RESO 1998-07 - Home InvestmentRESOLUTION NO. 98-07
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
1998 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: The application will be for $240,000 of grant funds to carry out the HOME Program.
SECTION 3: 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.
SECTION 4: It is further stated that the City is committing $60,000 of Texas Community
Development Program, Contract #716379, funds in cash as a leveraged contribution
toward the implementation of infrastructure improvements.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of May, 1998.
tt Boun• City Attorney
THE CITY OF HUNTS. ILLE
William B. Green, Mayor