SUBJECT
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Public Hearing allowing interested persons to comment on the 2024-2025 One-Year Action Plan that identifies the projects proposed to be funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City anticipates receiving $3,032,219.00 in the 50th Action Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, $957,641.00 through the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and $283,641.00 through the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). An additional $80,000.00 is anticipated to be received in Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Funds, and $125,000.00 in HOME program income. The follow projects proposed:
50th AY Community Development Block Grant
1) Community Development Administration $606,000.00
2) Housing Rehabilitation Administration $355,866.00
3) Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program $578,292.00
4) Code Enforcement $625,000.00
5) Homeless Services- Bethany House Expansion Project $440,000.00
6) Section 108 Loan Repayment $300,000.00
7) Rental Rehabilitation Program $127,061.00
TOTAL: $3,032,219.00
Revolving Loan
8) Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Administration $7,000.00
9) Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Program $73,000.00
TOTAL: $80,000.00
HOME Investment Partnership Grant
10) HOME Program Administration $95,000.00
11) Down Payment Assistance Program $180,000.00
12) Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (PI&EN) $307,641.00
13) Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) $200,000.00
14) Homeowner Reconstruction Program $150,000.00
15) HOME Affordable Rental Housing Program $200,000.00
TOTAL: $1,082,641.00
Emergency Solutions Grant
16) ESG Program Administration $21,000.00
17) Emergency Shelter-Shelter Operations $90,000.00
18) Emergency Shelter- Essential Services $30,000.00
19) Street Outreach $40,000.00
20) Rapid Re-Housing $50,000.00
21) Homelessness Prevention $45,000.00
22) Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) $7,741.00
TOTAL: $283,741.00
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On April 2, 2024, public hearing was held at the City Council meeting to provide the community an opportunity to comment on their housing and community needs and the projects they wish to see funded. No comments were received.
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo is recognized as an entitlement City by HUD and is eligible in the next fiscal year to receive 50th Action Year CDBG, HOME, and ESG program funds. The award of funds is contingent on the submission and approval of the Action Plan, which specifically details the activities/projects to be funded with HUD Program funds. The Consolidated Planning Process requires that citizens be provided an opportunity to comment on the proposed use for funds and that a public hearing be held to receive comments. As such, the citizen participation process included a series of public notices, a virtual meeting and public hearings. City staff also met at several publicized locations to collect surveys regarding the need for programs and services in the community prior to the preparation of the draft plan.
As a point of reference, CDBG funds are intended to assist in the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing, creating a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. All CDBG assisted activities must either benefit low and moderate-income persons, aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight; and/or address other community development needs that present a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community.
HOME funds are intended to expand the supply of affordable housing for very low income and low-income persons.
ESG funds are intended to provide shelter, supportive services and other assistance to homeless persons and persons on the verge of becoming homeless.
The Action Plan is currently available for public review and comment for a period of 30 days beginning May 29, 2024, and ending June 28, 2024, at the offices of the City Secretary, the Department of Community Development, at the Main Public Library, and on the City of Laredo’s website under the Community Development Department’s page https://www.cityoflaredo.com/departments/community-development
Comments received will be incorporated into the final document, which will be presented for City Council approval on July 22, 2024.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
That interested persons be provided an opportunity to comment on the draft 2024-2025 One Year Action Plan.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024-2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: CDBG
Account #: 211-9610
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
CDBG Funds: $3,032,219.00
Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan: $80,000.00
Fiscal Year: 2024-2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: HOME
Account #: 217-6969
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Home Investment Partnership Program: $957,641.00
HOME Program Income: $125,000.00
Fiscal Year: 2024-2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: ESG
Account #: 219-9652
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Emergency Solutions Grant (SEG): $283,741.00