Approval of resolution authorizing the County of Hidalgo Urban County Program to submit a proposal for a Self Help Center 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 Program, TDHCA - OCI 2012 Self Help Center Program Fund Application.

The County of Hidalgo Urban County Program will be submitting an application for the funding of the Colonia Self Help Center Program. This application will fund housing activities in five colonia areas in Hidalgo County. Activities taken place are as follows: New construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, home repair counseling, technology access, and other related activities. If approved, Hidalgo County Urban County Program will request proposals from service providers for implementation of the Colonia Self Help Center Program.