RESO 2002-36 - Submit EDA GrantRESOLUTION NO. 2002-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLLE,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZNG THE SUBMISSION OF AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMERCE; AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT TO ACT AS THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL
MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THIS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Huntsville desires to develop an
economically sound community, by providing the infrastructure necessary to retain
existing businesses, recruit new industries, and expand economic opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Commerce provides Economic
Development Assistance to support the construction and rehabilitation of essential
infrastructure and development necessary to generate private sector jobs and investment;
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of Huntsville to
apply for funding under the Economic Development Administration Assistance Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS:
That an Economic Development Administration Grant Application for
Economic Development is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City
with the Economic Development Administration.
2. That the City's application for $1,000,000.00 of grant funds be placed in
competition for funding for the construction of infrastructure in the Hwy 75
South area.
That the City commits itself, if funded by the Economic Development
Administration, to a matching contribution of $300,450.
4. That the City Council directs and designates the Director of Economic
Development as the Authorized Representative to act in all matters pertaining
to the application and the City's participation in this Economic Development
Assistance Program.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17th day of December 2002.
CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
William B. Green, Mayor
ATTEST:
Danna Welter, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Paul C. Isham, City Attorney