HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 961112-S - TDHCA Housing Demo FundRESOLUTION NO.910//%2 -S'
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION
OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE HOUSING
DEMONSTRATION FUND; AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO ACT AS THE CITY'S AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO
THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown desires to develop decent
housing and a suitable living environment for persons of low/moderate income; and
WHEREAS, there is a documented need for affordable housing for low to moderate
income families, and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of Georgetown to
apply for funding under the Texas Community Development Program Housing
Demonstration Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution
are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference
herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby
finds that this resolution implements the following policy of the Century Plan - Policy Plan
Element:
1. Growth and Physical Development Policy End 7.0, which states:
"Georgetown's land uses support economic, cultural and social
activities for all residents, businesses and organizations; and the
City's development process encourages new and infill development."
2. Housing Policy End 10.0, which states: "The City cooperates with
builders, developers and property owners to provide safe and
adequate housing opportunities for all citizens."
Housing Resolution No. �///o2— S
TDHCA Housing Demonstration Fund
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SECTION 2. A Texas Community Development Program application for the
Housing Demonstration Fund is authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
SE-CUON 3. The City's application shall be placed into competition for funding
under the Housing Demonstration Fund.
SECTION 4. The application shall be for $500,000 of grant funds to fund
water/sewer/street and drainage improvements, project engineering and project
administration.
SECTION 5. The City Council directs and designates the Mayor as the City's
Authorized Representative to act in all matters in connection with this application and the
City's participation in the Texas Community Development Program.
SEC 1710N6. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to
attest thereto this resolution.
SECTION 7. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this f day of 1996.
Approved:
Leo Wood, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Marianne Landers Banks, City Attorney
Housing Resolution No.
TDHCA Housing Demonstration Fund
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Attest:
Sandra Lee, City Secretary