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.
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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