Res 2024-137 adopting the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Action Plan that provides for the allocation of $1,405,990.00 in CDBG entitlement funds for program year 2024-2025

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City of San Marcos,Texas—2024-2025 Action Plan Interviewed the Co-Chair of the Coalition about the activities of the Coalition. Homeless Coalition of Hays Homeless Needs-Chronically The coalition works with the homeless,veterans and low-income individuals County Homeless at all stages of homelessness.Emergency housing vouchers,transitional housing,and funding for trained case managers are needed to assist the coalition in meeting their objectives. San Marcos Housing The Executive Director provided information for the Public Housing section of Authority Public Housing the Action Plan. Hill Country Mental Health has become more flexible in outreach to assist the increasing number of people with mental health issues. They'd like to see a Hill Country Mental Health Non-Homeless Special Needs temporary shelter for those homeless suffering from mental disease. The agency believes the City should provide more assistance in sharing resources and information to the public. Texas Balance of State Homeless Needs-Chronically The City is in contact throughout the year,gathering data and receiving Continuum of Care Homeless support for efforts related to homelessness. Table 2—Agencies that Responded to Survey Greater San Marcos Youth Council identified several critical needs requiring attention.They encourage the City to work towards affordable housing options and addressing homelessness. Housing stability would increase safety and reduce vulnerability of young families. GSMYC requested greater coordinated efforts to enhance'awareness and accessibility of counseling,parenting classes,and emergency shelter among vulnerable populations'which they provide. The final two requests revolved around at-risk youth: economic opportunities and supporting those aging out of foster care. Hays Caldwell Women's Center identified lack of affordable housing as a critical point in housing stability. The issue is greater for housing support such as section 8,which has limited options. The next issue is the lack of available jobs that pay a livable wage. The agency stated their clients must work multiple jobs to make ends meet. Transportation and childcare followed,as lack of resources available for already struggling families. The agency struggles to assist families as service numbers increase every year, but funding decreases or stays the same.The agency feels that for better organization,the City should designate a representative or take a lead amongst all the agencies. Coalitions appear fragmented and need leadership to focus on a single community issue. The Senior Citizen's Center on Arizona identified that there are necessities SNAP doesn't cover,diapers,cleaning products,toiletries.As the city grows, transportation becomes a challenge for seniors. Increasing routes and times for the bus system,especially if low-income housing occurs outside the City limits. There is insufficient affordable housing for people,such as seniors,on fixed income and the waiting list to get into housing is too long. The Senior Center partners with the food bank to provide necessities. The center also partners with CARTS and other networks to provide services and information to the City's seniors. Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting-Not Applicable Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan—See Table Below 2024-2025 CDBG ACTION PLAN Page 12 of 59