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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 01.16.1967 - Approving Urban Renewal Relocation44 of clearance and redevelopment; its proposed disposal and t1e% estimated proceeds or revenues to be derived from such disposal; the proposed method of financing the project; the proposed method for the relocation of families to be displaced from the land clearance and all other steps necessary to cary out the proposed plan. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a propos undertaking of the project, under state and local law, with assistance under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949 (Public Congress) as amended; to acquire the land in the project ar remove buildings and improvements; to install, construct or utilities and other site improvements, and to make the land opment or redevelopment by private enterprises, public and as authorized by law. Any person or organization desiring to be heard wi opportunity to be heard at such hearing. The proposals of Agency of the City of Georgetown with respect to relocation will be open for discussion at the hearing. WITNESS MY HAND AT GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, this the 12t A.D. , 1966. (Seal) claud--E-ad-s,- City Se A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEOB TEXAS APPROVING THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND THE PEAS OF RELOCATION FOR PROJECT NO. TEX R-102. for the .ederal financial jaw 171 - 81st t; to demolish or -econstruct streets, available for devel- -mi-public agencies be afforded an e Urban Renewal including families, day of December etary ;TOWN LITY WHEREAS, under the provisions of Title I of the Hous] g Act of 1949, as amended, the Department of Housing and Urban Developmentlis authorized to provide financail assistance to Local Public Agencies for ul,dertaking and carrying out urban renewal projects; and WHEREAS, it is provided in such Act that contracts f thereunder shall require that the Urban Renewal Plan for th area be approved by the governing body of the locality in w is situated and that such approval include findings by the (1) the financial aid to be provided in the contract is nec project to be undertaken in accordance with the Urban Renewa Urban Renewal Plan will afford maximum opportunity, consist needs of the locality as a whole, for the rehabilitation or the urban renewal area by private enterprise; (3) the Urban to a general plan for the development of the locality as a Urban Renewal,Plan gives due consideration to the provision and recreational areas and facilities, as may be desirable improvement, with special consideration for the health, saf children residing in the general vicinity of the site cover WIMIEAS, the Georgetown Urban Renewal Agency (herein Public Agency") has entered into a planning contract for fi under such Act with the United States of America, acting by Department of Housing and Urban Development, pursuant to wh were provided for the urban renewal project (herein called identified as "South San Gabriel Urban Renewal Project No. encompassing the area bounded by: BEGINNING at a point in the West ROW line of the I & which lies on the centerline of State Highway 29; financial aid. respective project ch the project verning body that: sary to enable the Plan; (2) the t with the sound edevelopment of .enewal Plan conforms ole; and (4) the f adequate park r neighborhood y, and welfare of by the PlAn; and alled the "Local ncial assistance nd through the h Federal funds e "Project") X R-102" and Rail Road THENCE 2020+ feet Southerly along the West ROW line the I & GN Rail Road to the South Property line of West 19th St et extended; THENCE 380+ feet Westerly along the South property l0e of West 19th I Street to the East property line of the WEST SIDE SCHOOL, Georgetown Inde- pendent School District; THENCE 620+ feet Northerly and Easterly along the property line of said WEST SIDE SCHOOL, to a point in the South property line of West 17th Street; THENCE 430+ feet Westerly along the South property.11ine of West 17th Street to the East property line of O.L. 53 City of Georgetown; THENCE 650+ feet Northerly to the Meanders of the South San Gabriel River; THENCE 1900+ feet Northerly and Easterly, down stream along the meanders of the South San Gabriel River to a point of intersection of the South property line of West Tenth Street extended; THENCE 200+ feet Westerly to the West Bank of the South San Gabriel River; THENCE 5400+ feet Northerly and Easterly along the bank of the River to a point of intersection of the lot line between Forest and Rock Street extended; THENCE 1200+ feet Southerly along the lot line between Forest and Rock Street to a point in the South property line of West 4th Street; THENCE 460+ feet Westerly along the South property line of West 4th Street to the West R.O.W. line of the I & GN Rail Road; THENCE 2720+ feet Southerly and Westerly along the West R.O.W. line to the centerline of State Highway 29 and the Point of Beginning; containing 151.7 acres, more or less; in the City of Georgetown, State of Texas, (herein called the "Locality"); and WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has applied for additional financial assis- tance under such Act and proposes to enter into an additional contract or contracts with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the un- dertaking of, and for making available additional financial assistance for the Project; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has made detailed studies of the location, physical condition of structures, land use, environmental influences, and social, cultural and economic conditions of the Project area and has deter- mined that the area is a slum and blight area and that it is detrimental and a menace to the safety, health, and welfare of the inhabitants and users thereof and of the Locality at large, because of the unsanitary conditions that exist in the area contributed to largely by the slum housing in the, area, the improper sewer sex -vice now existant in the area, the faulty garbage disposal service now existant by reason of the slum housing, the additional burden in the area of poor street drainage, the low lying pools of undrained water contributing to disease and bacteria breeding all of which generally contributes to social problems and juvenile delinquency causing a burdensome fire hazard in the neighborhood and contribui I ;ing to this area as a possible focale point of disease and requires a disproportionate use of police, fire and other forms of protection, and the members of this Governing Body have been fully apprised by the Local Public Agency and are aware of these facts and conditions; and WHEREAS, `thesehas been prepared and referred to the City Council of the Locality (herein called the "Governing Body") for review and approval an Urban Renewal Plan for the Project Area, dated January 3 1a 67, and consisting of 28 pages and 2 exhibits and 4 drawings containing 7 sheets. WHEREAS, the Urban Renewal Plan has been approved by the Governing Body of the Local Public Agency, as evidenced by the copy of said Bod's duly certified resolution a:pproving the Urban Renewal Plan, which is attached thereto; and WHER111S, a general plan has been prepared and is recognized and used as a guide for the general development of the Locality as a whole; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, which is the duly designated and. acting official planning body for the Locality, has submitted to the Governing Body its report and recommendations respecting the Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area and has certified that the Urban Renewal Plan conforms to the general plan for the Locality as a whole, and the Governing 11 Body has duly considered the report, recommendation, and cer fication of the planning body; and WHEREAS, the Urban Renewal Plan.for the Project area, rescribed certain land uses for the Project area and will require, among other kings, changes in zoning, t1evacating and removal of streets,a Heys, and other public ways, the establishment of new street patterns, the location and rd, ,location of sewer and water mains and other public facilities, and other publiq action; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has prepared and sul i tted a program for the relocation of individuals and families that may be dispIL ed as a result of carrying out the Project in accordance with the Urban Renewal, Plan; and WHEREAS, there have also been presented to the Goverrflng Body information and data respecting the relocation program which has been pr(1pared by the Local Public Agency as a result of studies, surveys, and inspections in the Project area find the assembling and analysis of the data and informs'onobtained from such studies, surveys, and inspection; and WITEREAS, the members of the Governing Body have gene i 1 knowledge of the conditions prevailing in the Project area and of the availab4 ]l lity of proper housing in the Locality for the relocation of individuals andi 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 takel appropriate offi- cial action respecting the relocation program and the Urban R newal Plan for the Project, in conformity with the contract for financial assisiince between the Local Public Agency and the United States of America, acting'! y and through the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body is cognizant of the Condi ions that are imposed in the undertaking and carrying out of the urban renewal projects with Federal financial assistance under Title I, including those prohibitiiig discrimination because of race, color, creed, or national origin: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL 011 THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS: I. That it is hereby found and determined that the Proj t is a slum, blight- ed and decadent area and qualifies as an eligible Project ar, under Article 1269L-3 of V.A.C.S. 4 Il. That the Urban Renewal Plan for the Project, having b4 is duly reviewed and considered, is hereby approved, and the City Secretary be �nd is hereby directed to file said copy of the Urban Renewal Plan with the inutes of this Meeting. I That it is hereby found and determined that the objecl 1. ves of the Urban Renewal Plan cannot be entirely achieved,throughilmbre extensilil� rehabilitation of the Project area. IV. That it is hereby found and determined that the Urban tenewal Plan for the Project area conforms to the general plan of the Locality. V. That it is hereby found and determined that the finanMal aid provided and to be provided pursuant to the contract for Federal finan(ial assistance pertaining to the Project is necessary to enable the Project 1D be undertaken in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan for the Project are,. M It is hereby found and determined that the Urban Renet.1 Plan for the Urban Renewal Area will afford maximum opportunity, consisten with the sound M needs of the Locality as a whole, for the urban renewal of the Area by private enterprise. MM That it is hereby found and determined that the Urban Renewal,Plan for the Urban Renewal Area gives due consideration to the providion of adequate park and recreational areas and facilities, as may be desirable for neighborhood improvement, with special consideration for the health, safety, and. welfare of children residing in the general vicinity of the site covered by the Plan. That it is hereby found and determined that the program for the proper relocation of individuals arid families displaced in carrying out the Project in decent, safe, and sanitary dwellings in conformity with acceptable standards is feasible and can be reasonably and timely effected to permit the proper prosecution and completion of the Project; and that such dwellings or dwelling units available or to be made available to such displaced individuals and families are at least equal in number to the number of d1splaced individuals and families, are not generally less desireable in regard to public utilities and public and commercial facilities than the dwellings of the displaced in- dividuals and families .in the Project area,,are available at rents or prices within the financial. means of the displaced individuals and families, and are reasonably accessible to their places of employment. IX. That, in order to implement and facilitate the effectuation of the Urban Renewal Plan he ' reby approved, it is found and determined that certain official action must be taken by this Body with reference, among other things, to changes in zoning, the vacating and removal of streets, alleys, and other public ways, the establishment of new street patterns, the location and relocation of sewer and water mains and other public facilities, and other public actions, and., accordingly, this Body hereby (a) pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out the Urban Renewal Plan; (b) requests the various officials, departments, boards, and agencies of the Locality having administrative responsibilities in the premises likewise to cooperate to such end and to exercise their respective functions and powers in a mariner consistent with the Urban Renewal Plan; and (c) stands ready to consider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate the Urban Renewal Plan. X�4 1 That additional financial assistance under the provisions of Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, is necessary to enable the land in the Project area to be renewed in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan for the Project area and, accordingly, the filing by the Local Public Agency of an application or applications for such financial assistance under Title I is hereby approved. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, this the 16th day of January, A.D., 1967. Jay C. Sloan, Mayor City of Georgetown, Texas ATTEST: Claud dads, city secretary MOW CERTIFICATE OF RECORDING OFFICER The undersigned hereby certifies that: 1. He is the duly qualified and acting City Secretary of the City of Georgetown, Texas (hereinafter called the "Locality"), and he custodian of the records of the Locality, including the minutes of 04 proceedings of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Txas (hereinafter called the "Governing Body"); and is duly authorized to execute this certificate. 2. Attached hereto is a true and correct copy of a rezolution, including the WHEREAS clauses, adopted at a meeting of the Governing ody held on the 16th day of January, 1967, (hereinafter called the "Resolution of the Govern- ing Body"). 3. Also attached hereto is a true and correct copy of the Urban Renewal Plan, which has been previously approved by.the Urban Renew'I Agency of the City of Georgetown, as evidenced by a duly certified resol0ion of that body attached to the Plan, presented at the meeting, and approve" by the Resolution of the Governing Body. 4. The Resolution of the Governing Body has been du sites of the meeting and is now in full force and effect. 5. The meeting was. duly convened and held in all resp with law and the bylaws of the Locality. To the extent req the bylaws, due and proper notice of the meeting was given. of members of the Governing Body was present throughout the legally sufficient number of members of the Governing Body manner for the adoption of the Resolution of the Governing requirements and proceedings under law, the bylaws, or othe the proper adoption of the Resolution of The Governing Body publication, if required by law, have been duly fulfilled, otherwise observed. riled in the min- cts in accordance ired by law or A legal quorum meeting, and a oted in the proper ody. All other wise, incident to including any arried out, and 6. The seal appearing below constitutes the official Wal of the Locality and was duly affixed by the undersiged at the time this certificate was signed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has hereunto set tis hand this the 16th day of January, 1967. (Seal) Claud Tads, City ecretary City of Georgeto, , Texas RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGET(WN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE COOPERATION AGREEMEN' BETWEEN THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN AND THE GEORGETOWN URBAN REINEWAL A( &NCY OF GEORGEGOWN, TEXAS, WITH RESPECT TO SOUTH SAN GABRIEL RBAN RENEIVAL AREA, PROJECT NO. TEX R-102. WHEREAS, The necessary prerequisites and requirements I Dy the Georgetown Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Georgetown and its agencies have been complied with and the City Council of the City of Georgetowi, following a public hearing`;has by resolution approved the Urban Renewal fIan and the feas- ibility of relocation for the South San Gabriel Urban Renew,,1 Area, Project TEX R-102; and i WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Georgetown Urban Renewal J i Agency of the City of Georgetown has duly considered a proposed Cooperation Agreement between the Agency and the City, dated January 16,1 1967, and finds the same to be in order, and authorized the execution of tha, proposed Cooperation Agreement: and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Geagetown, Tfkas, now desires to authorize the Mayor of the City of Georgetown, Texas, to xecute the proposed Cooperation Agreement between the City of Georgegom and the Urban Renewal Agency of Georgetown, Texas, with respect to the sai, area and project; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor of the Ci y of Georgetown, Texas, attested by the City Secretary of the said City, be he is hereby