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Consider approving Resolution No. 2020-58 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
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BACKGROUND:
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that Dallas County and all interested cities with populations under 50,000 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, and water and sewer main replacements.
DISCUSSION:
The current agreement between the City and Dallas County will expire on September 30, 2020. The new agreement is for 2020 through 2022. Recently, CDBG funds are being used for the sewer replacement of Havenhurst Street. Because Farmers Branch will be receiving funds under this agreement, it may not apply for similar grants under the Small Cities or State of Texas CDBG program, or from a HOME program consortium with other cities during the term of this agreement.
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.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends approving Resolution No. 2020-58 authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement of Cooperation for CDBG Home Program with Dallas County for a period of three years.
ACTIONS:
1) Motion to approve Resolution No. 2020-58 authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement of Cooperation for CDBG Home Program with Dallas County for a period of three years.
2) Motion to deny Resolution No. 2020-58 a...
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