Resolution 2018-01 - Reso. 2018-01 - CDBG - GLO - Disaster grant for Harvey, Elkins Lake, 10-17-17RESOLUTION NO. 2018-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE FOR THE DISASTER RELIEF FUND; 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 TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS The City desires to develop a viable urban community, including decent housing and
a suitable living environment and expanding the economic opportunities, principal
for persons of low -to- moderate income; and
WHEREAS Certain conditions exist which represent a threat to public health and safety; and
WHEREAS it is necessary and in the best interests of Huntsville 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, that:
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A Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application for the Disaster
Relief Funds is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the Texas
General Land Office.
The City's application be placed in competition for funding under the Disaster Relief
Fund.
The application will be for $745,000 of grant funds and $50,000 in City funds to
mitigate flooding at River Oaks Drive.
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.
All funds will be used in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local and
programmatic requirements including but not limited to procurement,
environmental review, labor standards, real property acquisition, and civil rights
requirements.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of October, 2017.
ATTEST:
oodward, City Secretary
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE
Andy
ninger, M. or
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
chneid , 'ty Attorney