OverviewState of Texas Plan for Disaster Recovery

U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Office of Rural Community Affairs (ORCA)

Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (THHSC)

Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) Emergency Disaster Relief Funding for Hur. Ike and Dolly

Highlights of American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1)

Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)

Federal Transportation Agency (FTA)

Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)

The Office of Rural Community Affairs, in cooperation with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, will provide joint administration of the $1.3 billion in CDBG Program disaster recovery funds.

State of Texas Plan for Disaster Recovery U. S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development (HUD)

HUR. DOLLY HUR. IKE

ELIGIBLE COUNTIES: Hurricane Dolly (FEMA-1780-DR) and Hurricane Ike (FEMA-1791-DR)

Anderson , Hidalgo , Polk, Angelina, Houston , Refugio, Aransas, Jasper, Robertson, Austin, Jefferson, Rusk, Bowie, Jim Hogg, Bend, Sabine, Brazoria, Jim Wells, San Augustine, Brazos, Kenedy, San Jacinto, Brooks, Kleberg, San Patricio, Burleson, Leon, Shelby,

Calhoun, Liberty, Smith, Cameron, Madison, Starr, Cass, Marion, Trinity, Chambers, Matagorda, Tyler, Cherokee, Milam, Upshur, Fort Montgomery, Victoria, Galveston, Morris, Walker, Gregg, Nacogdoches, Waller, Grimes, Newton, Washington, Hardin, Nueces, Wharton, Harris, Orange, Willacy, Harrison, Panola

Council of Governments Regional Process:

• Facilitating the Method of Distribution process,

• Ensuring consideration of greatest need by facilitating a local prioritization process through the MOD and citizen participation plan,

• Determining the allotment between housing and non-housing funds in the allocation for the region, and

• Establishing parameters for additional eligible activities, such as economic

revitalization, public services, and others if available.

REGIONAL ALLOCATIONSRegion % of Damages Initial Amounts Additional

AmountsTotal to Region

ATCOG 0.11 % $ 1,164,673 $ - $ 1,164,673

BVCOG 0.85 % $ 8,952,164 $ - $ 8,952,164

CBCOG 0.30 % $ 3,121,376 $ - $ 3,121,376

CTCOG 0.01 % $ 86,207 $ 163,793 $ 250,000

DETCOG 5.64 % $ 59,310,711 $ 10,689,289 $ 70,000,000

ETCOG 0.88 % $ 9,224,823 $ - $ 9,224,823

GCRPC 0.03 % $ 327,612 $ 672,388 $ 1,000,000

H-GAC 77.39 % $ 814,133,493 $ - $ 814,133,493

SETRPC 13.30 % $ 139,940,688 $ 50,059,312 $ 190,000,000

LRGVDC 1.46 % $ 15,347,037 $ 39,652,963 $ 55,000,000

STDC 0.04 % $ 383,370 $ 616,630 $ 1,000,000

Subtotals: $ 1,051,992,154 $ 101,854,375 $ 1,153,846,529

Total Allocation $ 1, 314, 990, 193

Program (Total Regional Allocations) (87.75 %) $ 1,153,846,529

Administration (5.00 %) $ 65,749,510

State Planning/Program Delivery (2.78 %) $ 36,559,240

TDHCA Affordable Rental Set Aside (4.47 %) $ 58,834,914

METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION DETAIL WORKSHEET (To be submitted with COG Method of Distribution Form. Enter amounts in dollars.

Additional rows may be inserted if needed.)

REGION: LRGVDC NON-HOUSING   HOUSING    City, County, or Eligible Entity

Willacy County

Total by Grantee Required

Economic Development IF AVAILABLE

Non-Housing (Infrastructure, Public

Services, etc.) IF AVAILABLE

Non-Housing Subtotal

REQUIRED

Non-Rental Housing IF AVAILABLE

Rental Housing* IF AVAILABLE

Housing Subtotal REQUIRED

Willacy Unincorporated $1,046,430 $0 $1,046,430 $1,046,430 $0 $0 $0

Lyford $320,661 $0 $320,661 $320,661 $0 $0 $0

Raymondville $1,287,874 $0 $1,159,087 $1,159,087 $128,787 $0 $128,787

San Perlita $95,035 $0 $95,035 $95,035 $0 $0 $0

Willacy County Area $2,750,000 $0 $2,337,500 $2,337,500 $412,500 $0 $412,500

Willacy County Subtotal $5,500,000 $0 $4,958,713 $4,958,713 $541,287 $0 $541,287

METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION DETAIL WORKSHEET (To be submitted with COG Method of Distribution Form. Enter amounts in dollars. Additional rows may be inserted if needed.)

REGION: LRGVDC NON-HOUSING   HOUSING  City, County, or Eligible Entity inHidalgo County

Total by Grantee Required

Economic Development IF AVAILABLE

Non-Housing (Infrastructure, Public

Services, etc.) IF AVAILABLE

Non-Housing Subtotal REQUIRED

County Allocation

LRGVDC & County

Combined Totals

Non-Rental Housing IF AVAILABLE

Housing Subtotal

REQUIRED

Hidalgo Unincorporated $3,566,870 $0 $3,566,870 $ 1,433,129 $ 5,000,000 $0 $0Alamo $335,358 $0 $335,358 $ 164,642 $ 500,000 $0 $0Alton $169,895 $0 $169,895 $ 330,105 $ 500,000 $0 $0Donna $305,170 $0 $305,170 $ 194,830 $ 500,000 $0 $0Edcouch $74,882 $0 $74,882 $ 375,652 $ 450,534.39 $0 $0Edinburg $1,213,213 $0 $1,213,213 $ 1,011,112 $ 2,224,325 $0 $0Elsa $115,809 $0 $115,809 $ 384,191 $ 500,000 $0 $0Granjeno $5,523 $0 $5,523 $ 29,653 $ 35,175.84 $0 $0Hidalgo $197,424 $0 $197,424 $ 302,576 $ 500,000 $0 $0La Joya $74,848 $0 $74,848 $ 331,018 $ 405,865.46 $0 $0La Villa $23,932 $0 $23,932 $ 153,570 $ 177,501.91 $0 $0McAllen $2,196,991 $0 $2,196,991 $ 1,830,600 $ 4,027,591 $0 $0Mercedes $274,931 $0 $274,931 $ 225,069 $ 500,000 $0 $0Mission $1,143,462 $0 $933,824 $ 952,915 $ 2,096,377 $209,638 $209,638Palmhurst $91,041 $0 $91,041 $ 408,959 $ 500,000 $0 $0Palmview $91,331 $0 $91,331 $ 317,596 $ 408,927.04 $0 $0Penitas $39,325 $0 $39,325 $ 110,807 $ 150,131.99 $0 $0Pharr $1,124,286 $0 $1,124,286 $ 936,828 $ 2,061,114 $0 $0Progreso $100,740 $0 $100,740 $ 399,260 $ 500,000 $0 $0Progreso Lakes $4,653 $0 $4,653 $ 7,803 $ 12,456.38 $0 $0San Juan $586,902 $0 $586,902 $ 13,098 $ 600,000 $0 $0Sullivan City $77,729 $0 $77,729 $ 422,271 $ 500,000 $0 $0Weslaco $560,685 $0 $560,685 $ 39,315 $ 600,000 $0 $0Hidalgo County Area $12,375,000 $0 $10,375,000 $10,375,000 $ 22,750,000 $209,638 $2,000,000Hidalgo County Subtotal $24,750,000 $0 $22,540,362 $22,540,362 $2,000,000 $209,638 $2,209,638

METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION DETAIL WORKSHEET (To be submitted with COG Method of Distribution Form. Enter amounts in dollars. Additional rows may be inserted if needed.)REGION: LRGVDC NON-HOUSING   HOUSING    

City, County, or Eligible Entity in Cameron County

Total by Grantee Required

Economic Development IF AVAILABLE

Non-Housing (Infrastructure, Public

Services, etc.) IF AVAILABLE

Non-Housing Subtotal

REQUIRED

Non-Rental Housing IF AVAILABLE

Rental Housing* IF AVAILABLE

Housing Subtotal REQUIRED

Cameron Unincorporated $2,543,959 $0 $2,543,959 $2,543,959 $0 $0 $0Bayview $13,359 $0 $13,359 $13,359 $0 $0 $0Brownsville $5,451,061 $0 $3,815,743 $3,815,743 $1,635,318 $0 $1,635,318Combes $88,362 $0 $88,362 $88,362 $0 $0 $0Harlingen $2,190,385 $0 $2,190,385 $2,190,385 $0 $0 $0Indian Lake $17,369 $0 $17,369 $17,369 $0 $0 $0La Feria $243,611 $0 $243,611 $243,611 $0 $0 $0Laguna Vista $121,521 $0 $121,521 $121,521 $0 $0 $0Los Fresnos $176,408 $0 $176,408 $176,408 $0 $0 $0Los Indios $42,128 $0 $42,128 $42,128 $0 $0 $0Palm Valley $41,497 $0 $41,497 $41,497 $0 $0 $0Port Isabel $166,271 $0 $166,271 $166,271 $0 $0 $0Primera $127,458 $0 $127,458 $127,458 $0 $0 $0Rancho Viejo $61,171 $0 $61,171 $61,171 $0 $0 $0Rangerville $6,474 $0 $6,474 $6,474 $0 $0 $0Rio Hondo $70,772 $0 $70,772 $70,772 $0 $0 $0San Benito $819,164 $0 $819,164 $819,164 $0 $0 $0Santa Rosa $98,594 $0 $98,594 $98,594 $0 $0 $0South Padre Island $95,436 $0 $95,436 $95,436 $0 $0 $0Cameron County Area $12,375,000 $0 $9,281,250 $9,281,250 $3,093,750 $0 $3,093,750Cameron County Subtotal $24,750,000 $0 $20,020,932 $20,020,932 $4,729,068 $0 $4,729,068Region Total $55,000,000.00    $47,520,007.00    $7,479,993.00

Non-Housing % of Total by Region: 86.4%Housing % of Total by Region:   13.6%

Total Rental Housing:* 0Rental as % of Total:* 0.00%

The 50% allocated to each county area will be distributed by each County Commissioner's Court consistent with State of Texas Disaster Recovery Plan.Additionally, the LRGVDC Board of Directors strongly recommend that the County Commissioners Court have the flexibility to modify the housing/non-housing percent allocation dependent on the demand for projects.

“All eligible activities will be allowed so long as the activity is directly related to a major natural disaster declaration in 2008 through actual damage or a failure to function and is allowed under 24 CFR 570.201”

(Must be related to Hurricanes Ike/Dolly)

Main Eligibility Factor

Eligible Activities (2 Yr. Projects)

• Water System Improvements• Wastewater System Improvements• Drainage Improvements• Gas System Improvements• Road / Street Improvements• Fire Protection Facilities• Accessibility Improvements to Public Buildings• Solid Waste Disposal / Landfills / Transfer Stations• Community / Senior / Social Service Centers• Shelters For Persons With Special Needs

Ineligible Activities

• Construction of buildings and facilities used for the general conduct of government (e.g., city halls and courthouses).

• The financing of political activities.

• Purchase of equipment.

• Income payments.

• Most operation and maintenance expenses. The federal regulation states that the operation and general maintenance of public works or facilities are generally ineligible activities.

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (THHSC)

Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) to LRGVDC for Emergency Disaster Relief Funding for Hurricanes Ike and Dolly

$9,949,297.00

SSBG Purpose & Facts

• The purpose of the funding is service delivery for citizens in damage areas,

• Total of 29 eligible services available,• AAoA Citizen Advisory Council will determine priorities and funding

mechanism,• AAoA has approximately 764 unduplicated individuals on waiting list

with an approximate cost of over $3.3 mil for home meds, medical transportation, homemaker, dentures, and hearing aids,

• Funds must be encumbered by September 30, 2010.

$787 Billion - American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 (H.R. 1)

“Stimulus Funding Bill”

(Includes funding for a number of important housing and community development programs, including the Public Housing Capital Fund, Community Development Block Grants, and the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.) 

Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Stimulus Funding

These funds present a unique opportunity to strengthen the foundation of the criminal justice system in Texas by equipping agencies and communities with the resources required to enhance public safety.

Available FundingOf the expected $147 million allocated to Texas under the Byrne Formula Justice Assistance

Grant Program:

• 40% ($57 million) will be administered directly by BJA to local jurisdictions in Texas. A list of eligible applicants is found at: https://cjdonline.governor.state.tx.us/updates.aspx

• 60% ($90 million) will be administered by CJD.

Regional Councils of Government Role:

$40 million (of the $90 million) will be allocated among the COGs to score and prioritize at the local level.

Target Funding For Greatest ImpactTarget Funding For Greatest Impact

•Border Security•Governor’s Gang Initiative•Capacity Building in Rural Texas Regions•Regional and Local Priorities

• Prioritize funding based on data-driven analysis of crime and population trends affecting Texas communities.

• Promote programs incorporating or addressing:

Equip Criminal Justice Professionals w/Resources to Enhance Public Safety

The JAG stimulus funds will compliment the existing Criminal Justice Strategies already in place by continuing a balanced approach to justice.

Regional AllocationsAllocation Formula Considerations:

•Rural Base $500 K – Regions w/ population density less than 52 per square mile

•Crime Rate Base $250K - Regions w/ overall crime rate exceeding the state average of 4623.

•Remaining Funds - Allocated based on % of total crime and % of total population. 

Rural Base

Crime Rate Base

JAG’s NEXT STEP

Federal Transportation Agency (FTA) Funding

•Hidalgo Funds:$2,371,500

•Cameron Funds:$1,953,732

100% Federal Funds – No Match(Saves $865,000 in local funds)

• Increase Efficiency

• Increase Effectiveness

• Enhance Customer Service

• Improve Safety & Security

Transit Improvement Goals

Hidalgo County Improvements• 10 New Buses

- Type 11 (large) and Type 3 (small) buses

• 37 Passenger Shelters

- Placed in cities throughout county

• ITS Improvements

- GPS hardware and software• Facility Improvements

- Tire & equipment storage, vehicle wash bay, facility refurbishment

• Customer Parking- At the Weslaco Transit Center

• Support Vehicle- Tow Truck

Cameron County Improvements• 5 New Buses

- Type 3 (small) buses• 23 Passenger Shelters

- Placed in cities throughout county• Service Vehicle - Maintenance truck• Vehicle Storage Warehouse - For buses on routes in the county• Vehicle Wash Bay• ITS Improvements - GPS hardware and software

• Community Development and Neighborhood Stabilization:  H.R. 1 includes $1 billion for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, to be distributed to state and local governments in accordance with the existing formula.  H.R. 1 also includes $2 billion for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), to stabilize

neighborhoods with high numbers of vacant and foreclosed-upon homes. 

• Public Housing Capital Fund:  H.R. 1 includes $4 billion for the Public Housing Capital Fund.  Of this amount, $3 billion will be allocated pursuant to the existing Capital Fund formula, with the remainder to be awarded through a competition.  NAHRO and its members mounted an aggressive, months-long campaign aimed at securing Public Housing Capital Fund resources as part of the economic recovery package. 

• Assistance to Owners of Projects Receiving Project-Based Assistance:  H.R. 1 provides $2 billion in funding for project-based rental assistance contract payments to owners of properties receiving project-based assistance under the Section 202, Section 811, and Section 8 programs.  NAHRO supported this provision, as these funds will help to ensure that owners of project-based Section 8 contracts receive full funding of federal rental assistance payments on an annual basis,

which is essential to ensuring ongoing owner and investor participation in the program.

• Homelessness Prevention: H.R. 1 includes $1.5 billion for the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program.  Funds will be allocated pursuant to the ESG program and can be used only for homelessness prevention and certain housing stabilization

activities, including short-term or medium-term rental assistance.  NAHRO expressed support for this funding.

• Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program:  H.R. 1 includes $2.25 billion in HOME program funding, although this funding will not be distributed to states and local governments through the regular HOME program formula. Instead, the

funding will be allocated to state housing credit agencies to provide gap financing assistance for Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects.