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Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
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Approve the application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. Community Development was not allocated ESG funding through the Entitlement process. ESG funds can assist with rent and utilities for Homelessness Prevention, Rapid Rehousing for the homeless, and other housing assistance for this vulnerable population.
Staff requests the court approve changes to the ESG Written Standards and appoint Director as the authorized designee to represent Brazoria County and to submit the application. The Written Standards are the policies and procedures that the Community Development Department must follow when administering the ESG Program and are subject to the Brazoria County District Attorney’s final review and approval.
Approval of this item includes authorizing the County Judge to effectuate any and all required documents related to the application, acceptance, and execution of the Contract with TDHCA.