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RESOLUTION R20-472
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE FIRE,
AMBULANCE AND SERVICES TRUCK FUND (FAST); AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE
CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE
TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Council of Plainview desires to develop a viable community,
including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities, principally for persons of low -to moderate income; and
WHEREAS, certain conditions exist which represent a threat to the public health and
safety; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of Plainview to apply for
funding under the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PLAINVIEW,
TEXAS:
1. That a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application for the
Fire, Ambulance and Services Truck Fund (FAST) is hereby authorized to be filed
on behalf of the City with the Texas Department of Agriculture.
2. That the City's application be placed in competition for funding under the Fire,
Ambulance and Services Truck Fund (FAST).
3. That the application be for up to $500,000.00 of grant funds to provide a new
replacement fire truck.
4. That the City Council directs and designates the Mayor and/or City Manager as
the City's Chief Executive Officer and Authorized Representative to act in all
matters in connection with this application and the City's participation in the Texas
Community Development Block Grant Program.
5. That all funds will be used in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local
and programmatic requirements including but not limited to procurement,
environmental review, labor standards, real property acquisition, and civil rights
requirements.
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6. That it further be stated that the City of Plainview is committing 15,000.00 from its
General Fund as a cash contribution toward the administration activities of this
replacement fire truck project.
Passed and approved this 14'h day of April, 2020.
- --- I endell Dunlap, ayor
Plainview, Texas
Belinda Hin osa, ity Secretary
Plainview, Texas
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