HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0129) M&C 20-0093 Attachment -Explaination of Program funds.pdfRFP- 20-0093 - Home Repairs Programs Funding Explanation
These programs include Priority Repair, Lead Safe, Weatherization, Healthy Homes for Heroes, and
Household Crisis Repair.
The Priority Repair Program uses Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to make urgently needed health and
safety repairs.
The Lead Safe Program uses Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration and Healthy Homes Grant
funds from HUD to remove health hazards caused by lead -based paint and to make other health
and safety repairs.
The Weatherization Program, which is Countywide, provides energy efficiency improvements
such as Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system replacement, insulation
additions and weather-stripping installation using funds from multiple sources.
o These sources include the Low Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program
(LIHEAP) and Department of Energy (DOE) grant funds received through the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
o The Texas Association of Community Action Agencies (TACAA) also provides the city
with grant funds for weatherization.
The Healthy Homes for Heroes program provides home repairs, including mechanical, roofing,
and carpentry for veterans and uses funding from the Texas Veterans Commission.
The Household Crisis Repair program uses Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
funds from TDHCA to do emergency repairs on HVAC systems.
For clarification and detailed descriptions of the above programs, please refer to the following list of
approved Mayor and Council Communication (M&C):
• On May 8, 2012, (M&C G-17589) the City Council adopted the Priority Repair Program to be
operated by the Neighborhood Services Department;
• On June 10, 2014, (M&C G-18238) the City Council authorized the application and
acceptance of Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Program funds and a Healthy Homes
Supplemental grant and the execution of related contracts;
• On August 6, 2019, (M&C 19-0016) the City Council approved the 2019-2020 Action Plan for
use of HUD grant funds, including funds for the Priority Repair Program;
• On December 3, 2019 (M&C 19-0345) the City Council authorized the acceptance of U.S.
Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program grant funds for 2020 and the
execution of related contracts;
• On December 3, 2019 (M&C 19-0343) the City Council authorized the acceptance CEAP
funds for Household Energy Crisis, Utility Assistance and Case Management programs and
the execution of related contracts for 2020;
• On December 3, 2019 (M&C 19-0346) the City Council authorized the acceptance of grant
funds for the 2020 LIHEAP and the execution of related contracts;
• On February 4, 2020 (M&C 20-0063) the City Council authorized the acceptance of Low-
income Weatherization Program grant funds from TACAA and the execution of related
contracts; and
• On November 13, 2019, The City Council authorized the acceptance of the Healthy Homes for
Heroes grant funds from the Texas Veterans Commission and the execution of related
contracts.