RESO 2010-16 - Renewable Energy TDRARESOLUTION NO. 2010-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF RURAL AFAIRS, COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, RENEWABLE ENERGY DEMONSTRATION PILOT PROGRAM, FOR THE
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS AT NORTH SEWER PLAN; 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 CDGB
RENEWABLE ENERGY DEMONSTRATION PILOT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Huntsville desires to develop a viable urban community,
including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income; 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 of XYZ to apply for funding under the
Texas Community Development Block Grant Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1 That a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application for the Renewable
Energy Demonstration Pilot,Program Fund is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the
City with the Texas Department of Rural Affairs.
SECTION 2 That the City's application be placed in competition for funding under the Renewable
Energy Demonstration Pilot Program.
SECTION 3 That the application be for $500,000.00 of grant funds to carry out water system
improvements.
SECTION 4 That 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 That it further be stated that the City of Huntsville is seeking funding from Entergy toward
the purchase of solar panels for the A.J. Brown Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of January, 2010.
<AMayor
UNTSVILLE
FORM:
Schneider, City Attorney