HomeMy WebLinkAbout033707 ORD - 07/29/2025Ordinance adopting the City Fiscal Year 2026 and U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program Year 2025 Annual Action
Plan (AAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget in
the amount of $2,746,956, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) budget in
the amount of $233,755, and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME) budget in the amount of $1,394,561 for a total of $4,375,272 annual
HUD funding; authorizing the execution of all necessary documents to
submit the AAP; authorizing a staff complement of 17 positions; accepting
and appropriating funding for the approved AAP projects and authorizing
the execution of funding agreements, amendments, environmental review
records, and other documents necessary for all departments to implement
the FY2026 PY2025 AAP.
Whereas, the City has exceeded HUD regulations by conducting six public meetings
during the development of the AAP, the public meetings were held on February 27, 2025,
March 3, 2025, March 4, 2025, March 5, 2025, March 6, 2025, March 7, 2025, and March
13, 2025. A public hearing was held on July 22, 2025. All meetings were held at City Hall
and at other locations across the City during which all interested persons were allowed to
appear and be heard;
Whereas, the Planning and Community Development Department sought input from local
stakeholders and the general public to determine the community needs for HUD funding
in AAP in stakeholder consultations with local groups;
Whereas, the City Council has determined that enacting this Ordinance, which adopts
the Fiscal Year 2026 AAP and appropriates the CDBG, HOME, and ESG annual
allocations, would best serve public health, necessity, convenience and the general
welfare of the City of Corpus Christi and its citizens.
Now therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas:
Section 1. That the FY 2026 PY 2025 AAP which was presented to City Council
along with this Ordinance is hereby adopted as amended.
Section 2. That the FY 2026 PY 2025 AAP Allocations are accepted and
appropriated:
• Community Development Block Grant Fund 1059; $2,746,956
• Emergency Solutions Grant Fund 1059: $233,755
• HOME Investment Partnerships Program Fund 9045; $1,394,561
Section 3. That a staff complement of 17 positions is authorized to carry out the
activities in the AAP.
Section 4. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to submit the City's
FY 2026 PY2025 AAP to HUD.
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Section 5. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute all
documents, including related to environmental review records, necessary to accept and
appropriate upon receipt the funding from HUD into the Grant Fund No. 1059 and Grant
Fund No. 9045 for the FY2026 PY2025 AAP.
Introduced and voted on the --)anN day of
PASSED and APPROVED on the 1.* day of
Paulette Guajardo, Ma
ATTEST:
, 2025.
, 2025.
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
033707
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FY2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
FY2026/PY2025
FY26/PY25
FY26/PY25
FY26/PY25
CDBG Entitlement
$2,646,956
$2,646,956
$2,646,956
Reprogrammed Funds
$0
$0
$0
Program Income
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
City FY2026 Funds (not included in Federal Allocation)
$0
$0
$160,000
TOTAL
FUNDS AVAILABLE
$2,746 956
$2,746,956
$2,906,956
Approved
As Amended
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PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
Proposed
07.22.2025
07.29.2025
Minor Home Repair Grant Program
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The Minor Home Repair Grant Program assists 35 homeowners with a
grant to provide repairs involving the roof, plumbing, electrical, heating,
minor structural repairs, and accessible ramps. The applicant must be at
least 62 years old or disabled. The applicant must meet the very low-
income limits (50% AMI).
$889,079
$889,079
$889,079
(Program Income: $100,000)
Code Enforcement Staffing
Funding for five Code Enforcement Officers to complete inspections in low
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moderate income block groups where the enforcement together with public
or private improvements, rehabilitation, or services may be expected to
arrest the decline of the area.
$402,361
$402,361
$402,361
Neighborhood Cleanups
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Funding for five to 10 neighborhood cleanup campaigns for low -moderate
income block groups.
$70,000
$70,000
$70,000
Public Facility Projects
Primary Public Facilities Project - Ben Garza Generator Construction
($160,000 FY2026 City Funds)
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Alternative Public Facilities Projects - Oak Park Recreation Center Roof
and Other Improvements; New Bayview Cemetery Improvements;
$500,000
$500,000
$500,000
Playground Improvement Design and Construction; Trail Design; Pool
Restoration (See CDBG Attachment)
Rising Tide Ministries -Safe at Home Program
Rising Tide Ministries will continue to provide a Minor Home Repair Grant
"Safe at Home Program" to assist with a grant to improve aging -in -place
outcomes for low-income older adults by making repairs to their home
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environment to meet their mobility and accessibility needs including repairs
such as accessible ramps, handrails, bathroom and kitchen modifications.
$0
$0
$30,000
The applicant must be at least 62 years old or disabled. The applicant
must meet the very low-income limits (50% AMI).
Rising Tide Ministries -Wave Academy
Rising Tide Ministries will continue to provide services through the Wave
Academy program to offer assistance to low -to moderate residents
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seeking employment or better employment with Identification cards,
education, certification or tolls for employment. Through the program,
residents will increase their earning potential and qualify of life.
$0
$0
$30,000
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PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
Proposed
Approved
07.22.2025
As Amended
07.29.2025
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Habitat for Humanity Corpus Christi (HFHCC)-Critical Repair Program
HFHCC will provide a Critical Repair Program that aims to provide families
who earn between 40%-80% of the AMI within the eligible census tract in
Corpus Christi with specific critical repairs. These include roofing, ramps,
and other repairs that improve safety and qualify of life.
$0
$0
$100,000
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Program Administration
This request funds 5 FTEs. 1 Management Analyst at about 50%; 1
Contract Administrator at about 65%; 1 Grant Monitoring Program
Coordinator at about 50%; 1 Community Development Program
Coordinator at about 36%; 1 Assistant Director at about 45%. These staff
are funded predominately from CDBG General Administration. The
remaining percentages are funded from other funds. Staff interprets
CDBG, HOME, and ESG federal regulations, conducts public
hearings/meetings, reviews proposed projects and activities to determine
funding and eligibility, monitors subrecipients for program compliance,
provides technical assistance, conducts environmental assessments of
funding projects/activities, and enforces Davis Bacon Federal Labor
Standards requirements. Staff must attend mandatory and required
trainings in order to remain in federal compliance.
$356,785
$356,785
$356,785
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Program Delivery
This request funds the majority of 6 FTEs. 1 Program Manager at about
50%; 2 Rehabilitation Specialists at about 100%; 1 Housing Program
Coordinator at about 90%; 2 Program Specialists at about 95%. These
staff are funded predominately from CDBG Program Delivery. The
remaining percentages are funded from other funds. The staff manage and
administer the Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program, Minor Home
Repair Grant Program, Homebuyer Down Payment and Closing Cost
Assistance Program, and Mortgage Servicing which manages the
servicing of approximately 550 loans provided through the Single Family
Rehabilitation Loan Programs. Services include collection of loan
payments, escrowing of insurance and property taxes, payment of
insurance and property taxes, preparing end of year escrow analysis, and
providing release of liens on loans that are paid off. Services provided
include applicant in -take, loan processing, loan settlement, construction
monitoring, project estimating, and development of specifications and
drawings. Staff must attend mandatory and required trainings to remain in
federal compliance.
$528,731
$528,731
$528,731
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Corpus Christi Hope House (CCHH)-Facility Improvements (Request
171,100)
CCHH is proposing to rehabilitate facilities at 630 Robinson Street and 658
Robinson Street and 3226 Reid Drive. Replace HVAC units and water
heaters for energy efficient, EPA approved equipment. All facilities are
used to carry out program activities to serve homeless/at-risk of
homelessness clients.
$0
$0
$0
# PROJECT & DESCRIPTION Proposed
Approved As Amended
07.22.2025 07.29.2025
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Mission 911-Public Facility Improvements (Request $300,000)
Mission 911 is proposing to renovate a 5,400 square foot public facility to
enhance services for low -to moderate -income individuals and families in
crisis. The expanded space will offer case management, emergency
financial and rehousing assistance, and wraparound support, while also
housing a clothing closet and a dedicated community outreach room for
gatherings, education, life skills courses and more.
$0
$0
$0
TOTAL
$2,746,956
$2,746,956
$2,906,956
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
FY2026 ANNUAL ACTION PRIMARY AND ALTERNATIVE PUBLIC FACILITIES
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
FY2026/PY2025
FY2026 Funds Available $500,000
PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
Public Facilities Projects
In accordance with HUD technical assistance and written guidance on best practices for the timely expenditure of CDBG
funds, Public Facilities are listed in two priority groups. Primary projects and activities have been chosen based on priorities
outlined by the Parks & Recreation Master Plan , Area Development Plans, and the ability to expend funds in a timely
manner. If Primary projects and activities are determined to be infeasible, ineligible, or untimely, a replacement from the
Alternative list will be selected. Primary projects and activities may be reconsidered if project and activity conditions change.
Costs presented here are estimated. Actual costs may be higher or lower.
Primary Public Facilities Projects
A.
Ben Garza Generator Construction for Trailer & Permanent Generator Install
$500,000
Total Primary Public Facilities Improvements
$ 500,000
Alternate Public Facilities Improvements
A.
Oak Park Recreation Center Roof
$ 90,815
B.
Westchester Park Playground Construction
$ 400,000
C.
New Bayview Cemetery Lighting and Other Improvements
$ 300,000
D.
Garcia Park Phase II Trail Design
$ 90,000
E.
Playground Improvements Design
$ 400,000
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Catalina Martinez
$ 50,000
2
San Carlos
$ 50,000
3
Brookdale
$ 50,000
4
Lions
$ 50,000
5
Prescott
$ 50,000
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Dr. H.P. Garcia
$ 50,000
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Candlewood
$ 50,000
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Wranosky
$ 50,000
F.
San Carlos Park Construction
$ 350,000
G.
Brookdale Park Construction
$ 350,000
Total Alternate Public Facilities Improvements
$ 1,980,815
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
FY2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
FY2026/PY2025
FY26/PY25
FY26/PY25
FY26/PY25
$233,755
$233,755
$233,755
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PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
Proposed
Approved
07.22.2025
Approved
07.29.2025
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Corpus Christi Hope House
Hope House provides emergency shelter, homeless
prevention assistance, rapid rehousing assistance,
and other supportive services to the homeless and at-
risk of homelessness individuals in our community.
$108,112
$108,112
$108,112
2
The Salvation Army
To provide case management, food, shelter,
homeless prevention, rapid rehousing and supportive
services to those who are homeless or at -risk of
homelessness.
$108,112
$108,112
$108,112
3
Program Administration
Funds about 19% of Community Development
Coordinator
$17,531
$17,531
$17,531
4
Mission 911 (Request $100,000)
To provide homeless prevention, rapid rehousing and
street outreach services to individuals and families at
risk of homelessness.
$0
$0
$0
Total
$233,755
$233,755
$233,755
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
FY2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
FY2026/PY2025
FY26/PY25
FY26/PY25
FY26/PY25
HOME Entitlement
$1,144,561
$1,144,561
$1,144,561
Reprogram
$ -
$ -
$ -
Program Income
$250,000
$250,000
$250,000
TOTAL
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FUNDS AVAILABLE
PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
$1,394,561
Proposed
$1,000,000
$1,394,561
Approved
07.22.2025
$1,000,000
$1,394,561
Approved
07.29.2025
$1,000,000
Palo Verde Senior Apartments (Danco)
Palo Verde Senior Apartments will be a new construction
affordable community for seniors. There will be 75 units in one 3-
story elevator serviced building with a unit mix of 1- and 2-
bedroom units. Featured amenities include a leasing office,
community room with pantry, multi -purpose activity room, a
laundry facility, mail area, walking path, and dog park. Project
dependent on 9% LIHTC funding.
2
Habitat for Humanity -Corpus Christi (HFHCC) (CHDO)
(Request $660,000)
Contruction of two single-family homes. HFHCC will select four
low-income families who apply for the Program and provide them
with a low -interest mortgage to help applicants achieve
$255,105
$255,105
$255,105
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Program Administration
This request funds 1 FTE which is a Management Assistant at
about 60%. This staff is funded predominately from HOME
General Administration. The remaining percentage is funded from
other funds.Administrative funds for staff planning, oversight,
coordination, staff supervision, monitoring and evaluation,
contracting, recordkeeping/reporting and overall program
management. Staff training and administrative expenses are also
included in the request. Technical assistance will be provided to
enhance the capacity of CHDO's, non -profits, owners/investors of
rental property and other organizations that may participate in the
program.
$139,456
$139,456
$139,456
Totals
$1,394,561
$1,394,561
$1,394,561
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