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DR17/DR21 and HVAP2 numbers
Deputy and program staff reported a pipeline for HVAP2 (home repair/homeowner assistance) described as 108 files in eligibility, 318 applications in process, 38 approvals from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and 2 additional approvals pending. For the winter-storm Yuri home repair program (DR21), staff reported 215 applications in the pipeline.

Staff and council members discussed recurring title issues for generational homes and heirs where federal funding rules can restrict eligibility. The department said it is creating pathways for title clearance similar to work done after Hurricane Harvey, and that some grant-funded legal or title-clearance assistance exists to help homeowners with heirs or title challenges.

GLO reimbursements and draw standings
Staff reported the city has received GLO reimbursements for prior contract costs (including personnel) and is working with GLO on pre-contract administrative costs. Staff said they expect additional approvals that will help close out DR17 contracts and extend some closeout deadlines into 2026 for multifamily and buyout activities.

Multifamily completions and projects
Staff highlighted the Old Spanish Trail (OST) Lofts/River Cutting ribbon cutting (city invested $19,300,000 of DR17 funds) and said the site and on-site RYSS Academy pre-K are open and 100% occupied. Other projects reported at various stages included The Summit at Renaissance Park (96% complete), New Hope housing (60% complete), Richmond Senior Village (completed, 125 units), Rushmore Apartments (34% complete) and Andover Lofts (ongoing gap‑funding discussions with Harris County). Staff urged council members to publicize program materials so constituents can access resources.

Quotations and outreach
Program staff asked council offices to share materials widely: “If you get that to the offices or the committee, we’ll blitz it out,” a council member said during the discussion. Cedric Lisen, a program staffer with day‑to‑day numbers, summarized the pipeline: “We have a pipeline of 108 that is in eligibility. We have 318 files that have applications that are in the process. There are 38 approvals from the GLO, and we have 2 that are pending approval.”

Ending: Committee members requested materials and outreach language for council newsletters and office staff to reduce applicant confusion and to encourage eligible homeowners — including elderly or disabled residents — to apply for winter-storm and HVAP assistance. Staff said they will continue monthly updates to the committee.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Houston - Housing and Affordability Committee","oneSentenceSummary","Housing staff reported progress on DR17 and DR21 recovery programs, numbers for the HVAP2 pipeline and winter-storm home repair applications, discussed title challenges for generational homes, and highlighted recent multifamily completions including the OST Lofts ribbon cutting.","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},6471991,"Committee to consider no‑objection resolutions for two 4% tax‑credit rehab projects in the extraterritorial jurisdiction",143,1277000,1420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5777224-57232ee0b67a3c82c15476438248aef7&start=1277&end=1420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5777224-57232ee0b67a3c82c15476438248aef7/thumbnail_1277000.jpg","/articles/6471991/Houston/Harris-County/Texas/Committee-to-consider-noobjection-resolutions-for-two-4-taxcredit-rehab-projects-in-the-extraterritorial-jurisdiction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6471991-d2022efd42dcb9fa9e406c496430f1fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437864&Signature=PT4ZPqxedfhRh98fWcEDJ57wkpbN7eBQqBCqZbOF--x9cQcMWs13Nu0Z394l9cFwa8oFkg07WCCWErHmHOq9ERCWyYlrZwyTQbdvcP~jof6vN6wdSiQpJDmrWzDOVzWEAFyA16duZRiLQMUuZ1JMgYmkgZzEThtZeXiewnNRRrHb1~v744fykB2TapR2FS1P-dcsiklrK7xoSxHaYvfYZFAXoFuFllJvMKb9tkNXTRMlOOtb3SlLacrXva908WvCknySHs1BBH9YV~G3aE-3yhHcD~U4KVei3JNY~MhUKqP-uC5~C3Pp~shIfUy3dTsP7m01EBDE1ROYYvjcXnmmuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee heard a combined presentation requesting resolutions of no objection for two rehabilitation projects seeking 4% low-income housing tax credits. Both properties are in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and are owner/developer rehabilitation projects.

Staff described the two projects as follows: Lafayette Village Apartments, a 250-unit family rehab located near District E and built in 02/2006; and Idlewild Apartments, a 250-unit family rehab near District B and built in 02/2007. Resolution Companies was identified as the developer for both rehabs.

Legal process and timeline: staff referenced Texas Government Code section 2306.67071 and said the governing municipality must hold a hearing for a developer to secure a local resolution of no objection. The housing department recommended a motion to request a public hearing (to be set Oct. 8), to hold the hearing on Oct. 15, 2025, and to return for a council vote on Oct. 22, 2025, on the resolution of no objection.

No committee vote was recorded; staff recommended the three-step process for local hearings and actions to allow the developer to proceed with tax-credit applications.

Ending: Staff said they would present additional information and that William Schultz and a representative from Resolution Companies were available to answer questions; no substantive objections were raised during the committee presentation.","Staff recommended the committee request hearings and ultimately adopt resolutions of no objection so two rehabilitation projects — Lafayette Village Apartments and Idlewild Apartments — can move forward with 4% housing tax credit applications under Texas law.",{"_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},6471995,"Committee reviews $4 million HOME loan for 103‑unit senior affordable housing in Acres Home",86,1034000,1120000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5777224-57232ee0b67a3c82c15476438248aef7&start=1034&end=1120","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5777224-57232ee0b67a3c82c15476438248aef7/thumbnail_1034000.jpg","/articles/6471995/Houston/Harris-County/Texas/Committee-reviews-4-million-HOME-loan-for-103unit-senior-affordable-housing-in-Acres-Home","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6471995-55ba43c35b7680f7422febca847bba1c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437864&Signature=jCzNxKg~sdewJre-TF1sS8bNsvp~usBbBHbhApIX4tUIhFz1kxSk0Ue98QujuJgUzF5U~0fwBvOQ2hj23~wG2aYPcHduzngNcArTj1f1eSmf5ShVJuCVPt-zXPyVCEmNpQNq1BGCb71lkskJAPuNEeEvNIUuLGOg1W1fWbRqw7LDTCxkWAca9HgnlOCEmQOmN32hsvDUwTutv3NtIHrwiBx9dn18EhWNs33ij35A4z1RZaSWQ-vCj5R6oY-Ul3lZXai79Tkv9IjDlY5gX0v5NNGidENzZQegU30d55ZFfQLLMYC0LkAADMLL5K0m8f9UBx6ML~4A6oftJQtYPtK0Ig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Housing and Community Development Department presented a proposed HOME loan agreement with I Community Foundation, a subsidiary of ITEX Group, to provide $4,000,000 for the Retreat at Esther, a new-construction senior affordable housing project in the Acres Home neighborhood (corner of Wheatley Street and Esther Drive, ZIP 77088) in Council District B.

The department said the project will create a four-story building with 103 units for seniors and a mixed-income unit mix including 11 units at 30% AMI, 29 units at 50% AMI and 63 units at 60% AMI. Staff listed the total project cost as $27,000,000 and said the city’s $4,000,000 HOME loan will apply a 20‑year affordability period. After construction completion, a 1% annual interest rate will apply to the outstanding principal balance.

Deputy Assistant Director Ryan Bibbs presented the proposal and described the financing chart and unit mix. The developer was identified as ITEX Group (Houston/Port Arthur) and staff said representatives from the developer were expected to attend. Bibbs said the loan would contribute to new affordable senior housing and support local revitalization in Acres Home.

No formal vote or final action was recorded in the transcript; staff presented the loan request for committee review and noted the developer has prior experience with the city on senior projects.

Ending: Committee members asked for clarification about unit restrictions and confirmation of the developer name; staff confirmed affordability restrictions apply to the total unit count rather than by bedroom type and agreed to include the developer name on future slides and materials.","Housing staff presented a proposed $4,000,000 HOME loan to I Community Foundation/ITEX Group for Retreat at Esther, a 103‑unit senior affordable housing project in Acres Home with a 20‑year affordability period and mixed AMI unit set-asides.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6471997,"Committee reviews multiple contract amendments to fund rental assistance, job training and supportive services",1586,165000,1751000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5777224-57232ee0b67a3c82c15476438248aef7&start=165&end=1751","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5777224-57232ee0b67a3c82c15476438248aef7/thumbnail_165000.jpg","/articles/6471997/Houston/Harris-County/Texas/Committee-reviews-multiple-contract-amendments-to-fund-rental-assistance-job-training-and-supportive-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6471997-d1ec855bfa4b9d43769d218e18a5f490/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437864&Signature=LSa-kR58jNfUvUCgnefdM4Y743E1k9Lm5f23RfwgjgBNpwY2jibJLD5VaZknByivZxzgf9Qm319t2JI1O6nauCbRB6Q3M1YUUdsW7LUBGSJYpqacScs3IXQelUz2Yp2U071NF5QCN2QwVYPNmXzrsf5FTuta59L3QOud6MX4eTROds5fIp1MSdJ9U4PwoP0bAyvRHBARU4TEx99GWGq0eENKiNBj-9w0lnp60mR7h5Gubk2w9-9BXbXot6Qjkhz7i76d7iFE6prvOxt~q0cSZjMmExkKkMXlv7UdTTm7F-kjPnnaI~mMpAdsevzyVkBgyNJXTrmHhtmFqrVrvA4c-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Houston Housing and Community Development Department presented a group of subrecipient agreements and contract amendments to the Housing and Affordability Committee on items that fund rental assistance, job readiness, early childhood education, and supportive services.

The measures presented included a proposed subrecipient agreement with Access Care of Coastal Texas (ACCT) for up to $1,276,825 in HOPWA funds to serve at least 149 low-income households living with HIV/AIDS, a $150,000 CDBG amendment for Catholic Charities to expand an employment services program, two Wesley Community Center amendments (one for early childhood/out-of-school programming at $125,000 and one for employment services at $250,000), a $1,500,001 HOPWA agreement with El Centro de Corazon to take over supportive services now provided under Bread of Life, and a $250,000 CDBG second amendment for The Women’s Home to continue services to people exiting homelessness. The department also presented an off-agenda second amendment for Educational Programs Inspiring Communities (HEART) to add $250,000 in CDBG funds for its HEART job training program serving trainees with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Why this matters: the contracts extend and preserve a range of services — from tenant-based rental assistance to vocational training and early childhood supports — that the department says reach residents across a nine-county HOPWA service region and within Houston. Committee members emphasized getting contract and program details to council offices to increase public awareness and referrals.

Key details presented
- Access Care of Coastal Texas (ACCT): up to $1,276,825 (HOPWA) for 11/01/2025–10/31/2026; services described: tenant-based rental assistance to 59 households, short-term rent/mortgage/utility aid to 70 households, supportive services for 149 households and permanent housing placement for 20 households; program located in Galveston, Texas; ACCT has city funding since 02/2006. Leslie Sumner (chief executive officer) and Kristen Rowe (chief program officer) attended the meeting.
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston–Houston: second amendment for an additional $150,000 (CDBG) to operate an employment services program assisting 150 low- to moderate-income people; amendment extends the agreement through 10/31/2026; agency has city funding since 02/2003 and reportedly surpassed its program goal last year. Adrienne Ademey (Program Vice President) and Leticia Ejeni (job developer) attended.
- Wesley Community Center, Inc.: first amendment adding $125,000 (CDBG) for early childhood education and out‑of‑school programs serving at least 25 unduplicated children (13 early childhood, ages infant–4; 12 school‑age, K–12); program site: Wesley Day School and Kurtz Education Recreation Center, near North Side; extension through 10/31/2026. Wesley also presented a second amendment adding $250,000 (CDBG) for an employment services program assisting 225 people with training that can include healthcare career tracks; the employment amendment term extended through 11/30/2026. Emily Bahati (Senior Director of Development) and Bonnie Albrecht (Director of Children and Youth Services) attended.
- El Centro de Corazon: proposed subrecipient agreement up to $1,500,001 (HOPWA) to serve a minimum of 93 households living with HIV/AIDS with tenant-based rental assistance and supportive services; term runs from controller countersignature until 09/30/2026; El Centro previously received city funding in 2007 and 02/2011. The presentation noted clients would transition from the current contract with Bread of Life to El Centro’s supportive care. Joe Fuentes (Chief Integration Officer) was expected to attend.
- The Women’s Home: second amendment for up to $250,000 (CDBG) to operate programs serving approximately 480 women, including counseling, substance-abuse support and employment services; term extended through 10/31/2026; The Women’s Home has city funding since 2000 and reported meeting 95% of its annual service goal as of July. Bethany Fields (Vice President, Grants and Evaluation) attended.
- Educational Programs Inspiring Communities (HEART): second amendment to add $250,000 (CDBG) for the HEART job training program serving 45 trainees with intellectual or developmental disabilities; services include vending, concessions and retail training with a mock on-site CVS and a six-week internship at a local CVS; amendment extends the agreement through 08/31/2026. Janet DeLeon Young (Executive Director, HEART) attended; HEART has city contracts dating to 02/2005 and had no findings in the most recent compliance monitoring.

Public comment and committee requests
Doug Smith, a public commenter, asked the committee for a report evaluating the effectiveness of organizations that receive city funds, saying “these organizations, some of them do the same thing.” Committee members and staff responded that the department does periodic compliance monitoring and sometimes pivots funding to providers with capacity; they agreed to document the department’s standard procedures and follow up with a report.

No formal committee vote on these items was recorded in the transcript; staff presented the agreements and amendments for committee review and said they will return to council with the necessary authorization items.

Ending: Committee members asked staff to share cover sheets and contract information with council offices after council approval so offices can refer residents to services. The department said it will provide the requested materials and noted several agencies reported no monitoring findings in their latest reviews.","Houston’s Housing and Community Development staff presented a package of subrecipient agreements and amendments totaling several million dollars in HOPWA and CDBG funds to continue rental assistance, employment training and supportive services for low- and moderate-income residents and people living with HIV/AIDS.","actionData","errors"]

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