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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23794: TO SEEK APPROVAL OF THE 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2) £ner; =p Ciry of <'r 0 r t rtlrur 7 ,, INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: June 5, 2024 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ronald Burton, CPM City Manager From: Pam Langford, Development Services Manager RE: P. R#23794 Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval of P. R. #23794 for the 2024 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) allocations for$1,030,589.00. Background: The Department of Housing and Urban Development has allocated $1,030,589.00 in Community Development Block funds for Program Year 2024. The Grant funds must benefit low or moderate-income neighborhoods or households. The 2024 allocation is a$12,219.00 decrease from the 2023 allocation of$1,042,808.00. Public Service projects are eligible for CDBG funding, but funding for public service activities cannot exceed 15%of the City's annual allocation of$154,588.35. Staff Recommendation: The staff has based its funding recommendation on the following criteria: 1. Funding availability 2. Past Performance 3. Number of the person served 4. Priority Needs Thirteen(13) CDBG public service organizations submitted applications to the Grants Management division. Staff recommends funding for the following seven(7) organizations: 1. Nutrition and Services for Seniors 2. Lion Hearted 3. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) 4. Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas 5. Willie Carter Community Outreach Center 6. Julie Rogers Gift of Life 7. Tender Loving Care Dba Legacy Community Development Corporation Since housing assistance is a high priority for the City, CDBG funds will benefit low—to moderate-income families needing down payment assistance,home repairs, or infrastructure improvements. These improvements include water and sewer lines, sidewalks, and driveways for infrastructure-related activities. The City Council is responsible for approving final allocations. Staff recommendations are only a guide for the City Council. Budget Impact: Community Development Block Grant is the funding source. Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve P. R. #23794. P. R. #23794 05/28/2024 M. Essex Page 1 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR $1,030,589.00 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. 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 FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant allocations in the amount of$1,030,589.00; and, WHEREAS,the 2024 Consolidated Plan will include a proposed list of Projects for the 2024 program year(see Attachment"A"); and, WHEREAS,the City Council must designate an official to sign all documents related to the proposed list of Projects for the program year 2024. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS: THAT the proposed list of Projects for 2024, see Attachment"A," 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.,2024, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas,by the following vote: AYES: MAYOR: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: P. R. #23794 05/28/2024 M. Essex Page 2 Thurman Bill Bartie,Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary APPROVED FOR FORM: s M.Black rim City Attorney APPROVED F 0 ' • I I ISTRATION: ov,„ Ron Burton, CPM City an ger Pamela Langford Assistant City Manager—Operations/ Director of Development Services P. R. #23794 05/28/2024 M. Essex Page 3 ATTACHMENT "A" 08 8 8 8 8$8 , 8 $$$88 $, � . E ° — 0 ce a Cl)w-w.nww... o . 0 0 Q Q o > 0 o a 2 o a Q a pO p p pO�� pC p p pC p p pO p p .... y 8 8 8 S 8$$$ 8$8 8 g « 8$$8$ g Ja O g Y m n,N N n -i N pp g u N g h • m Q Q No NN w $$$88888t67$$$$ N« 888888 .. m gNma 3RNf3“mylg o C,^ N.-K o� Om Cr• o U N H o N N.MHww.nwwww.n.n w wU' 8 8 8 8 8.8 8 8 8 8 8 8 ix z n 85S S cc 8 c, U c• oy � O o 7F3 co w o Z W o_ ma O o J ffi - W Q Z m 2�X w g8 §- >- I r 5 E E-° Z 2 d0-L l8-gffiE a_€'ag t u v 8 . 8 c .- . g w b g.2 ffi o n m i a U _▪ 11 g .E . e I g g m m ,�0 a--5_$ S_ 3 H ¢b'E R O f g 9 g- Z PI O m 8 c x a g a 5 a a a a a a a a a F.21.5.5 ¢k¢¢¢cc cf cc¢¢ ¢sS _c 'ci w .6 P 5 E E I o a s r 1 rn u 2 o 0 O s g - 8 =s V = s A gill ▪ T FFFE m m r3 a a`a`<2 Ici 111fIll § I gig - za i a xow*o,. n aa. xxxxc" o