HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-R-14 - GLO Application RESOLUTION NO. 2018-R-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF STEPHENVILLE,TEXAS,AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A
TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT— DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM APPLICATION
TO THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE FOR THE DISASTER RECOVERY 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—DISASTER RECOVERY PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Council of Stephenville desires to develop a viable community, including
decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for
persons of low-to-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 interests of the City of Stephenville to apply for
funding under the Texas Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery Program;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF STEPHENVILLE,TEXAS:
1. That a Texas Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery Program application for
the Disaster Recovery Fund is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the General
Land Office.
2. That the City's application be placed in competition for funding under the Disaster Recovery Fund.
3. That the application be for$1,980,000 of grant funds to provide drainage system improvements
in the City of 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—Disaster Recovery 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$20,000 from its Stormwater
Utility Fund as a cash contribution toward the construction of this drainage system
improvements project.
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