HomeMy WebLinkAbout033795 ORD - 11/18/2025Ordinance accepting and appropriating the 2026 Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Homeless Housing and
Services Program (HHSP) grant in the amount of $209,232.00 for the
General Set Aside and $55,371.00 for the Youth Set Aside, totaling
$264,603.00; authorizing the execution of funding agreements, and
other documents necessary to implement the 2026 program; and
amending the FY2026 Operating Budget.
WHEREAS, the Homeless Housing and Services Program ("HHSP") was
established by the 81st Texas Legislature through an appropriations rider and codified
during the 82nd Texas legislative session to provide funding to the nine largest cities in
Texas, including the City of Corpus Christi ("City"), in support of services to homeless
individuals and families; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
is awarding $264,603.00 for the 2026 program year to the City to support the reduction of
homelessness and increase housing stability. The general population funds are
$209,232.00 and the youth set -aside is $55,371.00. These funds will be awarded to local
homeless service providers through a competitive process.
WHEREAS, the general allocation must be used by the City on activities
eliminating and/or preventing homelessness, including the construction, development, or
procurement of housing for homeless persons; rehabilitation of structures targeted to
serving homeless persons or persons at -risk of homelessness; provision of direct services
and case management to homeless persons or persons at -risk of homelessness; or other
homelessness -related activities as approved by TDHCA; and
WHEREAS, the youth set -aside must be used by the City on activities eliminating
and/or preventing homelessness, including case management and essential services
associated with finding and maintaining stable housing; provision of direct services for
youth and young adults experiencing or at -risk of homelessness; construction,
development, or procurement of housing for youth and young adults experiencing
homelessness; rehabilitation of structures targeted to serving youth and young adults
experiencing or at -risk of homelessness; operation of emergency shelters or
administrative facilities.; or other homelessness -related activities as approved by TDHCA;
and
WHEREAS, Section §7.22(d) under Title 10 of the Texas Administrative Code
("HHSP Rule") provides that before TDHCA can enter into a contract, the City must
provide evidence of a governing body action (resolution or ordinance) which states that
the City has authorization to enter into a contract for HHSP funds and must provide the
name and title of the person authorized to represent the City and has signature authority
to execute a contract. The City of Corpus Christi is designating Daniel McGinn, Director
of Planning & Economic Development, to authorize the Department to enter into a
contract for the receipt of HHSP funding from TDHCA. The City of Corpus Christi also
designates Amanda Rodriguez, Unhoused Programs Administrator Planning & Economic
Development, as the administrator.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City Council specifically finds that the foregoing statements included in
the preamble of this ordinance are true and correct, and adopts such findings for all intents
and purposes.
Section 2. The Director of Planning & Economic Development Department, Daniel
McGinn, for the City of Corpus Christi, or designee, is hereby authorized to represent the
City and execute TDHCA contracts for these HHSP Program funds.
Section 3. The City's FY2026 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 033730 is
amended to increase expenditures by $264,603.00 to reflect in accounting string 1071-
530000 for the HHSP grant.
Section 4. The City Manager or designee is authorized to execute any future
amendments to the Contract which extend the contract period or increase or decrease
the amount of the grant.
Section 5. That in the event of Toss or misuse of the grant funds, the City of Corpus Christi
assures that the grant funds will be returned in full to the Texas Department of Housing
and Community Affairs.
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Introduced and voted on the l \ day of t\S t% -'MW , 2025.
PASSED and APPROVED on the 1 nay day of IV v-w\ , 2025.
ATTEST:
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Paulette Guajardo, Mayo- Rebcca Huert ,City ecretary
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
CERTIFICATION OF FUNDS
(City Charter Article IV, Sections 7 & 8)
I, the Director of the Finance & Procurement Department of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas (or his/her
duly authorized representative), hereby certify to the City Council and other appropriate officers that the
money required for the current fiscal year's portion of the contract, agreement, obligation or
expenditure described above is in the Treasury to the credit of the Fund specified above, from which it
is to be drawn, and has not been appropriated for any other purpose. Future payments are subject
to annual appropriation by the City Council.
City Council Action Date: November 11, 2025 Legistar Number: 25-1691
Agenda Item: Ordinance accepting and appropriating the 2026 Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs (TDHCA) Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP) grant in the amount of
$209,232.00 for the General Set Aside and $55,371.00 for the Youth Set Aside, totaling $264,603.00;
authorizing the execution of funding agreements, and other documents necessary to implement the 2026
program; and amending the FY2026 Operating Budget.
Amount Required: (Amount to be Certified) $ 264,603.00
Fund Name
Accounting Unit
Account No.
Activity No.
Amount
Community Enrichment
Grant Fund
1071-89-24
Various
806116S
$209,232.00
Community Enrichment
Grant Fund
1071-89-24
Various
806117S
$55,371.00
Total
$264,603.T
❑ Certification Not Required
Director of tthe Finance & Procurement1
Date: 1 17 " 1 r ) S