RESO 1997-05 - Home Program ApplicationRESOLUTION NO. 97-05
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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 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
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 to apply for funding under the
1997 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:
The application will be for $200,000 for housing assistance and $8,000 for
administration to carry out the HOME Program;
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; and
SECTION 4: It is further stated that the City is committing $100,000 of 1996 CDBG funds as
leveraging toward the implementation of this project for infrastructure improvements.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of March, 1997.
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William B. Green, Mayor