Sorangel Alvarez

The City Council authorized and approved an amendment to Ordinance 96-207, concerning a lease agreement between the City of Pasadena, Texas, and Harris Health System for the property at Strawberry Health Center. This amendment allows Harris Health System to make onsite improvements, including those required for ADA compliance. The council also adopted the preamble to the ordinance and approved amending the lease agreement, referencing attached exhibits for further details.

This document outlines a substantial amendment to the City of Pasadena's 2025 Annual Action Plan. It details the reallocation of $95,280.00 in Program Year 2025 CDBG funds, shifting them from Transportation Services for Elderly and Disabled to Housing Rehabilitation Administration and Emergency Shelter Operational Services. These reallocations are intended to support the goals of the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan, specifically focusing on housing rehabilitation and reducing homelessness by assisting women and children in the Pasadena area transition to independent living.

The City of Pasadena's 2025 Annual Action Plan, a substantial amendment to the original plan, outlines programs and services for Program Year 2025 (October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026), as the third year of the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan. It aims to improve the quality of life for residents in low-income areas by addressing decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities. Key goals include infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitation, reducing homelessness, enhancing public services, and promoting homeownership. This amendment specifically reallocates $95,280.00 in Program Year 2025 CDBG funds to Housing Rehabilitation Administration and Emergency Shelter Operational Services.

The 2025 Annual Action Plan for the City of Pasadena outlines programs and services for Program Year 2025, serving as the third year of the 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan. Its primary purpose is to improve the quality of life for low-income residents by focusing on three federal objectives: decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic development. Key priorities include developing and maintaining affordable and accessible housing through rehabilitation and homebuyer opportunities, enhancing living environments by improving infrastructure and reducing homelessness, and expanding economic opportunities for low-to-moderate-income persons and businesses. The plan aims to achieve outcomes related to availability, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability, ultimately striving to break generational and circumstantial poverty.

This Consolidated Plan outlines the City of Pasadena's strategic efforts to meet community needs and enhance residents' quality of life. The plan focuses on key priorities including the provision of affordable housing, investment in neighborhood infrastructure, prevention and reduction of homelessness, delivery of public services, and expansion of economic opportunities. This document, covering the 2023-2027 period, details accomplishments and progress made towards these objectives.