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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0324_319Read, passe reading and read, second reading. ATTEST: 319 and adopted by unanimous vote, this the 11th day of June, 1973, on first passed and adopted by unanimous vote, this the 9th day of July, 1973, on YAI��(9L� City Secretary RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Section 703 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 authorizes the making of grants of Federal funds to local public bodies or agencies to assist in financing the development cost of neighborhood facilities projects necessary for carrying out programs of O community service; and, WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown, Texas (herein referred to as "Applicant") deems it to be necessary and in the public interest to provide certain facilities of the type con- LV templated in said Section 703 and to undertake a project (hereinafter called the "Neighbor- hood Facilities Project") with Federal grant assistance, described as the Georgetown Community Service Center; and, WHEREAS, it is recongnized that the Federal contract for such financial assistance pursuant to said Section 703 will impose certain oblighations and responsibilities upon the Applicant and will require among other things (1) the provision of the local share of the cost of the Neighborhood Facilities Project, (2) compliance with Federal labor standards, and (3) compliance with Federal requirements relating to equal employment opportunity; and, WHEREAS, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development effectuating that Title, or the policy of the Department provide that no person shall, on the ground of race, color, creed, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in the undertaking and carrying out of projects receiving Federal financial assistance; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, 1. That an application on behalf of the City of Georgetown, Texas be made to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant under Section 703 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965, in an amount equal to (two-thirds) of the development cost of the Neighborhood Facilities Project, such development cost now estimated to be approximately $68,518.00. 2. That the Neighborhood Facilities Project (a) is necessary for carrying out a program of health, recreational, social, or similar community service in the area, (b) is consistent with comprehensive planning for the development of the community, and (c) will be available for use by a significant number of the area's low and moderate -income residents. 3. That the person acting City Manager of the City of Georgetown or his successor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and file such application, to execute such contracts as may be necessary for the grant applied for to provide such information and furnish such documents as may be required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and to act as the authorized representative of the Applicant in the accomplishment of the Neighbor- hood Facilities Project. 4. That the United States of America and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- ment be, and they hereby are, assured of full compliance by the AFpli cant with the regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development effectuating Titles VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and with the policy of the Department prohibiting discrimination on the basis of creed. 5. That the Neighborhood Facilities Project will be carried out in full compliance with applicable Federal statutes and regulations of the Secretary of Labor pertaining to the employment of laborers and mechanics on projects assisted with Federal funds.