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Galilee CDC outlines plan to repair flood-damaged homes; aims to serve ~60 low-income households
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Galilee CDC told the board that $183,000 in COSADC funding (already released via contract amendment) will support front-end repairs after the July 4 flood; staff estimate ~$15,000 per household to assist about 60 low-income owner-occupants and aim to complete the majority within 12-18 months.
Stephanie Hamby, executive director of Galilee CDC, updated the San Angelo Development Corporation board on plans to use COSADC-designated funds to repair homes damaged in the July 4, 2025 flood.
Hamby said the board previously approved $183,000 for front-end work and that an amendment to the contract has already allowed immediate use of those funds for tasks such as roofs, plumbing and sewer-line repairs. Galilee staff estimate an average of about $15,000 per household for needed repairs, which would allow assistance for roughly 60 households; they noted many households will come in under that average amount.
Hamby told the board that caseworkers are performing damage assessments and verifying homeowners' income and ownership to ensure applicants meet the program requirement of 80% or less of HUD median income. She said the program's needs-assessment process is posted online, and communities can apply through the Community Action Agency intake form. Hamby estimated that most of the bulk work could be completed in 12 to 18 months, though complete house rebuilds would take longer and require additional planning.
Board members asked about income cutoffs and eligibility. Hamby said a two-person household's 80% HUD threshold is roughly $42,000 and that for a family of four it is about $54,000. She stressed intake and assessment are ongoing and that Galilee is coordinating with the long-term recovery group, FEMA and caseworkers to prioritize safety and speed.
Next steps: Galilee will continue assessments, caseworker outreach and contractor selection; staff noted a contract amendment was already executed to allow front-end expenditures and indicated they will return to the board with implementation details as work progresses.
