Primary Department: Housing and Community Development
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of Seabrook
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 0%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an agreement with the City of Seabrook for $250,000 in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding for Planning Studies.
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Background and Discussion:
The Harris County Housing and Community Development (HCD), acting as the designated CDBG-MIT grantee,
is requesting approval of a Written Agreement between HCD and the City of Seabrook for the allocation of $250,000 in CDBG-MIT funding. The proposed agreement outlines the responsibilities of the City of Seabrook as the subrecipient, specifies the scope of the planning studies to be conducted, and establishes federal compliance requirements, including reporting, financial management, and record-keeping standards. This funding is designated to help the City update its Zoning Ordinance, which will serve as a regulatory foundation to manage land use and development in a manner that promotes the safety and well-being of its residents. This project presents a critical opportunity for the City of Seabrook to evaluate and revise its land use regulations in a manner that promotes increased safety and resilience.
Expected Impact:
The proposed agreement will have a fiscal impact of $250,000 in CDBG-MIT funding. This planning study project will comprehensively revise...
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