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CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 08/02/2017
- Title:
- Approve the Optional Reconstruction Policy for Community Development
- Submitted For:
- Sheila Bowden
- Submitted By:
- Sheila Bowden, Community Development, Housing Autho
- Department:
- Community Development, Housing Autho
Information
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 17-047, approving the "Optional Reconstruction Policy" to be used in Community Development's CDBG Housing Assistance Activities. (Management Services)
BACKGROUND
One of the highest priorities of the City of Texas City is to preserve the existing housing stock and to provide increased housing opportunities that are affordable to lower income residents. Since 1976, the City has received funding resources through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to administer the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
The primary method used by the Community Development Department to address this priority is by providing minor and emergency housing rehabilitation services to eligible low-income homeowners.
The program is designed to offer assistance in the form of a grant for minor code items such as roofing, plumbing, and electrical hazards. Currently, there is no component within the program that addresses the need of eligible homeowners that require substantial rehabilitation to ensue safe, decent and sanitary conditions.
The primary method used by the Community Development Department to address this priority is by providing minor and emergency housing rehabilitation services to eligible low-income homeowners.
The program is designed to offer assistance in the form of a grant for minor code items such as roofing, plumbing, and electrical hazards. Currently, there is no component within the program that addresses the need of eligible homeowners that require substantial rehabilitation to ensue safe, decent and sanitary conditions.
ANALYSIS
Continue with the primary method used by the Community Development Department to address this priority by providing minor and emergency housing rehabilitation services to eligible low-income homeowners. The program is designed to offer in the form of a grant, assistance for minor code items such as roofing, plumbing, and electrical hazards.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
Fiscal Impact
- Funds Available Y/N:
- Amount Requested:
- Source of Funds:
- Account #:
Fiscal Impact:
- Funds Available Y/N:
- Yes
- Amount Requested:
- $107,000
- Source of Funds:
- CDBG
- Account #:
- 293-601-53950
Fiscal Impact:
- Funds Available Y/N:
- Amount Requested:
- Source of Funds:
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