SUBJECT
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract and award 2025 HOME Investment 
Partnerships Program (HOME), Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) set-aside funds in the amount of $150,000.00.
1. $75,000.00 to NeighborWorks Laredo, for the construction of one (1) single- family home.
2. $75,000.00 to Habitat for Humanity of Laredo, for the construction of one (1) single- family home.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
None
BACKGROUND
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 4.2.3 - Housing Development
“Promote the development of a variety of housing types to meet the needs of all residents.”
Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 4.13.
Relevance: The proposed award directly supports housing development by providing $150,000 in HOME CHDO funds for the construction of two new single-family homes, one through NeighborWorks Laredo and one through Habitat for Humanity of Laredo.
Policy 4.2.4 - Affordable Housing
“Encourage the development of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households.”
Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 4.13.
Relevance: The HOME CHDO set-aside is specifically intended to support affordable housing construction. The proposed projects therefore directly advance the Plan's emphasis on increasing affordable housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.
Summary of alignment:
The agenda item demonstrates Strong alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan because it provides HOME funding to qualified Community Housing Development Organizations for the construction of two single-family homes. The action directly advances the Plan's housing-development and affordable-housing objectives.
The item also intersects with broader planning themes of housing affordability, homeownership, community development, and public-private/nonprofit partnerships. The use of CHDO funding to support NeighborWorks Laredo and Habitat for Humanity of Laredo provides a mechanism for translating the Plan's housing policies into tangible residential development.
In 2025, the City received a HOME Investment Partnerships Program Entitlement of $946,902.88 through statutory requirements; the City is obligated to set aside 15% of the Program Year's funds for use by a CHDO(s). 
A Community Development Housing Organization (CHDO) is a private, non-profit organization that engages in the development of affordable housing and meets the requirements as stipulated in the Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) 
Rule. In order for a CHDO to receive HOME funds, a CHDO must act as a developer, sponsor, and/or owner of housing. NeighborWorks Laredo and Habitat for Humanity of Laredo are CHDO's.
Habitat for Humanity of Laredo and NeighborWorks Laredo submitted proposals, which were reviewed and assessed by a City Staff committee. Based on the evaluation scores, it is recommended that NeighborWorks Laredo and Habitat for Humanity of Laredo be awarded $75,000.00 to construct one (1) single family housing unit each.
NeighborWorks of Laredo and Habitat of Humanity of Laredo must submit site location to the City for environmental review, 
decision-making and other actions in compliance with 24CFR, Part 58 prior to project start.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That this Motion be passed.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: HOME PROGRAM
Account #: 217-6970-563-7530
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) $150,000.00
217-6970-563-7530
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