SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to ratify the submittal of an application for the Housing for Texas Heroes Grant (H4TXH) provided by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA). The Community Development Department through the Municipal Housing Division, submitted an application in the amount of $300,000.00 to provide home modifications for the Veteran community within the City of Laredo area. Upon approval, the term of the grant shall be one (1) year from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. There is no match requirement.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The Housing for Texas Heroes (H4TXH) Grant Program was established to provide funding for home modification and repairs to improve accessibility and quality of life for veterans and their families. The Community Development-Municipal Housing Division has been awarded the Texas Veterans Commission Housing for Texas Heroes for the 4th consecutive year. In FY2021, the TVC-H4TXH Grant provided assistance to eighteen (18) eligible applicants. In FY2022, the grant provided assistance to sixteen (16) eligible applicants. In FY2023, the MH Division assisted fifteen (15) veteran homeowners, as this Grant Program continues to be in high demand. In the current year, Municipal Housing proposes to assist twelve (12) veteran homeowners. With this new grant, an estimated fifteen (15) additional homeowners will be assisted. The grant will provide up to $20,000.00 maximum limit total in home repairs per qualified household. To qualify, homeowner/occupied veteran household income must be at or below 80% of the area median income, as set annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), or be a disabled veteran. Housing modifications, repairs, and weatherization include door entry/exit resizing, Housing modifications, repairs, and weatherization include door entry/exit resizing, ramps, windows, HVAC, roofing, siding, flooring, electrical, plumbing, handrails, installation of grab bars and /or bathroom modifications.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Approval of Resolution
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2023-2024
Budgeted Y/N?: Yes
Source of Funds: Texas Veterans Commission
Account #: 555-3946
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No Financial Impact.