2002-147-RES AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF HOUSING REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION FUND PROGRAM

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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-147 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A HOUSING REHABILIT A TION/RECONSTRUCTION FUND PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, PROJECT DIRECTOR, AND FINANCE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AS APPROPRIATE AND TO ACT AS THE CITY'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris 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 public health and safety; and, WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of Paris to apply for funding under the 2002 Texas Community Development Program; and, WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the Mayor, City Manager, Project Director, and other appropriate City staff to accept and implement said grant (if same is received) without further action of City Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution be and they are hereby approved. Section 2. That a Texas Community Development Program application for the Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Fund Program is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City of Paris with the Office of Rural Community Affairs. Section 3. That the City's application be placed in competition for funding under the Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Program Fund. Section 4. That the application be for $250,000.00 of grant funds to carry out this housing rehabilitation/reconstruction program for low-income owner-occupants throughout the city.