2012-086 RES AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF TX COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION

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RESOLUTION 2012-0$6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHOURIZED REPRESTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 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 income; and, WHEREAS, certain water and sewer lines located in the city are old and in poor condition and represent a threat to the public health and safety; and, WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the City Council on October 8, 2012, to allow interested persons to provide input about the City's application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for a Texas Community Development Block Grant; and, WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of Paris to apply for funding under the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program to repair or replace these water and sewer lines. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: SECTIOIV 1. That a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application for the Community Development Fund is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the Texas Department of Agriculture. SECTION 2. That the City's application be placed in competition for funding under the Community Development Fund. SECTION 3. That the application be for $275,000.00 of grant funds to provide water, sewer and street improvements. SECTION 4. That the City of Paris will commit $55,000,00.00 in cash contribution and/or in kind/force account services, representing a 20% match toward the construction of new water and sewer lines.