HomeMy WebLinkAboutR06-161RESOLUTION R06-161
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS
PROGRAM FUNDS; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACT AS THE
CITY'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Plainview desires to expand the supply of
decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the living environments of an increasing number of Americans have
deteriorated over the past several years as a result of reductions in Federal assistance
to low, very low, and extremely low-income families; and,
WHEREAS, many Americans face the possibility of homelessness unless Federal,
State, and local governments work together with the private sector to develop and
rehabilitate the housing stock of the Nation to provide decent, safe, sanitary, and
affordable housing for very low-income and low-income families;
WHEREAS, there is a need to improve homeownership opportunities for low-income
families, carry out comprehensive housing strategies tailored to local housing market
conditions, and protect the Federal, State, and local investment in low-income housing
to ensure affordability of the housing for the remaining useful life of the property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council supports the City's application for HOME Program Funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLAINVIEW, TEXAS:
1. That an application for HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
FUNDS is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs in the amount of $286,000.00
of grant funds to carry out an Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation/Reconstruction
Program.
2. That the City Council directs and designates the Mayor 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 HOME
Program.
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3. That the City contribute project match in the amount of $59,570.00 as a cash
contribution and/or in-kind services and waived fees for properties assisted
through this program.
Passed and approved this 25th day of April, X06
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o n Anderson ,
City of Plainview
ATTEST:
Belinda Hinojosa, City Secreta
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