(8)(f)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 08/16/2023
- Title:
- Adopt PY' 2023 CDBG Action Plan and Approve Submission to HUD
- Submitted For:
- Titilayo Smith
- Submitted By:
- Titilayo Smith, Community Development/ Grant Admin
- Department:
- Community Development/ Grant Admin
Information
ACTION REQUEST
Consider and adopt the PY' 23 (October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024) CDBG Action Plan. Approve submission of plan to HUD.
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
The City of Texas City Community Development Department (CDD) is the administrative agency for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. This program is intended to support the goals of providing a suitable living environment, decent affordable housing, and expanding economic opportunities for low- to moderate-income persons.
Each year the City of Texas City must submit an annual Action Plan to HUD at least 45 days before the start of the new program year, reporting on how that year’s funding allocation for the CDBG Entitlement grant will be able to achieve the goals outlined in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Community Development staff gathered input from citizens and consultations to prepare the PY'23 CDBG Action Plan. There were two public hearings to receive citizen input on the community needs, including funding allocations. The draft Action Plan was available for 30 days for public comment from July 7, 2023, to August 5, 2023.
The Director of Community Development & Grants Administration proposes that the City assist the low to moderate-income residents and areas of the city through preservation of the housing stock, beautification of the neighborhoods, creating outdoors spaces, housing assistance, youth career development, and economic development. It is recommended that the City create and implement a robust homelessness strategy to address the noticeable increase in unsheltered residents. Collaborations and partnerships will be the key to success in achieving the goals of the Plan. City resources cannot address all issues nor make all required improvements, but working together with other stakeholders will reduce the duplication of efforts and increase outcomes.
The objectives and outcomes of the PY'23 Action Plan are to make as much progress as possible towards creating suitable living environments for the residents of the LMI neighborhoods in Texas City. Texas City is a location prone to natural disasters. The question is not if, but when. We want to ensure that any hazards that may affect Texas City residents are mitigated as much as possible. That includes improving the condition of their homes. Assisting the unsheltered and working with them to have suitable living environments. And improving the external environments of the neighborhoods so that they are inviting not only to the residents, but also attract economic development.
Each year the City of Texas City must submit an annual Action Plan to HUD at least 45 days before the start of the new program year, reporting on how that year’s funding allocation for the CDBG Entitlement grant will be able to achieve the goals outlined in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Community Development staff gathered input from citizens and consultations to prepare the PY'23 CDBG Action Plan. There were two public hearings to receive citizen input on the community needs, including funding allocations. The draft Action Plan was available for 30 days for public comment from July 7, 2023, to August 5, 2023.
The Director of Community Development & Grants Administration proposes that the City assist the low to moderate-income residents and areas of the city through preservation of the housing stock, beautification of the neighborhoods, creating outdoors spaces, housing assistance, youth career development, and economic development. It is recommended that the City create and implement a robust homelessness strategy to address the noticeable increase in unsheltered residents. Collaborations and partnerships will be the key to success in achieving the goals of the Plan. City resources cannot address all issues nor make all required improvements, but working together with other stakeholders will reduce the duplication of efforts and increase outcomes.
The objectives and outcomes of the PY'23 Action Plan are to make as much progress as possible towards creating suitable living environments for the residents of the LMI neighborhoods in Texas City. Texas City is a location prone to natural disasters. The question is not if, but when. We want to ensure that any hazards that may affect Texas City residents are mitigated as much as possible. That includes improving the condition of their homes. Assisting the unsheltered and working with them to have suitable living environments. And improving the external environments of the neighborhoods so that they are inviting not only to the residents, but also attract economic development.
RECOMMENDATION
It is the recommendation of the Director of Community Development & Grants Administration that the Commission adopt this plan and approve its submission to HUD.