STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Economic and Neighborhood Vitality
AGENDA DATE: February 24, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Eric A. Johnson
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) an Emergency Home Repair Program (Program) - as described in Exhibit A in response to the 2021 Texas Severe Winter Storm to provide a grant of up to $10,000.00 per household for emergency repairs for low- to moderate-income persons at or below 80 percent of the area median income; (2) execution of all documents and agreements necessary to implement the Program, including but not limited to agreements with homeowners, contractors, and/or administration agreement(s) for the Program and change orders/amendments; (3) a one-time transfer of funds in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 from the Public Private Partnership Fund to the Emergency Home Repair Program Fund; (4) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 in the Emergency Home Repair Program Fund; (5) a disbursement of funds in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 from the Emergency Home Repair Program Fund in accordance with the Program; and (6) up to 10 percent of the funds to be utilized for program administration - Not to exceed $2,000,000.00 - Financing: Emergency Home Repair Program Fund
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BACKGROUND
On, February 14, 2021, a Texas Disaster Declaration for the Texas Severe Winter Storm (EM-3554-TX) was put into effect.
The Department of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization (Housing) has identified an emergency need for home repairs related to the 2021 Texas Severe Winter Storm, an activity to provide assistance to low- to moderate-income persons at or below 80 percent of the area median income (AMI). The Program will provide a grant of up to $10,000.00 for emergency repairs to homes. Housing will follow the emergency procurement process to accept a minimum of three...
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