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Contract - US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - 7/10/2025 OMB Number 4040-0004 E)*ation Dale 1 trd0/2025 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 1.Type of Submission '2 Type of Application •K Rerialon.aaktct apptopnata letlerla) 1 Preappllcation ®New ( 1 ®Application Continuation '00—(SP") Changed/Corrected Application Revision I 3.Dant Received: 4.Applmnt Identitfer Sa Federal Entity Idw*W 5b.Fedwal Award Identiter ( ( State use Only: S.Date Received by State: , 7 State Application ldentibsc G.APPLICANT INFORMATION: 'a.Lepel Name: City of Round Rock b.Ernployer/Tw9eyer Identification Number(EINMN): 'c UEI 174-6017485 j (L6TdFVAB4DMS 1 d.Address: 'Slreeti. 1221 East Main Street Street2 City: Round ROCk County/Pariah: •Slate. X: rexas Provinoe: 1 'Country USA: UNITED STATES 'Zip IPostel Ccde: 1 78664-5271 e.OrpanWtional unit: Department Nemo: Division No me: {COMM. c NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ICDBG t.Nems and contact intonnstton of person to be contacted on.na rs Involving this appilicatlon: Prefix Mfrs. •First Nsms 1911xabeth kwis Name: ( 1 •Last Name: klvarado Sufbx. Tide. rCOHG Coordinatot Organizational Motion: •TeleptwroNunber: [512-341-3328 Fax Number ( I •Email: lealvaradofiroundrocittexas.gov Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 9.Typo of Appticant 1:Select Applicant Type: (C: City or Township Government Type of Appftant 2 Sated Applicant Type: � 1 Type of Applconl 3:Select Applicant Type: i •Odr(Specify): J 10.Nome of Federal Apency: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DSVELOPNENT 11. Assletonu Listtnp Nun*er: 114.218 ] Assistance Listing Mlle OMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT,,ENTITLEMENT GRANTS •12.Funding Opportunity Number: •Title: 13.Con Won ldentl1kation Number. Tilt: Add Adaohment Delete Attachment f View Attachment 14. nae Affected Pro (Cities. s mates,s,-iCc.): 15.Descriptive TO@ of Appllcantls Project: ITY OF ROUND ROCK CDBG 2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Abe&wpporti^g docUrWIe as VWkd in&peaty i etn.Oions Add Adachna/t4 [ Delele Attachments [ View Attetdtments Application for Federal Assistance SF424 19.Congressional Dlsftts Of: 'e.AppyC" TX031 , b Prognam*lxodTX031_A Add Attachment [ Delete Attachment , [ View Attachment 17.Proposed Project •a.SWIDats 10/01/2025 'b End Date: 109/30/2026 18.Estimated Funding(_): 'a Fedarel 672,184.00 b Applicant 'c.State d.Local •a.Other 1. Program Income 'g TOTAL [ 672,184.001 •19.to Application Subject to Review By Stats Under Fxecutive Order 12372 Process? Ela.This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on [� b.Program is subjed 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 tat Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If"Yoe,"provkte explanation In attachment.) 0 Yes ®No If'Yes",provide explanation and attach [ Add Attachment ] [ Delete Allachmer>t [ view Attachment 21.*By signing this application,I tartly 11)to the stalentente contained In the Ust of certtflations'•and(2)that fat staMmsnts heroin aro true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the mquired assurances"and agree to comply with any resulting tams N I accept an award.I am aware ftt any fibs,lktttlous,or fraudulent statements or ctairns may subject me to crfndnal,civil,or administrative penalties.(U.S.Code,TRI&19,Section 1001) ®"I AGREE The I10 of carb6ratione and assurances, or an intemel site where you may otxann Ude list,is corMained in the announcement of agency specific instructions. Authorised Represents dvs: Prefix: r. 'First Name: (CRAIG Middle Nome. 'Lost Name: RGAN 1 Suffix: [ •71dw YOR •Telephone Number 512-218-5110 Fax Number 'Emai: -t40RGAN@R0UHDR0CKTEXA8.G0y --- - ----- - 'Signature of Authorized Repasentativa: •Dale Signed `�' "I q't0 2L� Applicant and Recipient U.S.Department of Housing OMB Number.2501-0044 Assurances and Certifications and Urban Development F->pirabon D1s_zne12027 Instructions for the HUD 424-8 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.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 CNA Rights Off"may require specific &A rights assurances to be fumished 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 complianoe at 24 CFR%1.8,3.115,8.57,or 148.39. By submit"this form you are stating that all assertions made in this form are true,accurate,and correct. As the duty representatke of the applicant,I certify that the 00 comply with the nondiscrimination requirements within the applicant:[Insert below the Name and title of the Authorized designated population. Representative,name d Organizall and the date of signature): •AuthoAzad Representative 5. Wil comply with au applicable Federal nondiscrimination n ra lig ; tory h requirements,indudvV I hose listed at 24 CFR§§5.105(&)and title:i4 4'-r0 9. 5.106 as applicable •Applitard/RedpiitM organization:>het f 07 kg I p�, 6. Will not use Federal funding to promotediversity,equity,and 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance,has inclusion(DEI)mandates.policies,programs,or activities that the insthutional,managerial and financial capability(including date any applicable Federal anti-dbcrimmation laws. funds to pay the non-Federal share of program costs)to plan, manage and complete the program as described in the 7. Wil compllr with the acquisition and relocation requirements application and the governing body has duly authorized the of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property submission of the application,including these assurances and Acquisition Policies Act of 1970,as amended(42 U.S.C.4601) as certifications,and authorized me as the official representative of appliand Implementing Section regulations at 49 CFR part C and, ni the application to act in connection with the applicator and to Develople,ntcto 104{4)of the Housing end Community Development Ad Of 1974(42 U.S.C.5304(4))and implementing provide any additional information as may be required. regulations at 24 CFR part 42,subpart A 2. Will administer the grant incompliance with Title VI of the 8. WAI comply with the environmentai requirements of the CivO Rights Ad of 1964(42 U.S.0 2000(d))and implementing National Environmental Policy Act(42 U.S.C.4321 ei.seq.)and regulations(24 CFR part 1),which provide that no person in the related Federal mAhortdes prior to the commitment or United Slates shall,on the grounds of race,color or national expenditure of funds for property. origin,be excluded from parWJpetion in,be denied the benefits of,or otherwise be subject to discrimination under any program 9. That no Federal appropriated funds have been paid,or will or activity Not receives Federal financial assistance OR if the be paidby or on behalf of the applicant,to any person for applicant Is a Federally recognized Indian tnbe or its tribally Influencing or attempting to Influence an officer or employee of designated housing entity,is subject to the Indian Civil Rights any agency.a Member of Congress,and officer or employee of Ad(25 U.S.C.1301-1303}. Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress,in connection with the awarding of this Federal grant or Its extension,renewal,amendment or modification.If funds other 3. WIA adrtinoter the grant in compliance with Section 504 of than Federal appropriated funds have or wig be paid for the Rehabilitation Ad of 1973(29 U.S C.794),as amended,and influencing or attempting to Influence the persons listed above,I implemen Ing regulations at 24 CFR part 8,the American shaft complete and submit Standard Forth-LLL,Disclosure Forth Disabilities Ad(42 U.S.C.§§12101 et.%") and Implementing to Report Lobbying.I certify that 1 shall require ad subawards at regulations at 28 CFR part 35 or 36,as applicable,and the Age all Oars(including sub-grants and contracts)to similarly certify Discrimination Act of 1975(42 U.S.C.6101-07)as amended. and disclose accordingly.Federally recognized Indian Tribes and and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 146 which together tribally designated lousing entities ffWEs)established by provide that no person in the United States shall,on the grounds Federally-recogntmd Indian trees as a result of the exercise of of disability or age,be excluded from participation in,be denied the tube's sovereign power are excluded from coverage by the the benefits of,or otherwise be subjected to discrimination ureter Byrd Amendment,but State-recognized Indian tribes and TDHEs any program or activity that receives Federal financial established under State law are not excluded from the statute's assistance;except if the grant program authorizes or limits coverage. parbcipatlon to designated populations,then the applicant will Wye,the undersigned,certify under penalty of penury that comply with the nondisrrimmatlon requirements within the the Information provided above is true,accureb,and designated population. correct WARNING:Anyone who knowingly srbmlb a fulls& claim or makes a false ststsment is subject to criminal 4. Will comply with the Farr Housing Ad(42 U.S.0 3601-19) mWor civil penalties,including conftwlent for up to 8 as amended,and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR part yws.fines,and civil and admirdeb" penalties,(18 100,which prohibit dlscnmirwhon in housing on the basis of U.S.C.§§281,1001,1010,1012,1014; U.S.C.13729,3802; race,color,religion,sex,ceabifity,familial status,or nabonal 24 CFR§28.10(b)(lxliq). origin and will affirmatively further fair houskV except an applicant which is an Indian tribe or b instrumentality,which is 'Signature: excluded by statute from coverage does not make this certification;and further except tf the grant program aut horses or •Date (mm/ ): limits participation to designated populations,then the applicant Form HUD 42443(112712023) Public Reporting Burden Statement:The public reporttng burden for this colledion of information is estimated to average 0.5 hours per response.Including the time for mviewtng Instructions,searching existing data sources,gathering,and maintaining the data needed,and completing and reviewing the cdlechon of information. Comments regarding the accuracy of this burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing this burden can be sent to:U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development,Office of the Chief Data Officer,R,4517'St SW,Room 4176,Washington,DC 20410-5000.Do not send compleW HUD 424-8 forme to this address.This agency may not conduct or sponsor,and a person is not required to respond to,a collection of Information unless the coltection displays a valid OMB control number. The Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to collect this Information under the authority cited in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for this grant program. The information collected provides assuranon and certifications for legal requirements related to the administration of this grant program. HUD will use this information to ensure compliance of its grantees. This information is required to obtain the benefit sought in the grant program. This information will not be held confidential and maybe made available to the public in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act(5 U.S.C.§552), Form HUD 424-8(1127!2023) 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.4601-4655)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 cant'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. 1 01 u)and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 75. Am/ 1110145 Signatu ol Aut Plzcd 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: L 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 programyear(s) 2025 fa period specified by the grantee of one,two,or three speci fic 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. ,L ficial 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.20004)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,1, K and R. Compliance with Laws -- it will comply with applicable laws. M/ 15 Signature Aut rized 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 ut n d 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 o'TtAori 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. MatchingFunds 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. IN o 5 Signatu of Aut rued Official Date Mayor Title Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Certitcations 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. �A M 1 2.5 Signature7oflAuthori tcial Da e 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.