Council authorizes RFP/RFQ to pursue Texas Community Development Block Grant

Aug 5, 2026

The City authorized staff to solicit administrative and engineering proposals to pursue the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program, with consultant Rob Barthen noting the current funding cycle bases awards on $750,000 and Newark’s required local match would be about 2% (~$15,000).

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The Newark City Council voted unanimously to authorize staff to issue a request for proposals for administrative services and a request for qualifications for engineering services to pursue funding through the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

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