Liberty County pledges $250,000 local match for Texas GLO disaster recovery grant application

The Liberty County Commissioners Court voted May 26 to adopt a resolution committing $250,000 in local matching funds for a Texas General Land Office (GLO) 2024 Disasters Local Communities Program (CDBG-D) grant application.

Commissioner Koric presented the resolution and county staff explained that the $250,000 would be a countywide commitment and could be structured as pay-as-you-go. Assistant county counsel asked whether county labor and equipment could be used as match; staff later confirmed those could qualify for payment-in-lieu of cash under certain project circumstances. Staff noted the application focuses on low-to-moderate income areas and that the targeted area was close to qualifying but required further confirmation.

Officials said a public notice will be posted at the courthouse kiosk and online after the meeting to begin the required 14-day period; staff cited a milestone date of June 12 for associated application steps. The court approved the resolution by voice vote with no recorded opposition.