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RESOLUTION NO. 1741
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
ESTABLISHING THE CDBG-FUNDED AID TO VICTIMS OF HURRICANE
KATRINA PROGRAM THAT WILL PROVIDE VARIOUS PUBLIC
SERVICES TO THOSE DISPLACED BY HURRICANE KATRINA AND
CURRENTLY RESIDING WITHIN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown hereby establishes the CDBG-
funded Aid to Victims of Hurricane Katrina Program that will provide various public services to
those displaced by Hurricane Katrina and currently residing within the City of Baytown. The
program guidelines are attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all intents and
purposes.
Section 2: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the
City Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED, by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of
Baytown this the 151h day of September,2005.
CALVIN MUNDINGER, Mayor
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KELVIN KN OF, Interim C' Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ACID RAMIREZ, SR., i Attorney
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CITY OF BAYTOWN
AID TO VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA PROGRAM
GUIDELINES
I. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Hurricane Katrina Relief Program (the program) is sponsored by the City of
Baytown and administered through its Planning and Development Services Department.
The goal of the program is to assist the victims of Hurricane Katrina in re-establishing a
suitable living environment within the city limits. Funding is provided by unexpended
CDBG funds and general funds from the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation.
II. SERVICES OFFERED
The Community Development Division will render any or a combination of the
following:
A. Transportation Services:
• 20 one-way taxi rides up to $8 per ride within the city limits of Baytown;
• 24 Harris County Coordinated Transportation Ride Coupons to allow persons to
travel within Baytown and into Houston with a 24-hour advanced reservation;
• Up to two (2) gasoline vouchers not to exceed $50 each.
B. Childcare Expenses:
• a two (2) month voucher for childcare expenses at a licensed day care facility in
Baytown for no more than three (3) children per family for parents who are
employed, actively seeking employment, or coordinating relocation efforts.
C. Utility Assistance:
• utility deposits and/or payments for purchased or rented single-family homes
and/or multi-family complexes up to three (3) months. The fees would be paid
directly to the provider of the service and not exceed $800 per household.
D. Household Packs:
• Furniture and/or household items including include beds, dining set, living room
set, bedding, dishes, cutlery, and exclude electronics.
• If rental units do not include the essential appliances, households may also receive
a refrigerator and stove in the Household Pack.
III. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
All potential participants must provide the appropriate documentation to verify they were
displaced from the states of Louisiana, Alabama or Mississippi as a result of Hurricane
Katrina. If a participant is claiming eligible displacement status, he or she must provide
any one of the following:
1. valid state-issued drivers license;
2. valid state-issued primary identification;
3. valid voter's registration card;
4. documentation that participant is currently residing within the city limits of
Baytown, such as current lease agreements, utility bill, or statement from a local
shelter.
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IV. APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested participants will obtain an application and the guidelines from the Baytown
Resource & Assistance Center or the Planning and Development Services Department.
Staff will explain the program requirements and answer any questions regarding the
program. The participant is required to submit to Staff the eligibility verification forms
and sign the information release forms allowing Staff verify information on the
completed application. Staff will review the application and notify participant of
eligibility status, which is contingent on fulfilling all requirements of the application
process. Participants who meet the minimum requirements should contact a potential
service provider to initiate services.
V. HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF GRANTS
I. Grants will be used for payment to approved service providers.
2. The funds/voucher assistance is in the form of a grant payable at the time of
service.
3. The amount granted depends upon the total amount necessary to receive requested
services.
VI. ELIGIBLE SERVICE PROVIDERS
Eligible service providers must meet all of the following criteria:
I. Utility company licensed to supply energy in the state of Texas;
2. childcare facility located within the city limits of Baytown and licensed
with the state of Texas to provide childcare;
3. transportation providers must have a current contract with the City of
Baytown.
VII. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, THE SERVICE
PROVIDER AND THE PARTICIPANT
The Director of Planning and Development Services or his/her designee will represent the
City of Baytown, when it is necessary to resolve disputes between the participant and the
service provider. Upon both the Director of Planning and Development Services or
his/her designee has the right to deem a participant or service provider as ineligible. The
service provider and his/her employees shall not be discriminated against on the basis of
religion, race, national origin, or gender.
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