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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. "1110111111111,,,, IFS 0\�y ,...... ry •- '� • •� �- .?,, ugSv. , Mayor ATTEST: : �`�. r 1* ..*:- r:k -4: * ! --,,, .... ....., , s: Staci L. ity Secreta L 'C,AP 0 B 4\ 'Alle . Barnes, i anager Reviewed L. ) 1,----- Randy Thomas, City Attorney Approved as to form and legality Resolution No. 2021-R-08 Exhibit "A" - 4 ri r ' Proposed Main Street District Stephenville , Texas �.+ 7LL did " v «''n':• 4. " '""n x' .gyp"'., a. �n=..�� '•.f':.:� � '. 4. . " . GREEN 4 1 cc ,«+!s; g z ° le* r C Ch y LL T.,y ;bia ___ im mASON , .„ N. 1W11 .11111 .._ ., WASHINGTON .,", - x . W wr_ r COLLEGE �+ rig t,, 4 1 - I ag ,,,:4 1 . '4 -` , I f . ti < Ilk„ �.. fe-n "+ f 11 LONG w ' nir s • r• �6.d.v g " . a • Le end - „ + �� g TE*AS Proposed Main Street District . . 00 750 1.C! �. Proposition_B — Fee, Roads