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Response <br />d damage. Flooded families, <br />Comment <br />20 years, the neighborhood may be dry but <br />CRITICAL UNMET HOUSING NEEDSHousing is critical. The unmet housing needs analysis was based on only 300 houses; yet more than 1,200 homes were affected by flooding. A year later, many <br /> homes still have flooparticularly widows, are unsure how to move forward. City housing programs can leverage homeowner money with reliable, honest repairs, help bring families back <br /> safely into vacant homes throughout the neighborhoods, coordinate with local nonprofits and faith-based groups for greater impact, and explore innovative options if particular existing <br /> housing locations are unsafe.The City of San Marcos has a serious struggle with affordable housing. The inability to repair existing homesin a neighborhood will exacerbate an already <br /> difficult housing situation. An infrastructure focused plan that attempts to reduce the flood plain, yet under funding housing repairs, will hurt current residents and benefit investors <br /> waiting to scoop up damaged In 10-there will not be any neighbors left due to their unmet ability to repair their homes.A final action plan must benefit both neighborhoods and neighbors. <br /> This action plain is a key moment in strategic action on housing needs to complement our ongoing economic and environmental initiatives. The council deserves recognition for their efforts <br /> to secure the $25 million disaster grant. City staff deserves appreciation for their efforts to engage the community and move this process forward in a short time frame. City leaders <br /> are quick to note grant disaster funding this process. I strongly encourage housing projects to be made the clear priority of this Department of Housing disaster <br />Element <br />Source <br />Date <br /># <br /> <br />