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Regular Meeting January 17, 2006 5 . Page 5 I Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 15, removed from the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING A LIST OF APPLICANTS ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE TEXAS HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM OWNER-OCCUPIED ASSISTANCE FUND THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS; AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE GRANT ADMINISTRATION PROCESS WITH THESE APPLICANTS; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Diaz moved for adoption of the Resolution, and Mr. Guerrero seconded the motion. Mr. O'Leary stated the City received a HOME grant through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the purpose of reconstructing or rehabilitating homeowner-occupied residences for extremely low income San Marcos families. He stated because of the deterioration of most the applicant's homes that the homes included in this project will be reconstructed. He stated reconstruction entails city employees demolishing the existing homes and clearing the lots, which is the City's match portion. Janis Hendrix, CDBG Coordinator, stated this grant is based on the commitment of households with special needs. She stated the applications were ranked according to income and additional points were awarded for persons 62 years or older in the household and for I disabilities. She stated 14 applications were ranked and 7 homes will receive the grant this year. Mr. Jones stated citizens felt the homes should be visited. Carol Barrett, Director of Planning, stated homes were visited in the event of ties. Ms. Hendrix stated the Council can redo the criteria, which will need to be approved by the State. She stated the grant is to target certain population areas with extremely low income and special needs. She stated the grants are based on applications and not structure. Mr. Guerrero inquired as to the years the grant, has been offered. Ms. Hendrix stated this is the first year for the grant and the City has been approved for a second year. She stated next year the extra point for special needs has been eliminated. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution. Mayor Narvaiz introduced for consideration Item 17, removed from the consent agenda, adoption of a Resolution, the caption which was read as follows: 1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTION OF $140,006.75 IN ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE WONDER WORLD DRIVE RAILROAD OVERPASS PROJECT FOR THE ADDITION OF SIDEWALKS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 5 ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.