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
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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