Res 111-2024 EPA Grant for Neighborhood Revitalization Efforts 09/03/2024 Resolution No. 111-2024
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply for
the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant
from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to fund
the Neighborhood Revitalization efforts to improve the overall
physical, financial, and mental health of the Central Wichita Falls
Revitalization Area by preserving aging structures, enhancing
mobility of the community, and creating infrastructure to combat
climate change
WHEREAS, the Central Wichita Falls Revitalization Area Steering Committee
(CWFRASC) met on August 6, 2024, and voted to recommend applying for the
Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency; and,
WHEREAS, the CWFRASC recommended the proposed initiatives to preserve
homes & buildings, Harrison "green" Street & drainage improvements, and healthy
Commerce with a Community Change Grant application total not to exceed
$23,000,000; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously identified the following strategic
objective: develop a neighborhood redevelopment plan and program, pursue public-
private partnerships, practice effective governance, create funding and construction
opportunities for significant infrastructure projects; and,
WHEREAS, the Central Wichita Falls Revitalization Area (CWFRA) has been
identified as the initial neighborhood to begin efforts related to this critical Strategic
Plan Objective and includes areas within City Council District 1 and City Council
District 2; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens of the Wichita
Falls Revitalization Area (CWFRA) to apply for the Environmental and Climate Justice
Community Change Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council authorizes the City Manager to apply for the Community
Change Grant to reduce the energy burden and cost of aging housing stock as well
as improvements on mobility and new and existing public infrastructure in Wichita
Falls; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Council approves the submission of a grant application for the
Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 3rd day of September, 2024.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
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CI CLERK
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