Title
Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-086 authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement of Cooperation for Community Development Block Grant HOME Program with Dallas County for a period of three years; and take appropriate action.
Body
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that Dallas County and all interested cities enter into a cooperative agreement for three years. The City of Farmers Branch has been participating in the Dallas County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program since 1994. CDBG funds can be used for a variety of activities as long as they primarily benefit low to moderate-income residents. Farmers Branch has used these funds for the installation of sidewalks at various locations, street reconstruction, as well as water and sewer main replacements.
DISCUSSION:
The current agreement between the City of Farmers Branch and Dallas County will expire on September 30, 2023. The new agreement is for Fiscal Years 2024, 2025, and 2026. This item is consistent with the guiding principles to maintain stewardship of taxpayers’ investments in the community and to maintain and improve the current infrastructure, facilities, and equipment assets of the City.
DISTRICT:
City Wide
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution No.2023-086 as presented.
2. I move to approve Resolution No. 2023-086, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. 2023-086
2. Agreement of Cooperation CDBG Program