April 21-April 25, 2025 National Community Development Week prodamedion
by the
vapor of the Citp of Menton, 9exa.0
To all to Woottt t1je5e pre5ent5 5ball come,
Cqreeting5:
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Program is now in its 51 st year,and the HOME
Investment Partnerships(HOME)Program now in its 35th year;and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton has received$39.2M from the CDBG program since 1984, and$16.9M from
the HOME program since 1994; and
WHEREAS, the CDBG Program provides annual funding to local communities to provide safe and affordable
housing,a suitable living environment,and economic opportunities to low- and moderate-income
citizens,while the HOME Program provides funding to create affordable housing opportunities for
low-income households; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton's CDBG and HOME allocations have funded 679 programs, repaired 1,716
homes, helped 590 first-time home buyers, and served 313,752 people across public services,
public infrastructure and housing projects;and
WHEREAS, CDBG and HOME foster a strong network among local government, residents, businesses and
nonprofit organizations working to meet the needs of Denton residents.
NOW,THEREFORE, I,Gerard Hudspeth,Mayor of the City of Denton,Texas,do hereby declare and proclaim this week
of April 21-25,2025,as
"NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK"
in the City of Denton and urge all fellow citizens to support these two valuable programs that
have made tremendous contributions to the viability of our local housing, infrastructure, public
services, and economic vitality of our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official
seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed this the 15th day of April 2025.
GERA SPETH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN,CITY SECRETARY