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Assistant Director Melanie Barr told the committee that 14 applications were submitted for the HOPWA funding cycle; 12 organizations are moving forward while two withdrew. The funded projects include transitional and permanent housing, tenant-based rental assistance, short-term rent/mortgage/utility aid, and supportive services such as case management, mental-health and substance-use counseling, and life-skills programming.

The awards presented to the committee included agreements to: Caring Safe Place (up to $1,019,313 to serve a minimum of 50 households across two housing programs, term 09/01/2025–08/31/2026, option to renew); Brentwood Community Foundation (up to $740,343.35 to serve a minimum of 145 households through transitional housing and STRMU emergency assistance, term 09/01/2025–08/31/2026, option to renew); The Women’s Home (up to $321,888.41 for the Whole Life Collaborative, serving a minimum of 70 households, term 09/01/2025–08/31/2026, option to renew); Allies in Hope (a second amendment providing an additional approximately $766,760 to continue support for 112 households, extending the agreement term through 12/31/2025); SEARCH (House of Tiny Treasures preschool) (up to $142,713.52 to support 10 households including at least 16 children, term 10/01/2025–09/30/2026, option to renew); Latino Americana de Accion Social/FLOS (up to $751,073 to serve a minimum of 66 households, term 10/01/2025–09/30/2026, option to renew); Houston SRO Housing Corporation (up to $307,977 to operate a permanent community residence, term 10/01/2025–09/30/2026); and Houston Help, Inc. (up to $413,091 to operate a family permanent community residence, term 10/01/2025–09/30/2026). Several organizations noted in the meeting have long histories of city funding and were present in the audience when their agreements were summarized.

One award on the agenda was presented as a subrecipient agreement with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston–Houston to provide HOPWA funds that would serve a minimum of 113 households with a mix of tenant‑based rental assistance, short‑term rent/mortgage/utility assistance and permanent housing placement services. The meeting record includes an outlying dollar figure for that item (a long numeric readback that appears to be a transcription error); the committee presentation did not provide a clearly stated, verifiable final dollar amount for Catholic Charities in the transcript.

Committee members asked for additional data and context. Councilmember Julie Ramirez asked how many people in Houston fall into the category of “persons living with HIV/AIDS.” Barr responded that HOPWA-funded programs currently serve about 1,400 people and that staff will provide the city’s Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) in September with a fuller data snapshot. Councilmember Fred Flickinger asked whether similar HUD grants exist for other diseases; staff said HOPWA is a HUD program specific to HIV/AIDS and that disease-specific grants outside HOPWA typically come through health‑department channels or CDC programs.

Two public speakers addressed the committee after the presentation. Donna Rickenbacker, who identified herself as a developer of OST Lofts, thanked council members for disaster‑reallocation funding that supported affordable housing projects and invited members to the OST Lofts ribbon cutting. A second speaker, identified as Brother Doug, asked how the city evaluates which providers receive funds and urged the committee to require outcome reporting from organizations that receive city money so the city can assess program performance.

Housing staff said the HOPWA awards presented are the first set and that additional projects from the 14 applications will be brought to the committee in coming months. Barr also said monitoring results for the listed organizations showed no findings on the most recent city compliance reviews where stated.

Next steps: staff will provide the CAPER and additional program metrics to the committee and will bring the remaining HOPWA agreements at future meetings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Houston - Housing and Affordability Committee","oneSentenceSummary","Houston’s Housing and Community Development Department presented a series of subrecipient agreements on Aug. 19 to use Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) funds to support housing and services for people living with or affected by HIV and AIDS.","taxTitle","Houston, Harris County, Texas","taxId",2797,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6588483,"HCDD reports Harvey/DR contract closeouts, HBAP2 approvals and DR21 pipeline; $11–12M multifamily NOFA coming",158,1668000,1826000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5602253-bf64903d6f043ba4bde6b506489d56ce&start=1668&end=1826","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5602253-bf64903d6f043ba4bde6b506489d56ce/thumbnail_1668000.jpg","/articles/6588483/Houston/Harris-County/Texas/HCDD-reports-HarveyDR-contract-closeouts-HBAP2-approvals-and-DR21-pipeline-1112M-multifamily-NOFA-coming","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6588483-3694f5498d6987731d53defc3e9edfeb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146359&Signature=kknhBPqufAsty1cT7FX-ivKPIiwOqnAMrLGg9ugQK1C9k8XSH5KPf9U57N0NAJl0tOjlj90GfIKnt9yx620-9B2aBNujH7NoD9SqegaHGI~bI06HrbMTQ~YtcFo~U-332ew23~Zq8LzPEhumXI7QQInzAfdwrRukCIblAN4O0E6O01y8DmfZUh0GvGWpRRpcwwWbBsw398U8SY3l8dkLIxmb0w0dIF51imspboavwC2UqNS1vBXYO05vtWij-FO9GkbqCAtiIAlJc1JurBaR9tZzjV-EYpuurkVn6y79ivpMf2bY1WiuyXEBDXX00DHWsE9hDHezoiSYoml6oPAlyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Deputy Director and CFO Tamika Jones updated the committee on Aug. 19 about Harvey (DR17) contract closeouts, the HBAP2 down‑payment assistance program, and the City’s DR21 (winter‑storm) single‑family repair pipeline.

Jones said the city has an executed copy of the General Land Office (GLO) contract amendment 4 and that the homeowner assistance program (HOAP/HBAP) received final payment approval from the GLO last week; the payment request approved by the GLO was described in the presentation as just over $7.5 million, which moves that program into final closeout activities.

Jones also described the HBAP2 (down‑payment assistance) program, which provides up to $125,000 in down‑payment assistance for eligible homebuyers. She said, as of the committee meeting, the GLO had approved 12 HBAP2 applicants' eligibility and was reviewing three additional applicants; staff reported a pipeline of roughly 272 additional applicants in various stages of eligibility review.

On DR21 (winter‑storm) single‑family assistance, staff said about $40 million is available across reimbursement and rehab/reconstruction pathways. Jones reported a pipeline of 215 homeowners, of whom staff are actively working with 45 to complete applications and damage assessments.

HCDD also announced that the multifamily rehab team will issue a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) in September for CDBG‑funded multifamily rehabilitation; staff estimated approximately $11–$12 million will be available and said details will be published on HCDD’s website and social platforms in the coming weeks.

Jones and other HCDD staff provided project updates on several developments supported by city funds: Rushmore (about 31% complete, 85 restricted units for families at 30–60% AMI, November completion projected, with $3 million in HOME funds); New Hope Housing Avenue C (60% complete, 120 restricted units, April completion projected, with $3 million in homeless/housing bonds); OST Lofts (109 restricted units, ribbon cutting scheduled Sept. 9); a three‑site project totaling 325 units with 166 family units at 30–60% AMI (Doctor 17 funding of about $14.9 million; ribbon cutting expected in September); Hay Center (40 units for youth aging out of foster care; $5 million in Doctor 17 funds; ribbon cutting imminent); and Richmond Senior (125 units, 100 restricted for seniors at 30–80% AMI; project complete with $15.5 million in Doctor 17 funding).

Staff emphasized that additional reporting will be provided as programs move through closeout and approval phases. Jones said the department is tracking approvals and working closely with the GLO to expedite applicant reviews and payments.

Next steps: HCDD will circulate the NOFA when published, continue to report pipeline progress to the committee and provide status updates on contract closeouts and HBAP2 applicant approvals.","Housing and Community Development Department provided updates on Harvey contract closeouts (GLO amendment 4), HBAP2 down‑payment approvals, DR21 single‑family repair pipeline and upcoming CDBG multifamily NOFA; staff reported executed payments, program pipelines and several near‑completion affordable housing projects.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6588487,"$3.4M CDBG‑DR request for Edgewood Park detention basin aimed at reducing South Park flooding",359,1129000,1488000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5602253-bf64903d6f043ba4bde6b506489d56ce&start=1129&end=1488","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5602253-bf64903d6f043ba4bde6b506489d56ce/thumbnail_1129000.jpg","/articles/6588487/Houston/Harris-County/Texas/34M-CDBGDR-request-for-Edgewood-Park-detention-basin-aimed-at-reducing-South-Park-flooding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6588487-56bd6c1151040c177effc2e5cc1472ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146359&Signature=J6z-pwBVIXOh4LAVr5~mkIplwSUNq2wVnyOgD52bIZwTeZOoa1fn-wxD9bbAo3z6xrW-0MnbJ-1QZCWoYZufnsFtz0MOnZ4dETe2JqlGF2A6LtRiHNM0g8kVD6o0Kavm4MoNbLavywKYNjTuG6vdGQ-N7zgfDx5ruZQpyn4wP8oxW-h7D-9QAXAIIntdjgncH2Jv~oN60QN898eoJB29MI7jmCtw9ruZ1GkbQxKDbGxrUD4Dh0mezLJ3m89kFLkWjmRplRP6yX9Mtd6EB79CztG3XvR3BsRowUo7A0L93ntTUtk8ugH1gZtKTInxYXRJyYqbcgwzly407wcYWLxjJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Housing and Community Development Department asked the committee on Aug. 19 to approve a letter of agreement to use community development block grant disaster recovery (CDBG‑DR15) funds for flood‑mitigation improvements at Edgewood Multiuse Park and Detention Basin in the South Park neighborhood.

Deputy Assistant Director Ryan Bibbs said the department proposes using CDBG‑DR15 funding for a multiuse detention basin and park upgrades at 5803 Belford Avenue in Council District D. The improvements would lower and regrade existing recreational areas — including the soccer field, baseball field, basketball court, playground, trail and green space — to create a detention basin that temporarily holds stormwater, directs flow to the South Bank Street storm system, and includes underground stormwater storage beneath an upgraded parking lot.

Planned amenities cited in the presentation include an upgraded football field, walking trails, benches, pedestrian lighting and trees. Bibbs said Houston Public Works will manage bidding, contractor selection, design and construction; the project is in the design phase and construction is anticipated from February 2026 through September 2026.

Bibbs said the total project budget is $4,611,000, with Housing & Community Development funding approximately $3.4 million and Houston Public Works contributing about $1.1 million. He said the improvements are intended to mitigate recurring flooding in the area and to both protect homes and rights-of-way and improve community amenities.

Councilmember Julie Ramirez, who said she has met with residents of Edgewood Park, asked about the timetable and what would happen to the current detention area. Bibbs replied that the detention basin will be deepened to increase capacity and that new underground piping will speed flow toward South Bank Street. On who would determine specific field design choices, Bibbs said the project team is coordinating with Houston Public Works and identified a Public Works contact as “Masodio Molar,” offering to provide the full contact name to council offices.

Next steps: staff requested committee approval of the LOA so that Houston Public Works may proceed with final design and procurement. The department said it will circulate more detailed contact and design information to council offices as it becomes available.","Housing Community Development requested an LOA to use CDBG‑DR funds to construct a depressed multiuse detention basin and park upgrades at Edgewood Multiuse Park and Detention Basin in South Park (5803 Belford Ave.), with construction expected Feb–Sept 2026 and an overall project budget of about $4.61 million.","actionData","errors"]

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