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RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -018 <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL THE CITY OF PARIS, <br />TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS <br />COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM <br />APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE <br />FOR THE DISASTER RELIEF FUND; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY <br />MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND <br />AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING <br />TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS COMMUNITY <br />DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. <br />WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris desires to develop a viable urban <br />community, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic <br />opportunities, principally for persons of low -to- moderate income; and <br />WHEREAS, certain conditions exist which represent a threat to the public health and <br />safety; and <br />WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of Paris to apply for <br />funding under the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />PARIS, TEXAS: <br />Section 1. That a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application for <br />the Disaster Relief Fund is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the Texas <br />Department of Agriculture. <br />Section 2. That the City's application be placed in competition for funding under the <br />Disaster Relief Fund. <br />Section 3. That the application be for $350,000.00 of grant funds to provide for disaster <br />relief and debris cleanup. <br />Section 4. That the City Council directs and designates City Manager as the City's Chief <br />Executive Officer and Authorized Representative to act in all matters in connection with this <br />application and the City's participation in the Texas Community Development Block Grant <br />Program. <br />