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Council advances CDBG mitigation grant process, adopts signatory and civil-rights resolutions
Summary
The council authorized grant signatories and adopted a civil-rights policy tied to a Community Development Block Grant mitigation (CDBG-MIT) program; staff said the grant funds will pass through the Texas GLO and likely originate with HUD.
Bruceville-Eddy — Council members voted unanimously to authorize city signatories and to adopt civil-rights policies required for a Community Development Block Grant mitigation program as staff begin the planning process for a new comprehensive plan.
City Administrator Lawrence told the council the city "received notice that we're gonna be awarded a grant for a community development block grant" to help prepare an updated comprehensive plan and related public engagement. He said the funds will be administered through the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and originate with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Council considered a resolution to designate signatories for grant administration (checks and official documents). Staff said the named signatories would include the mayor, the city administrator and the city secretary. Councilmember Wiggins moved to approve resolution R01-22-2026-1 and the motion passed unanimously.
Council also considered a CDBG-MIT-related civil-rights resolution, R01-22-2026-2, which staff described as affirming nondiscrimination, fair-housing obligations, grievance procedures and conflict-of-interest rules attached to the grant program. The council moved and adopted the civil-rights resolution unanimously.
Residents asked about grant stipulations and potential federal requirements. One attendee said she was concerned that a 'resilient community' program could require the city to use funds in ways the resident did not expect. Staff responded that the grant was in the early stages and the council would hold public workshops and solicit community feedback as consultants are engaged.
