Rosenberg kicks off comprehensive-plan update after $250,000 GLO resiliency grant

Rosenberg city staff and consulting teams presented a kickoff for a comprehensive plan update at a council meeting, saying the project will be funded by a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation (CDBG‑MIT) award from the Texas General Land Office.

“City of Rosenberg has secured $250,000 through the Texas General Land Office, GLO, community development, block grant, mitigation resilient communities program,” Mohammed, a city staff member, told the council during his opening remarks.

The consultants leading the effort — Ardura (planning and design) with market analysis partner CDS — described a process of community engagement, data collection and drafting that they said would produce a forward‑looking plan that integrates hazard mitigation, land use and implementation steps. Mindy Snyder of Ardura said the consultant team will run the public outreach and produce maps, graphics and an implementation matrix.

The plan is intended to identify vulnerabilities tied to natural hazards, infrastructure needs and long‑term growth; consultants said it will also help the…