HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-R-08 - Main Street Blight RESOLUTION NO. 2021-R-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS, DETERMINING THAT AN AREA OF THE CITY
- CONTAINS CONDITIONS WHICH ARE DETRIMENTAL TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY,AND WELFARE OF
THE COMMUNITY AND CONSTITUTES A SLUM AND BLIGHTED AREA.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Stephenville has reviewed and evaluated conditions in
the designated Main Street District of the municipality; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has found conditions which are detrimental to the public health,
safety, and welfare of the community within the designated Main Street District, as follows: Vacant and
dilapidated buildings, decayed and insufficient sidewalks and streets, noncompliant and inadequate ADA
access, insufficient lighting, inadequate drainage, dilapidated and undersized water and sewer utilities,
and other inadequate and deteriorated infrastructure. These features present a threat to public health
and safety.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Stephenville will authorize an application for funding
under the Downtown Revitalization Program, as follows: Install sidewalks, ADA access improvements,
curbing, lighting, pavement repair, water and sewer improvements, and/or other necessary
appurtenances and improvements within the designated Main Street District.
WHEREAS, these project activities will aid in the elimination of slum and blight in the community
by: Reconstructing sidewalks, ramps, curb and gutter and installing lighting, water, and/or sewer
improvements. These activities will improve ADA access and pedestrian safety as well as utility service in
the designated Main Street District.This will increase public use and economic investment and will reduce
the existing threat to public health and safety in the designated Main Street District.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE,TEXAS:
That the area identified by the following boundaries and outlined on Exhibit "A" attached hereto as the
main street district has been determined to be a slum and blighted area.
North:Tarleton Street; South: McNeill Street; East: Devine Avenue, and; West: Barton Avenue
PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of March, 2021.
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