Government
BY GRANT CRAWFORD & GRACIE WARHURST
City to use federal funds for low-income programs The city of Round Rock will use federal grant dollars to assist a local food pantry, provide housing assistance and build park improvements, among other projects. The overview Round Rock City Council approved a plan July 11 to spend Community Development Block Grant funding for fiscal year 2024-25. Over $642,000 was allocated to the city to implement programs for affordable housing, for suitable living environments or to boost economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals. As part of the program, Joe Brehm, community and neighborhood services director, said the city may use up to 65% of the funds toward city projects, while 15% can go to public services. An additional 20% of the funding can go to administering the grant.
Police department to buy ballistic system The Round Rock Police Department will be able to use new imaging software to analyze bullet casings after receiving City Council approval July 11. The overview Council approved a $218,000 contract with Forensic Technology Inc. to purchase a ballistics imaging software to identify bullet casings and match them to weapons. The background Round Rock PD has previously traveled to surrounding areas to use the same system, delivering over 300 bullet casings last year, Assistant Chief Justin Carmichael said. With the new system, police can analyze crime scenes more efficiently as well as support other area departments, Carmichael said.
Community block grant funding
Greenhill Park playground $240,000 City home repair program $177,453 Program administration $128,446 Round Rock Area Serving Center $60,000 Court Appointed Special Advocates (or CASA) $20,000 WilCo Meals on Wheels $16,334
SOURCE: CITY OF ROUND ROCK/COMMUNITY IMPACT
Diving deeper The Community Development Block Grant is a program by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help ensure affordable housing and services to vulnerable communities.
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