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Council declines to authorize additional signatories for Texas CDBG grants, citing federal "gotcha" concerns
Summary
After extended discussion about potential retroactive requirements attached to federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Lucas City Council voted unanimously to deny a resolution that would have authorized the mayor, mayor pro tem and city manager as signatories for future CDBG awards.
The Lucas City Council voted to deny a resolution that would have authorized the mayor, mayor pro tem and the city manager to sign documents for Texas Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) participation after several council members raised concerns about potential retroactive federal requirements and zoning or fair-housing stipulations.
Staff said the step is primarily clerical to identify signatories so…
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