RESO 2003-06 - Apply for TDHCA Home Investment Partnership Program Assistance grantRESOLUTION NO. 2003-06
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 HOMEBUYER 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 an affordable community for all citizens; and
WHEREAS It is necessary and in the best interests of the City to apply for funding under the 2003
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 Homebuyer Assistance program.
The application will be for $150,000.00 in funding to carry out the HOME Program.
The City shall contribute $20,000.00 in the form of in -kind match for project units
assisted through this Program.
The Mayor and City Council strongly supports this application to address the housing
needs of the community.
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.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of March 2003.
Danna Welter, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
aul C. Isham, City Attorney
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William B. Green, Mayor