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Res 082-2025 Approving 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan & Reallocate Funds 08/05/2025 Resolution No. 82-2025 Resolution Approving the City of Wichita Falls 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan, to allocate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $1,206,417, reallocate $100,000 in prior year CDBG funding and FY 2025 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds in the amount of $349,094 received as Entitlement Grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), authorize the City Manager to submit the plans to HUD for review and approval and to execute HUD Grant Applications and Grant Agreement to implement the approved plans, to include any and all revisions approved by HUD 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 various organizations and City departments who have applied for funding; and, WHEREAS, the City Council on July 1st, 2025 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 2025- 2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan that will provide for development, implementation, and administration of 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 ,206,417 in FY CDBG funding, reallocate $100,000 in prior year CDBG funding and $349,094 in FY HOME funding. Such funding shall be utilized for eligible projects, activities, and administrative costs. 3. The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to submit the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, to include any and all revisions approved by HUD. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5th day of August, 2025. MAYOR ATTEST: 47qaA:,B City Clerk Table of Awarded Funds CDBG: Non-Profit Agencies Child Care, Inc.: Child care subsidies for low-income working families $126,673.00 (70% of Public Service Cap) Senior Citizens Services of North Texas: Meals on Wheels Program $54,289.00 (30% of Public Service Cap) Christmas in Action: Home repair for elderly and disabled owners $150,000.00 TOTAL CDBG Funds: Non-Profit Agencies $330,962.00 CDBG: City Departments Grant Administration: Operational & administrative costs for CDBG $241,183.00 Program Code Enforcement: Administration & operational costs $75,000.00 Code Enforcement: Demolition and clearance of hazardous structures $250,000.00 CDBG Program Delivery Costs: Minor & Emergency Repair Programs $35,000.00 Emergency Repair Program: Immediate-need home repair for low- $80,000.00 income homeowners Minor Repair Program: Minor home repair for low-income homeowners $65,000.00 Martin Luther King Center: Public Restroom Rehab $85,000.00 Martin Luther King Center: Reception Office Area Rehab $24,272.00 Martin Luther King Center: Public Meeting Room/Senior Dining Rehab $20,000.00 Planning Department: Sidewalk Reconstruction in Neighborhood $75,000.00 Revitalization Area Parks Department: Bridwell Park Fitness Equipment $25,000.00 TOTAL CDBG Funds: City Departments $975,455.00 HOME Program HOME Administration: Operational & administrative costs for HOME $34,909.00 Program First-Time Homebuyer Program: Acquisition assistance costs for down $231,821.00 payment and closing costs CHDO Set-Aside: Habitat for Humanity 15% of entitlement amount $52,364.00 Affordable Housing Program: Closing costs/principal reduction for $30,000.00 Habitat for Humanity homebuyers TOTAL HOME Funds $349,094.00