Res 087-2024 PY 2024 Annual Action Plan Allocation of CDBG and Home Funds 08/06/2024 Resolution No. 87-2024
Resolution approving the 2024 Annual Action Plan to allocate
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of
$1,202,286 and HOME funds in the amount of $349,481, 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 2nd, 2024 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
2024 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 ,202,286 in FY 2024 CDBG funding and $349,481 in FY 2024
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, or their designee, to submit the
2024 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 6th day of August, 2024.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Table of Awarded Funds
CDBG: Outside Agencies
Child Care, Inc.: Child care subsidies for low-income working families $126,239
Child Care, Inc.: Zale Campus Window Replacement $60,000
Christmas in Action: Home repair for elderly and handicapped owners $150,000
Senior Citizens Services of North Texas: Roof Rehabilitation $67,000
Senior Citizens Services of North Texas: Meals on Wheels Program $54,103
Arts Council Wichita Falls: Jalonick Park Sound Garden $50,000
Arts Council Wichita Falls: Lamar Park Sound Garden $50,000
TOTAL CDBG Funds: Outside Agencies $557,342
CDBG: City Departments
Code Enforcement: Demolition and clearance of hazardous structures $225,000.00
Code Enforcement: Administration & operational costs $70,000
CDBG Program Delivery Costs: Minor & Emergency Repair Programs $35,000
Grant Administration: Operational & administrative costs for CDBG $240,456
Program
Minor Repair Program: Minor home repair for low-income homeowners $92,500
Emergency Repair Program: Immediate-need home repair for low-income $118,988
homeowners
Martin Luther King Center: Childcare Inc. restroom drain repair $18,000
Martin Luther King Center: Counter and cabinet replacement in areas $45,000
used by Green Door and Childcare, Inc.
TOTAL CDBG Funds: City Departments $844,944
HOME Program
First-Time Homebuyer Program: Acquisition assistance costs for down $232,077
payment, closing costs, minor repairs
Affordable Housing Program: Closing costs/principal reduction for Habitat $30,000
for Humanity homebuyers
CHDO Set-Aside: Habitat for Humanity 15% of entitlement amount $52,423
HOME Administration: Operational & administrative costs for HOME $34,981
Program
TOTAL HOME Funds $349,481