ORDER NO. ^c7891
RF'PROVAL OF RESCINDING THE JANUARY 13, 2Q~03 DATE
FOR PUBLIC HERRING ON HOME DISRSTER RELIEF FUNDS
On this the '3th day of December-, 202, ~.tpon motion made by
Commissioner- Williams, seconded by Commissioner 2aldwin, the
Court unanimously approved by a vote of 4-Q-0, that the Co~_ir•t
rescind and cancel the January 13, c003 date set for public
hearing on H. O. N. E. Disaster Relief f~_~nds.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND NINE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST
AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT
MADE BY: William H. Williams OFFICE: Commissioner, Pct. 2
MEETING DATE: December 9, 2002 TIME PREFERRED:
SUBJECT: (Please be specific) Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action rescinding
the January 13, 2003, date set for a public hearing on HOME Disaster Relief Funds, until
after a Disaster Relief application workshop has been scheduled as per request dated
12/2/02.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON)
NAME OF PERSON(S) ADDRESSING THE COURT: Commissioner Williams.
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: 2 Minutes
IF PERSONNEL MATTER NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in
accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows:
Meeting scheduled for Mondays: 5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED
All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate
information has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court
meetings. Your cooperation is appreciated and contributes toward your request being addressed
at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rule adopted by Commissioners Court.
COUNTY JUDGE
FRED HENNEKE
COMMISSK)NERS CWRT
H. A. "BUSTER" BAIPV/RJ, Mr. 1
Wn.uAM °BILL" WR.UAMS, Pcr. 2
JONATHAN IE7Z, Pcr. 3
LARRY GRIFFIN, PCf. 4
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December 2, 2002
Judith Liles
HOME Program Coordinator
P. O. Box 13941
Austin, TX 787 1 1-3 941
Dear Ms. Liles:
CLERK
JANNETT RErER
COURT COORDEJATOR
TItEA Sova
Please accept this communication as an official request by Commissioners Court for a
disaster relief application workshop to be held in Ken County. Our community is in need
of funds beyond those provided by FEMA for the 2002 Flood Disaster. In our county
alone, it is estimated that 347 homes suffered damage from the flooding in July, 2002.
Thanks you for your consideration in this matter, and for your quick response.
incerely,
Fred He eke
Ken County Judge
C: Commissioners
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF KERR COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING GRANTWORKS TO
PREPARE AND SUBMIT A TEXAS HOME PROGRAM DISASTER RELIEF
APPLICATION TO TDHCA UP TO AN AMOUNT OF $520,000.
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
HOME Program makes available Disaster Relief funds for communities with federal
disaster declarations;
WHEREAS, a disaster declaration for flooding during July of 2002 was issued by the
President of the United States for areas including Kerr County;
WHEREAS, the residents of Kerr County suffered substantial property damage and
loss, and have not received adequate federal funding to address this situation fully;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF
KERR COUNTY, TEXAS:
Section 1. That a request be made to TDHCA for a HOME Program Disaster Relief
Workshop to be held in the County at the earliest convenient date;
Section 2. That following this workshop, GrantWorks prepare and submit to TDHCA
a Texas HOME Program-Owner Occupied Housing Assistance application for an
amount up to $520,000; and
Section 2. That the Court designates the County Judge as the person authorized to
sign all forms related to the preparation of the application and to execute any HOME
agreement;
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 27th day of November of the year 2002.
County Judge
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Planning, Housing, and
Community Development Services
for Rural Texas Since f979
Eric Hartzell
1705 West Koenig Lane
Austin, Texas 78756
Executive Vice President
Voice (512) 420-0303
Fax (512) 420-0302
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FAX TRANSMITTAL
To: Judge Henneke, Comm. Williams Date: 11 /21 /2002
Group: Kerr County Project: 2002 Disaster Relief
Subject: HOME Disaster Assistance Fax:
Remarks: Pages (w/cover): 2
The Commissioners Court indicated some interest in pursuing HOME assistance
for County residents affected by the July 2002 floods. Following is the most
recent information from the HOME Program about their assistance funds:
HOME Disaster Assistance-This program is to replace or renovate homes that
were damaged during the July floods. The homes must be occupied by their
owners.
This program is designed to help those who had inadequate insurance to make
the needed repairs to their homes after the floods. It is targeted to households
earning less than 80% of the yearly area median family income (e.g., about
$27,000 for 2 people or $34,000 for 4).
The program will also pay to elevate the rehabilitated or rebuilt structure
above the base flood elevation if necessary.
The first step required by the HOME Program is to request a Disaster Assistance
Workshop in your area (see attached letter). This request DOES NOT commit
the County to making a HOME application.
Please complete the request then fax it to Judith Liles (HOME) at (512) 475-
3287 and Tres Davis (GrantWorks) at (512) 420-0302.
Thank you for your assistance.