jurisdiction has made in carrying out its strategic plan and its action plan. 91.520(a) This could be an overview that includes major initiatives and highlights that were proposed and executed throughout the program year.
This CAPER is for the final year of implementing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 – FY 2025 Consolidated Plan. It is a review of the City’s achievements in FY 2025-2026 (July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026) and an assessment of the progress in implementing the goals, objectives, and priorities of the five-year Consolidated Plan. The Priorities identified in the FY 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan are:
Housing Priorities:
• Conserve and improve housing
• Provide first-time homebuyer opportunities
• Support new affordable housing construction
• Promote equal housing opportunity
• Support housing and services for persons with special needs, including the homeless and persons at risk of homelessness • Community Development Priorities:
• Provide for new and improve existing community facilities • Provide for needed infrastructure improvements in low- and moderate-income areas • Provide for necessary planning activities
The sections below address specific projects and accomplishments in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs.
CDBG
The City of Delano received $2,444,276 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding over the FY 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan planning period. While these funds are essential, they represent only a portion of the resources needed to address the city's extensive housing and community development needs. These needs were identified during the public outreach process and are summarized in the Needs Assessment of the FY 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan.
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To address these needs in FY 2025-2026, the City used CDBG funds to support programs, services, and projects that fostered a suitable living environment for low- and moderate-income households, which include those with special needs. High Priority needs will be prioritized for funding during this five-year Consolidated Plan period, while Low Priority needs may receive funding based on availability For FY 2025-2026, the City was allocated $513,901 in CDBG entitlement funds. The projects undertaken with CDBG funds as part of the FY 2025- 2026 Annual Action Plan are listed below.
• Domestic Violence Shelter Operations – The City provided funding to The Open Door Network, a Bakersfield-based nonprofit that operates the Domestic Violence Shelter located in Delano. The Center offers transitional housing and shelter for the homeless and victims of domestic violence in Delano. During the year, the center provided essential services to 66 individuals during the year. • 2025 Waterline Replacement Project – The 2025-2026 Waterline Replacement Project did not begin within the timeframe initially anticipated, as the City’s priority was to ensure the successful completion of both the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Waterline Replacement Projects. The 2024-2025 Waterline Replacement Project was released for bidding on July 8, 2025, and awarded on July 21st. The City Council authorized the filing of a Notice of Completion for the 2024-2025 Project in March 2026. As of the conclusion of the FY 2025-2026 Action Plan period, the current 2025-2026 Waterline Replacement Project is currently going through the design process. Construction is expected to begin at the end of 2026. • Section 108 Loan – CDBG funds were used to repay the Section 108 loan incurred for constructing the gym at the new Community Center. Loan payments totaling $134,253 were made in FY 2025-2026. • Administration and Planning – Twenty percent of the annual allocation was allocated to managing the current CDBG program and plan for future programs.
Comparison of the proposed versus actual outcomes for each outcome measure submitted with the consolidated plan and explain, if applicable, why progress was not made toward meeting goals and objectives. 91.520(g) Categories, priority levels, funding sources and amounts, outcomes/objectives, goal outcome indicators, units of measure, targets, actual outcomes/outputs, and percentage completed for each of the grantee’s program year goals.
Goal Category Indicator Unit of
Measure
Expected
–
Strategic
Plan
Actual –
Strategic
Plan
Percent
Complete
Expected
–
Program
Year
Actual –
Program
Year
Percent
Complete
Infrastructure and
Public Facilities
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Public Facility or
Infrastructure Activities
other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit
Persons
Assisted
25620 7000 27.32% 25730 7000 0.00%
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Infrastructure and
Public Facilities
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Section 108 Loan
Repayment
Other -- -- -- -- -- --
Planning and
Program
Administration
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Planning and
Program
Administration
Program Planning and
Administration
Other -- -- -- -- -- --
Public Services
Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Public service activities
other than Low/Moderate
Income Housing Benefit
Persons
Assisted
500 396 79.20% 87 66 75.86%
Table 1 - Accomplishments – Program Year & Strategic Plan to Date Assess how the jurisdiction’s use of funds, particularly CDBG, addresses the priorities and specific objectives identified in the plan, giving special attention to the highest priority activities identified.
The City has effectively aligned its CDBG fund utilization with the priorities outlined in the FY 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan. In FY 2025-2026, CDBG funding was allocated exclusively to High Priority Needs identified in the Consolidated Plan.
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CR-10 - Racial and Ethnic composition of families assisted Describe the families assisted (including the racial and ethnic status of families assisted).
91.520(a)
CDBG
White 7
Black or African American 3
Asian 1
American Indian or American Native 0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0
Other multi-racial 55
Total 66
Hispanic 55
Not Hispanic 11
Table 2 – Table of assistance to racial and ethnic populations by source of funds Narrative
In FY 2025-2026, a total of 66 individuals were assisted by the Domestic Violence Center (DVC) using CDBG funds. As shown above, most of the recipients were reported as belonging to the other multiracial demographic. Of the 66 individuals assisted, seven identified as White, three African American, one Asian, and 11 Hispanic. Race/ethnicity demographic data for the remaining 55 individuals was not specified beyond “Other multi-racial.” DVC provided essential transitional housing and shelter services to this group of vulnerable community members in Delano.
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CR-15 - Resources and Investments 91.520(a)
Identify the resources made available
Source of Funds Source Resources Made
Available
Amount Expended
During Program Year
CDBG public - federal $513,901.00 $450,631.11
Table 3 - Resources Made Available
Narrative
The CDBG allocation for FY 2025-2026 to further objectives of the Consolidated Plan was $513,901. The expenditure was $450,631.11 during the program year, including:
• DVC - $77,085
• Waterline Projects (with FY 2023 and FY 2024 funding) -$136,513.11 • Planning and Admin - $102,780
• Section 108 Repayment - $134,253
Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments Target Area Planned Percentage of
Allocation
Actual Percentage of
Allocation
Narrative Description
NA NA NA NA
Table 4 – Identify the geographic distribution and location of investments Narrative
CDBG funds are dispersed throughout the city without concentration in any specific area. While public services are accessible to all residents, improvements in infrastructure and public facilities are prioritized based on need, often benefiting low- to moderate-income neighborhoods.
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Leveraging
Explain how federal funds leveraged additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements were satisfied, as well as how any publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that were used to address the needs identified in the plan.
The City leverages CDBG by evaluating the needs of the community and using local, State, and federal funds strategically – matching the available funds to the most appropriate projects across the spectrum of needs and collaborating with other agencies which also provide services to the low- and moderateincome community.
Beyond federal funds, the City utilizes state and local resources, such as State Home and CalHOME funds for programs like the First-Time Homebuyer Program and the Residential Rehabilitation Program. These programs aim to increase and maintain the supply of affordable housing in Delano, addressing the gap between housing needs and available resources. The City leverages additional resources as grant opportunities arise and actively pursues funding from local, state, and federal sources.
Matching Requirement
The CDBG program does not have a matching requirement.
Publicly-Owned Land or Property
During FY 2025-2026, the City did not use any City-owned land or property to meet the needs identified in the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan. Instead, it continues to monitor and streamline zoning and development regulations as required by State law. Additionally, the City promotes affordable housing development through state density bonus laws and local incentives, ensuring that public resources are effectively distributed.
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CR-20 - Affordable Housing 91.520(b)
Evaluation of the jurisdiction's progress in providing affordable housing, including the number and types of families served, the number of extremely low-income, low-income, moderate-income, and middle-income persons served.
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of Homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
Number of Non-Homeless households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
Number of Special-Needs households to be
provided affordable housing units 0 0
Total 0 0
Table 5 – Number of Households
One-Year Goal Actual
Number of households supported through
Rental Assistance 0 0
Number of households supported through
The Production of New Units 0 0
Number of households supported through
Rehab of Existing Units 0 0
Number of households supported through
Acquisition of Existing Units 0 0
Total 0 0
Table 6 – Number of Households Supported
Discuss the difference between goals and outcomes and problems encountered in meeting these goals.
The development of affordable housing was not identified as a need in the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan. Therefore, no CDBG funds were allocated for affordable housing activities in FY 2025-2026. The City has limited resources and has prioritized Public Services, Infrastructure and Public Facilities, and Program Planning and Administration in the FY 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan.
In FY 2025-2026 Domestic Violence Center received CDBG funding to support its operations, assisting 66 individuals to support the Public Services priority. This 24-bed shelter for victims of domestic violence was constructed using an Emergency Housing and Assistance Program Capital Development Grant from the State.
The City of Delano provides various housing-related services to its residents through State-funded programs. The First-Time Homebuyer Program and the Housing Rehabilitation Program, both managed CAPER 10
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by Self-Help Enterprises, are designed to expand homeownership opportunities and improve existing homes. To promote affordable housing development, the City offers incentives such as density bonuses, mixed-use development, and lot consolidation. Additionally, fair housing initiatives help prevent homelessness by addressing unfair evictions and foreclosure fraud.
The City partners with the Kern County Homeless Collaborative (KCHC) to address homelessness, focusing on regional solutions. The City's anti-poverty strategy also includes policies and programs aimed at enhancing coordination among City departments and non-profit agencies. These initiatives offer health and social services, employment training, legal assistance, and additional support for lowincome individuals.
In addition, the Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HACK) provides affordable housing opportunities through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and Public Housing Program. The Section 8 program assists households by offering Vouchers that cover the gap between fair market rent and what tenants can afford, typically 30% of their income. Additionally, HACK's Public Housing Program offers affordable housing units directly to lower-income families and individuals, further enhancing access to safe and affordable housing.
Discuss how these outcomes will impact future annual action plans.
The outcomes in the table above will not impact future annual Action Plans. The City’s FY 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan identified Public Services, Infrastructure and Public Facilities, and Program Planning and Administration as its three High Priority needs for the planning period. During the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan period, the City utilized the majority of its CDBG allocations to enhance infrastructure in a low- and moderate-income neighborhood through the 2021, 2022 and 2023 Waterline Replacement Project. While the 2024 and 2025 Waterline Replacement Projects did not begin within the timeline initially anticipated, the project was awarded in July 2025. As of August 2026, the project is undergoing the the design process and construction is projected to begin at the end of the year. Funds were also used for repaying a Section 108 loan for a new gymnasium completed in November 2017.
During the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan period, Delano dedicated 15 percent of its annual CDBG allocation to support the Domestic Violence Center, which provides services to residents throughout the city.
Include the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income persons served by each activity where information on income by family size is required to determine the eligibility of the activity.
Number of Households Served CDBG Actual HOME Actual
Extremely Low-income 61 0
Low-income 5 0
Moderate-income 0 0
Total 66 0
Table 7 – Number of Households Served
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Narrative Information
The City allocates 100 percent of its CDBG Entitlement Public Services funds to the Domestic Violence Center (DVC), which often assists individuals with severe needs. Due to confidentiality, specific statistics on the DVC's clients are not available. The 66 persons shown above represent the persons assisted by the Domestic Violence Center, which provides temporary housing to those fleeing domestic violence. All 66 persons were low and moderate income, including 61 extremely low income (92 percent) and five low income (eight percent).
Other housing programs that track income level are the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and the Public Housing Program operated by HACK. However, they are not included in Table 7 because they are not funded by the City of Delano’s CDBG allocation.
Programs Addressing Affordable Housing:
The City offers a range of programs to address affordable housing needs. The City assists first-time homebuyers and provides housing rehabilitation assistance, homebuyer counseling, and technical assistance activities to lower- and very low-income households using CalHOME funds. The City’s First Time Home Buyer Assistance Program (FTHB) provides affordable second mortgage financing to firsttime homebuyers, ensuring their first mortgage payments remain affordable. The City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program offers deferred loans to residents for essential home repairs. To assist renters, the Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HACK) operates the Section 8 HCV Program and the Public Housing Program in Delano, providing housing assistance and affordable housing to lower-income families and individuals.
As mentioned in the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan, the City will leverage federal funds with additional resources as grant opportunities become available. The City actively seeks funding from local, state, and federal levels and collaborates with other public and private agencies to maximize the cost-effectiveness of CDBG-funded programs.
Serving Persons with Worst-Case Needs:
Households with worst case needs are defined as renter households with very low incomes who do not receive government housing assistance, pay more than one-half of their income for rent, live in severely inadequate conditions, or both. There are about 4,410 renter households in the City as of 2025 (38 percent of City households) according to the most recent 2018-2022 HUD CHAS datasets released in December 2025. Of these renters, 53 percent of renter households experienced housing problems, with 47 percent paying over 30 percent of their income on housing costs and 24 percent of renters paying over 50 percent of their income in housing costs.-
The DVC, which received CDBG funds in FY 2025-2026, assists individuals that may meet the worst-case needs definition. DVC provides assistance with legal procedures such as temporary restraining orders, stay away orders, child custody and visitation issues directly related to domestic violence. They also provide case management for the victims and can assist with obtaining emergency shelter, housing, public benefits, counseling related the domestic violence.
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Serving Persons with Disabilities:
Current public facilities serving low- and moderate-income neighborhoods and residents with special needs are outdated or inadequate. The 2025 Waterline Replacement Project did not begin within the timeframe initially anticipated, as the City’s priority was to ensure the successful completion of both the 2022 and 2023 Waterline Replacement Projects. The 2024 Waterline Replacement Project was released for bidding on July 8, 2025, and awarded on July 21st. On March 16, 2026, the City Council authorized the filing of the Notice of Completion for the 2024-2025 Project. As of August 2026, the 2025-2026 Waterline Replacement Project is currently going through its design period. Construction is expected to begin at the end of this year.
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CR-25 - Homeless and Other Special Needs 91.220(d, e); 91.320(d, e); 91.520(c) Evaluate the jurisdiction’s progress in meeting its specific objectives for reducing and ending homelessness through:
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs
The program provided by the Domestic Violence Shelter, which was funded using CDBG in FY 2025-2026, reaches out to and evaluates the individual needs of those homeless individuals fleeing domestic violence in the City Delano. The Domestic Violence Shelter provides overnight shelter, counseling, onsite case management, housing assessments, and job training. They also offer hotline services that are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help support victims of domestic violence.
The City will continue to collaborate with public assistance programs offered by other agencies, including HACK, the Kern County Homeless Collaborative, Community Action Partnership of Kern, and United Way of Kern County. These agencies provide outreach and personal assessment of the needs of the homeless as well as food services, overnight shelter beds, and showers. In addition, the Delano Police Department coordinates with Flood Ministries, a nonprofit organization located in Bakersfield. partnerships will continue to be a major component of the City’s efforts to prevent homelessness.
The City will also continue to refer those experiencing homelessness to Flood Ministries, which provides in-person services to the homeless population on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the City of Delano by providing housing assistance and further referrals to other service providers. Individuals in need of assistance can call 211 to request assistance in various categories ranging from mental health or substance issues to heat energy assistance programs.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The homeless population’s needs include emergency shelters and transitional housing. Emergency shelters focus on assisting the immediate needs of the unhoused, while transitional housing supports the homeless toward stable long-term housing. The City provided FY 2025-2026 funding to the Domestic Violence Shelter to provide 12 emergency shelter beds for those who are homeless due to fleeing domestic violence, and an additional 12 transitional housing beds to those in the process of moving to safe, stable housing.
The “Home at Last! Kern County’s Plan to End Homelessness by 2028” plan focuses on ensuring that the entire Kern County area, of which Delano is a part, has emergency shelters, transitional housing, and interim housing beds that are adequate to meet the current and future demands. The City also continues its efforts to partner with agencies that offer shelter to the homeless and referring those in need to public assistance programs. The City partners with HACK, the Kern County Homeless Collaborative, the Community Action Partnership of Kern, and the United Way of Kern County.
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low-income individuals and families and those who are: likely to become homeless after being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); and, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs The City of Delano has limited resources with which to assist the homeless directly. The City continues to assist the homeless population by referring them to agencies that provide services to the homeless and those at-risk of homelessness. Those agencies include HACK, Kern County Homeless Collaborative, the Community Action Partnership of Kern, the United Way of Kern County, and the Domestic Violence Shelter. The City coordinates with publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care and mental care facilities, foster care, and other youth and correctional institutions) to ensure those discharged from their care will not become homeless.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The Domestic Violence Shelter was funded by the City in FY 2025-2026, providing 12 transitional housing beds for the homeless, which assists the homeless in transitioning to permanent housing and independent living. This program provides supportive services and case management which helps prevent their client families from becoming homeless again.
The City of Delano continues to collaborate with agencies that provide shelter and other supportive services to those in need.
The “Home at Last! Kern County’s Plan to End Homelessness by 2028” plan established six goals which address homelessness, including three which are designed to specifically help shorten the time a family is homeless and prevent episodes of repeated homelessness. Those three specific goals include:
1. Establish a Coordinated Entry Assessment and Referral System to streamline and prioritize access to housing and services for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
2. Prevent homelessness and repeat homelessness whenever possible.
3. Improve the economic security, health, and stability of homeless and at-risk people.
As noted above, the City continues to refer those in need to agencies such as HACK, the Kern County Homeless collaborative, the Community Action Partnership of Kern, and the United Way of Kern County.
These agencies offer services to shorten the time a family is homeless and ensure against future episodes of homelessness.
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CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j)
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing
The City’s public housing needs are addressed by the Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HACK).
HACK, an independent local government agency, provides safe and affordable housing for many Kern County residents. There are three public housing developments located in the City of Delano: the Quincy Street Apartments with 33 mixed income units, Rancho Algodon with 62 unit for low- and moderateincome families, and the Parkside Apartments (opened in 2023) with 40 units affordable to households with income less than 60 percent of the AMI, including 12 units set aside for farmworker families.
Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
HACK is responsible for encouraging public housing residents to become more involved in management and offers several resources including a scholarship awards, a family self-sufficiency program, senior services, housing counseling, a micro-lending program, and resident activities.
The City is not responsible for assisting residents in public housing to participate in homeownership and does not intend to take any actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management or participate in homeownership. However, the City was awarded funds from the State of California for a CalHOME Homebuyer Assistance Program which is open to all residents. This Program is operated by Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) which advertises the availability of assistance to the residents of public housing in Delano to encourage public housing residents to participate in homeownership. SHE inspects homes before, during, and after construction to ensure they are following local, state, and federal regulations.
Actions taken to provide assistance to troubled PHAs
The Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HACK) is not designated as “troubled”.
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CR-35 - Other Actions 91.220(j)-(k); 91.320(i)-(j)
Actions taken to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment. 91.220 (j); 91.320 (i) The City’s draft 2023-2031 Housing Element includes policies and programs to help remove the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing. These include:
• Program 4 - Affordable Housing Program and Grant Applications: Annually search for available public and private funding sources, apply for financial assistance grants, support and assist in the preparation of funding assistance applications available for a specific project and support and assist developers and residents with acquisition of all available affordable housing programs.
• Program 5 - Partnership & Non-Profit Assistance Program: Increase the production of affordable housing by working with nonprofit, private, and other public entities involved in the production or rehabilitation of affordable housing and by assisting non-profit housing sponsors.
• Program 6 - Infrastructure Improvements & Other Incentives to Facilitate Housing for Lower & Moderate-Income Households & Special Needs Populations: Incentivize and assist the development of housing to accommodate lower- and moderate-income households and special needs populations.
• Program 7 - Residential Development Standards and Processing: Ensure that the City’s Municipal Code and procedures facilitate and encourage the development of housing to meet housing needs of the community. This includes streamlining permit processing and removing governmental constraints.
• Program 12 - Priority Water and Sewer for Affordable Housing: Ensure that water and sewer providers are aware of the City’s intentions for residential development throughout the City.
Develop administrative policy for granting priority water service during times of limited water supply.
Actions taken to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The City’s underserved populations include the elderly, disabled, homeless, and at-risk homeless families and individuals. The greatest obstacle to meeting underserved needs is a lack of funding. To address this obstacle, the City will continue to partner with the Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HACK) Kern County Homeless Collaborative, the Community Action Partnership of Kern, and the United Way of Kern County.
Several programs have been implemented or supported by the City to eliminate obstacles to meeting underserved needs:
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• The Low-Rent Public Housing Program: Administered by the Housing Authority of the County of Kern, his program offers affordable housing options to low-income residents. • The Density Bonus Ordinance: This ordinance incentivizes developers to include affordable housing units in their projects.
• The Low-Income Tax Credit Program: This program provides tax credits to support the development of affordable rental housing.
• First-Time Home Buyer Loan Program: This program offers financial assistance to first-time homebuyers, helping them overcome barriers to homeownership.
Actions taken to reduce lead-based paint hazards. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) Given that approximately 50 percent of Delano's housing stock predates 1978, a significant number of homes may contain lead-based paint. The City's Code Enforcement staff provides information about lead-based paint hazards and available abatement resources. This critical information is also accessible at public counters to ensure residents can easily obtain the guidance and resources needed to manage lead-based paint risks.
In addition, the City requires that both the First-Time Homebuyer Program and the Housing Rehabilitation Program address lead-based paint hazards in homes constructed before 1978.
Actions taken to reduce the number of poverty-level families. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The City’s anti-poverty strategy includes providing housing assistance and social services directly using CDBG, State, and general funds. The City cooperates with various City departments, private, and nonprofit organizations to provide health and social services, employment preparation and training, legal assistance, and other supportive services for low-income residents. Agencies such as the Kern County Continuum of Care work to address the homeless population in the region and provide supportive services.
The City collaborates with HACK to offer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program as well as the Public Housing Program, which provides housing assistance and affordable housing for low-income families and residents. Addressing high housing costs and housing insecurity are crucial components of the anti-poverty strategy.
Actions taken to develop institutional structure. 91.220(k); 91.320(j) The City continues to actively explore and pursue additional funding opportunities to strengthen its service delivery system. This remains an ongoing priority, and there are no significant changes to report currently.
Actions taken to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies. 91.220(k); 91.320(j)
The City of Delano will continue to collaborate with public and private service agencies to deliver programs, thus ensuring the provision of housing and community development services to residents.
CAPER 18
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Public and private housing and social service agencies will continue to be included to attend public meetings related to the City’s CDBG program.
Identify actions taken to overcome the effects of any impediments identified in the jurisdictions analysis of impediments to fair housing choice. 91.520(a) HUD no longer requires the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
CAPER 19
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-40 - Monitoring 91.220 and 91.230
Describe the standards and procedures used to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and used to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements
For CDBG-funded activities, the City conducts both on-site and desk monitoring. Desk monitoring is performed annually and involves a thorough review of contracts and project details to confirm adherence to CDBG national objectives and eligibility requirements. This includes regular reviews of project expenditures to ensure cost reasonableness and proper documentation. On-site monitoring complements this by verifying that projects are consistent with their applications and contact information. It ensures that projects are completed as described and that they operate in a manner that minimizes fraud, waste, and mismanagement.
The City also has a monitoring process for other non-CDBG public funds under its control. Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) manages and oversees the First-Time Home Buyer and Home Repair programs using State HOME and CAL-Home funds. SHE conducts inspections at various stages of home construction to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The City monitors SHE's administration to ensure proper fund utilization and compliance with program standards.
Citizen Participation Plan 91.105(d); 91.115(d)
Describe the efforts to provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on performance reports
This FY 2025-2026 CAPER includes summary of achievements related to the strategic plan’s priority needs. It details the number of persons served by public service activities and provides information on the projects assisted and completed in areas such as public facilities, housing, and improvements.
To ensure citizens had a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on the FY 2025-2026 CAPER, the CAPER was made available for public review from September 3, 2026 to September 21, 2026. During this period, the CAPER was accessible at City Hall, the Delano Branch Library, and on the City’s website at www.cityofdelano.org. A notice of availability was published in the Bakersfield Californian newspaper to further notify the public. The City Council will review the CAPER during its meeting on September 21, 2026. All proof of publication for public hearings, meetings, and outreach efforts can be found in Appendix A.
CAPER 20
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-45 - CDBG 91.520(c)
Specify the nature of, and reasons for, any changes in the jurisdiction’s program objectives and indications of how the jurisdiction would change its programs as a result of its experiences.
The City has not made any changes to the program objectives in the FY 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan or FY 2025-2026 Action Plan.
Does this Jurisdiction have any open Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) grants?
No
[BEDI grantees] Describe accomplishments and program outcomes during the last year.
Not applicable.
CAPER 21
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
CR-58 – Section 3
Identify the number of individuals assisted and the types of assistance provided Total Labor Hours CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA HTF
Total Number of Activities 3 0 0 0 0
Total Labor Hours 3,843
Total Section 3 Worker Hours 0
Total Targeted Section 3 Worker Hours 0
Table 8 – Total Labor Hours
Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA HTF Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Public Housing Targeted Workers 3
Outreach efforts to generate job applicants who are Other Funding Targeted Workers. 3
Direct, on-the job training (including apprenticeships).
Indirect training such as arranging for, contracting for, or paying tuition for, off-site training.
Technical assistance to help Section 3 workers compete for jobs (e.g., resume assistance, coaching).
Outreach efforts to identify and secure bids from Section 3 business concerns.
Technical assistance to help Section 3 business concerns understand and bid on contracts.
Division of contracts into smaller jobs to facilitate participation by Section 3 business concerns.
Provided or connected residents with assistance in seeking employment including: drafting resumes,preparing for interviews, finding job opportunities, connecting residents to job placement services.
Held one or more job fairs.
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that can provide direct services or referrals.
Provided or connected residents with supportive services that provide one or more of the following: work readiness health screenings, interview clothing, uniforms, test fees, transportation.
Assisted residents with finding child care.
Assisted residents to apply for, or attend community college or a four year educational institution.
Assisted residents to apply for, or attend vocational/technical training.
Assisted residents to obtain financial literacy training and/or coaching.
Bonding assistance, guaranties, or other efforts to support viable bids from Section 3 business concerns.
Provided or connected residents with training on computer use or online technologies.
Promoting the use of a business registry designed to create opportunities for disadvantaged and small businesses.
Outreach, engagement, or referrals with the state one-stop system, as designed in Section 121(e)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
3 CAPER 22
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Other.
Table 9 – Qualitative Efforts - Number of Activities by Program Narrative
The FY 2022-2023, FY 2023-2024 FY 2024-2025, and FY 2025-2026 Waterline Replacement projects are subject to Section 3 labor hours reporting. The 2022, 2023, and 2024 Projects were completed during FY 2025-2026 and totaled 3,843 labor hours (100 hours for FY 2022-23 funding, 663 hours for FY 2023-24 funding, and 3,080 hours for FY 2024-25 funding). Of the total labor hours, none were Section 3 worker hours.
Office of Community Planning and Development DATE: 09-09-26 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development TIME: 13:42 Integrated Disbursement and Information System PAGE: 1
PR26 - CDBG Financial Summary Report
Program Year 2025
DELANO , CA
Metrics
Grantee DELANO , CA
Program Year 2,025.00
PART I: SUMMARY OF CDBG RESOURCES
01 UNEXPENDED CDBG FUNDS AT END OF PREVIOUS PROGRAM YEAR 1,124,024.51 02 ENTITLEMENT GRANT 513,901.00
03 SURPLUS URBAN RENEWAL 0.00
04 SECTION 108 GUARANTEED LOAN FUNDS 0.00
05 CURRENT YEAR PROGRAM INCOME 0.00
05a CURRENT YEAR SECTION 108 PROGRAM INCOME (FOR SI TYPE) 0.00 06 FUNDS RETURNED TO THE LINE-OF-CREDIT 0.00
06a FUNDS RETURNED TO THE LOCAL CDBG ACCOUNT 0.00
07 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL AVAILABLE 0.00
08 TOTAL AVAILABLE (SUM, LINES 01-07) 1,637,925.51
PART II: SUMMARY OF CDBG EXPENDITURES
09 DISBURSEMENTS OTHER THAN SECTION 108 REPAYMENTS AND PLANNING/ADMINISTRATION 213,598.11 10 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL AMOUNT SUBJECT TO LOW/MOD BENEFIT 0.00 11 AMOUNT SUBJECT TO LOW/MOD BENEFIT (LINE 09 + LINE 10) 213,598.11 12 DISBURSED IN IDIS FOR PLANNING/ADMINISTRATION 102,780.00 13 DISBURSED IN IDIS FOR SECTION 108 REPAYMENTS 134,253.00 14 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0.00
15 TOTAL EXPENDITURES (SUM, LINES 11-14) 450,631.11
16 UNEXPENDED BALANCE (LINE 08 - LINE 15) 1,187,294.40
PART III: LOWMOD BENEFIT THIS REPORTING PERIOD
17 EXPENDED FOR LOW/MOD HOUSING IN SPECIAL AREAS 0.00
18 EXPENDED FOR LOW/MOD MULTI-UNIT HOUSING 0.00
19 DISBURSED FOR OTHER LOW/MOD ACTIVITIES 213,598.11
20 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL LOW/MOD CREDIT 0.00
21 TOTAL LOW/MOD CREDIT (SUM, LINES 17-20) 213,598.11
22 PERCENT LOW/MOD CREDIT (LINE 21/LINE 11) 100.00%
LOW/MOD BENEFIT FOR MULTI-YEAR CERTIFICATIONS
23 PROGRAM YEARS(PY) COVERED IN CERTIFICATION PY: 2024 PY: 2025 PY: 2026 24 CUMULATIVE NET EXPENDITURES SUBJECT TO LOW/MOD BENEFIT CALCULATION 0.00 25 CUMULATIVE EXPENDITURES BENEFITING LOW/MOD PERSONS 0.00 26 PERCENT BENEFIT TO LOW/MOD PERSONS (LINE 25/LINE 24) 0.00% PART IV: PUBLIC SERVICE (PS) CAP CALCULATIONS
27 DISBURSED IN IDIS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES 77,085.00
28 PS UNLIQUIDATED OBLIGATIONS AT END OF CURRENT PROGRAM YEAR 0.00 29 PS UNLIQUIDATED OBLIGATIONS AT END OF PREVIOUS PROGRAM YEAR 0.00 30 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL PS OBLIGATIONS 0.00
31 TOTAL PS OBLIGATIONS (LINE 27 + LINE 28 - LINE 29 + LINE 30) 0.00 32 ENTITLEMENT GRANT 513,901.00
33 PRIOR YEAR PROGRAM INCOME 0.00
34 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL SUBJECT TO PS CAP 0.00
35 TOTAL SUBJECT TO PS CAP (SUM, LINES 32-34) 513,901.00 36 PERCENT FUNDS OBLIGATED FOR PS ACTIVITIES (LINE 31/LINE 35) 15.00% PART V: PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION (PA) CAP
37 DISBURSED IN IDIS FOR PLANNING/ADMINISTRATION 102,780.00 38 PA UNLIQUIDATED OBLIGATIONS AT END OF CURRENT PROGRAM YEAR 0.00 39 PA UNLIQUIDATED OBLIGATIONS AT END OF PREVIOUS PROGRAM YEAR 0.00 40 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL PA OBLIGATIONS 0.00
41 TOTAL PA OBLIGATIONS (LINE 37 + LINE 38 - LINE 39 +LINE 40) 102,780.00 42 ENTITLEMENT GRANT 513,901.00
43 CURRENT YEAR PROGRAM INCOME 0.00
44 ADJUSTMENT TO COMPUTE TOTAL SUBJECT TO PA CAP 0.00
45 TOTAL SUBJECT TO PA CAP (SUM, LINES 42-44) 513,901.00 46 PERCENT FUNDS OBLIGATED FOR PA ACTIVITIES (LINE 41/LINE 45) 20.00% LINE 17 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES TO CONSIDER IN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT TO ENTER ON LINE 17 No data returned for this view. This might be because the applied filter excludes all data.
LINE 18 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES TO CONSIDER IN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT TO ENTER ON LINE 18 No data returned for this view. This might be because the applied filter excludes all data.
Plan
Year
IDIS
Project
IDIS
Activity
Voucher
Number Activity Name
2023 2 86 7044572 Waterline Replacement Project
2024 2 90 7084784 Waterline Replacement Project
Total
Plan
Year
IDIS
Project
IDIS
Activity
Voucher
Number Activity Name
2025 4 94 7121974 Planning and Administration
Total
LINE 19 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE COMPUTATION OF LINE 19 Matrix
Code
National
Objective Drawn Amount
03J LMA $1,050.11
03J LMA $135,463.00
03J Matrix Code $136,513.11
$136,513.11
LINE 27 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE COMPUTATION OF LINE 27 No data returned for this view. This might be because the applied filter excludes all data.
LINE 37 DETAIL: ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE COMPUTATION OF LINE 37 $102,780.00
Matrix
Code
National
Objective Drawn Amount
21A $102,780.00
21A Matrix Code $102,780.00