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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2018-08 RESOLUTION NO® - A RESOLUTION OF CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, REQUESTING THE STATE OF TEXAS SEEK A WAIVER TO THE 70 PERCENT OVERALL BENEFIT REQUIREMENT AND PROPOSE THAT 50 PERCENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNIT DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY FUNDS BE USED TO SUPPORT LOW-AND MODERATE- INCOME PERSONS AND SUPPORTING GALVESTON COUNT 'S EFFORTS IN SEEKING SAID WAIVER. WHEREAS, Federal Register, FR-6066-N-01, Section EI.A.8, page 5855, statute requires that not less than 70 percent of aggregate of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)program funds be used to support activities benefltting low-to moderate-income persons; and WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood, Texas, is requesting the State of Texas pursue maximizing flexibility in the use of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant disaster recovery(CDBG-DR) funds by request of a waiver from HUD or by State Administrative action, if sufficient authority exists,to seek a reduction in the 70% overall benefit requirement; and WHEREAS,based on our experience with previous recovery efforts during Hurricanes Rita and Ike, restricting the majority of funding to activities that only benefit low-to moderate- income persons results in disparities in housing recovery assistance and can prevent the implementation of critical infrastructure and mitigation projects that benefit entire communities; and H S, natural disasters, and the associated impacts to the citizens of Texas, are not restricted to mostly low-to moderate-income areas since many households and communities across the State of Texas have undergone massive setbacks due to Hurricane Harvey regardless of income levels; and WH RE S, maximum flexibility in the use of CDBG-DR funds is essential to ensure a robust and lasting recovery and to help our communities better prepare for future storms. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIEND SWO OD, TEXAS: Section 1. That the City of Friendswood, Texas, respectfully requests the State of Texas seek a waiver to the 70 percent overall benefit requirement which is allowed under FR-6066-N- 01, Sections IV and VI, and propose a 50 percent aggregate of CDBG-DR funds be used to support low- and moderate-income persons. Section 2. That the City of Friendswood, Texas, supports Galveston County's efforts in seeking said waiver and proposing that 50 percent aggregate of CDBG-DR funds be used to support low- and moderate-income persons. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the 7th day of May, 2018. Kevin M. H band Mayor Attest: •� ♦ i Melinda Welsh, TRMC '®® . • City Secretary ° o •` ' ®®' f- r` • R2018-08 ®• .2 r