Requesting approval of Resolution to designate Urban County Program Director as Certifying Officer Designee for Environmental Review procedures for entities assuming HUD Environmental responsibilities (Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Emergency Solution Program (ESG), Self-Help Colonia Program (SHC), Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), Texas Community Development Block Grant Program, Texas General Land Office (GLO), and Texas Department of Agriculture(TDA).

Prior to Obtaining Annual Funding from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the County’s Urban County Program must comply with 24 CFR Part 58 of Federal Regulations. These regulations provide guidance on the procedures and time period necessary to comply with public comment periods.
 
The Urban County Program is requesting that such designation be made to the Urban County Program Director in the order to speed up project spending and compliance with ratio requirements.