Resolution 2016-30 - Reso. 2016-30 - CDBG-CE fire truck grant, 7-19-16 - 7/19/2016 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMISSION OF THE 2016 TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT 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 2016 CDBG-CE GRANT.
WHEREAS The City desires to develop a viable urban community, including decent housing and a suitable
living environment and expanding the economic opportunities, principal for persons of low -
to- 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 Huntsville to apply for funding under the Texas
Community Development Block Grant- Community Enhancement Program;
NOW,THEREFORE,be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Huntsville,Texas,that:
SECTION 1: A Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application for Community
Enhancement funds is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the Texas
Department of Agriculture and any other appropriate agencies as defined in the regulations.
SECTION 2: The City's application be placed in competition for funding under the Community
Enhancement Fund.
SECTION 3: The application will be for$500,000 to provide a fire truck for the Public Safety Department.
SECTION 4: 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 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program
SECTION 5: The City commits itself, if funded by Texas Community Development Block Grant Program to
appropriate $55,000 as matching funds and as a demonstration of its local support to the fire
truck project.The match includes $35,514 cash and$19,486 in-kind administration.
SECTION 6: 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.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of July, 2016.
WrHHUNTSVILLE
Anger,Mayor
ATTEST: APPR VED AS TO FORM:
Lee o dward,City Secreta y Leo d Schneider,City Attorney