Council authorizes RFP/RFQ to pursue up to $750,000 Community Development Block Grant

Jul 22, 2026

Staff won council approval to issue a request for proposals for grant administration and an RFQ for engineering services to pursue a Texas Community Development Block Grant (administered through the Texas Department of Agriculture) with awards up to $750,000 for public-facility projects such as upsizing a trunk sewer line.

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City staff asked for and received council authorization to issue procurement documents needed to apply for the Texas Community Development Block Grant program (a passthrough administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture) for FY2027/FY2028. The grant has a maximum award of $750,000 and is intended to fund public facilities that address basic human needs, improve housing conditions for low- and moderate-income residents, or eliminate hazardous public-facility conditions.

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