PUBLIC NOTICE Spokane County's 2012 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) summarizes the use of federal resources provided by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), covering the period beginning July 1, 2012 and ending on June 30, 2013. Federal resources include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds. Prior to submitting the 2012 CAPER to HUD for review, the report must be available to the public for an examination and comment period; September 3, 2013 through September 17, 2013. A summary of public comments regarding the County's activities, priority needs, strategies, objectives, and accomplishments will be recorded and incorporated in the CAPER; including comments regarding the County's performance in carrying out CDBG and HOME programs, as required under 24 CFR Part 570--CDBG Program, and 24 CFR Part 92 -- HOME Program. The CAPER is also used for the purpose of: 1) Evaluating the County's Housing and Community Development accomplishments in supporting local strategies and in achieving priority housing and community development goals that are consistent with both the County's 2010-2014 Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan and 2012 Annual Action Plan; 2 ) Providing HUD with information in meeting statutory requirements and assessing the County's ability in carrying out relevant federal programs in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations in providing information for HUD's Annual Report to Congress; 3) Providing residents, community groups and others interested in the County's community development process, and how Spokane County's use of federal resources are meeting local housing and community development objectives. Spokane County Community Services, Housing, and Community Development Department has determined that the reported accomplishments are consistent with both the Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan and 2012 Annual Action Plan's high priority housing and community development objectives, subject to 24 CFR Part 91. If you would like a copy of the report or a summary of performance and achievements, please contact the Spokane County Community Services, Housing, and Community Development Department, 312 West 8th Avenue, 4th Floor, Spokane, WA. 99204 or call (509) 477-2588. A draft of the CAPER is also available at www.spokanecounty.org/ communitysvcs/HCD under department documents. SR26637