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WHEREAS, there have also been presented to the Governing Body information
and data respecting the relocation program which has been prepared by the Local
Public Agency as a result of studies, surveys, and inspections in the Project area
and the assembling and analysis of the data and information obtained from such
studies, surveys, and inspections; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Governing Body have general knowledge of the
conditions prevailing in the Project area and of the availability of proper
housing in the Locality for the relocation of individuals and families that may
be displaced from the Project area and, in the light of such knowledge of local
housing conditions, have carefully considered and reviewed such proposals for
relocation; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Governing Body take appropriate official
action respecting the relocation program and the Revised Urban Renewal Plan for
Project, in conformity with the contract for financial assistance between the local
Public Agency and the United States of America, acting by and through the Secretary
of Housing and Urban Development; and . . .
WHE]Rf AS,.the Governing Body is cognizant of the Conditions that are imposed
in the undertaking and carrying out of the urban renewal projects with Federal
financial assistance under Title 1, including those prohibiting discrimination
because of race, color, creed, or national origin:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS:
I
That it is hereby found and determined thatihe project is a slum, blighted
and decadent area and qualifies as an eligible Project area under Article 1269L-3
of V.A.C.S.
II
That it is hereby found and determined that those areas in,the South San
Gabriel Project TEX R-102 to be acquired for public use and other than a public
use, constitutes a slum and blighted area, and,
(a) That the rehabilitation of the project area without clearance would be
impractical, unfeasible and ineffective, based upon this Council's findings that
at least 50 per cent of the structures in the South San Gabriel Urban Renewal
Project area are dilapidated beyond the point of feasible rehabilitation, or are
otherwise unfit for rehabilitation; and,
(b):That there exist other blighted characteristics such as over crowding
of structures on the land, mixed use of structure, narrow, crooked inconvenient,
congested, unsafe and otherwise deficiences in public utilities and recreational and
community facilities.
III
That the Revised Urban Renewal Plan for the Project, having been duly reviewed
and considered, is hereby approved and'the City Secretary be and is hereby directed
to file said copy of the Revised Urban Renewal Plan with the minutes of this
meeting.
IV
That it is hereby found and determined that the objectives of the Revised
Urban Renewal Plan cannot be entirely achieved through more extensive rehabilitation
of the Project area.
V
That it is hereby found and determined that the Revised Urban Renewal Plan
for the Project area conforms to the general plan of the Locality.
VI
That it is hereby found and determined that the financial aid provided and
to be provided pursuant to the contract for Federal financial assistance pertaining
to the Project is necessary to enable the Project to be undertaken in accordance
with the Revised Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area.
VII
That it is hereby found and determined that the Revised Urban Renewal Plan
for the Urban Renewal Area will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the
sound needs of the Locality as a whole, for the urban renewal of the Area by
private enterprise.
VIII
That it is hereby found and determined that the Revised Urban Renewal Plan
for the Urban Renewal Area gives due consideration to the provision of adequate