Approval of resolution authorizing Hidalgo County Urban County Program (UCP) to submit a proposal for a Self-Help Center (SHC) Application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Office of Colonia initiative (OCI) in the amount not to exceed $1,000,000 and authorizing the County Judge to act as the County’s Authorized Signatory in all matters pertaining to the County’s participation in the Texas Community Developments Block Grant Program, TDHCA – OCI 2016 SHC Program Fund Application.

Hidalgo County UCP will be submitting an application for the funding of the Colonia SHC Program. This application will fund housing activities in five colonia areas in Hidalgo County. Allowable activities are as follows: new construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, home repair counseling, technology access, and other related activities. If approved, Hidalgo County UCP may request proposals from service providers for implementation of the Colonia SHC Program.