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RESOLUTION R21-512
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FUND; AND AUTHORIZING THE 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 the City 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 THE CITY OF
PLAINVIEW, TEXAS:
1. That a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application for the
Community Development Fund 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 Community
Development Fund.
3. That the application be for $350,000 of grant funds to provide water improvements.
4. That the City Council directs and designates the following to act in all matters in connection
with this application and the City's participation in the Texas Community Development Block
Grant Program:
The City Manager shall serve as the City's Chief Executive Officer and Authorized
Representative to execute this application and any subsequent contractual
documents;
• The City Manager is authorized to execute environmental review documents between
the Texas Department of Agriculture and the City; and
• If this application is funded, the City Manager is authorized to execute the Request for
Payment Form documents and/or other forms required for requesting funds to
reimburse project costs.
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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.
6. That it further be stated that the City of Plainview is committing $394,290 from its General
Fund as a cash match contribution toward the construction activities of the water
improvements project.
Passed and approved this 13th day of April 2021.
ATTEST:
Belinda Hinojosa, City Sec ty
CITY OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS
Charles S arne , Mayor
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