R-2023-197 - 7/13/2023RESOLUTION NO. R-2023-197
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 2019-2023 Five Year Consolidated
Plan (the "Plan") by Resolution No. R-2019-0311 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 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan,
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 in reference to the CDBG 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt said CDBG 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 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 is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the
City any relevant applications or certifications in reference to the CDBG 2023-2024 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 2023-2024
Annual Action Plan, subject to approval of the City Attorney.
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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 551,
Texas Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 13th day of July, 2023.
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EXHIBIT
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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 (City) 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 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan covers the period from
October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024.
This CDBG 2023 Action Plan is the fifth annual action plan in the City of Round Rock's Five -Year
Consolidated Plan (2019-2023). The City has been awarded $629,258 in CDBG funds and in this program
year the City is proposing to allocate $125,851 (20%) for the administration and oversight of the
program and $94,388 (15%) to the following public services:
• Round Rock Area Serving Center: Food Pantry Program $30,000
• Round Rock Area Serving Center: Housing Assistance Program $29,388
• CASA of Williamson County: Child Foster Advocacy Program $20,000
• Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties: Meals on Wheels $15,000
In addition to funding program administration and public services, the City is proposing to fund the
following projects with $409,019 of CDBG 2023 grant funds (65%) and also $97,072 of prior year projects
that were completed but had balances:
• City of Round Rock Community and Neighborhood Services Home Repair Program: $118,091
(CDBG 2023 $21,019 & CDBG prior year funds $97,072)
• City of Round Rock Parks Department Bowman Park Playground and Shade Structure Project:
$275,000
• City of Round Rock Transportation Department Chisholm Valley Sidewalks Phase II: $113,000
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: Any balances from completed projects or funds from projects that have delays, will
be used to fund additional Home Repairs up to $25,000 a home or funds can go into another approved
project in this action plan.
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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 2023 Annual Action Plan provides a framework to address the needs of
the City for the next year using the $629,258 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:
• 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 the project activity summary of the CDBG Program Year 2021 from the most recent
CAPER submitted to HUD. The summary also includes projects that have been completed after the last
CAPER was submitted that include CDBG Program Year 2022 activities:
• Round Rock Area Serving Center Food Pantry Program expended $25,000 in CDBG 2021 funds
and assisted 868 low-income residents, 180 of which were Female Head of Household.
• Round Rock Area Serving Center Housing Assistance Program expended $25,000 in CDBG 2021
funds and assisted 101 low-income residents, 33 of which were Female Head of Household.
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• Meals on Wheels expended the $11,114 in CDBG 2021 funds and assisted 100 Seniors.
• CASA Child Advocacy Program expended $25,000 in CDBG 2021 funds and assisted 76 children.
• Sacred Heart Community Clinic expended $17,834 in CDBG 2021 funds and assisted 193 low-
income residents with health care services.
• Code enforcement 2021 expended $115,000 in CDBG 2021 funds.
• Four low to moderate income residents were assisted with the Minor Home Repair Program
during the 2021 program year and a total of $81,255 in CDBG prior years funds was expended.
• Frontier Park Improvements completed the last phase in Program Year 2021 and a total of
$20,900 in CDBG funds were expended.
• Bus Stops on Mays Street Corridor project was completed during the CDBG 2021 program
year. A total of $93,585 in CDBG funds were expended.
• Program Administration expended $119,745.24 in CDBG 2021 funds.
The Bowman Park Project and the Chisholm Valley Sidewalk Project had some delays but are expected
to go out for sealed bids and be completed in the CDBG 2023 program year.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
The City'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 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, two public
hearings were held. The first public hearing was a "Needs Assessment" public hearing that was held on
March 23, 2023. The second public hearing was held on July 13, 2023. The public comment period
started on June 12, 2023, and ended on July 14, 2023. Three comments were received during the needs
assessment public hearing/comment period. All public hearing notices 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
• Nextdoor
In addition to the public hearing notice, an Executive Summary was made available. All public notices
state that the City is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended and that reasonable modifications and equal
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access to communications will be provided upon request. All publications are available in alternative
formats and the City will provide a sign language interpreter if needed.
S. 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.
Three social service agencies provided comments at the Needs Assessment Public Hearing before the
City Council on March 23, 2023, and one social service agencies emailed comments to City's CDBG staff:
The following are the agencies that commented:
ROCK RIDE ON FOR KIDS (in person)
MEALS ON WHEELS (in person)
SACRED HEART COMMUNITY CLINIC (in person)
CASA (email)
A summary of the comments is attached at the end of this document.
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
In an effect to broaden public participation, the City advertised the public hearings and action plan on
social media platforms such as Nextdoor. This ensured that a wide array of residents had access to view
the public hearing notices and action plan proposed projects and goals.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering 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's Office of Community and Neighborhood Services CDBG Division is the lead agency for the preparation of the CDBG 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 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, Texas 78664
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512-341-3328
ealvarado@roundrocktexas.gov
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AP-10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I)
1. Introduction
The City 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 the City Council, published and
posted meeting notices, social media notifications, emails, and flyers.
In addition to reaching out during the development of the plan, City 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 jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(I))
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 actively
consults with a variety of non -profits, social service providers, neighborhoods, and citizens, and other
governmental agencies. City CDBG staff attends monthly Williamson County Non -Profit Networking
Meetings 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.
City CDBG staff attends the Round Rock Housing Authority (RRHA) monthly board meetings and meets
regularly with the RRHA staff to network and provide information on available resources that the RRHA
residents may need.
City 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 the City 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 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 2023 funds.
• Round Rock Area Serving Center Rent/Mortgage Assistance for those that are at -risk of
becoming homeless with $25,000 of CDBG 2023 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 $10,000 2023 General Funds to assist and provide medical
services to low income and uninsured residents of Round Rock.
The Round Rock ISD (RRISD) receives a grant for the Families in Transition Program that assists homeless
families with children, families with children that are living with friends or relatives as well as
unaccompanied youth. This grant ensures 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 (Goodwill) 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's
CDBG staff will continue to network with 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.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) 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
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
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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's CDBG 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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Table 2—Aeencies. erouos. oreanizations who oarticioated
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Agency/Group/Organization
ROUND ROCK AREA SERVING CENTER
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Housing
Services -Elderly Persons
Services -homeless
Services -Health
Services - Narrowing the Digital Divide
Agency - Managing Flood Prone Areas
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff consulted with the Round Rock Area Serving Center (RRASC) director
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
on the needs of their clients and notified about availability of CDBG funds for
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
program year 2023. Serving Center provides refurbished laptops to low-income
areas for improved coordination?
families so children can get their homework done and to narrow the digital
divide. CDBG staff also consulted with the RRASC director on the needs of the
low-income residents pertaining to COVID-19. CDBG staff will continue to
network with the RRASC in the next program year and anticipates continuing a
great working relationship.
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Agency/Group/Organization
ROUND ROCK HOUSING AUTHORITY
Agency/Group/Organization Type
PHA
Services - Housing
Services -Elderly Persons
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Public Housing Needs
Consultation?
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Briefly describe how the
CDBG Coordinator consulted with Round Rock Housing Authority (RRHA) director
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
on the needs of the public housing residents and how the CDBG could possibly
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
fund the RRHA to narrow the digital divide and provide PHA residents with Wi-Fi.
areas for improved coordination?
RRHA director consulted with Sudden Link and AT&T to discuss options. CDBG
staff attends the RRHA board meeting every month. Due to attending these
meetings, CDBG staff is aware of the needs of public housing residents and also
any projects that the RRHA is working on currently. CDBG staff anticipates a
continued working relationship with this agency.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Sacred Heart Community Clinic
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Health
Health Agency
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff networks regularly with Sacred Heart Community Clinic (SHCC) staff
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
and provides technical assistance as needed since the SHCC is a CDBG sub -
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
recipient. City staff consulted with clinic director on the needs of their clients and
areas for improved coordination?
notified about availability of CDBG funds for program year 2023. CDBG staff will
continue to have an excellent working relationship with this agency and
anticipates a continued working relationship with this agency.
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Agency/Group/Organization
CASA of Williamson County
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Children
Services - Victims
Child Welfare Agency
Neighborhood Organization
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff networks regularly with CASA staff and provides technical assistance
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
as needed since CASA is a CDBG funded sub -recipient. City staff consulted with
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
CASA director on the needs of their clients and notified about availability of
areas for improved coordination?
CDBG funds for program year 2022. CASA submitted a comment during the
development of the action plan. Anticipated outcome is a continued working
relationship with this agency.
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Agency/Group/Organization
WILLIAMSON BURNET COUNTIES OPPORTUNITIES (WBCO)
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Services - Housing
Services -Children
Services -Elderly Persons
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff regularly networks with William -Burnet Counties Opportunities
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
(WBCO) director and staff and provides technical assistance to
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
Opportunities/Meals on Wheels is a CDBG sub -recipient. City staff consulted with
areas for improved coordination?
WBCO director on the needs of their clients and notified about availability of
CDBG funds for program year 2023. Technical assistance is provided regularly.
Anticipated outcome is a continued working relationship with this agency.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Texas Homeless Network
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -homeless
Planning organization
Neighborhood Organization
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Texas Homeless Network was consulted for information on homeless in Round
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
Rock and for assistance with homeless information for the CAPER. Anticipated
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
outcome is working together to meet needs of those that are homeless or at -risk
areas for improved coordination?
of becoming homeless.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Williamson County, Housing and Urban Development
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Other government - County
Major Employer
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff regularly networks with County CDBG staff and collaborate on the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
homeless issues in Williamson County and CDBG-CV 3 funds. City staff consulted
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
with Wilco CDBG staff and notified about development of the CDBG 2023 action
areas for improved coordination?
plan. City CDBG staff will continue to network with county staff and anticipates a
continued working relationship with this agency.
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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
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Non -Homeless Special Needs
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Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff networks regularly with the Senior Access director to stay updated on
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
the services that Senior Access is providing for seniors in Round Rock. Senior
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
Access is funded with general funds to provide seniors with door-to-door
areas for improved coordination?
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 2023 and as a result Senior Access provided
comments during the needs assessment comment period. Senior Access
provides the City staff progress reports twice a year and those reports are shared
with CDBG staff. CDBG staff anticipates a continued working relationship with
this agency.
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Agency/Group/Organization
FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES, INC
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Housing
Services -Children
Services -Elderly Persons
Services -Persons with Disabilities
Services -Education
Services -Employment
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
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Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff networks regularly with Foundation Communities (FC) director to stay
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
informed on the services that they are providing for low- income Round Rock
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
residents. FC is funded with general funds to provide free tax preparation to
areas for improved coordination?
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 2023. FC provides progress reports twice a year to City staff and
those reports are shared with CDBG staff. CDBG staff anticipates a continued
working relationship with this agency.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Housing
Services -Children
Services -Persons with Disabilities
Services -homeless
Services -Health
Health Agency
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Mental Health Services, Transitional Housing
Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff networks regularly with Bluebonnet staff to stay updated on what
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
services they are providing to the low-income residents of Round Rock. City staff
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
consulted with director of employment and housing services on the needs of his
areas for improved coordination?
clients and to notify of CDBG funds available for 2023. Bluebonnet Trails
participates in the Wilco Homeless Coalition meetings an outcome of that is that
CDBG staff is up to date on what Bluebonnet with doing to help the homeless,
those at -risk of being homeless and those needing mental health services. CDBG
staff anticipates a continued working relationship with this agency.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Texas Baptist Children's Home
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Services - Housing
Services -Children
Services -Victims of Domestic Violence
Services -Employment
Services - Victims
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Transitional Housing
Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff regularly networks with Texas Baptist Children's Home (TECH)
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
director and staff to stay updated on the services that TBCH provides to low -
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
income residents of RR. TBCH is funded with general funds to pay partial salaries
areas for improved coordination?
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 2023. CDBG staff anticipates a
continued working relationship with this agency. TBCH submits progress reports
to City staff twice a year and those reports are shared with CDBG staff
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Agency/Group/Organization
WILLIAMSON COUNTY CRISIS CENTER DBA HOPE ALLIANCE
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Housing
Services -Children
Services -Victims of Domestic Violence
Services -homeless
Services - Victims
Neighborhood Organization
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff regularly networks with Hope Alliance (HA) director and staff to stay
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
updated on the services that HA is providing in RR. Hope Alliance is funded with
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
general funds to provide services of domestic violence and sexual assault. City
areas for improved coordination?
staff consulted with HA director on the needs of their clients and notified about
availability of CDBG funds for program year 2023. Hope Alliance submits
progress reports twice a year to City staff and those reports are shared with
CDBG staff. CDBG staff anticipates a continued working relationship with this
agency.
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Agency/Group/Organization
WILLIAMSON COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services -Health
Services -Education
Health Agency
Other government - County
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff regularly networks with Wilco Health and Cities to stay informed on
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
the services that they are providing to low-income residents in Round Rock.
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
Wilco is consulted on the needs of homeless and with information on lead -based
areas for improved coordination?
paint hazards programs. CDBG staff anticipates a continued working relationship
with this agency.
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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
CDBG staff regularly networks with Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) director to
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
stay informed on the services that are being provided to the low-income
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
residents of Round Rock. Habitat is consulted on the availability of CDBG 2023
areas for improved coordination?
funding and on the development of the action plan. Habitat and City CDBG staff
work together to make sure residents are assisted with affordable housing. CDBG
staff anticipates a continued working relationship with this agency
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Agency/Group/Organization
City of Round Rock
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Other government - Federal
Planning organization
Grantee Department
Major Employer
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Economic Development
Consultation?
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Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff consulted with City departments (transportation, parks,
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
neighborhood services, planning, code enforcement, library) to discuss the needs
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
of low-income residents during the development of the action plan. City
areas for improved coordination?
departments are often funded with CDBG funds to carry out projects in the low-
income neighborhoods. Parks and Recreational department oversee parks that
are primarily in flood prone areas. City library and City buildings, and plazas offer
free WI-FI 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. Currently City staff is working with
the library staff and IT staff on the senior services project that provides ipads and
internet services for up to two years. Due to these meetings, CDBG staff is
informed of resources for the low-income community.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Williamson County Childrens Advocacy Center
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Children
Services -Health
Services - Victims
Health Agency
Child Welfare Agency
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Non -Homeless Special Needs
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CDBG staff networks with WilCo Children's Advocacy Center to stay informed on
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
the services they are providing residents of RR. Wilco Children's Advocacy
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
Center is funded with general funds to provide services to abused children in
areas for improved coordination?
Round Rock. CDBG staff consulted with this agency on the availability of CDBG
2023 funds and the development of the action plan. Wilco Children's Advocacy
Center provides progress reports twice a year to the City and those reports are
shared with CDBG staff. CDBG staff anticipates a continued working relationship
with this agency.
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Agency/Group/Organization
YMCA
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Children
Services -Health
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Affordable Childcare
Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff networks with YMCA staff to keep informed of the services that
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
YMCA is providing to the low-income residents. YMCA is funded with general
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
funds to provide childcare to low-income residents of RR. CDBG staff consulted
areas for improved coordination?
YMCA on the availability of CDBG 2023 funds and during the development of the
action plan. YMCA provides progress reports twice a year to the neighborhood
services staff and that information is shared with CDBG staff. CDBG staff
anticipates a continued working relationship with this agency.
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Agency/Group/Organization
AUSTIN TENANTS COUNCIL
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Housing
Services -Persons with Disabilities
Service -Fair Housing
Neighborhood Organization
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff regularly networks with Austin Tenants Council (ATC) staff to stay
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
updated on the services they are providing Round Rock residents. ATC is notified
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
of availability of CDBG funds and consulted during the development of the action
areas for improved coordination?
plan. ATC has assisted several low-income Round Rock residents that have been
discriminated against due to a protected class this year alone. CDBG staff
anticipates a continued working relationship with this agency.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Goodwill of Central Texas
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Housing
Services -homeless
Services -Education
Services -Employment
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff networks with Goodwill of Round Rock staff to stay informed on the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
services that they are providing to RR low-income residents. CDBG staff
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
consulted with Goodwill to notify of availability of CDBG funding. CDBG staff
areas for improved coordination?
anticipates a continued working relationship with this agency.
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Agency/Group/Organization
ARCIL, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Services - Housing
Services -Persons with Disabilities
Neighborhood Organization
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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff regularly networks with ARCIL to stay informed on the services they
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
provide for the low-income residents in Round Rock. ARCIL is invited to
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
participate every year in Fair Housing Workshop and to the needs assessment
areas for improved coordination?
public hearing during the development of the action plan. CDBG staff provides
information on services that ARCIL provides to residents that are eligible for their
services. This year low-income residents that were referred to ARCIL by CDBG
Staff were provided ramps. CDBG staff anticipates a continued working
relationship with this agency.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Williamson County Association of Realtors
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Services - Housing
Service -Fair Housing
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff networks with Williamson County of Realtors to promote education
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
on Fair Housing. This group is invited to participate in the development of the
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
plan. CDBG staff anticipates a continued working relationship with this agency.
areas for improved coordination?
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Agency/Group/Organization
Round Rock Public Library
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Children
Services -Elderly Persons
Services -Education
Services - Broadband Internet Service Providers
Services - Narrowing the Digital Divide
Other government - Local
Grantee Department
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
Consulted with the library director on narrowing the digital divide by providing
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
low-income residents and seniors with access and free WI-FI and have the option
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
to check out a mobile "hot -spot" just like they would check out a book. Mobile
areas for improved coordination?
hot spots provide 24/7 access to the internet with unlimited data through 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 is 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 are 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.
CDBG staff meets with library director regularly. CDBG staff anticipates a
continued working relationship with this department.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA)
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Agency - Management of Public Land or Water Resources
Agency - Emergency Management
Regional organization
Planning organization
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
City administration staff consulted with the BCRUA on management of water
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
resources. Meeting with this organization could improve and City staff will make
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
an effort to include them in the development of the next five-year consolidated
areas for improved coordination?
plan.
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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
Planning organization
Grantee Department
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
The City IT department staff was the lead in consulting with internet providers
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
specifically Verizon to obtain the best options to be able to provide free wifi and
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
hot spots to low-income residents at the library, City plazas, senior center and
areas for improved coordination?
other City owned buildings. Staff contacted several internet providers to ensure
we got the best broadband services for the low-income residents of Round Rock.
CDBG staff anticipates a continued working relationship with this department.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Literacy Council of Williamson County
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Education
Services -Employment
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Anti -poverty Strategy
Employment Training
Briefly describe how the
Agency was included in the development of the CDBG 2023 Plan. CDBG staff
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
networks regularly with Literacy Council director to keep up to date on the
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
programs that Literacy Council provides to low-income residents in Round Rock.
areas for improved coordination?
Literacy Council is funded with general funds and will submit reports twice a year
to the City staff. CDBG staff anticipates a continued working relationship with
this agency.
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Agency/Group/Organization
City of Pflugerville Community Development Department
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Other government - Local
Major Employer
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Economic Development
Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff consulted with the Pflugerville Planning and CDBG staff during the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
development of the action plan. CDBG staff networks with Pflugerville staff at
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
HUD meetings and trainings. CDBG staff anticipates a continued working
areas for improved coordination?
relationship with Pflugerville CDBG staff.
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Agency/Group/Organization
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services - Housing
Services -homeless
Other government - State
Community Development Financial Institution
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff consults with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
see what resources are available to the low-income residents that are in need of
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
housing programs and down -payment assistance programs. Information received
areas for improved coordination?
is passed on to the low-income residents. CDBG staff anticipates a continued
working relationship with this agency.
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Agency/Group/Organization
City of Round Rock Utilities & Environmental Services
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Agency - Managing Flood Prone Areas
Agency - Management of Public Land or Water Resources
Agency - Emergency Management
Other government - Local
Regional organization
Planning organization
Grantee Department
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff consults with Floodplain Manager/FEMA during development of
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
action plan regarding projects in the floodplain. Due to meetings CDBG staff is
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
more informed on the flood prone areas in the City. CDBG staff anticipates a
areas for improved coordination?
continued working relationship with this department.
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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
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff consulted with Council for At -Risk Youth during the development of
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
the action plan and to notify of the availability of the CDBG 2023 funds. Agency
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
did not apply for CDBG funds. CDBG staff will continue to reach out to this
areas for improved coordination?
agency to keep them informed on CDBG funding opportunities and to participate
on the upcoming development of five-year con plan to help identify the needs of
the low-income residents.
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Agency/Group/Organization
ROUND ROCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Children
Services -Education
Services - Broadband Internet Service Providers
Services - Narrowing the Digital Divide
Major Employer
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff networks and coordinates with the RRISD homeless liaison regarding
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
resources available and data on homeless students. Due to these meetings the
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
liaison provides information on the homeless Round Rock ISD students. The
areas for improved coordination?
liaison was also recruited to participate in the Wilco Homeless Coalition. CDBG
staff anticipates a continued working relationship with this person.
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Agency/Group/Organization
Round Rock Office of Emergency Management
Agency/Group/Organization Type
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
Housing Need Assessment
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the
CDBG staff networks and meets with Emergency Management Dept. to discuss
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What
processes to include COVID 19 and tornado response. CDBG staff and
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or
emergency management staff shared information on resources available to low -
areas for improved coordination?
income residents impacted by COVID and freeze 2023 damage. CDBG staff
anticipates a continued working relationship with this department.
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 City's 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
2. Identification
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3. Treatment (if necessary)
The City will fund the Minor Home Repair Program with 2023 CDBG funds and 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 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.
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
N/A
Table 3 — Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
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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 2023 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 the BACA 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
• Nextdoor
The public participation process was developed to help the City 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.
The projects 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's 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
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
All comments were
1
Public Hearing
disabilities
accepted and taken
into consideration.
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
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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
N/A
N/A
N/A
Non-
targeted/broad
community
Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
Minorities
3
Internet Outreach
Non-
targeted/broad
community
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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:
Posted public
Spanish
4
hearing notice
Residents of Public
and Assisted
Housing
Seniors
Table 4 —Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
Anticipated Resources
Program
Source of
Uses of Funds
Expected
Amount
Available Year
1
Expected
Narrative Description
Annual
Program
Prior Year
Total:
Funds
Amount
Allocation:
Income: $
Resources:
$
Available
$
$
Remainder
of ConPlan
CDBG
public -
Acquisition
CDBG 2023 allocation $629,258.
federal
Admin and
prior year funds from projects that
Planning
had balances $97,072
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services
629,258
0
97,072
726,330
0
Other
public -
Public Services
federal
0
0
0
0
0
Table 54 - Expected Resources — Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how
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matching requirements will be satisfied
There are no federal or local matching requirements for the CDBG grant.
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If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The Bowman Park Playground and Shade Structure Project and the Chisholm Valley Sidewalks Phase II
Project in this action plan are on city owned land and will be funded with CDBG 2023 funds.
Discussion
N/A
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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
Program
2019
2023
Administration
Citywide
Non -housing
CDBG:
N/A
Administration
community
$125,851
development
2
Public Facility and
2019
2023
Non -Housing
Qualified
Non -housing
CDBG:
Public Facility or Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Community
Census
community
$388,000
Activities for Low/Moderate
Improvements
Development
Tracts
development
Income Housing Benefit: 2644
Households Assisted
3
Increase Access to
2019
2023
Affordable
Citywide
Affordable
CDBG:
Homeowner Housing
Affordable Housing
Housing
Housing
$21,019
Rehabilitated: 4 Household
Housing Unit
4
Public Services for
2019
2023
Non -Housing
Citywide
Non -housing
CDBG:
Public service activities other
Low- and Moderate-
Community
community
$94,388
than Low/Moderate Income
Income Popul
Development
development
Housing Benefit: 1050 Persons
Public services
Affordable
Assisted
Housing
Public service activities for
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 100 Households
Assisted
Table 62 — Goals Summary
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Goal Descriptions
1
Goal Name
Program Administration
Goal
CDBG 2023 funds in the amount of $125,851.00 will be used for the oversight and administration of the CDBG Program.
Description
2
Goal Name
Public Facility and Infrastructure Improvements
Goal
Chisholm Valley Sidewalks Phase II consists of construction of new sidewalks in the Chisholm Valley
Description
Neighborhood. Chisholm Valley Sidewalks Phase II is also an approved project in the 2021 Annual Action Plan but has had
some delays and has not started yet. Due to the increase in labor and materials, an additional $113,000 is being funded
with CDBG 2023 funds to be put towards the 2021 project. Only additional funds are being added to this project, the
scope of work remains the same. Project scope of work is 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. This project will serve 800 households.
Bowman Park Playground and Shade Structure Project in the amount of $275,000 for the purchase and installation of a
more inclusive playground and shade structure. This project will serve 1844 households.
3
Goal Name
Increase Access to Affordable Housing
Goal
CDBG 2023 funds in the amount of $21,091 will be used for the Home Repair Program. The Home Repair Program will
Description
assist four (4) low -to -moderate income residents with needed repairs. An additional $97,072 of prior year funds from
projects that were completed but had balances will also be used towards this project for a total amount of $118,091.
Repairs for income qualified residents include some of the following: roof, siding, windows, water heater, HVAC/furnace
system, insulation, water softener, fence, garage doors, ADA improvements, plumbing. Repairs will not exceed $25,000
per home. Any property built before 1978 will be tested for lead and safe lead practices will be followed should test
results be positive.
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4
Goal Name
Public Services for Low- and Moderate -Income Population
Goal
CDBG 2023 funds in the amount of $94,388 (15%) will be used to fund the following public services:
Description
Round Rock Area Serving Center is awarded $30,000 for the Food Pantry Program and are proposing to assist 850 low -to -
moderate income households with food.
Round Rock Area Serving Center is awarded $29,388 for the Housing Assistance Program and proposing to assist 100 low -
to -moderate income households with rent or mortgage assistance.
CASA of Williamson County is awarded $20,000 for the Child Foster Advocacy Program and is proposing to assist 100
abused and neglected children.
Opportunities for Williamson -Burnet Counties is awarded $15,000 for the Meals on Wheels Program and proposing to
assist 100 seniors with meals every day.
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Projects
AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d)
Introduction
The City of Round Rock is receiving $629,258 in CDBG 2023 Program Year funds. In addition to the CDBG
2023 allocation, the City is utilizing $97,072 in prior year funds. Funds will be used for public services,
program administration, home repair and public facility and improvements.
Projects
#
Project Name
1
City of Round Rock Program Administration
2
Home Repair Program
3
Chisholm Valley Sidewalks Phase II
4
Bowman Park Playground & Shade Structure Project
5
Round Rock Area Serving Center Food Pantry Program
6
Round Rock Area Serving Center Housing Assistance Program
7
CASA of Williamson County
8
Meals on Wheels
Table 79 - 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. Public Services funding 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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Project Summary Information
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Project Name
City of Round Rock Program Administration
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Program Administration
Needs Addressed
Non -housing community development
Funding
CDBG: $125,851
Description
The City is funding the Program Administration Project in the amount of
$125,851. Funds will be used for the administration and oversight of
the CDBG Program.
Target Date
9/30/2023
Estimate the number
N/A
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
Administration of the CDBG program is at the Round Rock City Hall at
221 East Main Street Round Rock, Texas 78664.
Planned Activities
CDBG 2023 Program Administration funds will be used to reimburse the
CDBG Coordinator salary, supplies, equipment, travel, mileage, NCDA
dues, training fees, legal fees, legal notices, etc.
2
Project Name
Home Repair Program
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Increase Access to Affordable Housing
Needs Addressed
Affordable Housing
Funding
CDBG: $21,019
Description
The Home Repair Program will assist four (4) low to moderate income
residents with home repairs for up to $25,000 per home. Funding for
home repair is $118,091 with $21,019 from CDBG 2023 and $97,072
from prior year project balances.
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the number
it is estimated that four (4) low -to -moderate income qualified
and type of families
households will be assisted with home repair.
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
The location for Home Repair is citywide. Applicants are income
qualified.
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Planned Activities
Home Repair for low -to -moderate income qualified residents with
needed home repairs up to $25,000 per homes. Repairs include some
of the following depending on the need of the homeowner:
Replacement of roof, siding, windows, water heater, fence, garage
doors, HVAC/Furnace system, ADA improvements, plumbing
improvements.
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Project Name
Chisholm Valley Sidewalks Phase II
Target Area
Qualified Census Tracts
Goals Supported
Public Facility and Infrastructure Improvements
Needs Addressed
Non -housing community development
Funding
CDBG: $113,000
Description
Chisholm Valley Sidewalks Phase II consists of construction of
approximately 6,200 linear feet of 4ft 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. This project will be funded with $113,000 of CDBG
2023 funds. This project is also an approved project in the CDBG 2021
action plan. This project has had some delays and has not started yet.
Due to an increase in labor and materials, the additional $113,000 in
CDBG 2023 was awarded. Only additional funds are being added to the
2021 project, the scope of work remains the same.
Target Date
09/30/2024
Estimate the number
This project will benefit 800 low -to -moderate income households in the
and type of families
Chisholm Valley Neighborhood.
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
This project is located at the Chisholm Valley Neighborhood and
sidewalks will be constructed at Wagon Gap Drive, Dry Creek Drive,
Purple Sage Drive, Yucca Drive and Old West Place. They are in a low -
to -moderate income area with a 69.5 LMI Percent: Census Tract 205.04
and Block Group 2.
Planned Activities
Chisholm Valley Sidewalks Phase II consists of construction of
approximately 6,200 linear feet of 4ft 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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Project Name
Bowman Park Playground & Shade Structure Project
Target Area
Qualified Census Tracts
Goals Supported
Public Facility and Infrastructure Improvements
Needs Addressed
Non -housing community development
Funding
CDBG: $275,000
Description
Purchase and installation of a more inclusive playground and shade
structure at Bowman Park. CDBG 2023 funding for this project is
$275,000.
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the number
This project is benefiting 1844 households.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
The Bowman Park Project is located at 950 East Bowman Road in
Census Tract 215.02 with an LMI Percent of 61.44.
Planned Activities
Bowman Park Project will be funded with $275,000 of CDBG 2023 funds
and it includes the purchase and installation of a more inclusive
playground and shade structure.
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Project Name
Round Rock Area Serving Center Food Pantry Program
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Services for Low- and Moderate -Income Popul
Needs Addressed
Non -housing community development
Funding
CDBG: $30,000
Description
The Round Rock Area Serving Center Food Pantry Program will be
funded in the amount of $30,000 and funds will be used to purchase
food to stock the food pantry. Food may be purchased from
surrounding local food pantries such as the Central Texas Food Bank as
well as food pantries in other large cities in Texas, depending on the
need and availability of food from local vendors.
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the number
It is estimated that this project will benefit 850 low -to -moderate Round
and type of families
Rock households.
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
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Location Description
This project will be administered by the Round Rock Area Serving Center
that is located at 1099 East Main Street Round Rock, Texas 78664.
Planned Activities
The Round Rock Area Serving Center Food Pantry will provide food to
low -to -moderate income residents of Round Rock.
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Project Name
Round Rock Area Serving Center Housing Assistance Program
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Services for Low- and Moderate -Income Popul
Needs Addressed
Affordable Housing
Funding
CDBG: $29,388
Description
The Round Rock Area Serving Center Housing Assistance Program will
be funded with $29,388 in CDBG 2023 funds. Funds will be used to
assist low -to -moderate income Round Rock residents with rent or
mortgage assistance.
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the number
This project will benefit 100 low -to -moderate income households.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
The Round Rock Area Serving Center is located at 1099 East Main Street
in Round Rock.
Planned Activities
The Round Rock Area Serving Center Housing Assistance Program will
use the CDBG 2023 funds to assist low -to -moderate income residents
with rent and mortgage assistance.
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Project Name
CASA of Williamson County
Target Area
Citywide
Goals Supported
Public Services for Low- and Moderate -Income Popul
Needs Addressed
Non -housing community development
Funding
CDBG: $20,000
Description
CASA of Williamson County Foster Advocacy Program will use program
funds to pay for partial salary for the Advocate Supervisor that work
with volunteers and children that are taken out of their homes due to
abuse and neglect.
Target Date
9/30/2024
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Estimate the number
The Foster Child Advocacy Program proposes to assist 100 abused and
and type of families
neglected children.
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
CASA of Williamson County administrative offices are located at 2100
Scenic Drive Georgetown, Texas 78626.
Planned Activities
Foster Child Advocacy Program will allow advocate supervisors and
volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in court.
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Project Name
Meals on Wheels
Target Area
Goals Supported
Public Services for Low- and Moderate -Income Popul
Needs Addressed
Non -housing community development
Funding
CDBG: $15,000
Description
Meals on Wheels will be funded with $15,000 of CDBG 2023 funds that
will allow them to provide meals for seniors daily at the Alan R. Baca
Senior Center and deliver meals to homebound seniors in Round Rock.
Target Date
9/30/2024
Estimate the number
The Meals on Wheels Project will assist 100 seniors with nutritious
and type of families
meals.
that will benefit from
the proposed activities
Location Description
The Meals on Wheels administrative offices are located at 605 High
Tech Drive Georgetown, Texas 78626 and the Meals on Wheels Round
Rock Program is located at the Alan R. Baca Senior Center at 301 West
Bagdad Street Round Rock, Texas 78664.
Planned Activities
Meals on Wheels will prepare and provide nutritious meals for seniors
at the Alan R. Baca Senior Center and deliver meals for homebound
seniors in Round Rock daily.
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
Projects funded with the CDBG 2023 allocation will assist beneficiaries either citywide or in geographic
areas that are in qualified census tracts in Round Rock.
The following projects will assist beneficiaries with CDBG funds in the amount of $241,258 (38%)
citywide:
• Public Services: $94,388 (15%) will fund the food pantry, housing assistance, abused and
neglected children, and senior services.
• Program Administration: $125,851 (20%) will fund the administration and oversight of the
CDBG program.
• Home Repair: $21,019 (3%) will fund home repair. This project will be funded at $118,091 that
includes the $21,019 CDBG 2023 funds (3%) and also includes $97,072 prior year funds.
The remaining $388,000 (62%) will be distributed to the following projects in the qualified census tracts:
0 Public Facility and Improvements: $388,000 or 62% of the CDBG 2023 grant funds will be
distributed in qualified census tracts and block groups for Sidewalk and Park Improvements:
1. Chisholm Valley Sidewalk Improvements Phase II is in the Chisholm Valley Neighborhood and is
funded with $113,000 in CDBG 2023 funds. Sections of Wagon Gap Drive, Dry Creek Drive,
Purple Sage Drive, Yucca Drive and Old West Place will get newly constructed sidewalks. All
these streets are in Census Tract 205.04 which has an LMI Percent of 69.5. Currently there is no
ADA path along these streets and construction of these sidewalks will provide it.
2. Bowman Park Playground and Shade Structure Project is located at 950 East Bowman Road,
Census Tract 215.02 with an LMI Percent of 61.44. This project is funded with $275,000 in CDBG
2023 funds.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area
Percentage of Funds
Qualified Census Tracts
62
Citywide
38
Table 84 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
The rationale for allocating investments geographically either citywide or qualified census tracts tie back
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to the CDBG 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing. Public
services and home repair were high priority needs in the consolidated plan as well as public facility
improvements.
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 — 91.220(g)
Introduction
The City will continue to fund the Home Repair Program with CDBG 2023 funds. The City is proposing to
make minor home improvements to four low -to -moderate income households during the 2023-2024
program year. The City is also allocating $29,388 to the Round Rock Area Serving Center to fund the
Housing Assistance Program as a public service that will assist a proposed 100 low -to -moderate income
households with rent and mortgage assistance.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 0
Non -Homeless 104
Special -Needs 0
Total 104
Table 96 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance 100
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 4
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 104
Table 10. - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
Continued funding of the Round Rock Area Serving Center Housing Assistance Program will allow low -to -
moderate income residents to not have to choose between paying rent or mortgage and other
necessities such as car payment, prescriptions, food and avoiding eviction. Continued implementation
of the City of Round Rock Home Repair Program will assist low -to -moderate 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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AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h)
Introduction
The Round Rock Housing Authority (RRHA) was established in 1966, with the first development built in
1972. Today, the RRHA owns 88 units and administers 94 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
Approximately 200 persons are assisted through these programs. The City will act as resource to assist
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
RRHA. The board is appointed by the City's 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 RRHA. Each board member appointed by the Mayor possesses 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 RRHA has started a
Senior Gardening Program. The RRHA is partnering with the local A&M Agricultural Program to promote
healthy living. This includes healthy cooking, exercise, and the promotion of gardening and growing
fresh food. There are three series of classes. Each series has four classes. The first includes healthy
cooking, shopping for groceries, and calorie counting, etc. The second includes exercises such as chair
exercises and nonstrenuous stretching for seniors. The third series will focus on growing vegetables and
eating fresh grown food.
The RRHA consists of three locations with 88 units combined and they also own twelve scattered sites
around the City. The RRHA has submitted an application to HUD requesting approval to dispose of the
twelve scattered sites. The residents currently living in those homes will be relocated and they will also
be given the option to purchase the home at market rate before putting them on the market. The
residents will essentially have first choice to purchase. Once the housing authority gets the go ahead
from HUD to dispose of these twelve homes, they will be sold, and the proceeds will be used to
renovate the existing 88 units. The RRHA has hired a consultant that will identify ways to reinvest the
monies from the sale of the scattered sites into the remaining 88 units. The aging units are in much
need of renovations.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
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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 plans to encourage 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 RRHA is not designated as a troubled housing authority by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD).
Discussion
The RRHA receives an annual Capital Fund Grant from HUD. The RRHA uses these grant funds for the
following Administrative and Operations expenses:
• Staff Salaries, Fringe Benefits, Travel and Training
• Office Supplies
• Postage
• Memberships
• Maintenance Expenses
• Utilities & Telephone
• Insurance
• Accounting Fees
• Legal Expenses
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)
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
including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
The City of Round Rock and Williamson County are part of the Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care
(BoS CoQ 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.
The City CDBG staff continues to attend and participate in the Williamson County Homeless Coalition
which meets monthly via ZOOM. The coalition has started to develop a mission statement and establish
by laws as well as develop goals to try and meet the needs of homeless in the community.
In trying to reach out to homeless persons, the Williamson County Homeless Coalition participated along
with the assistance of the Texas Homeless Network in a Winter Point in Time Count in January 2023. On
this day, coalition members, participants and volunteers are hoped to capture the following:
• Number homeless living on the streets, in their car or in camps.
• Conduct a survey that will gather information on their individual situations and needs as well as
the gaps in services that are lacking in order to reduce or end homelessness.
• Take survey data and continue to work with the Williamson County Homeless Coalition to
develop a plan that will include goals and actions to reduce or end homelessness.
A total of 24 individuals were counted as homeless in Williamson County (Round Rock, Georgetown, and
Taylor) on this day.
The City of Round Rock is trying to develop a list of providers, non -profits and faith -based organizations
that provide a wide array of services and resources to those that are homeless or at -risk of becoming
homeless. This data will be shared with coalition members and will help establish goals and help figure
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out gaps in services/resources.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The City 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.
The City does not receive any Emergency Solutions Grant funds but acknowledges that there are
resources and services in the City that provide emergency shelter and transitional housing. The City's
CDBG staff closely works with these agencies at the Williamson County Homeless Coalition monthly
meetings. Although not funded with CDBG, the City seeks to gather information from these agencies on
what services are provided and how the needs of emergency shelter and transitional housing are
addressed and provided.
Emergency Shelter:
Hope Alliance is the only emergency shelter in Round Rock. They provide emergency shelter to victims
of domestic violence. Hope Alliance is not funded with CDBG funds but is funded yearly with City of
Round Rock General Funds Social Services Program in the amount of $40,000 for 2023. These funds help
pay for the partial salary of counselor.
Transitional Housing:
Texas Baptist Children's Home (TBCH) administers the Family Care Program that provides transitional
housing for single mothers and their children. This program helps mothers and their children transition
into successful, independent futures. The City assists TBCH with a grant from the general fund in the
amount of $10,000 that helps pay for a licensed counselor that provides trauma informed counseling to
these single mothers and their children.
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 is trying to address the needs of homeless persons and persons at risk of homelessness by
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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 $30,000 of CDBG 2023 funds.
• Round Rock Area Serving Center Rent/Mortgage Assistance for those that are at -risk of
becoming homeless with $29,388 of CDBG 2023 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 $10,000 in 2023 general funds to assist and provide medical
services to low income and those that are homeless or at -risk of becoming homeless.
The RRISD has a Families in Transition Program. 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 Families in Transition Program ensures 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. The City's CDBG staff will continue to network
with Goodwill to stay up to date on services that are being provided to homeless veterans.
The City's 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
low-income individuals 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 facilities, 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 will continue to
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fund the Round Rock Area Serving Center with CDBG 2023 funds for the following activities:
• Food Pantry Program in the amount of $30,000 (CDBG 2023)
• Housing Assistance Program (help with rent/mortgage) in the amount of $29,388 (CDBG 2023)
Funding these two programs will help those at -risk of becoming homeless not have to choose between
food/rent and other necessities.
The City's CDBG staff does not network with any other corrections programs or institutions, but the City
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 guarantees
graduates of this program a job.
The City's 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 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 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 2023 grant funds in the amount of
$15,000 so that seniors and homebound seniors will be provided a meal daily.
• Purchase and installation of a more inclusive playground and shade structure at Bowman Park
with CDBG 2023 funds in the amount of $275,000.
• Round Rock Area Serving Center will be funded with CDBG 2023 funds in the amount of $30,000
to stock their food pantry and provide food to the low -to -moderate income, elderly and
disabled residents of Round Rock.
• City's General Fund will fund Senior Access with $50,000 to provide door to door transportation
to seniors and disabled. This ensures that seniors and disabled are picked up at their door and
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j)
Introduction:
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative 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 (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.
City 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 point 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:
• City will fund Round Rock Area Serving Center's Housing Assistance Program with program year
2023 CDBG funds in the amount of $29,388, which provides housing and emergency shelter
needs, helps elderly maintain independence, and helps families avoid eviction and
homelessness.
• The City will continue to implement the minor home rehabilitation with CDBG 2023 funds in the
amount of $118,091 to assist four homeowners with home repair.
• City's CDBG Staff will promote and direct residents to TDHCA's down -payment assistance
program.
• City's 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's CDBG staff will participate on the affirmative marketing program and guiding principles for
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developers of rental housing along with the Central Texas Regional Fair Housing Group.
Discussion:
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AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)
Introduction:
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 the City 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 2023 funds totaling $59,388.00. The City also funded the Sacred Heart Community
Clinic with $10,000 in general funds for program year 2023. 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
2023 with City General Fund Social Services Funds in the amount of $50,000.
Foundation Community provides free tax preparation to low- to moderate -income families. Foundation
Communities Tax Preparation Program is being funded in 2023 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.
City Council has also passed an ordinance that allows Round Rock Transit to sell 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, which
is provided by the Austin Tenant's Council. This guide is a tool for people seeking affordable rental
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housing in the Austin area that includes the City. The guide contains general information on housing
programs funded on the local, county, state, and federal levels, as well as 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 will continue to support the following programs in program year 2023 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 Home Repair Program for low -to -moderate income homeowners in Round Rock.
Round Rock Area Serving Center Housing Assistance Program will be funded with CDBG 2023 funds in
the amount of $29,388 and the Home Repair Program will be funded with $118,091 in CDBG 2023 funds.
In the 2023 Program Year, the City's 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 -to -moderate 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 the City 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 Home Repair Program, a program policy and procedures manual was
created and addresses compliance with the Residential Lead Based Paint (LBP) Hazard Reduction Act of
1992 (Title X) and subsequent changes in September 1999. The procedures include:
1. Notification
2. Identification
3. Treatment (if necessary)
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The City will continue to implement the Home Repair Program and fund with CDBG 2023 funds.
Applicants who are eligible for the Home Repair Program are provided LBP information at the time of
intake and will be made aware of possible dangers of LBP.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families
During the 2023 CDBG program year the City will take the following actions to reduce the number of
poverty level families:
• Round Rock Area Serving Center will continue to be funded with CDBG program year 2023
funds to provide rent and mortgage assistance ($29,388) and access to their food pantry
($30,000). These programs collectively propose to assist 950 households.
• Sacred Heart Community Clinic will be funded with $10,000 in 2023 general 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 $15,000
in 2023 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
2023 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 2023 with City's 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 50 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 and Annual 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. City's 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 gaps in institutional structure around homelessness, City's 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, City's 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 2023-2024 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 will
continue to fund the Round Rock Area Serving Center/Volunteer Center with $35,000 in 2023 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 sery
and be 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's 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 Office of Community Development is responsible for the administration of the City's programs
funded with CDBG funds. This office has the primary responsibility for managing and implementing the
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City's affordable housing and infrastructure program, the Consolidated and Annual Plans and related
documents.
The City 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 [24 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 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 monitoring
checklist is used during these on -site monitoring visits. The monitoring visits are conducted by the City's
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 monthly. This process allows the city
to monitor the sub -recipient's progress and spending monthly.
The City's 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 — 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(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.
1. 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 0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used 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 0
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 0
5. The amount of income from float -funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
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 be used to determine that a minimum
overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and
moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100.00%
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During the City of Round Rock CDBG 2023 Program Year, we do not anticipate receiving any program
income nor do we currently have any program income that needs to be reprogrammed. The City 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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Attachments
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Citizen Participation Comments
CITY OF ROUND ROCK CDBG 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
PUBLIC COMMENTS
IN PERSON:
1. ROCK RIDE ON CENTER FOR KIDS -testified on the need for additional funding for equine therapy
for children and veterans.
2. MEALS ON WHEELS -testified on the need for additional funding for senior services.
3. SACRED HEART COMMUNITY CLINIC -testified for the need for additional funding for health
services.
4. LADDERS FOR LEADERS: testified on the needed funding for youth services.
5. Email: CASA
CASA Wilco
A M., Marissa Austin < marissa.austin@casawilco.org > is
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To O Liz Alvarado 3/23/202
OThis sender marissa.austin@casawilco.org is from outside your organization.
O You replied to this message on 3/23/2023 3:04 PM.
CASA of Williamson County is so incredibly grateful for the support of the City of
Round Rock as it makes a significant impact on our mission. CASA Wilco exists to
empower community volunteers to advocate for children who have experienced abuse
or neglect to fund loving, safe, and permanent homes. There is no other program in
Williamson County that provides the services of CASA. With this, our organization
operates one program; recnutmg, training and supporting CASA volunteers as they
advocate for children in the child welfare system who have experienced abuse and
neglect. CASA volunteers serve as the "eyes and ears" for the judge in child welfare
cases. This includes researching each child's situation and making objective
recommendations to help them reclaim their childhoods from abuse and neglect.
CASA volunteers are frequently the only stable presence in these clildren's lives as
they navigate the foster care system.
Last year, we served 268 children, 28% of whom were from Round Rock. We are
honored to be able to serve these children and their families and are so uicredibly
appreciative for the City- of Rotund Rock's support in that.
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EXHIBIT
UB" OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 11/3012025
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
` 1. Type of Submission:
Preapplication
® Application
Changed/Corrected Application
' 2. Type of Application: ' If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):
® New
❑ Continuation ' Other (Specify):
Revision
j` 3. Date Received: _ 4. Applicant Identifier:
1
5a. Federal Entity Identifier:
5b. Federal Award Identifier.
B-23-MC-4B-0514
984674
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State:
State Application Identifier:
T
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
'a. Legal Name: CITY OF FOUND ROCK
' b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN):
' c. UEL
L6TJFVAE4DM5
74-6017485
d. Address:
`Streetl: 221 EAST MAIN STREET
Street2:
' City: ROUND ROCK
County/Parish:
' State: TX: Texas
Province:
'Country: USA: UNITED STATES
' Zip / Postal Code: 78664-5271
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name:
Division Name:
CDBG
COMM. & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: Mrs . ' First Name:
Middle Name: G.
ELIZABETH
' Last Name: ALVARADO
Suffix: 1
Title: CDBG COORDINATOR
Organizational Affiliation:
' Telephone Number: 512-341-3328
Fax Number:
'Email: EALVARADO@ROUNCROCKTEXAS.GOV
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
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C: City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
Other (specify):
' 10. Name of Federal Agency:
U.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.):
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15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
FY 2023-2024 CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Add Attachments At':re�tc
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
16. Congressional Districts of:
a Applicant 3' s * b. Program/Project 31ST
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed
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17. Proposed Project:
a. Start Date 10/C1/2023 b. End Date: 09/30/2029
18. Estimated Funding ($):
a Federal 629, 258.00
* b. Applicant
' c. State
d_Local �l
e. Other
f. Program Income 1 —
' g. TOTAL 629, 258. 00
' 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
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 by
selected 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.)
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 18, Section 1001)
AGREEi�
" 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: f9r. First Name: CRAIG
Middle Name
Ll
Last Name: MORGAN
Suffix:
Title MAYOR.
Telephone Number 512-218'541C Fax Number.
Email: CMORGAN?F.OtiNDP.00KTEXAS.GOV
Signature of Authorized Representative:
Date Signed:
ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
OMB Number: 4040-0009
uace: ucIcarcuto
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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. Will 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-
discrimination. 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; (f) 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 VIII 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 Q) 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-102
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
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.
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE
MAYOR
APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SUBMITTED
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
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CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations,
the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing --The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing
Uniform Relocation Act and Anti -displacement 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 A655) and implementing regulations at
49 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 making of any Federal loan, the
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 Form-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.
Authority of Jurisdiction —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
consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12
U.S.C. 1701u) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 75.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
MAYOR
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 91.105.
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:
1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG
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 aggregate use of CDBG funds, including Section 108 guaranteed loans,
during program year(s) 2023-2024 [a period 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, including 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
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 if 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 Anti -discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) and the Fair Housing Act (42
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, J, K and R.
Compliance ,,�ith Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
MAYOR
Title
OPTIONAL Community Development Block Grant Certification
Submit the following certification 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 specifically identified CDBG-
assisted activities which 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 to meet such needs.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
MAYOR
Title
Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If it plans to provide tenant -based 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 it is not using and will not use HOME funds for
prohibited activities, as described in §92.214.
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;
Signature of Authorized Official Date
MAYOR
Title
Emergency Solutions Grants Certifications
The Emergency Solutions Grants Program recipient certifies that:
Major rehabilitation/conversion/renovation — If an emergency 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
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,
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 Services — The recipient will assist homeless individuals in obtaining permanent housing,
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 any individual provided family violence prevention or treatment
services under any project assisted under the ESG program, including protection against 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 maximum 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 implement, 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 discharge from immediately
resulting in homelessness for these persons.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
MAYOR
Title
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 facility,
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.
Signature of Authorized Official Date
MAYOR
Title
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
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 $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for
each such failure.