NOTICEOF AJ REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THECITY OF HEMPSTEAD PLEASE NOTE: Public comments and matters from the floor are limited to 3 minutes per person. Allotted minutes cannot be transferred to other individuals. Ifyou would like to request to speak, please do SO in advance of the meeting by filling out a Request to Address Council form available upon entrance to the meeting. Please silence all cell phones and electronic devices. PRESENTATIONS ARE LIMITED TO 7 MINUTES. Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hempstead will be held on Monday, the 5th day of May, A.D., 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Hempstead City Hall, 1125 Austin Street, Hempstead, Texas, at which time the following subjects will be discussed, to-wit: 1. Call to order and invocation. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Public Comments. 4. Consideration and action on a Resolution of the City Council oft the City ofHempstead designating authorized signatories for contractual documents and documents for requesting funds pertaining to the Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation, (CDBG-MIT) General Land Office (GLO) State Contract Number 23-160-095-F094. 5. Discuss, consider and approve a Resolution of the City Council oft the City of Hempstead adopting required CDBG Civil Rights policies. 6. Consideration and action on a Resolution oft the City Council ofthe City of Hempstead amending Ordinance No. 24-123, which approved the City of Hempstead General Budget for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year for the purpose of revising specific line-item expenditures therein; and making other provisions related to the subject. 7. Consideration and action on a Ordinance ofthe City Council ofthe City ofHempstead amending Section 7 of the Employee Guide "Workplace Safety and Drug-Free Workplace"; providing an effective date; providing a savings clause. 8. Conideration and action at 805 12th Street located in the Historical District to install and paint concrete blocks to the back of the building. 9. Councilmembers Reports. 1. Nora Hodges- On April 30, 2025, I attended a webinar on "Fair Housing for Local Government' s" sponsored by HGAC. Topics of discussion included partnerships, resources, and programs. I want to thank everyone who supported my campaign for re-election. CLOSED SESSION The City Council oft the City of] Hempstead reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course ofthis meeting to discuss any ofthe matters listed below authorized by Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), 551.087 (Economic Development), and 551.086 (Certain Public Power Otilities: Competitive Matters). Specifically, City Council will meet in executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 Personnel Matters and Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney regarding the following: 10. Termination of Nathan Bell. OPEN SESSION Council may act in Open Session on any item listed for Executive Session. 11. Consideration and action on the termination of Nathan Bell. 12. Adjourn City Council Meeting. Dated this the 2nd day of May, A.D., 2025. By: SAHIONT Sabrina Alvaret. City Secretary I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of a Regular Meeting of the governing body of the City ofHempstead is a true and correct copy of said Notice, and that a true and correct copy of said Notice was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and entrances to City Hall, in the City Hall of said City ofHempstead, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and that said Notice was posted on May 2, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. and remained SO posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. Datedthis the 2nd day of May, A.D., 2025. By: Sabrina AlvarezCity Secretary PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY TELEPHONE The City of Hempstead City Council may conduct the meeting scheduled at 6:00 P.M. on Monday the 5th day ofl May 2025 at the Hempstead City Hall, 1125 Austin Street, Hempstead, Texas. The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically as provided by the agenda and as permitted by the presiding officer during the meeting. A recording ofthe telephonic meeting will be made and will be available to the public upon written request. The toll-free dial-in number to participate in the meeting telephonically is: I-346-248-7799; Access Code 989-478-2100 IF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE GOING TO APPEAR BY VIDEOCONFERENCE A QUORUM OF COUNCILMEMBERS MUST BE PRESENT AT THE LOCATION. NOTICE OF MEETING BY VIDEO CONFERENCE The City ofHempstead City Council may conduct the meeting scheduled at 6:00 P.M. on Monday the5th day ofMay 2025 at the Hempstead City Hall, 1125. Austin Street, Hempstead, Texas by videoconference in addition to allowing in person attendance. A quorum of the City Council will be physically present at the Hempstead City Hall, 1125 Austin Street, Hempstead. The public may participate in the City Council Meeting by using the following information: 1-346-248-7799, Access Code 989-478-2100 City of Stempotead 1125. Austin Street . Hempstead, Texas 77445 . Tel: 979-826-2486 . Fax: 979-826-6703 RESOLUTION 25-013 AUTHORIZING SIGNATORIES A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF HEMPSTEAD DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES FOR CONTRACTUAL DOCUMENTS AND DOCUMENTS FOR REQUESTING FUNDS PERTAINING TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - MITIGATION, (CDBG-MIT) GENERAL LAND OFFICE (GLO) STATE CONTRACT NUMBER 23-160-095-F094 WHEREAS, City of Hempstead has received a Community Development Block Grant = Mitigation award to provide Planning Activities; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to appoint persons to execute contractual documents and documents requesting funds from the Texas General Land Office and; WHEREAS, an original signed copy of the CDBG-MIT, DepostonyAutnonzed Signatories Designation Form is to be submitted with a copy of this Resolution, and; WHEREAS, City of Hempstead acknowledges that in the event that an authorized signatory changes (elections, iliness, resignations, etc.) the following will be required: a a resolution stating the new authorized signatory (A new resolution is not required if this original resolution names only the title and not the name of the signatory); and ar revised CDBG-MIT: Depository/ Authorized Signatories Designation Form. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The Mayor and City Secretary be authorized to execute contractual documents between the Texas General Land Office and the City for the Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation. SECTION 2: The Mayor and City Secretary be authorized to execute the State of Texas Purchase Voucher and Request for Payment Form documents required for requesting funds approved in the Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation. SECTION 3: The Mayor be authorized to execute environmental review and related documents as the responsible entity (RE) for the Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY OF HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS, on MAY 5 2025 APPROVED: Katherine R. Ward, Mayor ATTEST: Sabrina Alvarez, City Secretary COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & REVITALIZATION The Texas General Land Office DepostoyAuthorzed Signatories Designation Form Subrecipient: Hempstead Contract Number: 23-160-095-F094 The individuals below are designated by resolution as authorized signatories for contractual documents. Al least two signatories required. Katherine Ward Sabrina Alvarez Name Name Mayor City Secretary Title Title Signature Signature Name Name Tite Title Signature Signature The financial lending institution listed here will serve as the depository for the Texas General Land Office- Disaster Recovery Program Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds: Prosperity Bank Name of Lending Institution 1250 Austin St Address Hempstead, TX 77445 City. State. Zip Code Fund Account Number: 2340000337 The individuals below are designated Dy resolution as authorized signatories for, financial documents. At least two Signatories required. Katherine Ward Sabrina Alvarez Name Name Mayor City Secretary Tile Title Signature Signature Effective September 2021 Page 1 of 2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & REVITALIZATION The Texas General Land Office Deposmoy/Authorzed Signatories Designation. Form Name Name Tite Title Signature Signature NOTE: A copy of a Resolution passed by tha city council or county commissioner's court authorizing the signatories must ba submittad along with this form. Disclaimer: The Texas General Land Office has made every effort to ensure the information contoined on this form is aecurate and in compliance with the most up-to-dote CDBG-DR and/or CDBG-MIT federal rules and regulations, as appticable. It should be noted that the Texas General Land Office assumes. no liability oF respansibilityfor any error or omission on this form that may result from the interim period between the publication of amended and/or revised federal rules and regulations and the Texas Generalland Office's standard review and update schedule. Effective September 2021 Page 2 of 2 City of Stempotead e 1125. Austin Street . Hempstead, Texas 77445 . Tel: 979-826-2486 . Fax: 979-826-6703 RESOLUTION 25-014 REGARDING CIVIL RIGHTS CITY OF HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS Whereas, City of Hempstead, Texas, (hereinafter referred to as "City of Hempstead") has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) grant from the Texas General Land Office (hereinafter referred to as "GLO"); Whereas, City of Hempstead, in accordance with Section 109 of the Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act. (24 CFR 6); the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101-6107); and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and for construction contracts greater than $10,000, must take actions to ensure that no person or group is denied benefits such as employment, training, housing, and contracts generated by the CDBG-MIT activity, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability; Whereas, City of Hempstead, in consideration for the receipt and acceptance of federal funding for the Contract, agrees to comply with all federal rules and regulations including those rules and regulations governing citizen participation and civil rights protections; Whereas, City of Hempstead, in accordance with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, and 24 CFR Part 135 is required, to the greatest extent feasible, to provide training and employment opportunities to lower income residents and contract opportunities to businesses in the CDBG- MIT project area; Whereas, City of Hempstead, in accordance with Section 104(1) of the Housing and Community Development Act, as amended, and State's certification requirements at 24 CFR 91.325(b)(6), must adopt an excessive force policy that prohibits the use of excessive force against non-violent civil rights demonstrations; Whereas, City of Hempstead, in accordance with Executive Order 13166, must take reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to services in federally assisted programs and activities by persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and must have an LEP plan in place specific to the locality and beneficiaries for each CDBG-MIT project; Whereas, City of Hempstead, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, does not discriminate on the basis of disability and agrees to ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities have access to programs and activities that receive federal funds; and Whereas, City of Hempstead, in accordance with Section 808(e)(5) of the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3608(e)(5)) that requires HUD programs and activities be administered in a manner affirmatively to further the policies of the Fair Housing Act, agrees to conduct at least one activity during the contract period, to affirmatively further fair housing; Whereas, City of Hempstead, has designated an overseer and will maintain written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS, THAT THE CITY OF HEMPSTEAD ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING: 1. Citizen Participation Plan and Grievance Procedures; 2. Excessive Force Policy; 3. Section 504 Policy and Grievance Procedures; 4. Code of Conduct Policy; 5. Fair Housing Policy; and 6. Section 3 Policy. The City of Hempstead affirms its commitment to conduct a project-specific analysis and take all appropriate action necessary to comply with program requirements for the following: 1. Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Standards Plan; and 2. Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Passed and approved this 5th day of MAY 2025. Katherine Ward Signature of Elected Official Printed Name of Elected Official City of Hempstead HEMPSTEAD CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE (GLO) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - MITIGATION (CDBG-MIT) COMPLAINT PROCEDURES These complaint procedures comply with the requirements of the Texas General Land Office's Community Development Block Grant = Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) and Local Government Requirements found in 24 CFR $570.486 (Code of Federal Regulations). Citizens can obtain a copy oft these procedures at Hempstead offices, 1125 Austin St, Hempstead, TX 77445 (Address), (979) 826-2486 (Phone), during regular business hours. Below are the formal complaint and grievance procedures regarding the services provided under the CDBG-MIT project. 1. A person who has a complaint or grievance about any services or activities with respect to the CDBG-MIT project(s), whether it is a proposed, ongoing, or completed CDBG-MIT project(s), may during regular business hours submit such complaint or grievance, in writing to the Mayor of Hempstead at 1125 Austin St, Hempstead, TX 77445 or may call (979) 826-2486. 2. A copy of the complaint or grievance shall be transmitted by the Mayor to the entity that is the subject of the complaint or grievance and to the City Attorney within five (5) working days after the date of the complaint or grievance was received. 3. The Mayor shall complete an investigation of the complaint or grievance, if practicable, and provide a timely written answer to person who made the complaint or grievance within ten (10) days. 4. If the investigation cannot be completed within ten (10) working days per 3. above, the person who made the grievance or complaint shall be notified, in writing, within fifteen (15) days where practicable after receipt of the original complaint or grievance and shall detail when the investigation should be completed. 5. If necessary, the grievance and a written copy of the subsequent investigation shall be forwarded to the CDBG-MIT for their further review and comment. 6. If appropriate, provide copies of grievance procedures and responses to grievances in both English and Spanish, or other appropriate language. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE When requested, the City shall provide technical assistance to groups that are representative of persons of low- and moderate-income in developing proposals for the use of CDBG-MIT funds. The City, based upon the specific needs of the community's residents at the time of the request, shall determine the level and type of assistance. PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS In instances of a change in scope or impact to beneficiaries that result in a. 15% increase or decrease in quantities, a 25% variance in number of beneficiaries, addition or subtraction of a targeted beneficiary area, or addition or subtraction of a HUD activity, the City shall provide for reasonable public notice, appraisal, examination and comment on the activities proposed for the use of CDBG-MIT funds. These efforts shall include: 1. Provide for and encourage citizen participation, particularly by low and moderate income persons who reside in slum or blighted areas and areas in which CDBG-MIT funds are proposed to be used; 2. Ensure that citizens will be given reasonable and timely access to local meetings, information, and records relating to an entity's proposed and actual use of CDBG-MIT funds; 3. Furnish citizens information, including but not limited to: a) the amount of CDBG-MIT funds expected to be made available b) the range of activities that may be undertaken with the CDBG-MIT funds c) the estimated amount of the CDBG-MIT funds proposed to be used for activities that will meet the national objective of benefit to low and moderate income persons d) if applicable, the proposed CDBG-MIT activities likely to result in displacement and the entity's anti- displacement and relocation plan; 4. Provide citizens with reasonable advance notice of, and opportunity to comment on, proposed activities in an application to the state and, for grants already made, activities which are proposed to be added, deleted, or substantially changed from the entity's application to the state. Substantially changed means changes made in terms of purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries as defined by criteria established by the state. Additional criteria may include: a) A variance in quantity (ies) by more than 15%; b) A variance in total beneficiaries by more than 25%; c) Addition or deletion of a defined target benefit area; d) Addition or deletion of a HUD activity (ex. water improvements, sewer improvements); or e) Addition of acquisition activities or activity within a floodplain or floodway 5. These outreach efforts may be accomplished through one or more of the following methods: a) Publication of notice in a local newspaper-a published newspaper article may be used sO long as it provides sufficient information regarding program activities and relevant dates; b) Notices prominently posted in public buildings and distributed to local Public Housing Authorities and other interested community groups; c) Posting of notice on the local entity website (if available); d) Public Hearing; or e) Individual notice to eligible cities and other entities as applicable using one or more of the following methods: i. Certified mail ii. Electronic mail or fax iii. First-class (regular) mail iv. Personal delivery (e.g., at a Council of Governments [COG] meeting). PUBLIC HEARING PROVISIONS For each public hearing scheduled and conducted by a CDBG-MIT applicant or recipient, the following public hearing provisions shall be observed: 1. Public notice of any hearings must be published at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the scheduled hearing. The public notice must be published in a local newspaper. Each public notice MUST include the DATE, TIME, LOCATION and TOPICS to be considered at the public hearing. A published newspaper article may also be used to meet this requirement sO long as it meets all content and timing requirements. Notices should also be prominently posted in public buildings and distributed to local Public Housing Authorities and other interested community groups. 2. Each public hearing shall be held at a time and location convenient to potential or actual beneficiaries and will include accommodation for persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities must be able to attend the hearings and an applicant must make arrangements for individuals who require auxiliary aids or services if contacted at least two (2) days prior to each hearing. 3. When a significant number of non-English speaking residents are part of the potential service area of the TXCDBG project, vital documents such as notices should be published in the predominant language of these non-English speaking citizens. 4. When a significant number of non-English speaking residents can be reasonably expected to participate in a public hearing, an interpreter should be present to accommodate the needs of the non-English speaking residents. 5. City may conduct a public hearing via webinar if they also follow the provisions above. If the webinar is used to conduct a public hearing, a physical location with associated reasonable accommodations must be made available for citizens to participate sO as to ensure that those individuals without necessary technology are able to participate. 6. If applicable, the locality must retain documentation of the hearing notice(s), attendance lists, minutes of the hearing(s), and any other records concerning the actual use of funds for a period of three years after the project is closed out. Such records must be made available to the public in accordance with Chapter 552, Government Code. Katherine Ward, Mayor Signature Name, Title Date HEMPSTEAD PLAN DE PARTICIPACION CIUDADANA PROGRAMA DE RECUPERACION DE DESASTRES EN ASIGNACIONES EN BLOQUES DE DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO - MITIGACION, (CDBG-MIT) PROCEDIMIENTOS DE QUEJA Estos procedimientos de queja cumplen con los requisitos del La Oficina General de Tierras de Texas de Recuperacion de Desastres en Asignaciones en Bloques de Desarrollo Comunitario Mitigacion, (CDBG-MIT) y los requisitos del gobierno local de Texas que se encuentran en 24 CFR $570.486 (Codigo de Regulaciones Federales). Los ciudadanos pueden obtener una copia de estos procedimientos en Hempstead, 1125 Austin St, Hempstead, TX 77445 (Direccion postal), (979) 826-2486, (teléfono) durante el horario de oficina. A continuacion se presentan los procedimientos formales de quejas y reclamos relacionados con los servicios prestados en el marco del proyecto CDBG-MIT. 1. Una persona que tiene una queja o reclamo sobre cualquier servicios o actividad en relacion con el proyecto CDBG-MIT, ya sea un proyecto propuesto, en curso o completado de CDBG- MIT, pueden durante las horas regulares presentar dicha queja O reclamo, por escrito al Mayor, a Hempstead, 1125 Austin St, Hempstead, TX 77445, O por llamada al (979) 826- 2486. 2. Una copia de la queja o reclamo se transmitirà por Mayor a la entidad que es encargada de la queja O reclamo y al Abogado de la Ciudad dentro de los cinco (5) dias hâbiles siguientes a la fecha de la queja O dia que el reclamo fue recibida. 3. Mayor completara una investigacion de la queja O reclamo, si es posible, y darà una respuesta oportuna por escrito a la persona que hizo la queja o reclamo dentro de los diez (10) dias. 4. Si la investigacion no puede ser completada dentro de diez (10) dias hâbiles, la persona que hizo la queja O reclamo serà notificada, por escrito, dentro de los quince (15) dias cuando sea posible después de la entrega de la queja original O reclamo y detallarà cuando se deberà completar la investigacion. 5. Si es necesario, la queja y una copia escrita de la investigacion posterior se remitiràn a la CDBG-MIT para su posterior revision y comentarios. 6. Se proporcionara copias de los procedimientos de queja y las respuestas a las quejas, tanto en inglés y espariol, u otro lenguaje apropiado. ASISTENCIA TÉCNICA Cuando se solicite, la Ciudad proporcionara asistencia técnica a los grupos que son representantes de las personas de ingresos bajos y moderados en el desarrollo de propuestas para el uso de los fondos CDBG-MIT. la Ciudad, basândose en las necesidades especificas de los residentes de la comunidad en el momento de la solicitud, deberà determinar el nivel y tipo de asistencia. ESFUERZOS PUBLICOS En casos de un cambio en el alcance O impacto para los beneficiarios que resulte en un aumento O disminucion del 15% en las cantidades, una variacion del 25% en el numero de beneficiarios, aumento o disminucion de un àrea beneficiaria especifica, O suma o resta de una actividad de HUD, la Ciudad proporcionarà un aviso publico razonable para la evaluacion, examinacion y comentarios sobre las actividades propuestas para el uso de fondos de CDBG-MIT. Estos esfuerzos incluiran: 1. Proveer y fomentar la participacion ciudadana, en particularmente por personas de ingresos bajos y moderados que residen en àreas marginales o deterioradas y àreas en las cuales se proponen utilizar fondos de CDBG-MIT; 2. Asegurar que los ciudadanos tendràn acceso razonable y oportuno a las reuniones locales, informacion y registros relacionados con el uso propuesto y real de fondos de CDBG-MIT por parte de la entidad; 3. Proporcionar informacion a los ciudadanos, incluyendo pero no limitado a: a) la cantidad de fondos CDBG-MIT que se espera estén disponibles b) la gama de actividades que se pueden emprender con los fondos CDBG-MIT c) La cantidad estimada de los fondos CDBG-MIT que se propone utilizar para actividades que cumplan el objetivo nacional de beneficio para personas de ingresos bajos y moderados d) si corresponde, las actividades propuestas de CDBG-MIT que puedan resultar en desplazamiento. y el plan de ant-desplazamiento y reubicacion de la entidad; 4. Proporcionar a los ciudadanos un aviso anticipado razonable y la oportunidad de comentar sobre las actividades propuestas en una solicitud al estado y, para las subvenciones ya realizadas, las actividades que se proponen agregar, eliminar 0 cambiar sustancialmente de la aplicacion de la entidad al estado. Cambios sustanciales significa cambios hechos en términos de proposito, alcance, ubicacion o beneficiarios segun lo definido por los criterios establecidos por el estado. Criterios adicionales pueden incluir: a) Una variacion en cantidad(es) de màs del 15%; b) Una variacion en el total de beneficiarios de màs del 25%; c) Adiciôn o eliminacion de una zona de beneficio objetivo definida; d) Adicion o eliminacion de una actividad de HUD (ej. mejoras del agua, mejoras de alcantarillado); o e) Adicion de actividades de adquisicion o actividad dentro de una llanura aluvial o via de inundacion 5. Estos esfuerzos de divulgacion pueden lograrse a través de uno O màs de los siguientes métodos: a) Publicacion de un aviso en un periodico local: se puede utilizar un articulo de periodico publicado siempre que proporcione informacion suficiente sobre las actividades del programa y las fechas pertinentes; b) Avisos destacados en edificios publicos y distribuidos a las Autoridades Locales de Vivienda ya otros grupos comunitarios interesados; c) Publicacion de aviso en el sitio web de la entidad local (si està disponible); d) Audiencia publica; o e) Notificacion individual a ciudades elegibles y otras entidades segun sea aplicable usando uno O màs de los siguientes métodos: i. Correo certificado ii. Correo electronico O fax iii. Correo de primera clase (regular) iv. Entrega personal (por ejemplo, en una reuniôn del Consejo de Gobiernos [COG]. DISPOSICIONES PARA LA. AUDIENCIA PUBLICA Para cada audiencia publica programada y conducida por un solicitante O receptor de CDBG-MIT, se observaràn las siguientes disposiciones de audiencia publica: 1. El aviso publico de cualquier audiencia debe ser publicado por lo menos setenta y dos (72) horas antes de la audiencia programada. El aviso publico debe ser publicado en un periodico local. Cada aviso publico DEBE incluir la FECHA, TIEMPO, LOCALIZACION y TEMAS a ser considerados en la audiencia publica. Un articulo de periodico publicado también puede usarse para cumplir este requisito, siempre y cuando cumpla con todos los requisitos de contenido y tiempo. Los avisos también deben ser destacados en los edificios publicos y distribuidos a las Autoridades Locales de Vivienda ya otros grupos comunitarios interesados. 2. Cada audiencia publica se celebrarà en un momento y lugar conveniente para los beneficiarios potenciales O reales e incluirà alojamiento para personas con discapacidades. Las personas con discapacidades deben ser capaces de asistir a las audiencias y el solicitante debe hacer arreglos para las personas que requieren ayudas o servicios auxiliares si se ponen en contacto por lo menos dos dias antes de cada audiencia. 3. Cuando se tenga un numero significativo de residentes que no hablan inglés seràn una parte de la zona de servicio potencial del proyecto TxCDBG, documentos vitales como las comunicaciones deben ser publicados en el idioma predominante de estos ciudadanos que no hablan inglés. 4. Cuando un numero significativo de residentes que no hablan inglés puede ser razonablemente esperado para participar en una audiencia publica, un intérprete debe ser presente para acomodar las necesidades de los residentes que no hablan inglés. 5. La Ciudad puede conducir una audiencia publica a través de un seminario si también siguen las disposiciones anteriores. Si el seminario web se utiliza para llevar a cabo una audiencia publica, debe ponerse a disposicion de los ciudadanos un lugar fisico con adaptaciones razonables asociadas para garantizar que los individuos sin la tecnologia necesaria puedan participar. 6. Si es aplicable, la ocalidad debe conservar la documentacion de los avisos de audiencia, las listas de asistencia, las actas de las audiencias y cualquier otro registro referente al uso real de los fondos por un periodo de tres anos después del cierre del proyecto. Dichos registros deben ponerse a disposicion del publico de conformidad con el Capitulo 552, Codigo del Gobierno. Katherine Ward, Alcalde Firma Nombre, Titulo Fecha Excessive Force Policy In accordance with 24 CFR 91.325b)6),City of Hempstead hereby adopts and will enforce the following policy with respect to the use of excessive force: 1. Itis the policy of City of Hempstead to prohibit the use of excessive force by the law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individual engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations. 2. It is also the policy of City of Hempstead to enforce applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location that is the subject of such non- violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction. 3. City of Hempstead will introduce and pass a resolution adopting this policy. As officers and representatives of City of Hempstead, we the undersigned have read and fully agree to this plan and become a party to the full implementation of this program. Katherine Ward, Mayor Signature Name, Title Date Limited English Proficiency Plan - 23-160-095-F094 Texas General Land Office Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation Grant Subrecipient: City of Hempstead Community Population: 5,385 LEP Population: 858 15.9% Languages spoken: 1) by more than 5% of the eligible population or Spanish beneficiaries and has more than 50 in number 2) by more than 5% of the eligible population or beneficiaries but has 50 or less in number 3) by 1,000 or more individuals in the eligible population in the market area or among current beneficiaries Program activities to be accessible to LEP persons: Public Notices and hearings regarding applications for grant funding, amendments to project activities, and completion of grant-funded project Publications regarding CDBG-MIT application, grievance procedures, complaint procedures, complaint procedures, answers to complaints, notices, notices of rights and disciplinary action, and other vital hearings, documents, and programrequirements: Other program documents: Documents available in Spanish for directly assisted beneficiaries, if applicable. Resources available to Grant Recipient: Translation services: available upon request Interpreter services: available upon request with prior notice Other resources: Language Assistance to be provided: Translation (oral and/or written) of advertised notices and vital documents for: Public hearing. Complaint and Grievance. Equal Opportunity, Policy of Non-discrimination Based on Disability Status and Fair Housing notices are available in Spanish. Other CDBGr required program notices are available in Spanish upon request. Referrals to community liaisons proficient in the language of LEP persons Spanish-speaking liaisons are available upon request. B Public meetings conducted in multiple languages: Available upon request with two (2) days advance notice. 5 Notices to recipients of the availability of LEP services: Included in translated notices. Other services: Signature - Chief Elected Official or Civil Rights Officer Date See also: http:/www.lep.govirsources2011 Lanquage Access Assessment and Planning Tool.pdf Section 504 Policy against Discrimination based on Handicap and Grievance Procedures In accordance with 24 CFR Section 8, Nondiscrimination based on Handicap in federally assisted programs and activities of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), and Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5309),City of Hempstead hereby adopts the following policy and grievance procedures: 1. Discrimination prohibited. No otherwise qualified ndividual with handicaps in the United States shall, solely by reason of his or her handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 2. City of Hempstead does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. 3. City of Hempstead's recruitment materials or publications shall include a statement of this policy in 1. above. 4. City of Hempstead shall take continuing steps to notify participants, beneficiaries, applicants and employees, including those with impaired vision or hearing, and unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with the recipients that it does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in violation of 24 CFR Part 8. 5. For hearing and visually impaired individuals eligible to be served or likely to be affected by the CDBG-MIT program,City of Hempstead shall ensure that they are provided with the information necessary to understand and participate in the CDBG-MIT program. 6. Grievances and Complaints a. Any person who believes she or he has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability may file a grievance under this procedure. It is against the law forCity of Hempstead to retaliate against anyone who files a grievance or cooperates in the investigation of a grievance. b. Complaints should be addressed to the Mayor, 1125 Austin St, Hempstead, TX 77445 or call (979) 826-2486, who has been designated to coordinate Section 504 compliance efforts. C. A complaint should be filed in writing or verbally, contain the name and address of the person filing it, and briefly describe the alleged violation of the regulations. d. A complaint should be filed within thirty (30) working days after the complainant becomes aware of the alleged violation. e. An investigation, as may be appropriate, shall follow a filing of a complaint. The investigation will be conducted by the Mayor. Informal but thorough investigations will afford all interested persons and their representatives, if any, an opportunity to submit evidence relevant to a complaint. f. A written determination as to the validity of the complaint and description of resolution, if any, shall be issued by Mayor, and a copy forwarded to the complainant with fifteen (15) working days after the filing of the complaint where practicable. g. The Section 504 coordinator shall maintain the files and records of City of Hempstead relating to the complaint files. h. The complainant can request a reconsideration of the case in instances where he or she is dissatisfied with the eteminationresoution as described in f. above. The request for reconsideration should be made to City of Hempstead within ten (10) working days after the receipt of the written detemmination/resoluton. i. The right of a person to a prompt and equitable resolution of the complaint filed hereunder shall not be impaired by the person's pursuit of other remedies such as the filing of a Section 504 complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Utilization of this grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies. : These procedures shall be construed to protect the substantive rights of interested persons, to meet appropriate due process standards and assure that City of Hempstead complies with Section 504 and HUD regulations. Katherine Ward, Mayor Signature Name, Title Date Code of Conduct Policy of City of Hempstead As a Grant Recipient of a CDBG-MIT contract City of Hempstead shall avoid, neutralize or mitigate actual or potential conflicts of interest sO as to prevent an unfair competitive advantage or the existence of conflicting roles that might impair the performance of the CDBG-MIT contract or impact the integrity of the procurement process. For procurement of goods and services, no employee, officer, or agent of City of Hempstead shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by CDBG-MIT funds if he or she has a real or apparent conflict of interest. Such a conflict could arise if the employee, officer or agent; any member of his/her immediate family; his/her partner; or an organization which employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein, has a financial or other interest in or a tangible personal benefit from a firm considered for a contract. No officer, employee, or agent of City of Hempstead shall solicit or accept gratuities, favors or anything of monetary value from contractors or firms, potential contractors or firms, or parties to sub-agreements, except where the financial interest is not substantial, or the gift is an unsolicited item of nominal intrinsic value. Contractors that develop or draft specifications, requirements, statements of work, or invitations for bids or requests for proposals must be excluded from competing for such procurements. For all other cases, no employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected or appointed official of the state, or of a unit of general local government, or of any designated public agencies, or subrecipients which are receiving CDBG-MIT funds, that has any CDBG-MIT function/responsibilly, or is in a position to participate in a decision-making process or gain inside information, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from the CDBG-MIT activity. The conflict of interest restrictions and procurement requirements identified herein shall apply to a benefitting business, utility provider, or other third party entity that is receiving assistance, directly or indirectly, under a CDBG- MIT contract or award, or that is required to complete some or all work under the CDBG-MIT contract in order to meet the National Program Objective. Any person or entity including any benefitting business, utility provider, or other third party entity that is receiving assistance, directly or indirectly, under a CDBG-MIT contract or award, or that is required to complete some or all work under the CDBG-MIT contract in order to meet a National Program Objective, that might potentially receive benefits from CDBG-MIT awards may not participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by CDBG-MIT funding. Any alleged violations of these standards of conduct shall be referred to the City of Hempstead Attorney. Where violations appear to have occurred, the offending employee, officer or agent shall be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to dismissal or transfer; where violations or infractions appear to be substantial in nature, the matter may be referred to the appropriate officials for criminal investigation and possible prosecution. Katherine Ward, Mayor Signature Name, Title Date These, procedures are intended to serve as guidelines fort the procurement ofsupplies, equipment, construction services and professional services for the Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation (CDBG-MIT). The regulations related to conflict of interest and nepotism may be found at the Texas Govemment Code Chapter 573, Texas Local Govemment Code Chapter 171, Uniform Grant Management Standards by Texas Comptroller, 24 CFR 570.489(g) &(h), and 2 CFR 200.318 Fair Housing Policy In accordance with Fair Housing Act, City of Hempstead hereby adopts the following policy with respect to the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing: 1. City of Hempstead agrees to affirmatively further fair housing choice for all seven protected classes (race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin). 2. City of Hempstead agrees to plan at least one activity during the contract term to affirmatively further fair housing. 3. City of Hempstead will introduce and pass a resolution adopting this policy. As officers and representatives of City of Hempstead, we the undersigned have read and fully agree to this plan and become a party to the full implementation of this program. Katherine Ward, Mayor Signature Name, Title Date SECTION 3 POLICY In accordance with 12 U.S.C. 1701u, (Section 3),City of Hempstead agrees to implement the following steps, which, to the greatest extent feasible, will provide job training, employment and contracting opportunities for Section 3 residents and Section 3 businesses of the areas in which the program/project is being carried out. A. Introduce and pass a resolution adopting this plan as a policy to strive to attain goals for compliance to Section 3 regulations by increasing opportunities for employment and contracting for Section 3 residents and businesses. B. Assign duties related to implementation of this plan to the designated Section 3 Coordinator. C. Notify Section 3 residents and business concerns of potential new employment and contracting opportunities as they are triggered by CDBG-MIT grant awards through the use of: Public Hearings and related advertisements; public notices; bidding advertisements and bid documents; notification to local business organizations such as the Chamber(s) of Commerce or the Urban League; local advertising media including public signage; project area committees and citizen advisory boards; local HUD offices; regional planning agencies; and all other appropriate referral sources. Include Section 3 clauses in all covered solicitations and contracts. D. Maintain a list of those businesses that have identified themselves as Section 3 businesses for utilization in CDBG-MIT funded procurements, notify those businesses of pending contractual opportunities, and make this list available for general Grant Recipient procurement needs. E. Maintain a list of those persons who have identified themselves as Section 3 residents and contact those persons when hiring/training opportunities are available through either the Grant Recipient or contractors. F. Require that all Prime contractors and subcontractors with contracts over $100,000 commit to this plan as part of their contract work. Monitor the contractors' performance with respect to meeting Section 3 requirements and require that they submit reports as may be required by HUD or GLO to the Grant Recipient. G. Submit reports as required by HUD or GLO regarding contracting with Section 3 businesses and/or employment as they occur; and submit reports within 20 days oft federal fiscal year end (by October 20) which identify and quantify Section 3 businesses and employees. H. Maintain records, including copies of correspondence, memoranda, etc., which document all actions taken to comply with Section 3 regulations. As officers and representatives of the City of Hempstead, we the undersigned have read and fully agree to this plan and become a party to the full implementation of this program. Katherine Ward. Mayor Signature Name, Title Date City of Jempotead 856 1125. Austin Street . Hempstead, Texas 77445 . Tel: 979-826-2486 e Fax: 979-826-6703 RESOLUTION NO. 25- 015 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 24-123, WHICH APPROVED THE CITY OF HEMPSTEAD GENERAL BUDGET FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVISING SPECIFIC LINE- ITEM ENFENDITURESTHEREN: AND MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT WHEREAS, on September 16, 2024, the City Council of the City of Hempstead, Texas, adopted Ordinance No. 24-123 approving the City of Hempstead General Budget for the 2024- 2025 Fiscal Year and, WHEREAS, the City Council has now determined it to be in the best interests ofthe City to amend the City of Hempstead General Budget for municipal purposes as set forth in the amended City of Hempstead General Budget attached hereto as Exhibit A ; (Budget Amendment Transfer) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS: PART 1: That the 2024-2025 City of Hempstead General Budget approved by Resolution No. 25-014, is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes. PART 2: That this amendment to the, Budget shall be attached to and made a part of the 2023-2024 City ofH Hempstead General Budget, as amended hereby. PART 3: That except as hereby amended and any prior amendments, the City of Hempstead General Budget shall remain in effect in accordance with its terms. PART 4: That this Resolution shall become effective immediately after passage and approval. PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of May 2025. APPROVED: Katherine Ragston Ward, Mayor ATTEST: Sabrina Alvarez, City Secretary Exhibit A Budget Transfer Amendment 2 Order to Amend 2025 Budget Amendment #: Date Approved: FUND/ Previous Debit Amended G.L.# DEPARTMENT Account Description Budget (Credit) Budget BUDGETLINE- ITEM TRANSFERS: From: 100-901-5-740.00 General-Building Official Demolition/Mowing $3 30,000.00 ($ 20,000.00) 10,000.00 100-000-4-255.00 General-Revenue Permits 5 250,000.00) $ 25,000.00) (275,000.00) To: 100-901-5-340.00 General-Building Official Consultant Fees $1 12,500.00 $3 35,000.00 47,500.00 100-901-5-809.00 General-Building Official Contract Labor $0.00 $ 10,000.00 10,000.00 $ 0.00 Purpose of transfer: To transfer funds to Consultant Fees and Contract Labor in anticipation of additional activity for FY 24-25. City of Stempotead 1125. Austin Street . Hempstead, Texas 77445 . Tel: 979-826-2486 . Fax: 979-826-6703 ORDINANCE NO. 25- 108 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 7 OF THE EMPLOYEE GUIDE, WORKPLACE SAFETY AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMPSTEAD, TEXAS: Section 1. That "Rules for Personnel" provisions of the City of Hempstead's Employee Guide is amended by adding a new Section 7 related to WORKPLACE SAFETY AND DRUG- FREE WORKPLACE" to hereafter read as follows: Section 7 WORKPLACE: SAFETY AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE The City is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. To support this objective, the unlawful use, possession, sale, transfer, or purchase of drugs by employees is strictly prohibited at all times -whether on City premises or while conducting City business. Employees must not report to work or be on City premises while under the influence of any illegal drug, or any legal drug that impairs their ability to perform job duties safely and effectively. The presence of any illegal drug in an employee's system while performing work for the City-regardless of location-constitutes a violation of this policy and will result in immediate dismissal. Drug Testing Job applicants and employees may be subject to drug testing in the following circumstances: Pre-employment: Post-offer, pre-employment drug screening. Post-accident: Following a workplace incident, if applicable. Reasonable suspicion: When referred by management based on observable behavior or other indicators. Random testing: For employees in safety-sensitive positions. Follow-up: As a condition of continued employment after substance abuse treatment. Random Drug Screenings shall be completed as scheduled. Ifyou are selected for a random screening and you are not scheduled to work on that day, you are still required to report to the designated location to complete the screening. Failure to do SO will be treated as a refusal to test. The only exceptions are if you are out of state or experiencing a documented medical condition that prevents you from reporting. In such cases, you must notify your supervisor immediately and provide appropriate documentation. Failure to report for testing without an approved exception will be considered a refusal to test and will result in immediate dismissal. The City reserves the right to require drug testing for reasonable cause at any time. Refusal to submit to a required drug test will result in immediate termination. Departmental Rules Employees are also required to comply with any additional safety rules or substance use guidelines established by their department head and/or the Mayor. Section 2. It is hereby found and determined that the public notice of the time, date and location ofthe meeting ofthe City Council at which this Ordinance was considered and the posting thereof, was proper and in accordance with the law and said notice and posting are hereby approved, resolved, ratified and confirmed. PASSED AND APPROVED THISTHE 5TH DAY OF MAY, 2025 APPROVED: Katherine Ragston Ward Mayor ATTEST: Sabrina Alvarez, City Secretary 2 Sabrina Alvarez From: Leslye Gonzalez Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 10:03 AM To: Sabrina Alvarez Cc: Katherine Ward; Charles Williams Subject: updating Section 7 of the employee guide Ms. Alvarez, Attached, you will find a copy ofc our current section 7. Below in green, I have added the changes I would like to make in that section. Please let me knowif you can include this in your city council agenda for May 5th. SECTION 7. WORKPLACE SAFETY AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE The objective of the City's s substance abuse policy is to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all employees and to prevent accidents. The illegal use, possession, sale, transfer and'or purchase of drugs by employees at any time on City premises or while on City business are prohibited. The illegal use of any drug is prohibited. Employees must not report for duty or be on City premises while under the influence of or having possession of any illegal drug, or any legal drug that impairs the employee's ability to safely perform his/her job duties. The presence of any illegal drug in the body of an employee while performing work for the City (on or off City premises) is a violation of this policy and will result in immediate dismissal. Job applicants and/or employees may be tested for substance abuse in one or more oft the following situations: Post-offer, pre-employment drug screening ofjob applicants; Post accident, if applicable; For cause or reasonable suspicion (when referred by Management): Random testing for employees in safety-sensitive positions; and/or As follow-up to substance abuse treatment. The City reserves the right to require reasonable cause drug testing of any employee as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employee's refusal to take a drug test, if requested under these circumstances, will result in immediate dismissal. You must abide by any additional safety rules established by the department head and Mayor. The City is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. To support this objective, the unlawful use, possession, sale, transfer, or purchase of drugs by employees is strictly prohibited at all times--whether on City premises or while conducting City business. Employees must not report to work or be on City premises while under the influence of any illegal drug, or any legal drug that impairs their ability to perform job duties safely and effectively. The presence of any illegal drug in an employee's system while performing work for the City-regardless of location--constitutes a violation of this policy and will result in immediate dismissal. Drug Testing Job applicants and employees may be subject to drug testing in the following circumstances: Pre-employment: Post-offer, pre-employment drug screening. Post-accident: Following a workplace incident, if applicable. Reasonable suspicion: When referred by management based on observable behavior or other indicators. Random testing: For employees in safety-sensitive positions. Follow-up: As a condition of continued employment after substance abuse treatment. Random Drug Screenings shall be completed as scheduled. If you are selected for a random screening and you are not scheduled to work on that day, you are still required to report to the designated location to complete the screening. Failure to do sO will be treated as a refusal to test. The only exceptions are if you are out of state or experiencing a documented medical condition that prevents you from reporting. In such cases, you must notify your supervisor immediately and provide appropriate documentation. Failure to report for testing without an approved exception will be considered a refusal to test and will result in immediate dismissal. The City reserves the right to require drug testing for reasonable cause at any time. Refusal to submit to a required drug test will result in immediate termination. Departmental Rules 2 Employees are also required to comply with any additional safety rules or substance use guidelines established by their department head and/or the Mayor. ebyr Gngebg ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY /HUMAN RESOURCES CITY OFI HEMPSTEAD 1125 AUSTIN STREET HEMPSTEAD, TX 77445 (979) 826-2486 ext. 120 AAhmPNeNCTRN wwwhempsteadciucon 3 CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT HISTORIC PROPERTY Street & Number: 805 24h StReeL City: Hempslend State: 15 Zip Code: 77445 Legal Description: S5/op-Henplen BIK 195 Lot N/NW 35l5.33 Lot Number Block Number Subdivision N/NE 24x58.3146 PROPERTY OWNER/AGENT Owner' S Name: Phast HAmILDAL Phone Number: 73-805-7181 Street & Number: 16334 Vkbeda Glowl Email: hamilton 5S42hotmgil Lom City: Hocbly State: TX Zip Code: 77447 Agent (if any): Phone Number: Street & Number: Email: City: State: Zip Code: PROPOSED WORK Exterior Alteration Relocation Addition Demolition (part or whole) New Construction Other (please contact staff for specific requirements) Briefly describe work for which you are requesting approval: Iastal Concecte blocks to back Df bvillinlg and paint blecks Lanul blocks 41E 8x8fl jn siZe, Estimaka 544sRetof CAVEKage Canlhskhnb faint Samples ake atached. Projected Completion Date: 5lis/a025 HISTORIC SITE TAX EXEMPTION PROJECT INFORMATION g Estimated Expenditures: 10.000- 12,000 REOUIRED DOCUMENTS WITH HSTE APPLICATION Certificate of Appropriateness (completed application) Proof of ownership or authorization to act on behalf of owner Proof taxes are current Project description Statement of costs ofthe improvements value Photographs of current conditions Signed application REOUIRED DOCUMENTS UPON COMPLETION OF HSTE WORK Copies of all receipts for eligible project costs Proof of final inspection by the Building Official Proof that a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued (ifapplicable) Photographs of finished project Signed application ACKNOWIEDGEMENTS I certify that the above information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and ability and I am now or will be fully prepared to present the above application to the Historic Preservation Board. I understand that if I am not present or represented at the meeting, the Board may continue or disapproveldeny the application. I authorize members of the Historic Preservation Board and officers of the City to visit and inspect the property. I understand that there are two steps to receiving the Historic Site Tax Exemption. The first step is submitting the Historic Site Tax Exemption and Certificate of Appropriateness: applications to the Historic Preservation Board prior to starting rehabilitation. I understand that required permits and inspections must be obtained from the City. The second step in receiving the tax exemption occurs upon completion of the project. I am responsible for submitting the required documentation to the City for verification of the project's completion by the Historic Preservation Board and the City Council, I agree to provide any additional information necessary for determining eligibility as requested by the Gity staff, the Historic: Peservation Board or City Council., 1 / 520as Owner/Agent Date 2312440 10/16/2023 03:07:38 PM Total Pages: 4 Fees: $24.00 Debbie Hollan, County Clerk - Waller County, TX SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED Notice of confidentiality rights: If you are a natural person, you may remove or strike any or all of the following information from any instrument that transfers an interest in real property beforeiti is filed for record in the public records: your Social Security number or your driver's license number: Date: lO/elas Grantor: SUBSEA MANAGEMENT INC. Grantor's Mailing Address: 40570 Wildlife Run, Hempstead, Waller County, Texas 77445 Grantee; CHRISTINA APOLINAR HAMILTON Grantec's Mailing Address: 40570 Wildlife Run, Hcmpstead, Waller County, Texas 77445 Consideration: The division ofproperty in Cause No. 22-11-27201, styled "Inthel Matter ofthe Marriage of Troy Dexter Hamilton and Christina. Appelina Hamilton" entercd in the County Court at Law #1 of Waller County, Texas, and ten dollars and other good and valuable consideration paid by Grantee. Grantor assigns to granteethe casualyinsurancepaliey, on the property, and all funds held in escrow for payment oft taxes and insurance premiums. Property: See Exhibit A attached hercto and made a part hereof. Also known by street and number as 803 and 805 124 Street, Hempstead, Texas. Reservations from Conveyance and Exceptions to Conveyance and Warranty: This deed is subject to all easements, restrictions, conditions, covenants, and other instruments of record. Grantor, for the consideration and subject to the reservations from conveyance and exceptions to conveyance and warranty, grants, sells, and conveys to Grantee, Grantor's undivided interest in theproperty, together with all and singularther rightsand appurtenances theretoi in anyway belonging, to have and to hold it to Grantee and Grantee's heirs, successors, and assigns forever, Grantorbinds Grantor and Grantor's heirs,successors, anda assigns against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof when the claim is by, through, or under Grantor but not otherwise, except as to the reservations from conveyance and exceptions to conveyance and warranty. 2312440 10/16/2023 03:07:38 PM Page 3 of 4 FIELDNOTES OF ASURVEYOF A0,0867 ACRE (3,777 SA.F FEET) TRACT OF LAND, MORE ORI LESS, OUT OF BLOCK 195, CITY OF MEMPSTEAD, WALLER COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING MORE DESCIBEDI DYI METESANDI BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ATADUILDING CORNERE FOUNDI MARIONG1 THE N.E CORNER OF BLOCK 195, CITY OF HEMPSTEAD, WALLER COUNTY,TEXAS, SAME BEING THES SOUTHWESTI INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY RIGHF-OF-WAY UNE OF AUSTIN: STREET ANDI THE WESTERLYE RIGHT-OF-WAYLINE OF 12THSTREET: TMENCE SOUTHO2'45'00" WEST, ALONG! SAID RIGHI-OF-WAYI WNE OF 12TH STREET. AI DISTANCE OF 25.00 FEET TOA BUILDING CORNERFOUND MARKING THE: SOUTHEASTERLY CORNERO OF HEREIN DESCAIBED1 TRACT; THENCE! NORTH871500"1 WEST, WITH) THE COMMONUNE OFA A7 TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED1 TO WILLAMSE BUSINESS SOLUTIONSA A5 RECORDED IN CF.1 NO. 2010655 ANDI HEREIN DESCRIBED1 TRACT,A Al DISTANCE OF 59.60FEETT TOA POINTE FOR CORNER; HENCE SOUTHO 02'45'00" WEST, WITH THE COMMON UNE OF SAID WILLIAMS BUSINESS SOLMONS1 TRACT ANO HEREN DESCRIGED TRACT,A DISTANCE OF IO,0OFEET TO THE MOST SOUTHERLY SOUTHEAST CORNER OFH HEREIN DESCRIBET TRACT: THENCE NORTH871500" WEST, WITH THE COMMON LINE OF SAID WILIAMS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS TRACT AND HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT,AD DISTANCE OF 65,33FEET1 TOAS/8-INCHI IRON RODI FOUNO IN" THE EASTERLY UNE OF. A 20.00 FOOT ALLEY FOR THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF HEREIN DESCRIBED1 TRACT; TKENCE NORTH 02*45'00" EAST, ALONG THE EASTERLY UINE OFS SAID 20.00FOOT ALLEY, A DISTANCE OF 35.00 FEET TOA AN "X" SET IN CONCRETE IN THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY UNE OF AUSTIN: STREET FOR THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HEREIN DESCRIBEDT TRACT; THENCE SOUTHE 8715'00"E EAST, ALONG SAID. RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF AUSTINS STREET,AD DISTANCE OF. 125.00 FEET TOT THE POINT OFE BEGINNINGI AND CONTAIING 0.0867 ACRE (3,777 sQ. FEET)OFI LANDI MORE OR LESS. Account Summary Waller County Tax Office Carolyn Miedke 730 9th St Hempstead, TX 77445-4534 Ph: 979-826-7620 Fax: This is a statement of taxes paid & due Property: 519000-195-006-100 as of the effective date based upon the Quick Ref ID: R20203 Owner: HAMILTON CHRISTINAAPOUINAR tax records of the Waller County Tax Office Situs Address: 803 & 805 12TH STREET HEMPSTEAD 77445 Legal Description: $519000 HEMPSTEAD BLK 195 LOT N/2 OF 6 & S/2 (NW/10'X65.4) LOT 6 HAMILTON CHRISTINA APOLINAR Assessment Values 40570 WILDLIFE RUN - HSCapAdj: 0 HEMPSTEAD, TX 77445 Imp HS: 0 Imp NHS: 174,920 Land HS: 0 Land NHS: 14,370 Tax Bill (Effective Date: 05/01/2025) Balance Due if Paid By May 31, 2025: 0.00 Bill Levy Levy Balance P&I Atty Fees Date Paid Amt Paid Balance 2021 City Of Hempstead 735.73 0.00 66.22 0.00 03/28/2022 801.95 0.00 County 755.14 0.00 67.96 0.00 03/28/2022 823.10 0.00 Farm Road 37.96 0.00 3.42 0.00 03/28/2022 41.38 0.00 Hempstead Isd 1,513.84 0.00 136.23 0.00 03/28/2022 1,650.07 0.00 Waller-harris 129.59 0.00 11.66 0.00 03/28/2022 141.25 0.00 Totals 3,172.26 0.00 285.49 0.00 3,457.75 0.00 2022 City Of Hempstead 1,013.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 11/16/2022 1,013.30 0.00 County 958.33 0.00 0.00 0.00 11/16/2022 958.33 0.00 Farm Road 47.41 0.00 0.00 0.00 11/16/2022 47.41 0.00 Hempstead Isd 2,084.48 0.00 396.06 372.08 08/04/2023 2,852.61 0.00 Waller-harris 178.66 0.00 19.65 0.00 04/24/2023 198.31 0.00 Totals 4,282.18 0.00 415.71 372.08 5,069.96 0.00 2023 City Of Hempstead 1,117.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 01/31/2024 1,117.29 0.00 County 956.24 0.00 0.00 0.00 01/31/2024 956.24 0.00 Farm Road 46.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 01/31/2024 46.50 0.00 Hempstead Isd 1,824.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 01/31/2024 1,824.12 0.00 Waller-harris 165.48 0.00 0.00 0.00 01/31/2024 165.48 0.00 Totals 4,109.63 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,109.63 0.00 2024 City Of Hempstead 1,067.57 0.00 0.00 0.00 11/14/2024 1,067.57 0.00 County 895.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 11/14/2024 895.30 0.00 Farm Road 43.62 0.00 0.00 0.00 11/14/2024 43.62 0.00 Hempstead Isd 1,786.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 11/14/2024 1,786.14 0.00 Waller-harris 182.93 0.00 0.00 0.00 11/14/2024 182.93 0.00 Totals 3,975.56 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,975.56 0.00 Totals 15,539.63 0.00 701.20 372.08 16,612.90 0.00 Printed on! 5/01/2025 11:04 AM Page 1of 2 Account Summary Waller County Tax Office Property: 519000-195-006-100 Carolyn Miedke Quick Ref ID: R20203 730 9th St Owner: HAMILTON CHRISTINA APOLINAR Situs Address: 803 & 805 12TH STREET HEMPSTEAD 77445 Hempstead, TX 77445-4534 Legal Description: S519000 HEMPSTEAD BLK 195 LOT N/2 OF 6 & Ph: 979-826-7620 Fax: S/2 (NW/10X65.4) LOT 6 Balance Due if Paid By May 31, 2025: 0.00 Pre-Paid Taxes Prepayment Balance Pre-Payment Deposit Fee 2,064.83 Totals 2,064.83 Printed on 5/01/2025 11:04 AM Page 2of 2 HEMPSTEAD I TEXAS Market Area Summary Why Hempstead? Hempstead offers the charm of small-town living with big opportunities for growth. Strategically 3 located near Houston WELCOME TO HEMPSTEAL and major highways, it's a hub for agriculture, logistics, and future development- perfect for families, businesses, and investors alike. Trade Area Nearby Landmarks d To see and Do Historic Downtown Hempstead Watermelon Festival, a 30 year tradition Washington ont the Brazos, birthplace of Texas a Blue Bell Creamery D Stephen! F/ Austin: State Park Car Transportation Bush Intercontinental 60mi Houston Hobby 63mi a 8 BEs DAy Housion e FiS Educational Institutions ansiina E a Prairie View ASM 6mi Blinn College, Brenham Campus 23 mi es and : D Fi a Er ae si a Texas A8M 44 mi - a ai ch University of Houston 56mi University of Texas Austin 109. mi Hempstead Liliana Rodriguez Contact HEDCI Administrator Information 979)826-2486: x128 I rodnguez@nempstcacciyl.Eow Hdl Companies Hempstead Trade Area Statistics Population Total Households Median Household Income TRADE AREA TRADE AREA TRADE AREA 18,126 4,507 $57,510 CITY PROPER CITY PROPER CITY PROPER 5,733 2,059 $57,639 5-yr. Projected Growth Home Ownership Average Household ncome -5.7% 50.4% $80,489 Hempstead Trade Area Demographics Age Education Employment Age % Highest Level # % Level % 19 years and under 4,812 26.5 Less than 9th grade 787 10.0 Employed 7,468 48.2 20 to 24) years 5,432 30.0 Some HS, no diploma 557 7.1 Unemployed 739 4.8 25t to 34 years 1,409 7.8 HS grad (ore equivalent) 2,922 37.1 Out of the Workforce 7,274 47.0 35 to 44) years 1,430 7.9 Some college, noo degree 1,934 24.5 White collar employees 3,971 53.2 45 to 54 years 1,327 7.3 Associate Degree 396 4.5 Blue collar employees 3,497 46.8 55 to 641 years 1,479 8.2 Bachelor's Degree 1,036 13.1 651 to 74 years 1,339 7.4 Graduate's Degree 247 3.1 75 to 84 years 715 3.9 85) years and older 184 1.0 Hdl Companies 6 - 6 6 a 3 8 r S 5 as % A 20 - - 3 & - S Phe Por - - f Ber Rey Rae e See B a NSIGHT Employment Profile Site: Hempstead Gityh Hall Address: 1125 Austin , Hempstead, TX7 77445 MARKET ANALYTICS Datel Report Created: 2/7/2025 Hdl CONSolutions Hempstead TX 10 Min Drive 15 Min Drive Daytime Population 5,239 7,037 28,529 Student Population 1,367 1,914 14,393 Median Employee Salary 51,647 52,552 56,411 Average Employee Salary 57,359 57,883 60,024 Wages Salary/Wage per Employee per Annum Under $15,000 CrYr 65 3.5% 86 3.6% 198 3.6% 15,0001 to 30,000 CrYr 40 2.1% 44 1.9% 88 1.6% 30,000 to 45,000 CrYr 630 33.3% 751 31.8% 1,560 28.3% 45,0001 to 60,000 CrYr 444 23.5% 567 24.0% 1,213 22.0% 60,0001 to 75,000 CrYr 303 16.0% 385 16.3% 976 17.7% 75,0001 to 90,000 CrYr 228 12.1% 294 12.4% 903 16.4% 90,0001 to 100,000 CrYr 36 1.9% 47 2.0% 97 1.8% Over 100,000 CrYr 146 7.7% 187 7.9% 477 8.6% Industry Groups Employees by Industry 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% / / - / - / - - / a / de e / 4 / / a & / e / / - - - - d 4 / 9 - & 7 / - - - d 7 à & 7 a 2 / / & / 2 / / Establishments Employee's Establishments Employee's Establishments Employee's % # % # % # % # % % Total 199 100% 1,892 100% 231 100% 2,361 100% 323 100% 5,512 100% Accomodation &F Food Services 15 7.6% 155 8.2% 17 7.3% 178 7.5% 23 7.1% 341 6.2% Administration & Support Services 3 1.4% 39 2.1% 4 1.5% 52 2.2% 6 1.8% 113 2.1% Agriculure, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting 3 1.7% 9 0.5% 5 2.0% 14 0.6% 8 2.5% 31 0.6% Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation 5 2.5% 45 2.4% 5 2.3% 49 2.1% 8 2.5% 116 2.1% Construction 7 3.5% 40 2.1% 11 4.7% 94 4.0% 23 7.0% 320 5.8% Educational Services 5 2.4% 196 10.4% 6 2.5% 265 11.2% 9 2.7% 1,371 24.9% Finance & Insurance 14 6.9% 96 5.1% 15 6.6% 107 4.5% 18 5.5% 151 2.7% Health Care & Social Assistance 13 6.7% 93 4.9% 15 6.4% 105 4.5% 19 5.9% 178 3.2% Information 7 3.3% 91 4.8% 8 3.6% 129 5.5% 11 3.3% 259 4.7% Management of Companies & Enterprises 1 0.5% 15 0.8% 1 0.5% 24 1.0% 2 0.7% 81 1.5% Manufacturing 10 5.1% 202 10.7% 12 5.4% 283 12.0% 19 6.0% 648 11.7% Mining 1 0.5% 15 0.8% 1 0.6% 21 0.9% 2 0.6% 29 0.5% Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services 13 6.6% 33 1.7% 16 7.1% 49 2.1% 24 7.4% 117 2.1% Real Estate, Rental, Leasing 8 4.0% 36 1.9% 9 4.0% 41 1.7% 13 3.9% 63 1.1% Retail Trade 36 18.3% 391 20.7% 41 17.7% 439 18.6% 54 16.9% 764 13.9% Transportation & Storage 4 1.8% 27 1.4% 4 1.8% 51 2.2% 7 2.1% 186 3.4% Utilities 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% Wholesale Trade 5 2.7% 42 2.2% 6 2.7% 45 1.9% 11 3.3% 78 1.4% Other Services 49 24.5% 368 19.5% 54 23.2% 415 17.6% 67 20.9% 666 12.1% OSDS, division of x-span results, inc. 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Page1 of2 NSIGHT Employment Profile Site: Hempstead Gityl Hall Address: 1125/ Austin Hempstead, TX 77445 MARKET ANALYTICS Datel Report Created: 2/7/2025 Hdl9 CoNSolutions Hempstead TX 10 Min Drive 15 Min Drive Occupations #of Employee's #ofEmployee's #of Employee's White Collar 940 49.7% 1,159 49.1% 2,905 52.7% Architecture & Engineering 25 1.3% 38 1.6% 103 1.9% Community & Social Science 45 2.4% 53 2.3% 129 2.3% ComputerMlatnematical: Science 38 2.0% 49 2.1% 114 2.1% Education, Training, & Library 187 9.9% 240 10.1% 729 13.2% Entertainment & Media 40 2.1% 48 2.1% 120 2.2% Healthcare Practitioners 52 2.8% 59 2.5% 122 2.2% Healthcare Support 31 1.7% 36 1.5% 60 1.1% Legal 8 0.4% 9 0.4% 11 0.2% Life, Physical, & Social Science 19 1.0% 23 1.0% 50 0.9% Management 103 5.5% 130 5.5% 330 6.0% Office & Administrative Support 324 17.1% 395 16.7% 973 17.7% Blue Collar 945 50.0% 1,192 50.5% 2,584 46.9% Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 59 3.1% 76 3.2% 208 3.8% Construction 43 2.3% 87 3.7% 272 4.9% Farming, Fishing, & Forestry 4 0.2% 6 0.2% 12 0.2% Food Service 141 7.5% 162 6.9% 330 6.0% Installation & Maintenance 81 4.3% 105 4.5% 254 4.6% Personal Care & Service 37 1.9% 44 1.8% 84 1.5% Production 129 6.8% 177 7.5% 408 7.4% Protective Service 31 1.6% 35 1.5% 72 1.3% Sales & Related 280 14.8% 318 13.5% 572 10.4% Transportation & Material Moving 141 7.4% 183 7.7% 371 6.7% Military Services 6 0.3% 10 0.4% 23 0.4% Employees by Occupation 18.0% 16.0% 14.0% 12.0% 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% - 4.0% - 2.0% 0.0% a - - s e 9 / / / & A / - 4 / & / 9 A a / de A 8 4 1 & A d 2 A - - de / - 7 e 1 le / - / 1 / - 7 / / je - / d / Employee Totals # # M and History #f Current 1,892 2,361 5,512 2024 Q3 1,659 2,046 4,491 2024 Q2 1,906 2,377 5,543 2024 Q1 1,922 2,397 5,562 2023 Q4 1,925 2,410 5,655 2023 Q3 1,688 2,090 4,621 2023 Q2 1,901 2,368 5,536 2023 Q1 1,863 2,319 5,417 2022 Q4 1,821 2,272 5,356 OSDS, a division of *-spanr results, inc. Data by STI. Allr rights reserved. Page: 2of2 a a Household Segmentation Profile Site: Hempstead City Hall INSIGHT Address: 1125 Austin I Hempstead, TX 77445 MARKET ANALYTICS Date: 2/7/2025 Hdl ES Trade Area 1: Trade Area 2: Trade Area 3: Hempstead TX 10Min Drive 15 Min Drive Household Lifestage Group Comparison 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0% 45.0% 50.0% 1AT Tops Shelf 1BA Affluent Suburbia 2AI News Suburban! Families 2B Older Emptyl Nest Families 3AMid-Income Rural 3BU Urbanites 3CO Older Mid-ncome! Households 4AR Rising! Middle IncomeF Families 4BY Young Aspirations SA College Students andR Recent Graduates 5BN MiddleA America 5CU Upscale Young Singlesa and Couples 6AE Ethnica and Small Town Groups 6BB Blue Collar Urbanites 6Cir IndustrialF Remnants 7AN Militarya andE Blue Collar 7BF Rural Working Blues 7CAgeings Small Town America Trade Area 1: Trade Area 2: Trade Area 3: Hempstead TX 10 Min Drive 15 Min Drive Total Households 2,027 100% 2,760 100% 4,636 100% Rank* * Cluster Lifestage Group Households % Households % Households % 1 24F Remote Latino Neighborhoods 7BF Rural Working Blues 819 40.4% 1,070 38.8% 1,445 31.2% 2 581 Urban Crowd 38 Urbanites 365 18.0% 482 17.5% 596 12.9% 3 645 Southern Cities 6AE Ethnic ands Small Town Groups 208 10.3% 237 8.6% 289 6.2% 4 635 Southern Small Towns 6Cl Industrial Remnants 185 9.1% 245 8.9% 301 6.5% 5 43 Classic Interstate: Suburbia 5BA Middle America 153 7.5% 181 6.6% 217 4.7% 6 481 Tex-Mex 7B Rural Working Blues 98 4.9% 105 3.8% 126 2.7% 7 675 Starting Out SA College Students and Recent Graduates 51 2.5% 230 8.3% 966 20.8% 8 171 NewA American! Dreams 2ANeWS Suburban_Families 34 1.7% 45 1.6% 219 4.7% 9 52G Great Open Country CAgeing Small Town America 16 0.8% 18 0.7% 28 0.6% 10 395 Second City Beginnings 5BMiddleA America 15 0.8% 19 0.7% 22 0.5% * Ranki is based on Trade Area 1 duster. size Uses the AGS Panorama Segmentation system. More information is available by clicking on the respective cluster. Cluster names have been modified from the originals. Page 1 of 3 Household Segmentation Profile INSIGHT Market: 1125 Austin I Hempstead, TX 77445 MARKETANALYTICS Date: 2/7/2025 Hdl TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS 2,027 100% 2,760 100% 4,636 100% Segment Group Cluster Name Hempstead TX 10 Min Drive 15 Min Drive 1ATop Shelf 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 01 One Percenters 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 0.0% 02F Peak Performers 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 03 Second City Achievers 0 0.0% 0 0.0% J 0.0% 1BA Affluent Suburbia 0 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 04) Young Success 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 05 Affluent Parents 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 06 Best of Both Worids 0 0.0% 0 0.0% ) 0.0% 095 Successful Urban Commuters 0 0.0% 0 0.0% , 0.0% 2ANew Suburban Families 34 1.7% 45 1.6% 219 4.7% 17New American Dreams 34 1.7% 45 1.6% 219 4.7% 21 New Suburban Style 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 341 Midwestern Comforts. 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 42F Rising Fortunes 0 0.0% 0 0.0% U 0.0% 2BOlderE Empty Nest Families 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 12.Mainstream Established Suburb 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 15 Comfortable Retirement 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 18 Small Town Middie Managers 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 33 Noreasters 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 41All-American 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% 3AMid-Income Rural 16 0.8% 34 1.2% 160 3.4% 13Cowboy Country 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 165 Spacious Suburbs 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 205 Strong Individualists 11 0.5% 15 0.5% 58 1.3% 51Low CostR Rural 5 0.3% 19 0.7% 101 2.2% 3B Urbanites 365 18.0% 483 17.5% 606 13.1% 38N Middle America 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 44 Pacific Second City 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 0.1% 45N Northern Perseverance 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 0.1% 58 UrbanCrowd 365 18.0% 482 17.5% 596 12.9% 3C Older Mid- Income Households 13 0.6% 15 0.5% 20 0.4% 461 Individual Singles 5 0.2% 5 0.2% 5 0.1% 49B Retirement 8 0.4% 10 0.3% 15 0.3% 4A Rising Middle Income Families 4 0.2% 5 0.2% 5 0.1% 07Upscale Diversity 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 081 Livingt the Dream 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 10E Emerging Leaders 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 11West Coast Affluence 4 0.2% 5 0.2% 5 0.1% 4BY YoungAspirations 1 0.1% 1 0.0% 3 0.1% 14American Playgrounds 1 0.1% 1 0.0% 3 0.1% 19 Outer Suburban Affluence 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 22 Up and Coming Suburban Diver: 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 35.Generationalt Dreams 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 40E Beltway Commuters 0 0.0% 0.0% 0 0.0% Uses the AGS Panorama Segmentation system. More information is available by clicking on the respective cluster. Cluster names have been modified from originals. Page 2 of 3 Household Segmentation Profile INSIGHT Market: 1125 Austin 1 Hempstead, TX 77445 MARKETANALYTICS Date: 2/7/2025 Hdl TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS 2,027 100% 2,760 100% 4,636 100% Segment Group Cluster Name Hempstead TX 10 Min Drive 15 Min Drive 5A College Students and Recent Graduates 51 2.5% 231 8.4% 971 20.9% 57 College Towns 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 5 0.1% 67 Starting Out 51 2.5% 230 8.3% 966 20.8% 5B Middle America 168 8.3% 200 7.3% 239 5.2% 26 High Density Diversity 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 36 Olde New England 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 39 Second City Beginnings 15 0.8% 19 0.7% 22 0.5% 43 Classic Interstate Suburbia 153 7.5% 181 6.6% 217 4.7% 5CUpscale Youngs Singles and Couples 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 25T Tech-Savy Group 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 27Young Coastal Technocrats 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 6AE Ethnic and Small Town Groups 209 10.3% 239 8.7% 307 6.6% 31Latino Workforce 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 59h Hardworking LatinoF Families 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 5 0.1% 601 Immigrant 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 645 Southern Cities 208 10.3% 237 8.6% 289 6.2% 65 Small Towns 1 0.0% 2 0.1% 13 0.3% 6B Blue Collar Urbanites 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 28 Coastall Diversity 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 2 0.0% 30True Grit 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 32A Apartment Dwellers 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 6CIndustrial Remnants 185 9.1% 245 8.9% 302 6.5% 63Southern Small Towns 185 9.1% 245 8.9% 301 6.5% 66 Metropolitan Blue Collar 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 688 Rust Belt 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% AMtary andBlue Collar 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 61 Communall Living 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 1 0.0% 62 Blue Collar Diversity 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 7BI Rural Working Blues 943 46.5% 1,211 43.9% 1,674 36.1% 24F Remote Latino Neighborhoods 819 40.4% 1,070 38.8% 1,445 31.2% 29Metropolitan 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 47 Simplys Southern 6 0.3% 7 0.3% 10 0.2% 481 Tex-Mex 98 4.9% 105 3.8% 126 2.7% 53 Clasicoutherners 6 0.3% 12 0.4% 56 1.2% 56E Blue Collar 14 0.7% 17 0.6% 37 0.8% CAgeings Smaill TownAmerica 38 1.9% 50 1.8% 125 2.7% 23Long-lasting Heartland 7 0.3% 8 0.3% 11 0.2% 37industrialTown 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 505 Small Town 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 52 Great Open Country 16 0.8% 18 0.7% 28 0.6% 54A AgriculturalA Areas 12 0.6% 19 0.7% 76 1.6% 55Mining Areas 3 0.1% 5 0.2% 9 0.2% Uses the AGS Panorama Segmentation system. 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