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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:
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Melinda Welsh, TRMC '®®
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City Secretary °
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