The Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) recommends Council approval of an Ordinance authorizing a Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Houston (City) and Wesley Community Center, Inc. Of Houston, Texas (Wesley), providing up to $250,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to provide case management and employment services to approximately 250 unduplicated low-to-moderate income individuals living in Houston. 

Employment services may include job training and education such as beginning and advanced Bridge Classes in healthcare and career tracks requiring certification. By providing these services, Wesley will help participants increase their stability and obtain the resources they need to successfully gain and maintain employment. 

HCD conducted a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for CDBG services in fiscal year 2023 with the option to renew in up to one-year increments at the City’s discretion.  Wesley was one of the selected agencies. This initial Agreement will provide funding from November 1, 2023, through October 31, 2024.  

Wesley has received funding through various agreements with the City since 2022 and had no findings on the last compliance monitoring.  

Fiscal Note:

No Fiscal Note is required on grant items.  

This item was reviewed by the Housing and Community Affairs Committee on September 19, 2023.   

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Keith W. Bynam, Director  

 $250,000.00 Federal Government – Grant Funded (5000)  

Roxanne Lawson 

(832) 394-6307