Legislation Details

File #: 26-841    Version: 1
Type: Public Hearing Status: First Reading
File created: 4/21/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/1/2026 Final action:
Title: Public Hearing allowing interested persons to comment on the 2026-2027 One-Year Action Plan which identifies the projects proposed to be funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City anticipates receiving $2,863,269 in the 52nd Action Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, $966,207.62 through the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and $251,324 through the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). An additional $80,000 is anticipated to be received in Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan funds, $100,000 in Program Income (PI) to fund the Section 108 Loan Repayment, and $125,000 in HOME program income. The following projects are proposed: 52nd AY Community Development Block Grant |1010|Community Development Administration $572,650|1010|Housing Rehabilitation Administration $390,619|1010|Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program $800,000|1010|Public Service - Homeless Services $400,000|1010|Section 108 Loan Repayment (EN & PI) $400,000|1010...

SUBJECT

title

Public Hearing allowing interested persons to comment on the 2026-2027 One-Year
Action Plan which identifies the projects proposed to be funded by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City anticipates
receiving $2,863,269 in the 52nd Action Year Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds, $966,207.62 through the HOME Investment Partnership Program
(HOME), and $251,324 through the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). An
additional $80,000 is anticipated to be received in Housing Rehabilitation Revolving
Loan funds, $100,000 in Program Income (PI) to fund the Section 108 Loan Repayment, and $125,000 in HOME program income. The following projects are
proposed:

 

52nd AY Community Development Block Grant

1

Community Development Administration

$572,650

2

Housing Rehabilitation Administration

$390,619

3

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program

$800,000

4

Public Service - Homeless Services

$400,000

5

Section 108 Loan Repayment (EN & PI)

$400,000

6

Rental Rehab Program

$400,000

 

TOTAL

$2,963,269

 

 

Revolving Loan

 7

Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Administration 

    $7,000

 8

Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Program

$73,000

 

TOTAL

$80,000

 

 

HOME Investment Partnership Grant

9

HOME Program Administration

$96,207.62

10

Down Payment Assistance Program

$180,000

11

Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (PI & EN)

$415,000

12

Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO)

$150,000

13

Homeowner Reconstruction Program

$125,000

14

HOME Affordable Rental Housing Program

$150,000

 

TOTAL

   $1,116,207.62

 

 

Emergency Solutions Grant

15

ESG Program Administration

$18,840

16

Emergency Shelter - Shelter Operations

$80,000

17

Emergency Shelter - Essential Services

$30,000

18

Street Outreach

    $30,000

19

Rapid Re-Housing

$46,000

20

Homelessness Prevention

$40,034

21

Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)        

    $6,450

 

TOTAL

$251,324

 

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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION

On February 17, 2026 a 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 52nd 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 of 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. 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, 2026, and ending June 29, 2026, 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 20, 2026.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

N/A

 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

recommendation

That interested persons be provided an opportunity to comment on the
draft 2026-2027 One Year Action Plan.

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Fiscal Impact

 

Fiscal Year:                                                                                                          2026-2027

Budgeted Y/N?:                                                                                    Y

Source of Funds:                                                                                     CDBG

Account #:                                                                                                          211-8110

Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:                      N

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

CDBG Funds: $2,863,269
Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan: $80,000.00
Southern Hotel Apartments Program Income                                                   $100,000

 

Fiscal Year:                                                                                                          2026-2027

Budgeted Y/N?:                                                                                    Y

Source of Funds:                                                                                     HOME

Account #:                                                                                                          217-6971

Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:                      N

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

HOME Investment Partnership Program: $966,207.62
HOME Program Income: $150,000.00

 

Fiscal Year:                                                                                                          2026-2027

Budgeted Y/N?:                                                                                    Y

Source of Funds:                                                                                     ESG

Account #:                                                                                                          219-8152

Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:                      N

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG): $251,324