(9)(b)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 08/02/2023
- Title:
- Award Community Development Grant to HRA Village, Inc.
- Submitted For:
- Titilayo Smith
- Submitted By:
- Titilayo Smith, Community Development/ Grant Admin
- Department:
- Community Development/ Grant Admin
Information
ACTION REQUEST
Consider and approve grant for $5,000 to non-profit assisted living facility providing housing for seniors and residents with special needs.
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allows up to 15% of a grantee's annual allocation to be applied to public services. This includes services for the elderly and persons with disabilities. HRA/Independence Village is one of the few facilities here in Texas City that provide these services and have provided them for the past 30 years. A request was received from HRA/Independence Village for a grant to assist them as they continue to provide stellar services to our most vulnerable communities.
RECOMMENDATION
It is the recommendation of the Director of Community Development & Grants Administration that the Commission approve this award.
Fiscal Impact
- Funds Available Y/N:
- Y
- Amount Requested:
- 5000
- Source of Funds:
- CDBG PY'22
- Account #:
- 299601-53050
Fiscal Impact:
This award will assist the City in moving towards the HUD timeliness goal for grant expenditures.