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Contract - City of Round Rock Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - 7/10/2025 OMB Number:4040-0004 Expiration Date: 11/30/2025 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 1.Type of Submission: `2.Type of Application: 'If Revision,select appropriate letter(s): Preapplication ®New ®Application ❑Continuation 'Other(Specify): Changed/Corrected Application Revision 3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier. o8n412025 5a.Federal Entity Identifier: 5b.Federal Award Identifier. State Use Only: 6.Date Received by State: 7.State Application Identifier. 8.APPLICANT INFORMATION: 'a.Legal Name: City of Round Rock •b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): 'c.UEI: 74-6017485 L6TJFVAE4DM5 d.Address: `Streetl: 221 East Main Street Street2: City: Round Rock County/Parish: 'State: TX: Texas Province: 'Country: USA: UNITED STATES •Zip/Postal Code: 178664-5271 e.Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: COMM. & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES CDBG f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters Involving this application: Prefix: Mrs 'First Name: Elizabeth Middle Name: 'Last Name: lAlvarado Suffix: Title: CDBG Coordinator Organizational Affiliation: Telephone Number: 512-341-3328 Fax Number: 'Email: ealvarado@roundrocktexas.gov Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 *9.Type of Applicant 1:Select Applicant Type: C: City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2:Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3:Select Applicant Type: Other(specify): *10.Name of Federal Agency: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 11. Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Assistance Listing Title: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR ENTITLEMENT COMMUNITIES *12.Funding Opportunity Number: B-25-MC-48-0514 —71 'Title: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR ENTITLEMENT COMMUNITIES 13.Competition Identification Number: Title: 14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.): Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: CITY OF ROUND ROCK CDBG 2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Add Attachments Delete Attachments View Attachments Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 16.Congressional Districts Of: 'a.Applicant 31st 'b.Program/Project 31st Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 17.Proposed Project: 'a.Start Date: 10/01/2025 `b.End Date: 09/30/2026 18.Estimated Funding(;): 'a.Federal 672,184.00 b.Applicant c.State `d.Local �- e.Other -� f. Program Income `g.TOTAL 672,184.00 '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 selected by the State for review. ® c.Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. `20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yes,"provide explanation in attachment.) ❑Yes ®No If"Yes",provide explanation and attach =Add Delete Attachment View Attachment 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) ® "IAGREE " The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions. Authorized Representative: Prefix: 1Mr. 'First Name: CRAIG Middle Name: Lest Name: MORGAN Suffix: •Title: MAYOR `Telephone Number: 512-218-5410 Fax Number. 'Email: CMORGAN@ROUNDROCKTEXAS.GOV Signature of Authorized Representative: 'Date Signed: Applicant and Recipient U.S.Department of Housing OMB Number:2501-0044 Assurances and Certifications and Urban Development Expiration Date:02/28/2027 Instructions for the HUD-424-B Assurances and Certifications As part of your application for HUD funding,you,as the official authorized to sign on behalf of your organization or as an individual,must provide the following assurances and certifications,which replace any requirement to submit an SF-424-8 or SF-424-D.The Responsible Civil Rights Official has specified this form for use for purposes of general compliance with 24 CFR§§ 1.5,3.115,8.50,and 146.25,as applicable.The Responsible Civil Rights Official may require specific civil rights assurances to be furnished consistent with those authorities and will specify the form on which such assurances must be made.A failure to furnish or comply with the civil rights assurances contained in this form may result in the procedures to effect compliance at 24 CFR§§1.8,3.115,8.57,or 146.39. By submitting this form,you are stating that all assertions made in this form are true,accurate,and correct. As the duly representative of the applicant,I certify that the applicant: 'Authorized Representative Name: Prefix: Mr. First Name: Craig Middle Name: `Last Name: Morgan Suffix: 'Title: Mayor 'Applicant Organization: City of Round Rock 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, is excluded by statute from coverage does not make this has the institutional,managerial and financial capability certification;and further except if the grant program (including funds to pay the non-Federal share of program authorizes or limits participation to designated populations, costs)to plan,manage and complete the program as then the applicant will comply with the nondiscrimination described in the application and the governing body has duly requirements within the designated population. authorized the submission of the application,including these assurances and certifications,and authorized me as the 5. Will comply with all applicable Federal official representative of the application to act in connection nondiscrimination requirements,including those listed at 24 with the application and to provide any additional information CFR§§5.105(a)and 5.106 as applicable. as may be required. 6. Will not use Federal funding to promote diversity, 2. Will administer the grant in compliance with Title VI of equity,and inclusion(DEI)mandates,policies,programs,or the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.0 2000(d))and activities that violate any applicable Federal anti- implementing regulations(24 CFR part 1),which provide that discrimination laws. no person in the United States shall,on the grounds of race, 7. Will comply with the acquisition and relocation color or national origin,be excluded from participation in,be requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real denied the benefits of,or otherwise be subject to Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970,as amended(42 discrimination under any program or activity that receives U.S.C.4601)and implementing regulations at 49 CFR part Federal financial assistance OR if the applicant is a 24 and,as applicable,Section 104(d)of the Housing and Federally recognized Indian tribe or its tribally designated Community Development Act of 1974(42 U.S.C.5304(d)) housing entity,is subject to the Indian Civil Rights Act(25 and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 42,subpart A. U.S.C. 1301-1303). 8. Will comply with the environmental requirements of the 3. Will administer the grant in compliance with Section 504 National Environmental Policy Act(42 U.S.C.4321 et.seq.) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973(29 U.S.C.794),as and related Federal authorities prior to the commitment or amended,and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 8, expenditure of funds for property. the American Disabilities Act(42 U.S.C.§§12101 et.seq.), and implementing regulations at 28 CFR part 35 or 36,as 9. That no Federal appropriated funds have been paid,or applicable,and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975(42 will be paid,by or on behalf of the applicant,to any person U.S.C.6101-07)as amended,and implementing regulations for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or at 24 CFR part 146 which together provide that no person in employee of any agency,a Member of Congress,and officer the United States shall,on the grounds of disability or age, or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of be excluded from participation in,be denied the benefits of, Congress,in connection with the awarding of this Federal or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any grant or its extension,renewal,amendment or modification. program or activity that receives Federal financial if funds other than Federal appropriated funds have or will assistance;except if the grant program authorizes or limits be paid for influencing or attempting to influence the persons participation to designated populations,then the applicant listed above, I shall complete and submit Standard Form- will comply with the nondiscrimination requirements within LLL,Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying.I certify that I shall the designated population. require all subawards at all tiers(including sub-grants and contracts)to similarly certify and disclose accordingly. 4. Will comply with the Fair Housing Act(42 U.S.C.3601-19), Federally recognized Indian Tribes and tribally designated as amended,and the implementing regulations at 24 housing entities(TDHEs)established by Federally- CFR part 100,which prohibit discrimination in housing on the recognized Indian tribes as a result of the exercise of the basis of race,color,religion,sex,disability,familial status,or tribe's sovereign power are excluded from coverage by the national origin and will affirmatively further fair housing;except Byrd Amendment,but State-recognized Indian tribes and an applicant which is an Indian tribe or its instrumentality which TDHEs established under State law are not excluded from the statute's coverage. I/We,the undersigned,certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided above is true,accurate,and correct WARNING:Anyone who knowingly submits a false claim or makes a false statement is subject to criminal and/or civil penalties, including confinement for up to 5 years,fines,and civil and administrative penalties.(18 U.S.C.§§287,1001,1010,1012,1014; 31 U.S.C.§3729,3802;24 CFR§28.10(b)(1)(iii)). *Signature: *Date: 12-5 J Form HUD-424-B(02/23) 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. 46014655)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.0 1 u)and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 75. . 1 O A / I Signatu o Aut 'zed 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) 2025-2026 [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 with Laws --It will comply with applicable laws. /Z Ll Signature NAuthirized 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. — & /k / 0 Signature of 4uthoriyed 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; A M // 7 Ito Signature o-f u*iorizid 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. �A M r 1/0 25 Signatur&of Aut T zed 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. � M I 2,5 Signatureo uthori fficial 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.