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RESO 2001-05 - HOME ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 2001 -05 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; 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 a viable community for all citizens, and certain housing conditions exist which represent a threat to the health and safety of these households; and WHEREAS It is necessary and in the best interests of the City to apply for funding under the 2001 HOME Program. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Texas, that: SECTION 1: 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. SECTION 2: SECTION 3: SECTION 4: SECTION 5: The application will be for $495,000.00 of grant funds to carry out the HOME Program. The City shall contribute $24,750.00 in the form of cash and/or in -kind match for the purpose of permit fees, demolition, clearance and/or disposal of waste 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 22nd day of May, 2001. THE CITY OF H TSVILLE� William B. Green, Mayor EST: Danna Welter, City Secretary FORM: aul C. Isham, City Attorney