HomeMy WebLinkAbout033986 ORD - 08/11/2026Ordinance adopting the City Fiscal Year 2027 and U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program Year 2026 Annual Action
Plan (AAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget in
the amount of $3,703,414, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) budget in
the amount of $232,640, and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME) budget in the amount of $3,507,376.36 for a total of $7,443,430.36
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 to implement the Fiscal Year 2027
Program Year 2026 AAP.
Whereas, the City has exceeded HUD regulations by conducting two public meetings
during the development of the AAP, the public meetings were held on March 4, 2026, and
March 5, 2026. A public hearing was held on July 28, 2026. All meetings were held at City
Hall and La Retama Library during which all interested persons were allowed to appear
and be heard;
Whereas, the Planning and Economic 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 2027 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 Fiscal Year 2027 Program Year 2026 AAP which was
presented to City Council along with this Ordinance is hereby adopted.
Section 2. That the FY 2027 PY2026 AAP Allocations are accepted and
appropriated:
• Community Development Block Grant Fund 1059; $3,703,414
• ESG Fund 1081: $232,640
• HOME Fund 9045; $3,507,376.36
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
Fiscal Year 2076 Program Year 2026 AAP to HUD.
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, Grant
Fund No. 1081 and Grant Fund No. 9045 for the FY2027 PY2026 AAP.
Introduced and voted on the S.Ohday of 3-(4 , 2026.
PASSED and APPROVED on the VI\ day of nn.� 'U S-i" , 2026.
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Kaylynn Paxson, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Rebecca Huerta` City Secretary
033986
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
FY2027/PY2026
FY26/PY25 FY27/PY26 FY27/PY26
CDBG Entitlement $2,646,956 $2,700,757 $2,700,757
Reprogrammed Funds $0 $200,000 $902,657
Program Income $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $2,746,956 $3,000,757 $3,703,414
Previous Year Requested
PROJECT&DESCRIPTION Allocation 05.01.2026 Proposed
Minor Home Repair Grant Program
The Minor Home Repair Grant Program assists 38 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 S889.079 S1,125 C00 6947.722
applicant must meet the very low-income limits(50%AMI).
Program Income:6100,000 approx.
1
Code Enforcement Staffing
Funding for five Code Enforcement Officers to complete inspections in low moderate
income block groups where the enforcement together with public or private $402,361 $414.430 S429.430
improvements,rehabilitation,or services may be expected to arrest the decline of the
2 area.
Public Facility Projects
Public Facilities Project-Sidewalks CDBG Eligible Census Tracts City-wide
($1,000,000) S340,000 S1,000,000 S1,146.487
3 La Retama Library ADA Bathrooms($146,487.47)
Neighborhood Cleanups
Funding for five to 10 neighborhood cleanup campaigns for low-moderate income block $70,000 $70,000 $70,000
4 groups.
Corpus Christi Hope House-Facility Improvements(Emergency Shelter and Office
Repairs)
Rehabilitate emergency shelter facilities located at 630 Robinson Street and 658
Robinson Street,and office located at 3226 Reid Drive offices by replacing HVAC units $0 S144.500 $144,500
and water heaters with energy efficient,EPA approved equipment. All facilities are used
to carry out emergency shelter program activities to serve homeless/at-risk of
5 homelessness clients.
Mother Teresa Shelter,Inc.-Rehabilitation of Existing Transitional Housing Facility
The project will complete targeted rehabilitation of an existing transitional housing facility
with a capacity of up to 24 residents.The scope of work includes rehabilitation of
obsolete fire alarm system components to maintain code-compliance,housing SC $20,316 620,316
environment improvements for ventilation,and exterior improvements to maintain safe.
compliant,and habitable living conditions.
6
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 $356,785 6356.785 $387.754
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.
7
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 $528.731 $528,731 S557,205
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.
8
Merced Housing Texas-Navigation Pointe Apartments Rehabilitation
Stabilize foundation in Bldgs#1 and#7;repair perimeter fencing;repair exteriors to
address wood rot,deterioration of stairwells.railings,components on all 7 buildings; $0 S300.000 $0
repaint exterior painting on all 7 buildings;provide radon testing and abatement where
applicable.
9
10 Rising Tide Ministries-Safe at Home Program $30,000 SO $0
11 Rising Tide Ministries-Wave Academy $30,000 S0 $0
12 Habitat for Humanity Corpus Christi(HFHCC)-Critical Repair Program $100,000 SO $0
TOTAL $3,959,762 $3,703,414
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
FY2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG)
FY2027/PY2026
FY26/PY25 FY27/PY26 FY27/PY26
$233,755 5232,640 5232,640
PROJECT&DESCRIPTION Previous Year Allocation Requested 05.01.26 Proposed
Corpus Christi Hope House
Hope House provides emergency shelter,homeless
prevention assistance,rapid rehousing assistance,
1 and other supportive services to the homeless and $108.112 $100,000 $92,554
at-risk of homelessness individuals in our
community.
The Salvation Army
To provide case management,food,shelter,
2 homeless prevention.rapid rehousing and $108,112 $100,000 S92,554
supportive services to those who are homeless or at
risk of homelessness.
Mother Teresa
To provide street outreach services to individuals
3 and families at risk of homelessness. SO $30,000 530.084
Program Administration
4 Funds about 19%of Community Development S17.531 $17.532 517,448
Coordinator
Mission 911
To provide homeless prevention,rapid rehousing
5 and street outreach services to individuals and S0 $100,000 SO
families at risk of homelessness.
Total $233,755 $347,532 $232,640
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FY2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
HOME Investment Partnerships Program(HOME)
FY2027/PY2026
FY26/PY25 FY271PY26 FY27/PY26
HOME Entitlement $1,144,561 $1,130,831 $1,130,831.20
Reprogram $0 $ - $ -
Program Income $250,000 $250,000 $2,376,545.16
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE $1,394,561 $1,380,831 $3,507,376.36
PROJECT&DESCRIPTION Previous Year Allocation Requested 05.01.2026 Proposed
Rental Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of 500-units at risk of aging affordable housing that
will keep safe,decent,and affordable housing for low-income
households.The rehabilitation will help address the growing
demand for affordable rental units,provide housing opportunities
1 for residents most in need,and advance the HOME Program's $0 $1,500,000 $2 OOC 000
purpose of increasing the availability and long-term affordability
of housing for low-and very low-income families in accordance
with HUD regulations and program requirements.
Program Income S1,547,474
Single-Family Rehabiliation
The Single-Family Rehabilitation(SFR)Program benefits low-
and very low-income homeowners by addressing 4 unsafe,
unhealthy,and deteriorated housing conditions.The program
provides rehabilitation assistance to eligible owner-occupants
through home repair and demolition/reconstruction activities.
Funds will be used to rehabilitate owner-occupied housing,
2 including home repair projects with assistance up to$49,999 per $0 51,950.000 S829,082
household.For properties where estimated rehabilitation costs
exceed 50 percent of the property's market value,rehabilitation
activities may include demolition and reconstruction for eligible
homeowners-Program income:$829,081
Habitat for Humanity-Corpus Christi(HFHCC)(CHDO)
Construction of three single-family homes.HFHCC will select
3 three low-income families who apply for the Program and provide S255,105 SO S526,106
them with a low-interest mortgage to help applicants achieve
homeownership.
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
4 program management.Staff training and administrative $139,456 $138,083 $152,188
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.
Program Income:up to 10%
Palms at Gollihar(CHDO)
The proposed Palms at Gollihar will be a newly constructed
family community consisting of 64 units for residents with
5 incomes at or below 60%of the Area Median Income.The $0 5850.000 SO
community will be located in central Corpus Christi at
Greenwood Drive and Gollihar Road,Corpus Chnsti,TX,78416.
Project dependent on 9%LIHTC funding.
Coastal Bend Center of Independent Living(CBCIL)
CBCIL will provide short-term(up to 2 years)housing assistance
6 for individuals with disabilities and very/extremely low-incomes $0 $400,000 $0
who are in or at risk of homelessness in Corpus Christi.
7 Palo Verde Senior Apartments $1,000,000 $0 $0
Totals $1,394,561 $3,588,083 $3,507,376