Project: Demolition at 208 E. Purdom, Alvarado, Texas 76009

Estimated Cost: $190,000 (demolition and asbestos)

TIN/EIN Number: 1-756000443-8

Unique Entity ID: ZSSSL51U3C3

Project Overview
The City of Alvarado, Texas proposes the demolition of a deteriorating structure located at 208 E. Purdom, Alvarado, Texas 76009, acquired on or around April 7, 2026. The building is dilapidated and substandard, presenting safety concerns and is not suitable for rehabilitation. Asbestos testing is currently underway (initiated April 17, 2026). Any required asbestos abatement and demolition will be funded by the City of Alvarado and completed in full compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The site will be cleared following completion of these activities.

Photos of the existing structure and examples of existing City parks are included to document current conditions and provide context for the proposed improvements.

Community Benefit and Impact
This project removes a blighted and potentially hazardous structure, improving safety and neighborhood conditions in an established area of the City. It addresses environmental and structural concerns associated with a deteriorating building, supporting broader community revitalization efforts.

Federal Nexus
The project meets federal nexus requirements by addressing a documented public safety and environmental concern. Federal participation, if awarded, would support asbestos abatement and demolition activities that directly eliminate blight and associated risks, resulting in a cleared and improved site for future community use.

Subcommittee Requirements (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies)
This project aligns with the THUD Subcommittee Community Project Funding eligibility criteria under the CDBG Program (24 CFR 570.201 & 570.202):

• Clearance and Demolition (24 CFR 570.201(d)): Removal of a substandard structure, including required asbestos abatement, to eliminate blight and safety hazards.
• National Objective: Expected to qualify under elimination of slum and blight and/or benefit to low- and moderate-income persons, subject to documentation.

The project is a one-time capital investment with no ongoing federal operating obligation.

Closing Summary – FY2027 Appropriations Community Project Funding Request
The City of Alvarado respectfully requests $190,000 in FY2027 Community Project Funding consideration by Jake Ellzey for his district. This project focuses on the safe removal of a hazardous structure and associated asbestos abatement, resulting in a cleared site that eliminates blight and improves neighborhood conditions, consistent with THUD Subcommittee priorities.

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