Res 2025-140 adopting the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan

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City of San Marcos Five Year Consolidated Plan for the 2025-2029 Program Years— FINAL—Last Updated 08/08/25 City staff from various departments are active members of the Homeless Coalition of Hays County, the SMTX Mental Health Coalition, Community Organizations Active in Disaster, the Hays Interagency Group, San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce, and Healthy Hays. Leadership and direction for these groups are provided by the participating public services agencies. Ongoing, the City's CDBG staff works closely with San Marcos Housing Authority and local organizations that provide services to City residents by sharing information on grant and training opportunities, as well as community data. The city's open application process allows agencies and City departments to apply for CDBG funding.The City also provides more than $600,000 annually in general funds to local non-profit organizations through an annual open application process. The City waives development and permit fees for Housing authority projects, construction, and rehabilitation of affordable housing. The City has participated in the renovation of public facilities which serve the community, including a community center, and has updated park facilities in low-income neighborhoods. The City created a Council Committee on Homelessness in 2020, comprised of three City Council members. In 2021 the City contracted with Texas State University(in conjunction with Luminosa Research) for creation of a Homeless Needs Assessment, entitled Assessing the Needs of the Community to Keep Homelessness Rare, Brief, and Non-Recurring. This report was completed in 2022 and included a review and recommendations for an increase in collaboration, coordination, and leadership. Below are the steps recommended by the 2022 Assessment and an update on progress made: 1. Identify a lead planning and coordinating agency Update: Southside Community Center has agreed to be a lead planning and coordinating agency, and is contracted and funded by the City using American Rescue Plan Act funding 2. Facilitate collaboration among all community stakeholders Update: Homeless Coalition of Hays County facilitates collaboration among all community stakeholders, with membership updates and regular meetings. City staff from the Police Department, Neighborhood Enhancement, and the Library participate in the Coalition. 3. Develop a strategic plan to systematically address the critical relief and housing solution gaps Update: The City contracted to have a Strategic Plan created for San Marcos, which was completed in March 2023. 4. Collect and analyze data to quantify needs and measure successes Consolidated Plan SAN MARCOS 11