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DRAFT <br />S:\RESWORK\CURRENT\TDHCA - Participation in HOME Program RES 2010.docx <br />RESOLUTION N0. <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, <br />AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A REQUEST TO BECOME A <br />RESERVATION SYSTEM PARTICIPANT TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF <br />HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR HOME FUNDS; AUTHORIZING <br />THE EXECUTION OF ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO BECOME <br />A PARTICIPANT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED <br />TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. <br />WHEREAS, the City of Paris desires to continue to develop a viable urban community, <br />including decent housing and a suitable living environment principally for persons of <br />low/moderate income; and, <br />WHEREAS, certain substandard housing conditions exist which represent a health <br />and safety threat to families residing in such structures; and, <br />WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris supports the City's application for <br />funding and deems it in the best interest of the City and the citizens of the City of Paris to <br />approve the submission of a request to become a reservation system participant to the <br />Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for Home Funds and authorize the <br />City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to become a participant, and the <br />same should be approved; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />PARIS, TEXAS, THAT: <br />Section 1. The findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in <br />all things approved. <br />Section 2. That a submission for Reservation System Participation of HOME Funds <br />is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the Texas Department of Housing <br />and Community Affairs. <br />Section 3. That the submission will be for grant funds to carry out Homeowner <br />Rehabilitation Assistance for housing reconstruction and rehabilitation. Project cost will <br />include eligible hard and soft costs and allowable administration/operating funds. <br />Section 4. That the City contribute project match as required by the 2010 rules <br />from its General Fund as a cash contribution, waived fees and/or in-kind services for <br />properties assisted through this program. <br />- ~ 64 <br />