1987-117-RES WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris is aware of community needs for which local funds have

Home Browse Search

RESOLUTION NO. 87-117 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris is aware of community needs for which local funds have not been and will not be available to accomplish. Such needs are in the area of water system improvements and street paving; and, WHEREAS, the City Council desires to develop a viable urban community, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low/moderate income; and, WHEREAS, certain conditions exist which represent a threat to the public health and safety; and, WHEREAS, funding for such programs are available through the Texas Department of Community Affairs for the Community Development Fund, under the Texas Community Development Program; and, WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of Paris to apply for funding under the 1987 Texas Community Development Program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS: 1. That a Texas Community Development Program application for the Community Development Fund is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the Texas Department of Community Affairs. 2. That such application address the following activities: (a) Paving West Walker Street from 19th N.W. to 23rd N.W. and 22nd N.W. and 23rd N.W. from Shiloh to Walker, 1800 L.F. (b) Paving 28th N. W. from Graham Street to Campbell Street, 2,250 L.F. (c) Paving Street, replace 13th N.E. from Tudor 850 L.F., and install substandard line. Street to Grove 6" water main to Cd) Paving 5th S.E. from Paris Boulevard to Evergreen Street, 630 L.F. 2. That competition for Fund. the City's application be funding under the Community p laced in Development 3. That the application be for $146,308.00 of grant funds to carry out water system improvements and street navinQ:.