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Consider public testimony regarding, and a resolution approving the City of Round Rock CDBG 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and authorizing the Mayor to execute all related applications, certifications and the subsequent Funding/Approval Agreement with HUD.
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Consider public testimony regarding, and a resolution approving the City of Round Rock CDBG 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and authorizing the Mayor to execute all related applications, certifications and the subsequent Funding/Approval Agreement with HUD.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) was developed in 1974 and works to ensure decent affordable housing and services to the most vulnerable in our communities. To be eligible for CDBG funding, activities must meet one of the three national objectives: 1) Benefit low-to-moderate income persons 2) Prevent slum or blight 3) Meet an urgent need.
The City of Round Rock is a federal entitlement community under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. As a HUD entitlement community, the City is required to prepare an annual action plan every year in order to implement any federal programs that fund housing, community development, and economic development within the community.
The annual action plan will describe the rational for establishing the allocation priorities given to each category of priority needs, particularly among extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income households for the next program year. The plan will also identify any obstacles to meeting underserved needs and summarize the priorities and specific objectives the City intends to initiate and/or complete during the time period covered by the plan describing how the proposed distribution of funds will address identified needs. Any comments received at this meeting will be addressed and included in the completed annual action plan.
The City of Round Rock CDBG Annual Action Plan covers the program year 2025-2026 (October 1, 2025-September 30. 2026). HUD has allocated the City of Round Rock $672,184 in CDBG funds for the program year 2025-2026. At this time, we are proposing to fund the following projects:
Public Services (15%) $100,827
Round Rock Area Serving Center Food Pantry Program $30,000-proposing to assist 850 households with food from the food pantry
Round Rock Area Serving Center Housing Assistance Program $30,000-proposing to assist 120 residents with rent or mortgage assistance up to $250
CASA Abused and Neglected Children $20,000-proposing to assist 100 children
Opportunities for Williamson-Burnet Counties Meals on Wheels Program $20,827-proposing to assist 100 seniors with nutritious meals (homebound and at the senior center)
Projects (65%) $436,921
Community & Neighborhood Services Home Repair Program: $436,921
Program Administration (20%) 134,436
Funds will be used for the administration and oversight of the CDBG Program.