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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. 033707 SCANNED 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 # PROJECT & DESCRIPTION Proposed 07.22.2025 07.29.2025 Minor Home Repair Grant Program 1 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 2 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 3 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) 4 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 5 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 6 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 # PROJECT & DESCRIPTION Proposed Approved 07.22.2025 As Amended 07.29.2025 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 1 Catalina Martinez $ 50,000 2 San Carlos $ 50,000 3 Brookdale $ 50,000 4 Lions $ 50,000 5 Prescott $ 50,000 6 Dr. H.P. Garcia $ 50,000 7 Candlewood $ 50,000 8 Wranosky $ 50,000 F. San Carlos Park Construction $ 350,000 G. Brookdale Park Construction $ 350,000 Total Alternate Public Facilities Improvements $ 1,980,815 4 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 # PROJECT & DESCRIPTION Proposed Approved 07.22.2025 Approved 07.29.2025 1 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 5 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 # 1 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 3 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 6