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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the adoption of Policies in connection with the Federally Funded Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation Program (CDBG-MIT) Projects (Executive Director of Development Services)
Background:
Approval of this resolution will update existing policies and adopt new policies required by the CDBG-MIT program to remain eligible for the $15,561,500 in federally funded grants the City has received.
The City was awarded grant funds through the CDBG-MIT program for the Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Update within the League City, the League City Master Drainage Plan Update for the Community Rating System (CRS), the FM 518 & Wesley Dr Drainage Improvements Project - Phase 2, the 2023 Master Drainage Plan Update for The Landing, Ellis Landing, Newport, Countryside South, and Rustic Oaks Subdivision, the 2023 Master Drainage Plan Update for the Historic District, and drainage improvements within the Interurban Watershed along W. Wilkins St, W Saunders St, and Galveston St.
Upon a review of the City’s existing plan, policies and procedures, the State General Land Office (GLO) noted that some of our existing plans, policies and procedures did not fully address all requirements with the grant program and has noted that for the City to continue to receive these funds, an update is needed.
This resolution will update the City’s existing plans, policies and procedures by including the following:
1. Adding the required Section 3 Policy to the CDBG-MIT program. Policy is currently part of the City's yearly CDBG standard programming.
2. Adding the required Excessive Force Policy. In speaking with the Police Chief, the requirements of policy are currently incorporated into existing Police policies, so the adoption of this document will not create any changes or issues to our Police Department's current program.
3. Updating the existing Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Standards P...
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