On July 21, the Kyle City Council allocated $294,137 in Community Development Block Grant, or CDBG, funding to sidewalk improvement projects.
What happened
The city received $294,137 in CDBG funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD. The grant funding will be used on community projects in areas identified as low-to-moderate-income per HUD guidelines, according to agenda documents.
City staff reviewed multiple priorities when considering how to allocate the funding, including:
- Construction of sidewalks, natural trails and multimodal trails
- Construction or reconstruction of roadways
- Water infrastructure improvements
- Wastewater infrastructure improvements
- Street lighting
- Parks and playgrounds
- Downtown revitalization
- Senior centers, libraries and recreation centers
The approved funding allocation will go toward the construction of sidewalks, Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, compliant curb ramps and related pedestrian improvements in the city,
according to agenda documents.
While specific project locations have not yet been identified, city staff anticipate the funding will serve around 133 residential lots, according to agenda documents. Approximately 133 families would benefit from the expected improvements.
Looking forward
City staff will work to identify specific project locations now that the council has approved the funding allocation. Selected projects must meet all HUD eligibility requirements.
Staff will consider a variety of factors when selecting projects, such as the absence or condition of existing sidewalks and rankings found in the city's Sidewalk Master Plan.
