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Res 084-2023 Allocate CDBG Funds and HOME Funds 08/01/2023 Resolution No. 84-2023 Resolution approving the 2023 Annual Action Plan to allocate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $1,220,974 and HOME funds in the amount of $459,482, and reallocating $200,000 in prior year CDBG Funds; authorizing the City Manager and Assistant City Manager to execute all HUD documents WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls, acting in its capacity as a Grantee of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), administers federally-funded programs to benefit the community; and, WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls recognizes that these funds are subject to environmental review, decision-making, and action responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and 24 C.F.R. Part 58, "Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD Environmental Responsibilities"; and, WHEREAS, the City Council Subcommittee on Outside Agencies met with and considered requests from local non-profit organizations and City departments who have applied for funding; and, WHEREAS, the City Council on July 18, 2023, held a public hearing to receive citizen input; and, WHEREAS, during the Public Hearing, the City Council has considered citizen comments and has reviewed the proposed use of funds, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: 1 . The City Council of Wichita Falls, Texas hereby approves and adopts the PY 2023 Annual Action Plan that will provide for developing, implementing, and administering eligible programs and activities through the CDBG and HOME Programs. 2. The City of Wichita Falls, acting in its capacity as a HUD Entitlement Grantee, is authorized to apply for$1 ,220,974 in FY 2023 CDBG funding and $459,482 in FY 2023 HOME funding, and reallocate $200,000 in prior year CDBG funding. Such funding shall be utilized for eligible projects and administrative costs. 3. The City Council authorizes the City Manager, and/or Assistant City Manager, to submit the 2023 Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for review and approval, execute any and all amendments, agreements, and other documents necessary to implement the aforementioned Action Plan, to include any and all revisions approved by HUD. 4. The City Council delegates and grants authority to the City Manager, and also the Assistant City Manager, so that either may carry out the responsibilities of certifying officer as provided in 24 C.F.R. Part 58, its related Federal authorities listed in Sections 58.5 and 58.6, as well as Section 102 of NEPA and its related provisions in 40 CFR parts 1500 through 1508. Further, as the delegated and authorized certifying officer, each is also authorized to and accepts on behalf of the City of Wichita Falls the jurisdiction of the federal courts for enforcement of all these responsibilities. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1st day of August 2023. „:reftyt. '02 ,g;41A1---- MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk Table of Awarded Funds CDBG: Outside Agencies Child Care, Inc.: Child care subsidies for low-income working families $128,202.00 Christmas in Action: Home repair for elderly and handicapped owners $125,000.00 Senior Citizens Services of North Texas: Meals on Wheels Program $54,944.00 TOTAL CDBG Funds: Outside Agencies $308,146.00 CDBG: City Departments Code Enforcement: Demolition and clearance of hazardous structures $225,000.00 Code Enforcement: Administration & operational costs $60,000.00 CDBG Program Delivery Costs: Minor & Emergency Repair Programs $35,000.00 Grant Administration: Operational & administrative costs for CDBG $244,194.00 Program Minor Repair Program: Minor home repair for low-income homeowners $170,000.00 Emergency Repair Program: Immediate-need home repair for low-income $131,454.00 homeowners Parks: General Rehab improvements to Lamar, Lions, and Williams Parks $231,180.00 Traffic: Audible Pedestrian Signals in the downtown area $16,000.00 TOTAL CDBG Funds: City Departments $1,112,828.00 HOME Program First-Time Homebuyer Program: Acquisition assistance costs for down $314,611.00 payment and closing costs. Affordable Housing Program: Closing costs/principal reduction for Habitat $30,000.00 homebuyers CHDO Set-Aside: Statutory 15% of entitlement amount $68,923.00 HOME Administration: Operational & administrative costs for HOME $45,948.00 Program TOTAL HOME Funds $459,482.00