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Res 68-2026 substantial amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan to reallocate 07/21/2026 Resolution No. 68-2026 Resolution approving a substantial amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan to reallocate $94,490 in HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds and authorizing the City of Wichita Falls to make any necessary revisions to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in connection with the administration of the City's HOME-ARP allocation 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 substantial amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan and the HOME- ARP Allocation Plan of the City of Wichita Falls that will provide for developing, implementing, and administering eligible programs and activities through the HOME-ARP Program, 2. The City of Wichita Falls, acting in its capacity as a HUD Entitlement Grantee, is authorized to approve a substantial amendment to the PY 2021 Annual Action Plan and HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to reallocate $94,490 in previously awarded HOME-ARP funding. Such funding shall be utilized for eligible HOME-ARP activities and applicable administrative costs in accordance with HUD requirements. 3. The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to submit the substantial amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan and HOME-ARP Allocation 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. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 21st day of July, 2026. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk Table of Awarded Funds HOME-ARP Programs Grant Administration / Operational & administrative costs for HOME- $157,384 ARP Program (required 10% of total allocation received) First Step. Inc. — Non-Congregate Shelter Rehabilitation $700,000 (Continued from previous year allocation) The Salvation Army of Wichita Falls - Non-Congregate Shelter $94,490 Rehabilitation (If approved by Council) Amount Unreserved $621,975 Total HOME-ARP Funds: I $1,573,849