HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 980512-K - HOME Program AppRESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF A HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION TO
THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR HOME FUNDS; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS
PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown desires to develop a viable urban
community, including decent housing and a suitable living environment for persons of
low/moderate income; and
WHEREAS, certain substandard housing conditions exist which represent a health and
safety threat to families residing in such structures; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of Georgetown to apply
for funding under the 1998 HOME Program; and
WHEREAS, The Georgetown Century Plan includes as a Policy End: 10.0 The City
cooperates with builders, developers and property owners to provide safe and adequate housing
opportunities for all citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
1. A HOME application for HOME Funds is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of
the City with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
2. The City's application be placed in competition for funding under the HOME
Allocation of Program Funds -Application One.
3. The application be for $200,000.00 of grant funds to carry out owner occupied housing
rehabilitation and project eligible soft costs and $8,000.00 for administration/operating funds.
4. The City Council directs and designates the City Manager as the City's Chief Executive
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Officer and Authorized Representative to act in all matters in connection with this application and
the City's participation in the HOME Program.
5. The City commit $25,000.00 from its General Fund as a cash contribution to be used
for general administration of the program.
6. The City commit $10,000.00 as a local contribution towards the implementation of this
project for housing rehabilitation.
RESOLVED THIS DAY OF MAY 12, 1998.
Leo Wood, Mayor
ATTES :�
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
A�ROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks, City Attorney
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