10 - Memorandum of Agreement for demolition of a dwelling located at 719 3rd Street SW

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Item No. 10 U VI,�' ",;, � , " :� Im TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro -Tem & City Council Grayson Path, City Manager FROM: Charles Edwards SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PARIS AND THE TEXAS STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER DATE: August 9, 2021 BACKGROUND: The City of Paris participates in the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs HOME Program. The City has received and is processing an application from a homeowner located at 719 3`d Street S.W.. The Texas Historical Commission, serving as the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) has determined this property "Eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places" due to it being located in a "potential" historic district. STATUS OF ISSUE: The American Commission on Historical Preservation (ACNP) was contacted for consultation, which was declined. A public hearing was also held by the Paris Historical Preservation Commission with no negative comments received regarding the proposed demolition. As such, the City of Paris and the State Historic Preservation Officer wish to enter into this MOA concerning the demolition and disposition of this dwelling. The undertaking consists of the demolition of the dwelling in order to construct a new, safe, healthy and affordable home for a low income resident. BUDGET: N/A RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Memorandum of Agreement regarding the City of Paris' Home HRA Program for the demolition of a dwelling located at 719 Yd Street S.W.