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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR12-260RESOLUTION No. R12 -260 RES. R12 -260 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE HOMEOWNER REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE FUND TO BECOME A RESERVATION PROGRAM PARTICIPANT; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACT AS THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE HOME PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Plainview desires to develop a viable community, including decent housing and suitable living environments as well as expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low income; and WHEREAS, this program's public purpose consists of providing financial assistance to specified households that are income qualified for the rehabilitation or reconstruction of owner occupied substandard homes; and WHEREAS, the focus of such program is to provide the safe, decent, and sanitary housing for those substandard housing units by bringing them into compliance with the Texas Minimum Construction Standards (TMCS) as well as all applicable local codes and ordinances; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Plainview, Texas finds it in the best interest of the citizens of Plainview to apply for funding under the 2011 Texas Home Investment Partnerships Program through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW THAT: A Texas Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) application for the Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance Fund is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. The City's HOME application be placed in competition for funding under the Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance Fund. This application is for $400,000.00 of grant project funds, $35,000.00 in estimated soft costs, and $16,000.00 in administration funds to provide assistance to HOME 2012 Page 1 of 3 479 480 a minimum of five (5) households to carry out housing rehabilitation /reconstruction projects. In addition, the City plans to become a Reservation Program participant. The City Council hereby designates Mayor John C. Anderson or his successor as the City's authorized official. Mayor Anderson or his successor is authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Plainview all necessary documents to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the City The City of Plainview will provide Match support as required for the Reservation Program Participant according to 10 TAC 53 after August 31, 2012. Any match support will be provided through demolition costs, removal of debris, clearing sites, permits and fees, and labor costs therein. American State Bank will provide at least $80,000.00 in cash reserves to the City to utilize, if necessary, during the HOME program disbursement process. The public purpose is to submit an application for HOME funding to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for rehabilitation /reconstruction of low- income housing in the City of Plainview, Texas. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 14 day of February, 12. P l if f o n C. Anderson, ayor ATTEST: v c7 Belinda Hinojosa, City Se 're`tary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: AP Jeffrey 4 ssistant City Manager RES. R12 -260 IV. V. VI. VII. HOME 2012 Page 2 of 3 APPROVED AS TO FORM: Leslie Spear Pearce, City Attorney RES. R12 -260 a HOME 2012 Page 3 of 3 481