HomeMy WebLinkAboutR10-233RESOLUTION R10 -233
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR
DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE MAIN STREET PROGRAM; DESIGNATING AN
AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL AND AUTHORIZING SUCH OFFICIAL TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY; AND PLEDGING
COMPLIANCE TO THE AWARDED GRANT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, grant funds are available through the Texas Department of
Agriculture (TDA) Main Street Program, to provide assistance to the City in making
improvements in downtown Plainview, including sidewalks, ADA requirements, and
lighting; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plainview Main Street Department is eligible to apply for
said grant funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Plainview desires to develop a viable urban
community, including removing blight conditions in the designated downtown Main
Street area, to encourage expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of
low -to- moderate income; and
WHEREAS, certain less than desirable conditions exist in the downtown area
which will require the construction of new sidewalks, curb and gutter repair, lighting,
and infrastructure improvements to renovate and develop a viable downtown area; and
WHEREAS, this renovation will minimize the displacement of persons as a result
of the above activities; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of Plainview to
apply for funding under the Texas Department of Agriculture Texas Capital Fund Main
Street Improvements Program; and
WHEREAS, the program will be conducted and administered in conformity with
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. Section 2000a, et. seq.) and the Fair Housing
Act (42 U.S.C. Section 3901, et. seq.).
WHEREAS, the City Council agrees that in the event of Toss or misuse of the
Texas Department of Agriculture Funds, the City Council assures that the Funds will be
returned to the Texas Department of Agriculture in full; and
WHEREAS, the City Council designates Mayor John C. Anderson as the
grantee's authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for,
accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council of the City of
Plainview that:
Submission of the Texas Department of Agriculture Grant Application for an
approximate amount of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand and No /100 Dollars
($150,000.00) for the Texas Capital Fund to be used in the Main Street Improvements
Program, is hereby approved.
The City Council has reviewed and hereby agrees to comply with all assurances
executed in connection with the application and, if funded, the award.
The City Council hereby designates Mayor John C. Anderson as the grantee's
authorized official. Mayor Anderson is authorized to execute on behalf of the City of
Plainview all necessary documents for 2010 Texas Capital Fund Main Street
Improvements Program, to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on
behalf of the applicant agency.
IV.
The City Council has reviewed and hereby agrees not to participate in program
income recapture and will return all program income to the State to be placed in a
statewide Revolving Loan Fund to be used by the State to fund future economic
development awards. By agreeing to this measure, the City understands that it will be
eligible to receive as many Texas Capital Fund awards per program year as it has
eligible project.
V.
The City Council has reviewed and hereby approves the commitment of Twenty
Three Thousand Two Hundred and No /100 Dollars ($23,200.00) from its General Fund
as a cash contribution toward Professional Engineering Services, and a commitment of
Twenty -Two Thousand Eight Hundred and No /100 Dollars ($22,800.00) as an in kind
contribution toward Downtown Revitalization Improvements.
VI.
This Resolution's public purpose is to submit grant applications to the Texas
Department of Agriculture for the renovation and development of the designated
downtown area by using grant funds for the specified assisted activities, including
replacing the old, deteriorated sidewalks, installing ADA ramps, and providing adequate
lighting and infrastructure in the designated downtown area.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this 28 day of September, _010.
ATTEST:
Belinda Hinojosa, City Secr
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Eric Turner, Main Street Coordinator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ie pear Pea ce, City Attorney
C. Anderson, ayor
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