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 $398,000.00 to the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) for the Housing for Texas Heroes Grant Program to provide home modifications for the veteran community within the City of Laredo. There is no match requirement 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)
Goal 7.1 - Improve the quality and affordability of housing in Laredo
"Support housing rehabilitation, emergency home repairs, and accessibility improvements to enable aging in place."
- Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 7.17
Policy 7.1.2 - Support programs to maintain or improve existing housing stock
"Support and expand programs for housing rehabilitation, emergency home repairs, weatherization, and energy efficiency upgrades."
- Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 7.17
Policy 7.1.3 - Support accessible and age-friendly housing options
"Incentivize rehabilitation and home modifications that accommodate persons with disabilities and aging populations."
- Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 7.17
Summary of alignment:
The proposed resolution aligns strongly with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan's housing and accessibility goals. By seeking grant funding for home modifications tailored to veterans, the agenda item directly supports Goal 7.1, which emphasizes improving housing quality and affordability, and specifically promotes "accessibility improvements to enable aging in place."
It further supports Policy 7.1.2 and Policy 7.1.3, both of which advocate for home rehabilitation and modifications that serve vulnerable populations, including those with disabilities-a group that veter...
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