SUBJECT
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Ratifying a resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $45,000.00 to the Texas Homeless Network for the Housing Solutions Initiative: Innovation Fund Program to help families avoid or exit homelessness. Grant application has no match at the time of application.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Level of Alignment
Strong - Directly supports or fulfills a clearly stated and verbatim goal or policy from the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan.
Supporting Goal(s)/Policy(ies)
• Policy 7.4.2 - “Promote access to supportive housing for vulnerable populations, including individuals exiting homelessness.”
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 7.24)
This policy directly affirms the city’s commitment to aiding individuals and families exiting homelessness through access to supportive housing initiatives such as the one described in the grant application.
• Goal 7.4 - “Expand supportive services for vulnerable populations.”
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 7.24)
This goal broadly supports programs that enhance the quality of life for at-risk populations, including those facing or experiencing homelessness.
• Policy 7.8.4 - “Support efforts that help residents secure stable housing as a social determinant of health.”
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 7.27)
This policy underscores the importance of housing stability as a factor in improving public health outcomes and aligns directly with the intent of the proposed grant.
Summary of alignment:
The resolution to submit a grant application to the Texas Homeless Network directly supports key housing and public health objectives outlined in the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, it fulfills Policy 7.4.2 and Goal 7.4, which emphasize increasing access to supportive housing and expanding services for vulnerable populations, particularly those facing homelessness. It also aligns with Policy 7.8.4, recognizing stable housing as a crucial social determinant of health. These citations justify a Strong alignment rating. The agenda item also intersects with broader planning themes including public health, equity, and social sustainability, reinforcing the city's commitment to inclusive development.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
N/A
BACKGROUND
The Texas Homeless Network (THN) made the Housing Solutions Initiative: Innovation Fund available to qualifying entities on October 15, 2025. Application is due on November 5, 2025, scoring is projected to begin November 10, 2025, with grant agreements sent to selected applicants on November 24, 2025.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends the approval of this resolution.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025-2026
Budgeted Y/N?: N
Source of Funds: Texas Homeless Network (THN)
Account #:
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There are no match requirements at the time of application. If awarded, grant will be accounted in the Community Development Fund.