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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. 1 c.3 , , Je ry K eldon II, Mayor JL ATTEST: Cindy L. St1 ord, City Secr• y 5I AZig i ei‘ -- ,...•K —;- Reviewed by Wayne1v1cKethan Interim City Administrator c---- Approved as to form and legality by Randy Thomas, City Attorney