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INTEROFFI MEMORANDUM
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DIVISION OF HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION
DATE: MARCH 7, 2016
TO: BRIAN MCDOUGAL, CITY MANAGER
FROM: MARY E. ESSEX, GRANTS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORLM .e '
RE: P.R. 19329
NATURE OF REQUEST:
Grants Management recommends that the City Council adopt Proposed Resolution 19329 to
approve the 2016 program year Community Development Block Grant allocations.
STAFF ANALYSIS CONSIDERATIONS:
Pursuant to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) according
to Section 24CFR was awarded funding in the amount of $1,018,036.00 for Community
Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) to the City of Port Arthur for the primary benefit of
low and moderate income persons.
The staff recommendations were based on the following:
• The Priority Needs identified in the 2015 Consolidated Plan that was approved by
Resolution#15-118.
• Non-profits past performance, the number of persons served in the past years, and the
needs of the population served.
Since 2013, CDBG funding has decreased by approximately five percent.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I recommend that the City Council adopt Proposed Resolution 19329 to approve the 2016
Community Development Block Grant allocations for 2016 program year.
BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Funding is available in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 42"d program year.
P. R. 19329
03/07/16 MEE-Grants Management
RESOLUTION NUMBER
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2016 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ALLOCATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,018,036.00 FOR THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR.
WHEREAS,pursuant to the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1974, the
Public Law 93-383,the City will submit to the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development(HUD)the 42'1(2016 Program Year) allocations in the estimated amount of
$1,018,036.00; and
WHEREAS,the 42nd Year Consolidated Plan will include a proposed list of
Projects for the 2016 program year(see Attachment#1); and,
WHEREAS,the City Council, is required to designate an official to sign all
documents in connection with the proposed list of Projects for 2016; Now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR,TEXAS:
THAT the proposed list of Projects for 2016, see Attachment#1, is hereby
approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Port Arthur to assure compliance with
the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1974, amended Public Law 93-383.
THAT the City Manager is designated to sign all documents in connection with
the proposed list of Projects; and.
THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the
City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of
A.D., 2016 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES: MAYOR
NOES:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
SHERRI BELLARD
CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
BRIAN MCDOUGAL
CITY MANAGER
ATTACHMENT #1
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2016 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT REQLEST
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Nutrition and Services for Seniors $10,000
Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas $32,000
Program of Health Excellence $32,000
Public Service Total $74,000
City Department Proposed Allocation
Housing Assistance Administration $120,877
Housing Assistance Rehabilitation Projects $270,000
Street Resurfacing Projects $353,159
Grants Management Administration $200,000
City Total $944,036
Grand Total $1,018,036