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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-R-03 - TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMRESOLUTION NO. 1997 - 3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVII..LE, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACT AS THE CITY' S EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY' S PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Stephenville desires to develop a viable urban community, including decent housing and suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low/moderate income; and WHEREAS, certain conditions exist which represent a threat to the public health and safety; and WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interest of the City of Stephenville to apply for funding under the 1997 Texas Community Development Program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS: 1. That a Texas Community Development Program application for the Community Development Fund is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. 2. That the City's application be placed in competition for funding under the community Development Fund. 3. That the application be for $250,000.00 of grant funds to carry out Central Ward School water line upgrade improvements. 4. That the City Council directs and designates the Mayor as the City's Chief Executive Officer and Authorized Representative to act in all matters in connection with this application and the City's participation in the Texas Community Development Program. 5. That it further be stated that the City of Stephenville is committing $69,900.00 from its water enterprise fund as a cash contribution toward the construction activities of this Central Ward School water line upgrade improvements project. 000471 PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1 st day of April, 1997. ATTEST: e AAWA!�Ad (-X-- Cindy Staff ,City ecret &,at 4 - 06 Reviewed by Donald B. Davis, City Administrator Randy Thomas, City Attorney Approved as to form and legality GUOS7r