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Approve a resolution adopting the City's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Action Plan that is used to obtain grant funds distributed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and authorizing the City Manager to submit grant applications and certifications and to take actions necessary to secure grant funds. This item has no fiscal impact.
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Lead Department
Housing Department.
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
June 5, 2025 - Council conducted a public hearing and received input concerning the City's Draft Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Action Plan (Draft Action Plan).
May 8, 2025 - Council conducted a public hearing and received input on community needs concerning the City's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Action Plan (Action Plan).
For More Information:
Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director, Housing Department, 512-974-1091.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
July 8, 2025 - The Community Development Commission recommended approval of the City's Draft Action Plan.
June 10, 2025 - The Community Development Commission conducted a public hearing and received input on the City's Draft Action Plan.
April 8, 2025 - The Community Development Commission conducted a public hearing and received input on community needs concerning the City's Action Plan.
Additional Backup Information:
In Fiscal Year 2025-2026, the City expects to receive continued federal funding through four U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) formula grant programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA).
HUD has announced the City is eligible for the following grants:
- CDBG: $7,321,442
- HOME: $3,272,549
- ESG: $634,865
- HOPWA: $2,811,782
Total: $14,040,638
In order to receive these grants, the City must submit an annual action plan to HUD that provides an overview of the community needs, resourc...
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