RESO 2004-07 - Apply for Home Investment Partnership Program, TDHCARESOLUTION NO. 2004-07
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, COMMITING MATCHING FUNDS AND
CASH RESERVES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS
TH E CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE
HOME PROGRAM.
WHEREAS
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
It is necessary and in the best interests of the City to apply for funding under the 2004
HOME Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Texas, that:
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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.
The application requests $500,000 in grant funds to carry out the HOME Program.
The City of Huntsville shall contribute $100,000 in Cash Match and $25,000 of In -Kind
Match, consisting of tap and permit fee waivers, provision of demolition labor,
equipment and disposal fees for housing units assisted through this program.
The City of Huntsville shall make $250,000 available for Cash Reserves to be used as
interim working capital for this HOME project.
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 execution of the HOME Agreement upon award of the funds.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of March 2004.
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Karl D 'dson, Mayor
anna Welter, City Secretary Thomas A, Leep