11 - TDHA Home Reservation System Program

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RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RESERVATION SYSTME FOR HOME FUNDS; GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER INSTRUMENTS REQUISITE IN IMPLEMENTING SAID RESOLUTION, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK OR THE CITY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO AUTHENTICATE THE CITY MANAGERS' SIGNATURE TO ANY AND ALL OTHER INSTRUMENTS REQUISITE IN IMPLEMENTING SAID RESOLUTION; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Paris desires to continue to develop a viable urban community, including decent housing and a suitable living environment principally for persons of low /moderate income; and WHEREAS, certain substandard housing conditions exist which represent a health and safety threat to families residing in such structures; and WHEREAS, the City Council supports the City's application for funding; 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 of this resolution are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That a submission of an application for Reservation System Participation of HOME Funds is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City 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. Project cost will include eligible hard and soft costs and allowable administration/operating funds. Section 4. That the City Council directs and designates the City Manager, John Godwin, as the City's Chief Executive Officer and Authorized Representative to act in all