RESO 2001-05 - HOME ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 2001 -05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE OWNER OCCUPIED HOUSING ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CITY'S
EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS
PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE HOME PROGRAM.
WHEREAS The City desires to develop a viable community for all citizens, and certain housing
conditions exist which represent a threat to the health and safety of these households;
and
WHEREAS It is necessary and in the best interests of the City to apply for funding under the
2001 HOME Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Texas, that:
SECTION 1: A HOME Program application is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City
with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and be placed in
competition for funding under the Owner Occupied Housing Assistance program.
SECTION 2:
SECTION 3:
SECTION 4:
SECTION 5:
The application will be for $495,000.00 of grant funds to carry out the HOME
Program.
The City shall contribute $24,750.00 in the form of cash and/or in -kind match for the
purpose of permit fees, demolition, clearance and/or disposal of waste for project
units assisted through this Program.
The Mayor and City Council strongly supports this application to address the housing
needs of the community.
The City Council directs and designates the City Manager 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 HOME Program.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of May, 2001.
THE CITY OF H TSVILLE�
William B. Green, Mayor
EST:
Danna Welter, City Secretary
FORM:
aul C. Isham, City Attorney