R-2021-176 - 7/8/2021RESOLUTION NO. R=2021m176
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") has grant funds
available to cities through the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Program, and
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock ("City") adopted the 2019m2O23 Five Year Consolidated
Plan (the "Plan") by Resolution No. R-2019-031 I on July 25, 2019, which identified how the City would
use federal resources to meet priority community needs, and
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock has prepared the CDBG 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan,
40 in accordance with the Plan and in compliance with HUD regulations, and
WHEREAS, the City Council authorizes the Mayor or the City Manager to execute any relevant
application or certifications i*n reference to the CDBG 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan, and
WHEREAS, the C"1ty wishes to adopt said CDBG 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan and make
application for the available grant funds for specific projects and activities identified in said Plan, and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to authorize the Mayor to execute the subsequent
Funding/Approval Agreement that will be submitted to the City by'the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development ("HUD") for approval to receive the grant funds, Now Therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
That the City Council hereby adopts the CDBG 202 1 -2022 Annual Action Plan, a copy of which
is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes.
That the Mayor or City Manager i*s hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the
City any relevant applications or certifications in reference to the CDBG 202 1 -2022 Annual Action Plan
attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein for all purposes.
That the Mayor is authorized to execute the subsequent Funding/Approval Agreement that will
be submitted to the City by HUD for approval to receive the grant funds related to the CDBG 2021 m2022
Annual Action Plan, subject to approval of the City Attorney.
0112.20212; 00475597
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and subject
of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the
public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter hereof were
discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 5 51,
Texas Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 8th day of July, 2021.
ATTEST:
SARA L. WHITE, City Clerk
CRAIG M RqRo,
Mayor
City of RoundTexas
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Executive Summary
AP=05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c),, 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Round Rock is a federal entitlement community under the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. As a HUD
entitlement community, the City is required to prepare an Annual Action Plan in -order to implement any
federal programs that fund housing, community development, and economic development within the
community. The City of Round Rock CDBG 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan covers the period from
October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022.
This CDBG 2021 Action Plan is the third annual action plan in the City of Round Rock's Five -Year
Consolidated Plan (2019-2023). The City of Round Rock has been awarded $692,991 in CDBG funds and
in this program year the city is proposing to allocate $138,598 (20%) for the administration and
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oversight of the program and $103,948 (15%) to the following public services:
• Round Rock Area Serving Center: Food Pantry Program $25.,000
• Round Rock Area Serving Center: Housing Assistance Program $25 000
• CASA of Williamson County: Child Advocacy Program $25 000
• Sacred Heart Community Clinic: Expanded Access of Primary Medical Care $17 834
• Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties: Meals on Wheels $11,114
In addition to funding program administration and public services, the City is proposing to fund the
following projects with $450,445 of CDBG 2021 grant funds (65%) along with an additional
$270,984.14 of prior year funds:
• City of Round Rock Transportation Chisholm Valley Sidewalks: $312 000 ($41,,015.86 CDBG 2021
and $270,984.14 from prior year funds)
• City of Round Rock Parks Bowman Park: $294,,429,.14
• City of Round Rock Planning Department/Code Enforcement: $115,,000
The city has identified alternate projects that can be funded and started immediately should one of the
projects listed above does not come to fruition, have delays, or if any completed projects have balances.
Alternate projects: Park Improvements at Settlement Park, Minor Home Repair up to $25,,000 a home or
any balances from approved projects can be put into another approved project.
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2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to
another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs
assessment, the housing market analysis, or the strategic plan.
The City of Round Rock CDBG 2021 Annual Action Plan provides a framework to address the needs of
the city for the next year using the $692,,991 in Community Development Block Grant funds. The three
overarching objectives guiding the proposed activities are:
• Providing Decent Affordable Housing
• Creating Suitable Living Environments
• Creating Economic Opportunities
Outcomes show how programs and activities benefit a community or the people served. The three
outcomes that will illustrate the benefits of each activity funded by the CDBG program are:
0 Improve Availability/Accessibility
• Improve Affordability
• Improve Sustainability
All projects funded in this action plan will support at least one objective and one outcome. The City's
framework for realizing the objectives and outcomes include the following goals:
• Provide Decent, Affordable Housing
• Provide a Suitable Living Environment
3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects.
The following is project activity summary of the CDBG Program Year 2019 from the most recent CAPER
submitted to HUD also projects that have been completed after the last CAPER was submitted that
include CDBG Program Year 2019 activities:
• Round Rock Area Serving Center CDBG 2019 Food Pantry Program expended $25 000 and
assisted 804 w-in m residents, 78 of which were Female Head of Household
• Round Rock Area Serving Center CDBG 2019 Housing Assistance Program expended $25,,000 and
assisted 250 tow -income residents, 54 of which were Female Head of Household
0 Meals on Wheels CDBG 2019 expended the $5,000 and assisted 145 Seniors
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• CASACDBG 2019 Child Advocacy Program expended $25,000 and assisted 69 children
• Sacred Heart Community Clinic CDBG 2019 expended $12,500 and assisted 105 low-income
residents with health care services
0 Code enforcement CDBG 2019 expended $13,581.19
• Seven (7) low -to moderate income residents received Minor Home Repair Program during the
CDBG 2019 program year and expended $115,687
• Frontier Park was completed in Program Year 2019 and a total of $29,180.25 in CDBG funds
were expended
• Program Administration expended $126,098.36 in CDBG 2019 funds
• Greenhill Sidewalks were completed in Program Year 2019 and a total of $50,859.40 were
expended during the program year
• Hope Alliance Shelter Playground Project was completed during the CDBG 2019 Program Year
and a total of $32 700 in CDBG funds were expended
• Chisholm Valley Sidewalks were started in CDBG Program Year 2019 and will continue into the
CDBG Program Year 2020. A total of $2-08,003.95 in CDBG funds were expended in 2019
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
The City of Round Rock's goal for citizen participation is to encourage a broad participation of City
residents, social service agencies and city departments in the planning and implementation of public
hearings.
For the development of the City of Round Rock CDBG 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan, two public
hearings were held. The first public hearing was a "Needs Assessment" public hearing that was held on
April 22, 2021. The second public hearing was held on July 8, 2021. No comments were received. The
notices for these public hearings were advertised in the Round Rock Leader newspaper in English and
Spanish as well as posted at the following locations:
• City Hall Bulletin
• City Website and CDBG Webpage
• City Hall Kiosk on First Floor
• Kiosk at the Alan R. Baca Senior Center
• Round Rock Housing Authority
• Round Rock Library
In addition to the public hearing notice, an Executive Summary was made available as well.
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The City of Round Rock always wants to continue to make efforts to broaden public participation during
the development of the plan. This year with the mandatory shut -downs of city buildings and
neighborhood facilities due to COVID-19 citizen participation was limited. On offices and facilities
opened, citizen participation was encouraged but because of the continued anxiety about COVID-19
many residents continued to stay home and stay safe.
To broaden citizen participation in the future, Round Rock did amend their Citizen Participation Plan to
include policies for citizen participation during emergencies and disasters.
5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen
Participation section of the Con Plan.
Unfortunately,, there were no comments received during the development of the program year.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
The City of Round Rock accepts and considers any comments that are received.
7. Summary
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PR=05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91,,200(b)
is Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administer*ing the Consolidated Plan
Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant
program and funding source.
Agency Role
Name
Department/Agency
Lead Agency
ROUND ROCK
CDBG Administrator
ROUND ROCK
Elizabeth Alvarado
HOME Administrator
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Narrative (optional)
The City of Round Rock Office of Community Development is the lead agency for the preparation of the CDBG 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan and
administration of the CDBG Program,. Annual funding requests generally open in February with applications due in Mid -March,. Funding
decisions are made in April or May. This CDBG 2021-2022 program applications for funding were available to fill out and submit online.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Elizabeth Alvarado, CDBG Coordinator
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
512-341-3328
ea Iva rado@ round rocktexas.gov
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is Introduction
The City of Round Rock has developed an outreach effort to encourage input from a large cross section
of residents and stakeholders. The outreach effort included two public hearings before city council,
published and posted meeting notices, social media notifications, email nd flyers.
to addition to reaching out during the development of the plan, City of Round Rock CDBG staff continues
to maintain a strong networking relationship with public and assisted housing providers and private and
governmental, health, mental health, and social service agencies throughout the program year.
Provide a concise summary of the jiurisdction's activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health,
and service agencies (91.215(1))
To better enhance coordination and form effective relationships between public and assisted housing
providers, private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies, the City of Round Rock
actively consults with a variety of non -profits, social service providers, neighborhoods and citizens, and
other governmental agencies. CDBG staff attends monthly Williamson County Non -Profit Networking
Meetings virtually the first Tuesday of every month,. Local non -profits come together to network and to
promote meetings, public hearings, and events,, A variety of non -profits attend the monthly networking
meetings including non -profits that provide housing, mental health, health, transportation, affordable
childcare, and other services to low income, disabled and elderly residents of Round Rock.
CDBG staff attends the Round Rock Housing Authority (RRHA) monthly board meetings virtually on
ZOOM as well as meets regularly with the RRHA staff to provide technical assistance on the CDBG grant
and to work together on the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Regional Working Group goals and
action items.
CDBG staff along with other local non -profits and social service agencies have recently formed a
Homeless Coalition. This coalition meets regularly to discuss the needs of homeless and those at -risk of
becoming homeless. The goals of the group are to find resources to fill the gaps within the community
regarding homeless and at -risk homeless. Included among the agencies that meet each month are food
pantries, mental health agencies, neighboring local units of government,, housing agencies, local and
neighboring public housing authorities, local not for profit health clinics, and Texas Homeless Network
staff.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
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Currently there are no agencies receiving Continuum of Care (COC) grant funding in Round Rock or
Williamson County,. As per the THN,, they have not had participation in the Texas Balance of State COC
(TX BOS COC) from homeless service providers in Williamson County for some time.
In an effort address the needs of homeless persons and persons at risk of homelessness, the City of
Round Rock funds the following with either CDBG or General Funds:
• Round Rock Area Serving Center Food Pantry that assists those that are homeless and at -risk of
becoming homeless with $25,,000 of CDBG 2021 funds.
• Round Rock Area Serving Center Rent/Mortgage Assistance for those that are at -risk of
becoming homeless with $25,000 of CDBG 2021 funds.
• Round Rock Area Serving Center Rent/Mortgage and Utility Program for those that are at -risk of
becoming homeless and that need assistance with subsistence payments during the COVID-19
Pandemic with City of Round Rock CDBGCV 3 funds in the amount of $&��51,787.
0 Hope Alliance Domestic Violence Shelter with $32,700 in General Funds to assist victims of
domestic violence that are homeless.
• Texas Baptist Children's Home with $10,000 in general funds to assist single mothers and their
children in transitional housing.
• Sacred Heart Community Clinic with $17,,834 in CDBG 2021 funds to assist and provide medical
services to low income and those that are homeless or at -risk of becoming homeless.
City of Round Rock CDBG staff networks with the Round Rock ISD Families in Transition
Coordinator. The Families in Transition Program assists homeless families with children., families with
children that are living with friends or relatives as well as unaccompanied youth. The role of the
coordinator is to ensure that any student lacking a fixed, adequate, and regular nighttime residence is
provided with resources. Because there are no homeless shelters in Round Rock or Williamson County
(except for the domestic violence shelter). homeless youth and unaccompanied youth are bused to
shelters in Austin. According to the RRISD,, a third of homeless students are unaccompanied youth.
Goodwill of Round Rock and Central Texas provides job rehabilitation and placement for homeless
veterans as well as assistance with rent and job training,, Currently due to COVID-19 the Round Rock
location is closed but is taking intake applications for services over the phone. The City CDBG staff will
continue to network with the Goodwill to stay up to date on services that are being provided to
homeless veterans.
The CDBG staff maintains a strong relationship with staff at the Bluebonnet Trails & Community Services
(BBT) Round Rock location. BBT provides an array of services to the low income and homeless and at -
risk homeless that include a supportive housing and transitional housing program and behavior health
services.
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Describe consultation with the Continuums) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
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procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
Currently City CDBG staff is not consulting with any Continuum of Care, nor are there any Continuum of
Care recipients that serve this jurisdiction. As stated above, the City of Round Rock staff has started
networking and forming a relationship with the Texas Homeless Network staff to stay informed of what
is happening in the TX BOS COC regarding homelessness as well as encouraging homeless providers in
Williamson County to join the effort to end homelessness.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
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Eency/Group/Organization
ROUND ROCK HOUSING AUTHORITY
Agency/Group/Organization Type
PHA
Services - Broadband Internet Service Providers
Services - Narrowing the Digital Divide
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Public Housing Needs
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG Coordinator consulted with Round Rock Housing Authority director on
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the needs of the public housing residents and how the CDBG could possibly
the consultation or areas for improved coori����Jllnation?
fund the Round Rock Housing Authority to narrow the digital divide and provide
PHA residents with wifi. Round Rock Housing Authority director consulted with
Sudden Link and AT&T to discuss options.
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Agency/Group/Organization
ROUND ROCK AREA SERVING CENTER
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Housing
Services - Narrowing the Digital Divide
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation'.)
Homeless Needs - Families with children
rRiefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff consulted with the Round Rock Area Serving Center (RRASC) director
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
on the needs of their clients and notified about availability of CDBG funds for
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
program year 2021. Serving Center provides refurbished laptops to low-income
families so children can get their homework done and to narrow the digital
divide.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Sacred Heart Community Clinic
A gency/Group/Organeizat4i'on Type
Services -Health
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff networks regularly with Sacred Heart Community Clinic (SHCC) staff
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
and provides technical assistance as needed since the SHCC is a CDBG sub -
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
recipient. City staff consulted with clinic director on the needs of their clients
and notified about availability of CDBG funds for program year 2021.
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Agency/Group/Organization
CASA of Williamson County
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Children
Child Welfare Agency
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Consultafion?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff networks regularly with CASA staff and provides technical assistance
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
as needed since CASA is a CDBG funded sub -recipient. City staff consulted with
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
CASA director on the needs of their clients and notified about availability of
CDBG funds for program year 2021.
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Agency/Group/Organization
WILLIAMSON BURNET COUNTIES OPPORTUNITIES (WBCO)
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Children
Services -Elderly Persons
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Consultation?
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CDBG staff regularly networks with WBCO director and staff and provides
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
1 technical assistance to WBCO because WBCO Meals on Wheels is a CDBG sub -
the consultation or areas forimproved coordination?
I recipient. City staff consulted with WBCO director on the needs of their clients
and notified about availability of CDBG funds for program year 2021.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Williamson County, Housing and Urban Development
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Service -Fair Housing
Other government - County
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Local Government
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff regularly networks with County CDBG staff and collaborate on the
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
Central Texas Regional Al Working Group. City staff consulted with Wilco CDBG
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
staff and notified about development of the CDBG 2021 action plan.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Texas Homeless Network
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-homeless
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Consultation?
Homeless Ieeds -Families with children
Homelessness Needs -Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff regularly networks with Texas Homeless Network (THN) staff on
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was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
homeless issues and is working with THN to form a homeless coalition in
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Williamson County. City staff consulted with THN staff about sections in the
2021 AAP regarding homeless issues.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Senior Access
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Elderly Persons
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Consultation'.)
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff networks regularly with Senior Access director to stay updated on
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
I the services that Senior Access is providing for seniors in Round Rock. Senior
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Access is funded with general funds to provide seniors with door-to-door
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transportation to appointments and to run errands. City staff consulted with
Senior Access director on the needs of their clients and notified about
availability of CDBG funds for program year 2021.
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Agency/Group/Organization
FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES., INC (AUSTIN)
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Housing
Services -Health
Services -Education
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Economic Development
Consultation'.)
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff networks regularly with Foundation Communities (FC) director to
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
stay informed on the services that they are providing for low income Round
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Rock residents. FC is funded with general funds to provide free tax preparation
to Round Rock residents. City staff consulted with Foundation Communities
staff on the needs of their clients and notified about availability of CDBG funds
for program year 2021.
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BLUEBONNET TRAILS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL
RETARDATION
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Housing
Services -Children
Services -Persons with Disabilities
Services-homeless
Services -Health
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Consultation)
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff networks regularly with Bluebonnet staff to stay updated on what
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
services they are providing to the low-income residents of RR,. City staff
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
consulted with director of employment and housing services on the needs of his
clients and to notify of CDBG funds available for 2021.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Texas Baptist Children's Home
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Services - Housing
Services -Children
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Consultation?
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff regularly networks with Texas Baptist Children's Home (TBCH)
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
director and staff to stay updated on the services that TBCH provides to low -
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
income residents of RR,, TBCH is funded with general funds to pay partial
salaries for counselor and educators for the Trust Based Relational Intervention
Program. City staff consulted with TBCH director on the needs of their clients
and notified about availability of CDBG funds for program year 2021.
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Agency/Group/Organization
WILLIAMSON COUNTY CRISIS CENTER D/B/A HOPE ALLIANCE
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Victims of Domestic Violence
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff regularly networks with Hope Alliance (HA) director and staff to stay
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
updated on the services that HA is providing in RR. Hope Alliance is funded with
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the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
general funds to provide services of domestic violence and sexual assault. City
staff consulted with HA director on the needs of their clients and notified about
availability of CDBG funds for program year 2021.
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Agency/Group/Organization
WILLIAMSON COUNTY AND CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services -Health
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
County Agency
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff regularly networks with Wilco Health and Cities to stay informed on
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was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
I the services that they are providing to low-income residents in Round Rock,,
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Wilco is consulted on the needs of homeless.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Services - Housing
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation'.)
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff regularly networks with Habitat for Humanity director to stay
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
informed on the services that are being provided to the low-income residents of
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
I Round Rock. Habitat is consulted on the availability of CDBG 2021 funding and
on the development of the action plan.
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Agency/Group/Organization
City of Round Rock
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Broadband Internet Service Providers
Services - Narrowing the Digital Divide
Agency - Managing Flood Prone Areas
Agency - Management of Public Land or Water Resources
Agency - Emergency Management
Other government - Local
Planning organization
Grantee Department
What section of the Plan was addressed by
City government departments
Consultation?
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff consulted with city departments (transportation, parks,
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
neighborhood services, planning, code enforcement, library) to discuss the
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?,
needs of low-income residents during the development of the action plan. City
departments are often funded with CDBG funds to carry out projects in the low-
income neighborhoods. Planning department oversees parks that are primarily
in flood prone areas. City library and city buildings, and plazas offer free W141
to the public, the library allows residents to "check-out" hot spots just like a
book all to help narrow the digital divide. The City has a division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) that serves the community
during and after major emergency and disasters as well as provides residents
with information for the Emergency Notification System Registration (ENS) and
FEMA,, Discussions with HSEM staff to see if CDBG could be re -allocated in case
of disaster or emergency.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Children
Services - Victims
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff networks with WilCo Children's Advocacy Center to stay informed on
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
the services they are providing residents of RR. Wilco Children 's Advocacy
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Center is funded with general funds to provide services to abused children in
Round Rock. CDBG staff consulted with this agency on the availability of CDBG
2021 funds and the development of the action plan.
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Agency/Group/Organization
YMCA
Agency/Group/Organeizatelon Type
Services -Children
Services -Health
Services -Education
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Non -Profit
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff networks with YMCA staff to keep informed of the services that
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
YMCA is providing to the low-income residents. YMCA is funded with general
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
funds to provide childcare to low-income residents of RR. CDBG staff consulted
YMCA on the availability of CDBG 2021 funds and during the development of
the action plan.
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Agency/Group/Organization
AUSTIN TENANTS COUNCIL
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Housing
Services -Persons with HIV/AIDS
Service -Fair Housing
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff regularly networks with Austin Tenants Council (ATC) staff to stay
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
I updated on the services they are providing Round Rock residents. The ATC also
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
1 puts on a Fair Housing Workshop for the city of RR in April during Fair Housing
Month. ATC is notified of availability of CDBG funds and consulted during the
development of the action plan.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Goodwill of Central Texas
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services-homeless
Services -Employment
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Homelessness Needs —Veterans
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff networks with Goodwill of Round Rock staff to stay informed on the
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
services that they are providing to RR residents. CDBG staff consulted with
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
Goodwill to notify of availability of CDBG funding.
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Agency/Group/Organization
ARCIL, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Persons with Disabilities
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Consultation?
I I
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff regularly networks with ARCIL to stay informed on the services they
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
provide for the low-income residents in Round Rock. ARCIL is invited to
the consultation or areas for improved coordination'.)
participate every year in Fair Housing Workshop and to the needs assessment
II
public hearing during the development of the action plan.
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Agency/Group/Organization
I
Williamson County Association of Realtors
-
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Business and Civic Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by
FAIR HOUSING EVENTS
Consultation'.)
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
Williamson County of Realtors Round Rock location is contacted every year in
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
April for Fair Housing Month and asked to participate in Fair Housing Workshop.
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
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Agency/Group/Organization
Round Rock Public Library
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Education
Services - Broadband Internet Service Providers
Services - Narrowing the Digital Divide
Other government - Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by
narrowing digital divide
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
Consulted with the library director on narrowing the digital divide by providing
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
low-income residents and seniors with access and free WI-FI and have the
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
option to check out a mobile "hot -spot" just like they would check out a book.
Mobile hot spots provide 24/7 access to the Internet with unlimited data thru
the T-Mobile or Verizon network,. This allows the City to narrow the digital
divide. In addition to free WI-FI at the library, free WI-FI i available to all
residents at all city buildings and plazas. The library will also loan technology to
the residents by allowing them to check out chrome books and laptops. There
also 44 public access computers available in the library. The library consulted
with T-Mobile and Verizon to be able to get the free hot -spots for the low
income community.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA)
F7
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Agency - Management of Public Land or Water Resources
Regional organization
Planning organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
water resources
Consultation?
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
City administration staff consulted with the BCRUA on management of water
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
resources.
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
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Agency/Group/Organization
City of Round Rock IT Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Broadband Internet Service Providers
Services - Narrowing the Digital Divide
Other government - Local
Grantee Department
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Internet Services
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
The city IT department staff was the lead in consulting with Internet providers
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
specifically Verizon to obtain the best options to be able to provide free wifi and
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
hotspots to low-income residents at the library, city plazas, senior center and
other city owned buildings.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Literacy Council of Williamson County
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Education
Services -Employment
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Economic Development
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff consulted with Literacy Council on the availability of the CDBG 2021
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
funds and during the development of the action plan.
the consultation or areas for improved coordination'.)
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Agency/Group/Organization
City of Pflugerville Community Development Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Service -Fair Housing
Other government - Local
Planning organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
local government
Consultation?
1
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff consulted with the Pflugerville Planning and CDBG staff during the
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
development of the action plan and on the Goals identified in the Joint Analysis
the consultation or areas for improved coordination'.)
of Impediments to Fair Housing Study.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Other government -State
Private Sector Banking / Financing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff consults with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
to see what resources are available to the low-income residents that are in
the consultation or areas for improved coordination ?
need of housing programs and down -payment assistance programs.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Round Rock Utilities Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Agency - Managing Flood Prone Areas
Agency - Emergency Management
Other government — Federal
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Floodplain Administrator
consultation?
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Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff consults with Floodplain Manager/FEMA during development of
was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
action plan regarding projects in the floodplain.
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
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Agency/Group/Organization
Council for At -Risk Youth
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Children
Services -Education
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization
CDBG staff consulted with the Director of Council for At -Risk Youth during the
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was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of
development of the action plan and to notify of the availability of the CDBG
the consultation or areas for improved coordination?
2021 funds.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
A wide array of agencies were invited to consult in the development of the Annual Action Plan. No individual agency was intentionally omitted.
The CDBG Staff does not consult with any adjacent units of local or regional government regarding the preparation of a lead -based paint hazards
plan nor has the staff consulted with the health department regarding the addresses of housing in which children have been identified as lead
poisoned.
Most of the residential housing development occurred after the use of lead -based paint was banned. With the implementation of the Minor
Home Repair Program, the procedures manual, addresses compliance with the Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 (Title
X) and subsequent changes in September 1999, The procedures include:
1. Notification
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2. Identification
3. Treatment (if necessary)
The City of Round Rock will not fund the Minor Home Repair Program with 2021 CDBG funds but will continue to implement the program that
will be funded with prior year funds. Applicants who are eligible for the Minor Home Repair program are provided LBP information at the time of
intake and will be made aware of possible dangers of LBP.
City of Round Rock staff does not consult with low-income persons living in areas designated by the local jurisdiction as a revitalization area or
an area considered slum or blight because the city does not have areas designated as slum or blight or revitalization areas.
AFH Specific:
The City of Round Rock does consult with other local governments and regional government agencies regarding metropolitan -wide planning and
transportation responsibilities. In order to meet the transportation demands of population, employment and economic growth, the city
developed the Transportation Master Plan., which consists of two basic elements, a roadway element and bicycle/pedestri n element. The
Transportation Master Plan encompasses the transportation system within the city limits as well as the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The city
also coordinates with city regional planning partners. The updated Transportation Master Plan was adopted b City Council on Oct 12, 20170
CDBG Staff consults with the Round Rock Housing Authority (RRHA) regularly and attends RRHA monthly board meetings virtually. The RRHA
and the City of Round Rock both participated in the development of the Central Texas Joint Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
Study. Together, the RRHA staff and CORR CDBG staff are currently consulting and meeting with the other local units of government and other
regional housing authorities on the goals and metrics identified in the Central Texas Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
Report. This group met quarterly prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and the most recent meetings have been virtual ZOOM meetings.
CDBG staff continues to maintain a relationship and consults with community based and regionally based organizations that represent protected
class members such as Meals on Wheels, Drive -a -Senior, CASA Hope Alliance, ARCIL (Advocacy Resource Center for Independent Living), and the
Austin Tenant's Council.
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CDBG staff regularly meets and networks with the Austin Tenant's Council regarding tenant rights and Fair Housing issues. Residents are
referred to the Austin Tenant's Council for assistance with filing a fair housing complaint and with assistance with tenant issues. All the sub -
recipients that receive CDBG funds are required to have on file a fair housing policy.
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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan
Lead Organization
How do the goals of your Strategic Plan
overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care
N/A
Table 3 — Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
CDBG staff does not network with any corrections programs or institutions other than the Council for At -Risk Youth. CDBG funded the Council
for At -Risk youth in program year 2019 to provide counseling to at -risk youth in the ISD from grades 5-12. Other than that agency the CDBG staff
does not network with any other corrections programs or institutions but the City of Round Rock HR department does participate in the Jails to
Jobs Program. This program is literally transforming lives by breaking the cycle of youth recidivism. The Jails to Jobs Program empowers juvenile
offenders to fin d purpose, personal growth and achievement through an employment -based mentoring and job skills program to reduce
recidivism in the justice system. The City of Round Rock guarantees graduates of this program a job.
Currently the CDBG staff does not have a working relationship with business or civic leaders but does work with the Realtor Association of Round
Rock every April for Fair Housing Month and to invite them to the Fair Housing Workshop hosted by CDBG staff and the Austin Tenant's
Council. Austin Tenant's Council provides Fair Housing Education and Counseling, assistswith filingfair housing discrimination complaints as
well as tenant/landlord issues and mediation,, The CDBG staff has a strong working relationship with Austin Tenant's Council.
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The City of Round Rock does not receive Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) nor does Williamson County have agencies participating or actively
applying for the COC grant. The city has started to work with Texas Homeless Network and non-profit agencies in the Round Rock/Williamson
County area to try and start a conversation regarding homeless persons and resources available to address these issues.
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AP=12 Participation - 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how'It'Impacted goal setting
In hopes of promoting citizen participation during the development of the CDBG 2021 Action Plan, public hearing notices in English and Spanish
were made available at the following locations and agencies:
• Publication in the Round Rock Leader
• City News section of the city website as well as in the CDBG webpage
• Public hearing notices and executive summary in the kiosk at senior center
• Public Hearing notices posted in the city hall bulletin
• Public hearing notices and Executive Summary posted at Round Rock Housing Authority, Round Rock Area Serving Center, and the Round
Rock Public Library
The public participation process was developed to help the City of Round Rock identify priority needs in the community and set goals that will
help address affordable housing needs and to better provide social services to the low to moderate income household and persons,, Two public
hearings were held before city council during the development of the plan. Residents were given at least 14-day notice of a public hearing and
at least 30 days for the comment period. Copies of the public notices and proof of publications from the Round Rock Leader are in the
attachments.
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jects and activities funded in this action plan all tie back to the high priority needs and goals in the CDBG Five Year Consolidated Plan
(2019-2023 During the development of the five-year consolidated plan the City CDBG staff had a goal and plan for citizen participation to
ensure a broad participation of residents, housing, economic and social service providers as well as city departments and local housing authority,,
The City held stakeholder and resident meetings in addition to public hearings. This process helped the City develop the consolidated plan to
assist for planning and developing the action plans for the next five years. Should goals or high priority needs change, the city will conduct a
substantial amendment to add goals.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order I
Mode of Outreach
Target of Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
Minorities
Non -English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
Spanish
Persons with
1
Public Hearing
disabilities
no response
no comments
N/A
received
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
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Sort Order
Mode of Outreach
Target of Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
Minorities
Non -English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
Spanish
Persons with
2
Newspaper Ad
disabilities
no response
no comments
N/A
received
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
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Sort Order
Mode of Outreach
Target of Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
a pplicable)
Minorities
Non -English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
Spanish
Persons with
3
Internet Outreach
disabilities
no resnonseno
comments
N/A
received
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
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Sort Order
Mode of'Outreach
Target of Outreach
Summary of
response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If
applicable)
Minorities
Non -English
Speaking - Specify
other language:
Spanish
Persons with
4
posting at public
disabilities
no response
no comments
N/A
locations
received
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP=15 Expected Resources - 91.220(c)(l,,2)
Introduction
The City of Round Rock has been awarded $692,991 in CDBG grant funds for program year 2021-2022. The CDBG 2021 is the third program year
in the CDBG Five Year Consolidated Plan. The expected resources are the last of the funds expected for the remainder of the CDBG Five Year
Consolidated Plan (2019-2023).
Anticipated Resources
Program
Source of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 1
Expected
Amount
Narrative Description
Annual
Program
Prior Year
Total:
Allocation.
Income:
Resources:
$
Available
$
$
$
Remainder
of Con -
Plan
CDBG
public-
Acquisition
This 2021 CDBG program year is
federal
Admin and
the third program year of the 5-
Planning
year con plan (2019-2023).
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
692991
0
0
692991
1385982
Table 5 - Expected Resources - Priority Table
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state, and local funds), including a description of how
matching requirements will be satisfied
In trying to leverage the CDBG funds, the City has combined the CDBG and General Funds to assist the social services funding process. By
combining these two processes, the City can make sure to fund agencies providing high priority needs with General Funds that could not be
funded with CDBG funds due to the 15% funding cap. This process will also help prevent duplication of services. The process of funding social
services agencies is as follows: A team, consisting of council members, Neighborhood Services staff and CDBG staff, review agency applications
as well as conduct a risk analysis using set criteria and performance measures,, Funding recommendations are presented to the City Council
through the budget process. Awarded agencies are contracted to deliver the specific services to the residents of Round Rock.
There are no federal or local matching requirements for the CDBG grant.
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If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
There are no projects in this action plan that are on publicly owned land or property located within the
jurisdiction and funded with CDBG funds.
Discussion
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP=20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Goal Name
Start
End
Category
Geographic
Needs Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome Indicator
Order
Year
Year
Area
1
Public Services for
2019
2024
Non -Housing
Citywide
Non -housing
CDBG:
Public service activities for
Low- and Moderate-
Community
community
$10394,8
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Income Population
Development
development
Benefit: 1400 Households Assisted
Public services
2
Public Facility and
2019
2024
Non -Housing
Qualified
Non -housing
CDBG:
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Community
Census
community
$335,445
Activities for Low/Moderate ln�ome
Improvements
evelopment
DI
Tracts
development
Housing Benefit: 2000 Households
I
Assisted
3
Program
2019
2024
Administration
Citywide
Non -housing
CDBG:
Other: 0 Other
Administration
community
$138.o598
1
development
5
Code Enforcement
2019
2023
Non -Housing
Qualified
Code
CDBG:
Housing Code
Community
Census
Enforcement
$115,000
Enforcement/Foreclosed Property
Development
Tracts I
I
Care: 200 Household Housing Unit
Table 6 — Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
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Goal Name
Public Services for Low- and Moderate -Income Population
Goal
Public Services: Round Rock Area Serving Center Housing Assistance $25,000 proposing to benefit 250, Round Rock Area
Description
Serving Center Food Pantry $25,,000 proposing to benefit 850., CASA $25,000 proposing to benefit 100, Meals on Wheels
$11,114 proposing to benefit 100,, Sacred Heart Community Clinic $17,834 proposing to benefit 100
2
Goal Name
Public Facility and Infrastructure Improvements
Goal
Construction of approximately 6,200 linear feet of 4 ft wide new sidewalks including ramps at the Chisholm Valley
Description
Neighborhood at the following streets: Wagon Gap Drive,, Dry Creek Drive,, Purple Sage Drive, Yucca Drive and Old West
Place,. $312,000 ($41,,015 in CDBG 2021 funds plus $270,,984,,14 of prior year funds)
Bowman Park: Replacing aging amenities, conversion of trail to concrete, extension of the looping trail, irrigation
improvements, and possibly playground improvements if budget permits. $294,,430
3
Goal Name
Program Administration
Goal
Funds will be used for the oversight and administration of the CDBG program. $138,,598
Description
4
Goal Name
Code Enforcement
Goal
Code enforcement will serve low to moderate income areas in the City that are in the qualified census tracts and number
Description
to be served is undetermined at this time. Funding code enforcement will not only allow the enforcement of city codes
but also allow the code enforcement officers to inform low to moderate income residents of the minor home repair
program and other resources that may allow them tl[) keep p maintenance and necessary repairs to their homes that
eventually will allow them to stay in their homes longer. $115,,000
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Projects
AP=35 Projects - 9le220(d)
Introduction
The City of Round Rock is receiving $692,991 in CDBG 2021 Program Year funds. Funds will be used for
public services, program administration, code enforcement and public facility and improvements.
Projects
# I
Project Name
1
Round Rock Area Serving Center Housing Assistance
2
Program Administration
3
Park Improvements
4
Sidewalk Improvements
5
Code Enforcement
6
Round Rock Area Serving Center Food Pantry
7
Meals on Wheels Public Services
8
Sacred Heart Community Clinic Public Services
9
CASA of Williamson County Public Services
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
Allocation priorities were based upon the Needs Assessment undertaken as part of the planning process
and demand for projects and services in the past. Unfortunately, the need for infrastructure far exceeds
the amount of CDBG funding available. The primary obstacle to addressing underserved needs is the
limited resources available to address such needs throughout the City,. The Public Services fund cap of
15% is also oversubscribed at far beyond what is available. The City encourages CDBG applicants to seek
other resources from other public and private entities to leverage the limited amount of CDBG funds
available.
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AP=38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
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1
Project Name
Round Rock Area Serving Center Housing Assistance
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Services for Low- and Moderate -Income Population
Needs Addressed
Affordable Housing
Funding
CDBG: $25,000
Description
Public Services Housing Assistance Activity funded with $25,000 CDBG
will be awarded to the Round Rock Area Serving Center,.
Target Date
9/30/2022
Estimate the number
It is estimated that 100 low-income households will benefit from this
and type of families
activity.
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
All public services will be provided to persons residing citywide.
Round Rock Area Serving Center is located 1099 East Main Street Round
Rock, TX 78664
Planned Activities
Round Rock Area Serving Center Housing Assistance $25,000 will provide
rent/mortgage assistance to low-income residents. Funds will be used to
pay rent/mortgage.
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[.Project Name
Program Administration
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Program Administration
Needs Addressed
Non -housing community development
Funding
CDBG: $138,598
Description
Program Administration $138,598 will be used for the administration and
oversight of the CDBG program.
Target Date
9/30/2022
Estimate the number
N/A
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
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Location Description
Round Rock City Hall
221 East Main Street
Round Rock,, TX 78664
Planned Activities
Funds will be used to pay CDBG Coordinator salary, supplies, equipment,
travel., mileage, registrations and dues, training, legal fees, legal notices in
then wspaper.
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Project Name
Chisholm Valley Sidewalk Improvements
Target Area
Qualified Census Tracts
Goals Supported
Public Facility and Infrastructure Improvements
Needs Addressed
Non -housing community development
Funding
CDBG: $41,015
Description
Construction of approximately 6,200 linear feet of 4 ft wide new
sidewalks including ramps at the Chisholm Valley Neighborhood at the
following streets: Wagon Gap Drive, Dry Creek Drive, Purple Sage Drive,
Yucca Drive and Old West Place.
Target Date
9/30/2022
Estimate the number
City of Round Rock estimates that up to 800 primarily low to moderate
and type of families
income residents will benefit from this activity.
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
This project will be at the following locations in Round Rock:
Wagon Gap Drive,, Dry Creek Drive, Purple Sage Drive, Yucca Drive and
Old West Place
Planned Activities
Funding will pay for the construction of approximately 6,200 linear feet of
4 ft wide new sidewalks including ramps at the Chisholm Valley
Neighborhood at the following streets: Wagon Gap Drive, Dry Creek
Drive, Purple Sage Drive, Yucca Drive and Old West Place
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0
Project Name
1
Bowman Park Improvements
Target Area
Qualified Census Tracts
Goals Supported
Public Facility and Infrastructure Improvements
Needs Addressed
Non -housing community development
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Funding
CDBG 2021 $294,1430
Description
Replacing aging amenities, conversion of trail to concrete,, extension of
the looping trail, irrigation improvements, and possibly playground
improvements if budget permits.
Target Date
09/30/2022
Estimate the number
City of Round Rock estimates that up to 1,844 primarily low to moderate
and type of families
income residents will benefit from this activity.
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
950 East Bowman Road
Planned Activities
Replacing aging amenities, conversion of trail to concrete, extension of
the looping trail, irrigation improvements, and possibly playground
improvements if budget permits.
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1 Project Name
Code Enforcement
Target Area
Qualified Census Tracts
Goals Supported
Code Enforcement
Needs Addressed
Code Enforcement
Funding
CDBG: $115,000
Description
Code Enforcement
Target Date
9/30/2022
Estimate the number
Number of families/households that will benefit is unknown. Code
and type of families
enforcement will serve low to moderate income areas in the City that are
that will benefit from
in the qualified census tracts and number to be served is undetermined
the proposed
at this time. Funding code enforcement will not only allow the
activities
I enforcement of city codes but also allow the code enforcement officers
to inform low to moderate income residents of the minor home repair
program and other resources that may allow them to keep up
maintenance and necessary repairs to their homes that eventually will
allow them to stay in their homes longer.
Location Description
Qualified Census Tracts that fall within City limits: 205.04 and 207-01 and
206s04 215,*07002150021 215e03 205eO5J#2O7eO4J#2O7eO3e
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Planned Activities
Code enforcement for property inspections directly related to the
enforcement of state and legal codes in the low to moderate income
areas of the city. Funding will pay for 1.5 code enforcement officers.
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Project Name
Round Rock Area Serving Center Food Pantry
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Services for Low- and Moderate -Income Population
Needs Addressed
Non -housing community development
Funding
CDBG: $25,000
Description
Funding the RRA5C $25,000 for the purchase of food to stock their food
pantry. Food will be distributed to the low to moderate income residents
of Round Rock.
Target Date
9/30/2022
Estimate the number
It is estimated that 850 low to moderate income families will benefit from
and type of families
I this activity.
that will benefit from
1
the proposed
activities
Location Description
The services will be provided at the Round Rock Area Serving Center
located at 1099 East Main Street Round Rock, Texas.
Planned Activities
CDBG funds will be used to fund the RRASC with $25,000 that they will
use to purchase food to stock their food pantry.
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Project Name
Meals on Wheels Public Services
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Services for Low- and Moderate -Income Population
Needs Addressed
Non -housing community development
Funding
CDBG: $11,114
Description
CDBG funds in the amount of $11,114 will be awarded to the
Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties Meals on Wheels
Program that will benefit low income congregate and home -bound
seniors in Round Rock. Funds will be used to pay for partial salary for a
chef that prepares the meals.
Target Date
9/30/2022
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Estimate the number
It is estimated that 100 seniors will benefit from this program receiving
Is
and type of families
meals everyday 5 days a week.
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
Services will be provided citywide to home -bound seniors and at the Alan
R. Baca Senior Center located at 301 West Bagdad Avenue #2 in Round
Rock.
Planned Activities
Funding will b used to pay for the part ial salary of a chef that will 1:111111e
preparing the daily meals for seniors.
$
Project Name
Sacred Heart Community Clinic Public Services
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Services for Low- and Moderate -Income Population
Needs Addressed
Non -housing community development
Funding
CDBG: $17 834
Description
CDBG funding in the amount of $17,834 will be awarded to the Sacred
Heart Community Clinic that will provide health services to the very low-
income residents in Round Rock.
Target Date
9/30/2022
Estimate the number
It is estimated that 100 tow -income families will benefit from this activity.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
location Description
Services will be provided at the Sacred Heart Community Clinic that is
located at 620 Round Rock West Drive in Round Rock.
Planned Activities
Funding will pay for the partial salary for a health provider.
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Project Name
CASA of Williamson County Public Services
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Services for Low- and Moderate -Income Population
Needs Addressed
Non -housing community development
Funding
CDBG: $25,000
Description
CDBG funding in the amount of $25J.000 will be awarded to CASA.
Target Date
9/30/2022
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Estimate the number
It is estimated that 100 children will be benefit from this activity.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description
Services will be provided to Round Rock beneficiaries at the CASA offices
located at 2100 Scenic Drive #110 in Georgetown., Texas and virtually.
Planned Activities
Funding will be used to pay for the partial salary for the Volunteer
Recruiter/Trainer.
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Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement ('Including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
The following projects will assist with CDBG Funds Citywide:
• Public Services: $103,948 (15%) food pantry, housing assistance,, abused and neglected children
senior services, health services
0 Program Administration: $138,598 (20%)
The remaining 65% will be distributed to the following projects in the qualified census tracts:
• Public Facility and Improvements: $335,445 or 48% of the grant funds will be distributed in a
qualified cens,,-u..str ct forParkandSid walk
1. Bowman Park Improvements Project is located at 9111150 East Bowman Road, Census Tract
215.02 with 61.44YO low to moderate income househoIds. The neighborhood is
predominately Hispanic or Latino and African American. Replacement of the existing
facilities will bring this park up to current ADA standards,.
2. Chisholm Valley Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements Project Phase II is in the
Chisholm Valley Subdivision in the 205-04 Census Tract with a 69.50% low to moderate
income households. Currently there is no ADA path along these streets and
construction of these sidewalks will provide it.
• Code Enforcement $115,,000 (17%). Services will be provided in the low to moderate income
qualified census tracts in Round Rock (Qualified Census Tracts that fall within City limits: 205,.04
and 207.01 and 206.04 215e07 215002, 215,.03 205905 207s04 207.03)e
Geographic Distribution
Target Area
Percentage of Funds
Qualified Census Tracts
65
Citywide
35
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
The rationale for allocating investments geographically either citywide or qualified census tracts tie back
to the CDBG 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing,, Public
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services and home repair were high priority needs in the consolidated plan as well as facility
improvements. Although home repair is not being funded with CDBG 2021-2022 funds, the program will
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continue and be funded with prior year funds.
Discussion
The City of Round Rock did not use geographic target areas as a basis for funding allocation
priorities. City of Round Rock will focus the majority of location -specific funds (i.e. infrastructure
projects) in the defined LMI areas. Public service allocations serve low -to -moderate income populations
across the city (but are not placed based allocations).
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Affordable Housing
AP=55 Affordable Housing — 919220(g)
Introduction
The City of Round Rock is not funding the Minor Home Repair Program with CDBG 2021 funds but will
continue to implement the program with prior year funds. The city is proposing to make minor home
improvements to Blow -moderate income households du ring the 2021-2022 program year,. The City is
also allocating $25,000 to the Round Rock Area Serving Center to fund the Housing Assistance Program
as a public service that will assist a proposed VIII 111111) tow -income households with rent and mortgage
assistance.
I One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported I
Homeless 0
Non -Homeless 158
Special -Needs 0
Total 158
Table 9 One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
I One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through I
Rental Assistance
The Production of New Units
Rehab of Existing Units
Acquisition of Existing Units
Total
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
150
0
8
0
158
Continued funding of the Round Rock Area Serving Center Housing Assistance Program will allow low-
income residents to not have to choose between paying rent or mortgage and other necessities such as
car payment,, prescriptions, food and avoid eviction. Continued implementation of the City of Round
Rock Minor Home Repair Program will assist low-income residents, especially the elderly and disabled
with repairs that they cannot afford and will keep them living in their homes longer.
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Introduction
The Round Rock Housing Authority was established in 1966,, with the first development built in
1972. Today,, the Round Rock Housing Authority owns I 0(111) units and administers 94 Section 8 Housing
Choice Vouchers. Approximately 200 persons are assisted through these programs. The City f Round
Rock will act as a resource for the Round Rock Housing Authority t ssist the public housing authority
with capacity building as well as programming that is associated with CDBG funds.
The RRHA historically was a five -member board, including a resident board member, that oversees the
Round Rock Housing Authority. The board is appointed by the City of Round Rock Mayor. Recently the
Mayor appointed two additional board members., making it a total of seven members. The City is
invested in ensuring that selections made are in the best interest of the Round Rock Housing Authority.
Each board member appointed by the City of Round Rock Mayor possess management qualities that will
ensure that best business practices are deployed.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
To address and improve the needs of public housing and resident initiatives, the Round Rock Housing
Authority (RRHA) will continue to provide youth services at the Westwood location until the end of
2021. The Boys to Men group., headed by Robert Hall, is a program which focuses on developing strong
character skills for young children and youth. It is housed at the Westwood apartments owned by RRHA.
Many of the young people who participate in the program do not have strong role models at home or
come from blended families and single parent households. The young people in Boys to Men benefit
from having someone they can confide in and interact with on 1:�� regular basis. Some of the activities
include team sports, day trips to parks and lessons on the importance of being good citizens,. Boys to
Men relies primarily on donations and volunteers.
Another program that the RRHA provides its residents to meet their needs for self-sufficiency is the
Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSS). This program provides affordable housing expertise,
homeownership grant resources and programming initiatives to promote self-sufficiency for the
program participants. The FSS program serves families in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program
the Public Housing Programs. Past and present participants have completed the following goals:
• Obtained and maintained employment
0 Ability to pursue higher education
• Ability to maintain first time businesses with supportive mentorship and education
The unique value of the FSS Program is that clients can receive supportive case management to reach
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their individual goals towards self-sufficiency.
In addition to this, the RRHA continues to partner with several local agencies, faith -based organizations.,
the City of Round Rock, and the school district to bring resources to the residents of the housing
authority.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
Currently there are no public housing homeownership initiatives in place either under the public housing
program or the Section 8 program. The City of Round Rock plans t ourage Affordable Housing
Roundtables that are conducted by the RRHA and include affordable housing builders, housing
counseling nonprofits and banking institutions.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
The Round Rock Housing Authority is not designated as troubled housing authority by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Discussion
The Round Rock Housing Authority receives an annual Capital Fund Grant from the U. S,. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Round Rock Housing Authority uses these grant funds for
the following Administrative and Operations expenses:
• Staff Salaries, Fringe Benefits,, Travel and Training
• Office Supplies
• Postage
• Memberships
• Maintenance Expenses
0 Utilities & Telephone
• Insurance
• Accounting Fees
• Legal Expenses
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Introduction
The City of Round Rock and Williamson County are part of the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care
(BoS CoC). The BoS CoC is part of the Texas Homeless Network (THN), a nonprofit membership -based
organization helping Texas communities to prevent and end homelessness. THN is a 501(c)(3)
organization that is partially funded through Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and
Texas Department of State Health Services.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
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Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
Currently there are no agencies receiving Continuum of Care (COC) grant funding. The city of Round
Rock CDBG staff has reached out to the Texas Homeless Network (THN) to stay informed on the
homeless population issues and efforts to end homelessness in Central Texas.
In trying to reduce and end homelessness the City of Round Rock has developed the following one-year
goals:
le City of Round Rock CDBG staff will continue to consult with the Texas Homeless Network/TX BoS
CoC to discuss the next steps to actively participate in the effort to end homelessness in
Williamson County. Reach out to Williamson County CDBG staff and partner with them in this
effort. Reach out to non-profit agencies that provide services to homeless persons in Williamson
County and encourage them to participate in coming together to discuss the homeless issues in
the area. Set up a meeting that includes the homeless providers in Williamson County and a
presentation by the Texas Homeless Network on the steps and process to plan a "Point in Time"
count in January 2022, discuss forming a Local Homeless Coalition in Williamson County as well
as provide information on the COC grant. This will help the City of Round Rock to reach out to
homeless persons especially unsheltered persons and assess their individual needs. Continue
networking with the Round Rock ISD homeless liaison. Continue funding the Round Rock Area
Serving Center with CDBG 2021 funds to assist with rent/mortgage and food.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The following agencies address the emergency shelter and transitional housing by providing temporary
shelter, transitional housing and other services and are being funded with 2021 CDBG funds or general
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fund dollars: needs of homeless persons
• The Williamson County Crisis Center (Hope Alliance) offers emergency shelter for victims of
domestic violence and sexual assault. ($35,000 from 2021 General Fund Social Services Grant)
• Round Rock Area Serving Center provides emergency shelter, food, and clothing vouchers as
well as mortgage and utility assistance to address/prevent homelessness. ($1150.0000 with 2021
CDBG)
• Texas Baptist Children's Home provides a variety of residential and nonresidential services for
children and families in need -these include housing for children and single -mother families as
well as outreach and prevention services. ($10,,000 2021 General Fund Social Service Grant)
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City of Round Rock is trying to address the needs of homeless persons and persons at risk of
homelessness by funding the following with either CDBG or General Funds:
• Round Rock Area Serving Center Food Pantry that assists those that are homeless and at -risk of
becoming homeless with $25 000 of CDBG 2021 funds.
• Round Rock Area Serving Center Rent/Mortgage Assistance for those that are at -risk of
becoming homeless with $25 000 of CDBG 2021 funds.
� Hope Alliance Domestic Violence Shelter with $40 000 in General Funds to assist victims of
domestic violence that are homeless.
• Texas Baptist Children's Home with $10,000 in general funds to assist single mothers and their
children in transitional housing.
• Sacred Heart Community Clinic with $17,384 in CDBG 2021 funds to assist and provide medical
services to low income and those that are homeless or at -risk of becoming homeless.
City of Round Rock CDBG staff networks with the Round Rock ISD Families in Transition
Coordinator. The Families in Transition Program assists homeless families with children, families with
children that are living with friends or relatives as well as unaccompanied youth. The role of the
coordinator is to ensure that any student lacking a fixed, adequate, and regular nighttime residence is
provided with resources. Because there are no homeless shelters in Round Rock or Williamson County
(except for the domestic violence shelter) homeless youth and unaccompanied youth are bused to
shelters in Austin. According to the RRISD,, a third of homeless students are unaccompanied youth.
Goodwill of Round Rock and Central Texas provides job rehabilitation and placement for homeless
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veterans as well as assistance with rent and job training. Currently due to COVID-19 the Round Rock
location is closed but is taking intake applications for serves over the phone. The City CDBG staff will
continue to network with the Goodwill to stay up to date on services that are being provided to
homeless veterans.
The CDBG staff maintains a strong relationship with staff at the Bluebonnet Trails & Community Services
(BBT) Round Rock location. BBT provides an array of services to the low income and homeless and at -
risk homeless that include a supportive housing and transitional housing program and behavior health
services to veterans.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
lowmlow-incomeindividuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly
funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,
foster care and other youth facilitiesfacilities,and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving
assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services,
employment,, education, or youth needs.
In trying to help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, the City of Round Rock
will continue to fund the Round Rock Area Serving Center with CDBG 2021 funds for the following
activities:
• Food Pantry Program in the amount of $25 000 (CDBG 2021)
• Housing Assistance Program (help with rent/mortgage) in the amount of $25,,000 (CDBG 2021)
Funding these two programs will help those at -risk of becoming homeless not have to choose between
food/rent and other necessities.
CDBG staff does not network with any other corrections programs or institutions., but the City of Round
Rock Human Resources department does participate in the Jails to Jobs Program. This program is
literally transforming lives by breaking the cycle of youth recidivism. The Jails to Jobs Program
empowers juvenile offenders to find purpose, personal growth and achievement through an
employment -based mentoring and job skills program, to reduce recidivism in the justice system. The
City of Round Rock guarantees graduates of this program a job.
The CDBG staff maintains a strong relationship with staff at the Bluebonnet Trails & Community Services
(BBT) Round Rock location. BBT provides an array of services to the low income and homeless and at -
risk homeless that include a supportive housing and a transitional housing program and behavior health
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services to veterans and those recently released from mental health facilities.
BBT helps veterans with the tools they need to successfully integrate back into the community and
transition from military life to civilian life again.
Discussion
In the next program year, the City of Round Rock will continue to undertake activities that will address
the housing and supportive service needs for persons who are not homeless but have other special
needs with the following projects:
• Meals on Wheels will continue to be funded with CDBG 2021 grant funds in the amount of
$11,114 so that seniors and homebound seniors will b provided a meal daily.
• Construction of new sidewalks at the Chisholm Valley Subdivision with CDBG 2021 funds
($312,,000) will provide more accessibility and ADA improvements for elderly and disabled
residents.
0 Round Rock Area Serving Center will be funded with CDBG 2021 funds in the amount of $25,,000
to stock their food pantry and provide food to elderly and disabled.
• Park improvements at Bowman Park ($23,, 445 CDBG 2021 and $270,,984 prior year CDBG funds)
will bring this park up to current ADA standards.
• City of Round Rock General fund will fund Senior Access with $40,000 to provide door to door
transportation to seniors and disabled. This ensures that seniors and disabled are picked up at
their door and taken to the door of their doctor appointment, grocery store, pharmacy, or
senior center safely.
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Introduction:
Actions iitplanned to remove or ameliorate the negatve effects of public policies that serve
as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment
In an effort to remove barriers to affordable housing, the Round Rock City Council unanimously
approved a resolution of support that gave developers a green light to seek low-income housing tax
credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to help finance the project that
includes approximately 200 units of income restricted senior housing,. Plans for the development call for
a mixture of studios and one and two -bedroom units. Building height is anticipated to be three stories.
Council has also approved several Planned Unit Developments that allow for detached single family
housing units on condominium lots. By providing this housing alternative to standard single-family
home on fee simple lots, developers can offer quality housing units at a lower price points due to
reduced infrastructure, and public improvement costs. These types of single-family condominium
developments are being recommended for infill or remnant tracts where larger scale residential
developments would not be feasible.
In addition, the city has the following actions planned to continue to address the barriers to affordable
housing in the next program year:
9 City of Round Rock will fund Round Rock Area Serving Center's Housing Assistance Program with
program year 2021 CDBG funds, which provides housing and emergency shelter needs, helps
elderly maintain independence, and helps families avoid eviction and homelessness.
• The City of Round Rock will continue to implement the minor home rehabilitation for up to 8
homes in Round Rock and fund it with prior year CDBG funds.
0 City of Round Rock CDBG Staff will promote and direct residents to TDHCA"s down -payment
assistance program.
• City of Round Rock CDBG Staff will participate and work with the Central Texas Regional Fair
Housing Group to work with foundations and private partners to create the multifamily
rehabilitation and accessibility improvement program; and
• City of Round Rock CDBG staff will participate on the affirmative marketing program and guiding
principles for developers of rental housing along with the Central Texas Regional Fair Housing
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Group.
Discussion'.
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Introduction:
This section of the Consolidated Plan outlines actions planned to address obstacles to meeting
underserved needs in Round Rock.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
Despite efforts, significant obstacles to meeting underserved needs continue to remain in the
community. The following obstacles to meeting these needs in Round Rock are population growth; high
cost of housing; cutbacks in state and federal funding for basic needs and the need for transportation to
existing services and childcare exceed available resources to meet these needs. To address the
population growth and the high cost of housing, the Round Rock Area Serving Center provides
rent/mortgage, food pantry and utility assistance. The City funded the RRASC for these programs with
CDBG program year 2021 funds totaling $50,000.00. The City also funded the Sacred Heart Community
Clinic with $17,834 in CDBG funds for program year 2021. Sacred Heart Community Clinic provides
dental services, acute care, chronic care and provides medications as well to the very low-income
uninsured residents.
The following programs also help address the cutbacks in state and federal funding and the need for
childcare and transportation to existing services:
Senior Access provides door to door transportation to seniors to doctors' appointments, pharmacies,
grocery stores,, to pay bills, and to social service agencies for services. Senior Access is being funded in
2021 with City General Fund Social Services Funds in the amount of $40,000.
Foundation Community provides free tax preparation to low- to moderate -income families. Foundation
Communities Tax Preparation Program is being funded in 2020 with City General Fund Social Service
Funds in the amount of $15,000.
In trying to meet the demand for transportation, the city developed a fix route bus service that was
designed and focused on access to employment services to meet the needs of the low-income and
minority populations to jobs, education, and employment,, This service offers ADA paratransit services as
well for anyone with a disability that prevents them from being able to ride any fixed route vehicle,
disembark from any fixed route vehicle or travel independently all or some of the time on any fixed
route vehicle.
Council has also passed an ordinance that allows Round Rock Transit to self discount bus passes to
nonprofit and government agencies for the purpose of distributing the passes to low-income persons
and families that meet the participation requirements.
The City also provides residents with the Guide to Affordable Housing in the Greater Austin Area that is
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provided by the Austin Tenant's Council. This guide is a tool for people seeking affordable rental housing
in the Austin area that includes Round Rock. The guide contains general information on housing
programs funded on the local, county, state,, and federal levels, as well Es specific information about
apartment complexes participating in these programs. It contains lists and explanations of rental
housing with rent restrictions, income -based rent, and tenant income limits.,
The City's General Fund provides funding of $40,000 to Hope Alliance, an organization that meets short
housing needs for survivors of domestic violence. The City's General Fund also provides $10,000 in
funding for the Texas Baptist Children's Home for an interventional specialist to help residents in a
holistic approach.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City of Round Rock will continue to support the following programs in program year 2021 that
support affordable housing. These include:
• The housing assistance program through the Round Rock Area Serving Center to assist residents
with rent or mortgage at up to $250 a household,* and
• The minor home repair program for low-income homeowners in Round Rock.
Round Rock Area Serving Center Housing Assistance Program will be funded with CDBG 2021 funds in
the amount of $25,000 and the Minor Home Repair Program will continue to be implemented and will
be funded with prior year CDBG funds.
In the 2021 Program Year, the CDBG staff will continue to network and support the Round Rock Housing
Authority to ensure they have the resources needed to continue to provide affordable housing to the
low-income residents of Round Rock. The mayor will continue to appoint the most qualified candidates
to board positions at the Round Rock Housing Authority.
Actions planned to reduce lead -based paint hazards
The majority of residential housing developments in Round Rock occurred after the use of lead -based
paint was banned; however, some areas of the community may have some homes with lead -based
paint.
With the implementation of the Minor Home Repair Program, a program policy and procedures manual
was created and addresses compliance with the Residential Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of
1992 (Title X) and subsequent changes in September 1999. The procedures include:
1. Notification
2. Identification
I Treatment (if necessary)
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The City of Round Rock will continue to implement the Minor Home Repair Program and fund the Minor
with prior year CDBG funds. Applicants who are eligible for the Minor Home Repair program are
provided LBP information at the time of intake and will b made aware of possible dangers of LBP.
Actions planned to reduce the number of povertyanlevel fa milies
During the 2021 CDBG program year the City of Round Rock will take the following actions to reduce the
number of poverty level families:
0 Round Rock Area Serving Center will continue to be funded with CDBG program year 2021
funds to provide rent and mortgage assistance and access to their food pantry. These programs
collectively propose to assist 950 households.
• Sacred Heart Community Clinic will be funded with $17,,834 in CDBG 2021 funds to assist
poverty level families with health and dental care and medications at no cost to them. This
program proposes to assist 100 households.
• The Meals on Wheels of Williamson and Burnet Counties program will be funded with $11,114
in 2021 CDBG funds to prepare lunch meals for seniors at Baca Center and for homebound
seniors.
• The Foundation Communities Free Tax Preparation Program will continue to be funded with
2021 General Fund Social Service Funds in the amount of $15,000 that will provide poverty level
families free tax preparation. This program proposes to assist 1200 households.
• The Literacy Council will continue to be funded in 2021 with City of Round Rock General Fund
Social Service Grant funds in the amount of $10,000 that will provide self-sufficiency education
(ESL, Basic Literacy, and GED tutoring). This program proposes to assist 150 individuals.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The city relies on a network of public sector, private sector, and nonprofit organizations to implement
the Strategic Plan, particularly to address homelessness and special needs. The City Council evaluates
their Strategic Plan andtAnnual Budget from a citywide perspective. During these discussions' resources
are provided to fund programs not specifically covered by CDBG but will provide more funds toward
homelessness and special needs programs.
The City continues to actively consult with a variety of nonprofits, social service
providers, neighborhoods and citizens, and other governmental agencies. CDBG staff attend the
monthly Williamson County Nonprofit Networking meetings the first Tuesday of every month virtually.
Local nonprofits come together to network and to promote meetings, public hearings, and events. A
variety of nonprofits attend the monthly networking meetings including nonprofits that provide
housing, mental health, health, transportation, affordable childcare, and other services to low-income,
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disabled, and elderly residents of Round Rock.
CDBG staff attends the Round Rock Housing Authority (RRHA) monthly board meetings as well as meets
regularly with the RRHA staff.
To address gapsin institutional structure around homelessness, Round Rock CDBG staff has consulted
with the Texas Homeless Network/TX BoS CoC and discussed the next steps to actively participate in the
effort to end homelessness in Williamson County. In trying to meet these goals,, Round Rock CDBG staff
has started work on the following:
• Reach out to Williamson County CDBG staff and partner with them in this effort
• Reach out to nonprofit agencies that provide services to homeless persons in Williamson County
and encourage them to participate in coming together to discuss the homeless issues in the
area.
• Continue meeting with these non -profits in the 2021-2022 program year and include the Texas
Homeless Network (THN) which will guide us and help us with the steps and process to plan a
"Point -in -Time" count, to discuss process for forming a Local Homeless Coalition in Williamson
County, as well as provide information on the COC grant.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
To enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies, the City of
Round Rock will continue to fund the ROund 1111��:ck Area Serving Center/Volunteer Center with $35,000 in
2021 General Fund Social Service funds that will help pay for the Volunteer Center Coordinator salary.
The Volunteer Coordinator not only supplies volunteers and manages volunteers' opportunities but also
continues to coordinate and host the Williamson County Monthly Networking Meetings,. These meetings
are held the first Tuesday of every month. At this monthly networking meeting, nonprofit and social
service agencies come together to network, promote events,, and listen to guest speakers. Up to 30
public and private housing and social service agencies attend the monthly meetings and have access to
the groups list sere and b able to share information on the upcoming events, public hearings, and
fundraisers. Collaboration, and coordination between agencies is important to ensure that the needs in
the community are being addressed.
As noted above, the City CDBG staff also attend the monthly Williamson County Nonprofit
Networking meetings the first Tuesday of every month and attends the Round Rock Housing Authority
(RRHA) monthly board meetings virtually as well as meets regularly with the RRHA staff.
Discussion:
The City of Round Rock, Office of Community Development is responsible for the administration of the
city, programs funded with CDBG funds. This office has the primary responsibility for managing and
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implementing the City's affordable housing and infrastructure program, the Consolidated and Annual
Plans and related documents.
The City of Round Rock has developed a monitoring system to ensure that the activities carried out in
the Plan are done so in a timely manner in accordance with the federal monitoring requirements of 124
CFR 570.501 (v)] and [24 CFR 85.40] and all other applicable laws, regulations, policies and sound
management and accounting practices.
Sub -recipients are monitored to ensure that they have implemented and administered their CDBG
funded activities according to applicable federal requirements. Particular attention is paid to compliance
with management systems, procurement practices and compliance with civil rights requirements.
When applicable, sub -recipients are required to submit copies of paid receipts., timesheets, income
documentation, client data and self -certification forms with their monthly requests. This information is
used to determine the number of unduplicated beneficiaries. Monthly reports are submitted by each
sub -recipient enabling staff to monitor the progress of each activity, provide technical assistance or
consultation when needed and to ensure that all objectives are met.
The City of Round Rock conducts monitoring of sub -recipients every program year during the summer.
Particular attention is paid to compliance with eligibility and national objective requirements. The HUD
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monitoring checklist is used during these on -site monitoring visits. The monitoring visits are conducted
by the CDBG Program Coordinator. Technical assistance is provided for sub -recipients at the beginning
of the program year and anytime during the program year upon request.
Throughout the year, staff conducts mini desk reviews of all sub -recipients. Sub -recipients are required
to submit monthly progress reports and reimbursement requests by the 15th of every month. This
process allows the city to monitor the sub -recipient's progress and spending monthly.
The City of Round Rock Office of Community Development maintains an open-door policy for all
agencies and frequent unofficial visits are made at participating agencies throughout the year.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP=90 Program Specific Requirements — 916220(1)(11214)
Introductilon.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 9le220(i)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
L The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next
program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will ill d during the year to
address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not
been included in a prior statement or plan
5. The amount of income from float -funded activities
Total Program Income:
Other CDBG Requirements
L The amount of urgent need activities
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive
period of one, two or three years may b d to determine that a minimum
overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and
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0
0
moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 0,elill %
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During the City of Round Rock CDBG 2021 Program Year we do not anticipate receiving any program
income nor do we currently have any program income that needs to be reprogrammed. City of Round
Rock does not have any of the following:
• Proceeds from Section 108 loans
• Grant funds returned to the line of credit
• Income from float -funded activities.
100% of CDBG funds will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income.
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EXHIBIT OMB Number: 4040-0004
11 ^ PP Expiration Date: 12/31 /2022
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
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* 1. Type of Submission:
F-] Preapplication
Z Application
Changed/Corrected Application
* 2. Type of Application: * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):
Z New
Continuation * Other (Specify):
Revision
* 3. Date Received 4. Applicant Identifier:
108/12/2021
5a. Federal Entity Identifier:
5b. Federal Award Identifier:
FT X 484674iliB-21-MC-48-0514
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State:
7. State Application Identifier:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
* a. Legal Name: CITY OF ROUND ROCK
* b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN):
* c. UEI:
102740792000
74-6017485
d. Address:
* Street1: 221 EAST MAIN STREET
Street2:
* City: ROUND ROCK
County/Parish: WILLIAMSON
* State: TX: Texas
Province:
* Country: USA: UNITED STATES
* Zip / Postal Code: 7 8 6 6 4- 5 2 71
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name:
Name:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
IIIDivision
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICE
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: IMrs. * First Name:
Middle Name: 1G.
* Last Name: 1ALVARADO
Suffix:
ELIZABETH
Title: JCDBG COORDINATOR
Organizational Affiliation:
F_
* Telephone Number: 1512-341-3328
Fax Number-
* Email: EALVARADO@ROUNDROCKTEXAS . GOV
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
* 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
C: City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
F
I
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
" Other (specify):
* 10. Name of Federal Agency:
FU--S.DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
14.218
CFDA Title:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR ENTITLEMENT COMMUNITIES
* 12. Funding Opportunity Number:
* Title:
13. Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
* 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
FY 2021-2022 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Add Attachments Delete Attachments View Attachments
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
16. Congressional Districts Of:
* a. Applicant 31ST * b. Program/Project 31ST
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
F_ Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
17. Proposed Project:
* a. Start Date: 10 / 01 / 2 0 21 * b. End Date: 0 9 / 3 0 / 2 0 2 2
18. Estimated Funding ($):
* a. Federal 6 9 2, 9 91 . 0 0
* b. Applicant
* c. State
* d. Local
* e. Other
* f. Program Income
* g. TOTAL 692,991.0 0
* 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
F-1 a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
® c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
* 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.)
F-] Yes ®No
If "Yes", provide explanation and attach
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21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to
comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may
subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
® ** I AGREE
** The list of certifications and assurances, or an Internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prefix: 1mr . * First Name: ICRAIG
Middle Name:
* Last Name: IMORGAN
Suffix:
* Title: MAYOR
* Telephone Number: 512-218-5410 Fax Number:
* Email-
* Signature of Authorized Representative:
* Date Signed:
ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
OMB Number: 4040-0009
Expiration Date: 02/28/2022
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing
instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for
reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0042), Washington, DC 20503.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT
AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.
NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the
Awarding Agency. Further, certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional
assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant:, I certify that the applicant:
1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance,
and the institutional, managerial and financial capability
(including funds sufficient to pay the non -Federal share
of project costs) to ensure proper planning,
management and completion of project described in
this application.
2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General
of the United States and, if appropriate, the State,
the right to examine all records, books, papers, or
documents related to the assistance; and will establish
a proper accounting system in accordance with
generally accepted accounting standards or agency
directives.
3. Will not dispose of, modify the use of, or change the
terms of the real property title or other interest in the
site and facilities without permission and instructions
from the awarding agency. VVill record the Federal
awarding agency directives and will include a covenant
in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part
with Federal assistance funds to assure non-
discrimination during the useful life of the project.
4. Will comply with the requirements of the assistance
awarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and
approval of construction plans and specifications.
5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate
engineering supervision at the construction site to
ensure that the complete work conforms with the
approved plans and specifications and will furnish
progressive reports and such other information as may be
required by the assistance awarding agency or State.
6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable
time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency.
7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from
using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or
presents the appearance of personal or organizational
conflict of interest, or personal gain.
8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act
of 1970 (42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763) relating to prescribed
standards of merit systems for programs funded
under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in
Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of
Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).
9. Will comply with the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning
Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.) which
prohibits the use of lead -based paint in construction or
rehabilitation of residence structures.
10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non-
a
d iscrimi
nation. These include but are not limited to: (a)
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352)
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§1681
1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination
on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29) U.S.C.
§794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as
amended (42 U.S.C. §§6101-6107), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse
Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as
amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of
drug abuse; (D the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation
Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or
alcoholism; (g) §§523 and 527 of the Public Health
Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290 ee
3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol
and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title Vill of the
Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. §§3601 et seq.), as
amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,
rental or financing of housing; (i) any other
nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statue(s)
under which application for Federal assistance is being
made; and (j) the requirements of any other
nondiscrimination statue(s) which may apply to the
application.
Previous Edition Usable Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424D (Rev. 7-97)
Prescribed by OMB Circular A-1 02
11. Will comply, or has already complied, with the
requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of
1970 (P. L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable
treatment of persons displaced or whose property is
acquired as a result of Federal and federally -assisted
programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real
property acquired for project purposes regardless of
Federal participation in purchases.
12. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C.
§§1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political
activities of employees whose principal employment
activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
13. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis -
Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act
(40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), and the Contract
Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§327-
333) regarding labor standards for federally -assisted
construction subagreements.
14. Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of
Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973
(P. L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood
hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase
flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction
and acquisition is $10,000 or more.
15. Will comply with environmental standards which may be
prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of
environmental quality control measures under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P. L. 91-
190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification
of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c)
protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d)
evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance
with EO 11988, (e) assurance of project consistency
with the approved State management program
developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of
1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL
APPLICANT ORGANIZATION
Federal actions to State (Clean Air) implementation
Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of
1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.); (g)
protection of underground sources of drinking water
under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as
amended (P. L. 93-523); and, (h) protection of
endangered species under the Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205).
16. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of
1968 (16 U.S.C. §§1271 et seq.) related to protecting
components or potential components of the national
wild and scenic rivers system.
17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance
with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, as amended (16 U. S. C. §470), EO 11593
(identification and protection of historic properties), and
the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of
1974 (16 U.S.C. §§469a-1 et seq).
18. Will cause to be performed the required financial and
compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit
Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133,
"Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit
Organizations."
19. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other
Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies
governing this program.
20. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g) of
the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as
amended (22 U.S.C. 7104) which prohibits grant award
recipients or a sub -recipient from (1) Engaging in severe
forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time
that the award is in effect (2) Procuring a commercial
sex act during the period of time that the award is in
effect or (3) Using forced labor in the performance of the
award or subawards under the award.
TITLE
DATE SUBMITTED
SF-424D (Rev. 7-97) Back
CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the at)plicable statutes and the regulations governing the consol*dated plan regulations,
the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing --The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing.
Uniform Relocation Act and Anfi-di*splacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the
acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 4601 655) and i'mple enting regulations at 49
do
CFR Part 24. It has in effect and is following a residential anti -displacement and relocation assistance
plan required under 24 CFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the
Community Development Block Grant or HOME programs'.
Anti -Lobbying --To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an
officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the
awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the malting of any Federal loan, the
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entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension,, continuation,, renewal, amendment, or
modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an
officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Fo -LLL,
"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti -lobbying certification be included in
the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under
grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly.
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Authority of Jurisd0 iction --The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable)
and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding,
in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan --The housing activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block
Grant,, HOME, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS funds are
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consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan.
Section 3 - It will comply with section 3 of the HousUrband Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C.
1701 u) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
Title
Specific Community Development Block Grant Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation — It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that
satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.1050
Community Development Plan — Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing
needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that that have been
developed in accordance with the primary objective of the CDBG program (i.e., the development of
viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities, primarily
for persons of low and moderate income) and requirements of 24 CFR Parts 91 and 570.
Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria:
L Maximum FeasiblePrionty. With respect to activities expected to be assisted withC[BG
funds, it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which
benefit low- and moderate -income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or
blight. The Action Plan may also include CDBG-assisted activities which the grantee certifies
are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because
existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community,
and other financial resources are not available (see Optional CDBG Certification).
2.Overall Benefit. The a%egate use of CDBG funds, including Section 108 guaranteed loans,
during program years)21 — 2.0
2 � [a pen" od specified by the grantee of one,
two, or three specific consecutive program years], shall principally benefit persons of low and
moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for
activities that benefit such persons during the designated period.
3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements
assisted with CDBG funds, M*cluding Section 108 loan guaranteed funds, by assessing any
amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income,
including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public
improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the
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capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other
revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the
public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds,.
In addition, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate -income (not low-income)
families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements
financed by a source other than CDBG funds 1"f the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds
to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing:
1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or
exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations
within its jurisdiction.
Compliance with Antimdiscrnation laws -The grant will be conducted and imiadministered in
co nformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 11194���54 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) and the Fair Housing Act42
U.S.C. 3601,3619) and implementing regulations.
Lead -Based Paint - Its activities concerning lead -based paint will comply with the requirements of 24
CFR Part 35., Subparts A, B, Jq K and R.
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
Title
OPTIONAL Community Development Block Grant CerCertification
Submit the following cerfification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed
to meet other community development needs having particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR
570.208(c):
The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more OF identified CDBGqw
assisted activities which are designed to meet other community development needs having partcular
urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and i-i-imediate threat to the health or welfare of the
community and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
Title
Specific HOME CertiAM
fications
The HOME participating Is
jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If it plans to provide tenant -abased rental assistance, the tenant -based
rental assistance is an essential element of its consolidated plan.
Eligible Activities and Costs -- It is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as
described in 24 CFR §§92.205 through 92.209 and that i*t i*s not using and will not use HOME funds for
prohibited activities, as described in §92-2140
Subsidy layering -- Before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the project in accordance
with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in
combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to provide affordable housing;
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Emergency Solutions Grants Certifications
The Emergency Solutions Grants Program recipient certifies that:
Majorrehabilitation/conversion/renovationane — Ifmergency shelter's rehabilitation costs exceed 75
percent of the value of the building before rehabilitation, the recipient will maintain the building as a
shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 10 years after the date the building is first
occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed rehabilitation.
If the cost to convert a building into an emergency shelter exceeds 75 percent of the value of the building
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after conversion, the recipient will maintain the building as a shelter for homeless individuals and families
for a minimum of 10 years after the date the building is first occupied by a homeless individual or family
after the completed conversion.
In all other cases where ESG funds are used for renovation, the recipient will maintain the building as a
shelter for homeless individuals and families for a minimum of 3 years after the date the building is first
occupied by a homeless individual or family after the completed renovation.
Essential Services and Operating Costs — In the case of assistance involving shelter operations or
essential services related to street outreach or emergency shelter, the recipient will provide services or
shelter to homeless individuals and families for the period during which the ESG assistance is provided,
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without regard to a particular site or structure, so long the recipient serves the same type of persons (e.g.,
families with children', unaccompanied youth, disabled individuals, or victims of domestic violence) or
persons in the same geographic area.
Renovation - Any renovation carried out with ESG assistance shall be sufficient to ensure that the
building involved is safe and sanitary.
Supportive ServicesThe recipient will assist homeless individuals in obtaining permanent housing,
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appropriate supportive services (including medical and mental health treatment, victim services,
counseling, supervision, and other services essential for achieving independent living), and other Federal
State, local, and private assistance available for these individuals.
Matching Funds — The recipient will obtain matching amounts required under 24 CFR 576.201.
Confidentiality — The recipient has established and is implementing procedures to ensure the
confidentiality of records pertaining to anyi*ndividual provided family violence prevention or treatment
services under any project assisted under the ESG vro gran4 including protection ag"inst the release of the
address or location of any family violence shelter project, except with the written authorization of the
person responsible for the operation of that shelter.
Homeless Persons Involvement — To the IV mum extent practicable, the recipient will involve,
through employment, volunteer services,, or otherwise, homeless individuals and families in constructing,
renovating, maintaining, and operating facilities assisted under the ESG program, in providing services
assisted under the ESG program, and in providing services for occupants of facilities assisted under the
program.
Consolidated Plan — All activities the recipient undertakes with assistance under ESG are consistent with
its consolidated plan.
Discharge Policy - The recipient will establish and unplement, to the maximum extent practicable and
where appropriate, policies and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or
systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care or other youth facilities,
or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent this dischazge from immediately resulting in
homelessness for these persons.
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Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Certifications
The HOPWA grantee certifies that:
Activities -- Activities funded'under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by
available public and private sources.
Building- Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose
specified in the consolidated plan:
1. For a period of not less than 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial
rehabilitation, or acquisition of a floaaciiity,
2. For a period of not less than 3 years in the case of assistance involving non -substantial rehabilitation
or repair of a building or structure,
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APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING CERTIFICATION:
Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
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was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this
transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil Penalty of not less than $101000 and not more than $100,000 for
each such failure.