In late March, the Mayor and City Management were made aware by Congressman Vicente Gonzalez of a change in the annual appropriations process through the House Committee on Appropriations which allow eligible governmental entities the ability to request Community Project Funding (CPF). Through CPF, Members of Congress have the opportunity to request direct funding for up to ten specific entities and projects throughout their districts. These projects should fill a clear and present need in the 15th Congressional District of Texas, be administered by local government or eligible nonprofit leadership, and be able to demonstrate significant support from the community. 

City Staff identified the Corbett Ground Storage Tank as a qualifying project to submit to the Congressman's Office. As shown in the attached project abstract, the Corbett Ground Storage Tank Project is an important project for the City to execute to provide critical storage as well as a more resilient water system.

A key component of the evaluation process is to demonstrate significant support from the community. By approving this resolution, the City Council is demonstrating their support for pursuing the completion of this project. While the Congressman's office expects to receive far more CPF requests than can be fulfilled, we believe that the Corbett Ground Storage Tank Project is a strong candidate for funding because of its impact on the entire City of Schertz water system.

City Staff continues to work with the Congressman's staff to identify the best Subcommittee to submit the project under that will offer the best chance for the project to be selected.

To obtain authorization and support from the City Council regarding the submission of the Corbett Ground Storage Tank to the Office of Congressman Vicente Gonzalez to seek funding under the Fiscal Year 2022 Community Project Funding.

The Corbett Ground Storage Tank Project is an important project for the City to execute to provide critical storage as well as a more resilient water system.

Approval of Resolution 21-R-34 authorizing a submission to the Office of Congressman Vicente Gonzalez to seek funding under the Fiscal Year 2022 Community Project Funding for the Corbett Ground Storage Tank.

Submission for Community Project Funding provides the City an opportunity to obtain Federal funding to construct the Corbett Ground Storage Tank. Depending on the Subcommittee that the project is submitted under, the City may be responsible to contribute a percentage of matching funds for the project. 

Staff recommends Council approve Resolution 21-R-34 authorizing a submission to the Office of Congressman Vicente Gonzalez to seek funding under the Fiscal Year 2022 Community Project Funding for the Corbett Ground Storage Tank.