SUBJECT
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An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 2024-2025 of Community Development Department budget by increasing revenues and expenditures by $6,288.00 in order to appropriate the additional HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and to ratify the authorization of the City Manager to execute any documents needed due to these additional funds. the city was notified of these additional funds on May 28, 2025 and were identified by HUD after they conducted their internal quality control check.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Goal 7.8 - Improve access to medical care.
“Collaborate with private, non-profit, and other governmental entities to establish and implement a method for recruiting and retaining medical providers.”
- Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 7.27
Relevance: This goal emphasizes collaboration with federal entities such as HUD to enhance service access. Allocating HOME-ARP funds aligns with HUD’s intent to improve housing stability, which directly affects health access.
Policy 3.3.3 - Utilize and support federal and state funding opportunities to finance infrastructure, housing, and community development.
“Utilize and support federal and state funding opportunities to finance infrastructure, housing, and community development.”
- Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 3.13
Relevance: This policy directly encourages leveraging federal funds such as HOME-ARP for community development purposes.
Goal 3.3 - Promote equitable development and access to housing.
“Ensure public investments support affordable housing initiatives.”
- Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 3.13
Relevance: The appropriation of HOME-ARP funds explicitly supports affordable housing, addressing housing insecurity.
Summary of alignment:
This agenda item strongly aligns with several foundational goals and policies in the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. The appropriation of additional HOME-ARP funds from HUD supports federal-local collaboration (Goal 7.8), leverages external funding (Policy 3.3.3), and enhances affordable housing options (Goal 3.3). These alignments reinforce Laredo’s broader planning priorities in housing equity, public health, and strategic investment. The targeted use of federal aid to advance community development is a direct fulfillment of these policies.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On June 16, 2025, City Council introduced Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance.
On February 6, 2023, City Council approved the submission of the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP).
BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Department of Community Development, conducted surveys,
hosted discussion meetings, and received public comments in regard to the HOME
Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) to provide homeless and domestic violence providers, veteran's groups, public housing agencies, public or
private organizations, Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care and citizens the
opportunity participate in the development of the program. The HOME-ARP Program will primarily benefit qualifying individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of
homelessness, or other vulnerable populations.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
That this Ordinance be approved.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024-2025
Budgeted Y/N?: N
Source of Funds: HOME-ARP
Account #: 217-6966
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Additional HOME-ARP funds $6,288.00
Revenue 217-0000-321-1053
Expense 217-6966