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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN OWNER-OCCUPIED
HOUSING ASSISTANCE REHABILITATION PROGRAM APPLICATION TO
THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR
THE HOME PROGRAM; AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR JOHN C. ANDERSON
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 urban
community, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding
economic opportunities, principally for persons of Iow/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 2005 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs HOME Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLAINVIEW, TEXAS:
That an Owner-Occupied Housing Assistance application for the HOME Program
is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs.
That the City's application be placed in competition for funding under the HOME
Program.
That the application be for $286,000.00 of grant funds to carry out owner occupied
housing assistance rehabilitation and that the City of Plainview has the cash
reserves to support this project.
That the City Council directs and designates Mayor John C. Anderson 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.
That the City Council authorizes a cash match of $25,000.00 to be made, out of
General Revenues, in addition to any in-kind match that is herein described.
That the City of Plainview is waiving all permit fees in the amount of $11,815.00
and donating labor for site preparation and operation of equipment in the amount of
$13,380.00 as an in kind cash contribution toward the construction activities of this
owner occupied housing assistance rehabilitation program.
That it further be stated, that the City of Plainview has the financial capacity to
administer the HOME Grant and has a cash reserve of $3,927,590.00.
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Passed and approved this 12th day of April, 2005.
Resolution R05-145
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