HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-R-04 - CDBG RESOLUTION 2017-R-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 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 TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS,the City Council of Stephenville,Texas desires to develop a viable community,
including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities, principally for persons of low/moderate income; and
WHEREAS, certain conditions exist which represent a threat to public health and safety;
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of Stephenville to apply for funding
under the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program;
'— NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF STEPHENVILLE,TEXAS:
1. That a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application for the
Community Development Fund is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the
City with the Texas Department of Agriculture.
2. That the City's application be placed in competition for funding under the
Community Development Fund.
3. That the application be for $275,000.00 of grant funds to provide Utility System
Improvements in Stephenville.
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
Block Grant Program.
5. That all funds will be used in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local
and programmatic requirements including but not limited to procurement,
environmental review, labor standards, real property acquisition, and civil rights
requirements.
6. That it further be stated that the City of Stephenville is committing an amount not
to exceed $275,000.00 from its Enterprise Fund as a cash contribution toward a
Utility System Improvements Project.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 3rd day of January, 2017.
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Je ry K eldon II, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Cindy L. St1 ord, City Secr• y
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Reviewed by Wayne1v1cKethan
Interim City Administrator
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Approved as to form and legality by
Randy Thomas, City Attorney