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10 <br /> of collaborative initiatives, research and planning services for special studies, environmental <br /> clearance, fair housing, and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. <br /> 3. Evaluation of past performance <br /> Orange County has a good performance record with HUD.The County regularly meets the <br /> performance standards established by HUD. Each year the County prepares its Consolidated <br /> Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER).This report is submitted within ninety (90) days <br /> after the start of the new program year. Copies of the CAPER are available for review at Orange <br /> County Housing, Human Rights, and Community Development Department, 300 W.Tryon Street, <br /> Hillsborough, NC. Orange County includes the Town of Chapel Hill's performance under its CDBG <br /> Program in the County's CAPER. <br /> The FY 2013 CAPER,which was the fourth CAPER for the FY 2010-2014 Five Year Consolidated <br /> Plan,was approved by HUD. In the FY 2013 CAPER, the Town of Chapel Hill expended 100%of its <br /> CDBG funds to benefit low-and moderate-income persons.The Town expended 14.35%of its <br /> funds during the FY 2013 CAPER period on public service, which is below the statutory maximum <br /> of 15%.The Town expended 18.89%of its funds during this CAPER period on Planning and <br /> Administration, which is below the statutory maximum of 20%.The Town is in compliance with <br /> the required 1.5 maximum drawdown ratio. <br /> The HOME program is being administered in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable <br /> activity limitations and match requirements.The Orange County HOME Consortium has also met <br /> the 15%Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) requirement. <br /> Summary <br /> The main goals of the Five Year Consolidated Plan are to improve the living conditions of all <br /> residents in Orange County, create a suitable and sustainable living environment, and to address <br /> the housing and community development needs of the residents. <br /> The Five Year Consolidated Planning process requires the County to state in a single document its <br /> 8 <br />