Ordinance adopting the City Fiscal Year 2027 and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget in the amount of $3,703,414, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) budget in the amount of $232,640, and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) budget in the amount of $3,507,376.36 for a total of $7,443,430.36 annual HUD funding; authorizing the execution of all necessary documents to sub

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Interim Director of Planning and Community Development Jennifer Buxton presented information on the following topics: required plans; FY 2027 Annual Action Plan; timeline; FY 2027 CDBG recommendations; FY 2027 ESG recommendations; and FY 2027 HOME recommendations. City Manager Peter Zanoni, Interim Assistant City Manager Ernesto De La Garza, and Interim Director Buxton responded to Council questions. Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing. Debra Arsuaga, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing. Council Member Paxson moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Campos. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.9/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.