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Res 67-2026 2026 Annual Action Plan, to allocate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds 07/21/2026 Resolution No. 67-2026 Resolution approving the City of Wichita Falls 2026 Annual Action Plan, to allocate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $1,225,910, reallocate $100,000 in prior year CDBG funding and FY 2026 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds in the amount of $346,455 received as Entitlement Grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and 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 that have applied for funding; and, WHEREAS, the City Council on June 2nd, 2026, 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 2026 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 ,225,910 in FY CDBG funding, reallocate $100,000 in prior year CDBG funding, and $346,455 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 Annual Action Plan, to include any and all revisions approved by HUD. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 21st day of July, 2026. MAYOR ATTEST: 17'7aAL Bpi City Clerk Table of Awarded Funds CDBG: Non-Profit Agencies: Child Care, Inc.: Child care subsidies for low-income working families $128,720 (70% of Public Service Cap) Senior Citizens Services of North Texas: Meals on Wheels Program $55,166 (30% of Public Service Cap) Christmas in Action: Home repair for elderly and disabled owners $150,000 The Salvation Army: Kitchen Upgrades $52,205 Dignity Aid Services, Inc: Securing the Dignity Aid Services Trailer $65,000 The Redeemed Christian Church of God: Food Pantry Expansion & $20,000 ADA Access TOTAL CDBG Funds: Outside Agencies $471,091 CDBG: City Departments Grant Administration: Operational & administrative costs for CDBG $245,182 Program Code Enforcement: Administration & operational costs $75,000 Code Enforcement: Demolition and clearance of hazardous structures $300,000 CDBG Program Delivery Costs: Minor & Emergency Repair Programs $35,000 Emergency Repair Program: Immediate-need home repair for low- $80,000 income homeowners Minor Repair Program: Minor home repair for low-income homeowners $81,000 WF Public Library/Parks: East Lynwood Story Walk $8,887 Parks: Williams Park Revitalization & Art $29,750 TOTAL CDBG Funds: City Departments $854,819 HOME Program First-Time Homebuyer Program with Minor Repair/Acquisition assistance $229 842 costs for down payment, closing costs, minor repairs Affordable Housing Program / Mortgage buy-down for Habitat home $30,000 buyers CHDO Set-Aside/ Statutory 15% of Entitlement amount $51,968 HOME Administration / Operational & administrative costs for HOME- $34,645 eligible activities TOTAL HOME Funds $346,455