PROPOSED ACTION PLAN FOR

 

 

HURRICANES IKE &

 

DOLLY

 

 

 DISASTER RECOVERY

 

 

 

          

                                     

 

 

TEXAS COMMUNITY

 

DEVELOPMENT

 

DISASTER RECOVERY FUNDS

 

GOLDEN CRESCENT

 

REGIONAL

 

PLANNING COMMISSION

 

 

 

Funding Background

 

The Office of Rural Community Affairs (ORCA) has been designated by Governor Rick Perry, as the lead agency to administer $1,134,990,193.00 in disaster recovery funding provided by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for recovery from damages sustained as a result of Hurricanes Ike and Dolly.  Areas to be addressed are housing, public infrastructure and economic development.  ORCA will be working with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) to develop and manage housing activities.

 

Amount of Funding and Preliminary Allocation Breakdown

 

Of the total state allocation, $1,000,000 has been allocated to address housing, public infrastructure and economic development needs in the most severely impacted areas of the Golden Crescent Region of Texas. 

 

The Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission (GCRPC) intends to address funding of non-housing activities based on input received from the eligible entities in Calhoun and Victoria Counties.  

 

Projected distribution of funds by activity is as follows:

 

                                           Percent of

Activity                       Allocation                        Allocation Amount

Housing	0%	$  0
Public Infrastructure	100%	$ 1,000,000
Economic Development (considered non-housing)	0%	$   0
Total	100%	$1,000,000

 

 

The GCRPC reserves the right to make changes to the allocation percentages listed above based on damage assessments and/or other information received that may show a greater needs for funding within the specific activity areas listed.

 

Public Input

 

Recommendations for funding included in the Golden Crescent Plan for Hurricanes Ike and Dolly Disaster Recovery were made by the representatives from each of the six eligible entities that can apply for funds under this program.   

 

Through the use of public hearings, input and feedback will be requested from the public at large.  Any recommendations or suggestions will be noted and taken into account.  

 

Final plan recommendations made by the entity representatives will be taken before the Board of Directors of the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission for review and approval.

 

 

   

Public Infrastructure Action Plan

 

Purpose

 

The purpose of the Public Infrastructure Action Plan is to establish a methodology for the disbursement of funds to eligible local governmental entities that were impacted by Hurricanes Ike and Dolly.  Funds are to be used to address public infrastructure damages and/or losses that are intended to improve and/or ensure health and safety for the community during a time of natural disaster.

 

Amount of Funding and Breakdown

 

Total Infrastructure Funding Allocated to Golden Crescent                            $1,000,000

Total Infrastructure Funding Allocated to Eligible Local Communities             $1,000,000

                  

Goal

 

The goal of the Public Infrastructure Action Plan is to allocate funds to communities with infrastructure damage and/or failure to function projects, enabling a safe environment for citizens to live and work.

 

Eligible Entities

 

Funding will be available to all entitlement and non-entitlement cities and counties located in Calhoun and Victoria Counties.

 

·        Non-Entitlement Entities

Counties:  Calhoun, Victoria

 

Cities:  Point Comfort, Port Lavaca, Seadrift

 

·        Entitlement Entities

Cities:  Victoria

 

 

Eligible / Ineligible Activities and Uses

 

All activities must be specifically related to Hurricanes Ike or Dolly and must meet at least one of the following two major elements:

·        Damages were received as a result of Hurricanes Ike or Dolly

and/or

·        There was a failure to function as a result of Hurricanes Ike or Dolly

 

Funding will focus on types of critical public infrastructure projects identified below that are necessary for a safe environment for citizens to live and work in and to improve and/or ensure health and safety for the community during a time of natural disaster.

 

Eligible Activities

·        Water System Improvements

·        Wastewater System Improvements

·        Drainage Improvements

·        Gas System Improvements

·        Critical Public Safety Facilities (ex.  police stations, fire stations, volunteer fire stations, etc.)

·        Road/Street/Bridge Improvements

·        Accessibility Improvements to Public Buildings

·        Solid Waste Disposal/Landfills/Transfer Stations

·        Community/Senior/Social Service Centers

·        Shelters for Persons with Special Needs

·        Match for other federal funding sources (This item is not currently eligible but is subject to change.  The GCRPC has asked that this item be reconsidered as HUD guidelines allow for the match of federal funds.)

 

Ineligible Activities

·        Construction of building and facilities used for the general conduct of government (e.g., city halls and courthouses)

·        Construction of building and facilities used as Emergency Operations Centers (EOC’s)

·        Financing of political activities

·        Purchase of equipment

·        Income payments

·        Operation and maintenance expenses of public works or facilities