ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Grant Agreement between the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) and City of Houston for Economic Development Initiative – Community Project Funding Grant for E.P. Hill Multi-Use Park Project; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grants; authorizing the Director of the City of Houston Public Works to act as the City’s representative for the Grant, to accept such Grant Funds, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any pertaining to the program - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ

RECOMMENDATION

Approve an ordinance accepting and authorizing a grant agreement between the City of Houston and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) relating to the Economic Development Initiative - Community Project Funding (EDI-CPF) grant for the E.P. Hill Multi-Use Park project; authorizing the Director of Houston Public Works or designee to act as a signatory on the grant agreement, to accept and expend this award, to extend the budget period if needed, and to authorize the Mayor to execute this contract and all subsequent amendments with the approval of the City Attorney in connection with this grant.

SPECIFIC EXPLANATION

HUD administers the EDI-CPF grants, which are congressionally directed allocations aimed at supporting specific projects that address community development needs. By providing financial support, these grants enable communities to undertake initiatives that improve living conditions, stimulate economic growth, and enhance the quality of life for all residents in our communities. 

The City of Houston submitted a CPF Request to Congressman Al Green for the E.P. Hill Multi Use Park project which was approved for funding in the 2024 Federal Fiscal Year. The project involves constructing a multi-use detention basin and associated facilities, such as bioswales, walking trails, benches, playgrounds, basket court, picnic pavilion with benches, pedestrian lighting, and new parking lot with EP Hill Park. Creating multi-use detention will benefit future Sunnyside storm sewer system drainage improvements.

The grant agreement between the City and HUD define the terms and conditions for the management of the federally funded project. The awarded amount of $850,000.00 will be used for construction activities. A local match is not required with EDI-CPF. The date HUD signs the grant agreement will be the start date for the period of performance and the budget period. Fiscal Year 2024 CPF grant awards must be spent by August 31, 2032.

FISCAL NOTE:

No fiscal note is required on grant items.

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Randall V. Macchi, JD

Director, Houston Public Works

$850,000.00 Federal Government - HPW Grant Funded DDSRF (5400)