07-APPROVE RES AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF REQUEST TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN TX DEPT OF HOUSING AND COMM AFFAIRS HOME PROGRAM RESERVATION SYSTEM

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Draft RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A REQUEST TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR RECERTIFICATION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HOME PROGRAM RESERVATION SYSTEM; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris desires to continue development of a viable urban community, which includes clean, safe and affordable housing providing suitable living environments for all citizens including persons of low/moderate income; and, WHEREAS, certain substandard housing conditions exist in the City of Paris which represent a health and safety threat to the individuals and families residing in such structures; and, WHEREAS, the City Council supports the City's application for recertification and participation in the TDHCA HOME Program Reservation System and authorizes the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to become a participant, and the same should be approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That a submission for continued participation in the Home Program Reservation System is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City of Paris with the Texas Department of Housing and Community affairs. Section 3. That the submission will be for grant funds to carry out Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance for housing reconstruction and rehabilitation as well as Homebuyer assistance to persons interested in purchasing a home. Section 4. That the City contribute project match as required in accordance with State HOME rule at 10 TAC Chapter 23 from its General Fund as a cash contribution, waived fees and/or in-kind services for properties assisted through this program. Section 5. That the City has unencumbered fund for cash reserves in the amount of $80,000 to be utilized, if necessary, during the Home Program Reservation System agreement term. Section 6. That John Godwin, Paris City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the City of Paris, any and all documents necessary in connection with this submission and the City's participation in the HOME Program. �6