10 - Authorize request for proposal for administrative services and requests for qualification for 2023-24 Texas Community Block Grant ProgramItem No. 10
Memorandum
TO: Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
City Council
FROM: Robert G. Vine, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Authorization to Pursue 2023-2024 Texas Community Development Block
Grant Program — U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
DATE: September 26, 2022
BACKGROUND:
The opportunity to apply for the 2023-2024 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program
is upon us. This grant opportunity targets infrastructure improvements to address the conditions
that contribute to the deterioration in an area having no or inadequate services to meet current
standards. The grant lists eligible activities that must benefit a 51 % low to moderate -income (LMI)
area. Examples of eligible activities are:
• Water System Improvements
• Wastewater System Improvements
• Road/Street Improvements
• Drainage Improvements
• Gas System Improvements
The maximum award of this grant is $500,000 with municipalities with a population over 10,000
required to have a local match of 15%. Applications for this grant are due in the spring of 2023.
STATUS OF ISSUE:
While the application for this grant is not due until the spring of 2023, staff is compiling a list of
potential projects and compiling information in an effort to stay ahead of the deadline and allow
for proper planning for any project(s) selected. Staff is seeking authorization to issue requests for
proposals for administrative services (RFP) and requests for qualifications (RFQ) for the 2023-
2024 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program.
BUDGET:
This item will not have an immediate impact on the budget; however, if the City receives the
maximum award for this grant of $500,000, a 15% local match of $75,000 would be required.
OPTIONS:
1. Do not pursue this grant opportunity.
2. Approve the staff authorization to issue requests for proposals for administrative services (RFP)
and requests for qualifications (RFQ) for the 2023-2024 Texas Community Development Block
Grant Program administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the staff authorization to issue requests for proposals for administrative services (RFP)
and requests for qualifications (RFQ) for the 2023-2024 Texas Community Development Block
Grant Program administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.