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RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -012 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO BECOME A RESERVATION SYSTEM PARTICIPANT FOR HOME FUNDS TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS; GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER INSTRUMENTS REQUISITE IN IMPLEMENTING SAID RESOLUTION, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO AUTHENTICATE THE CITY MANAGER'S SIGNATURE TO ANY AND ALL OTHER INSTRUMENTS REQUISITE IN IMPLEMENTING SAID RESOLUTION. 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, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS: SECTION 1. 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 2. That the submission will be for grant funds to carry out Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance for housing reconstruction and rehabilitation and Homebuyer Assistance. Project cost will include eligible hard and soft costs and allowable administration /operating funds. SECTION 3. 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 matters in connection with this submission and the City's participation in the HOME Program with signature authority. SECTION 4. That the City contribute project match of 15% of direct (hard) project cost (ex. $80,000 /house = $12,000 match) as required by the 2016 rules utilizing some or all of cash, force account, waived fees, infrastructure improvements, abatements, as allowed. SECTION 5. That the City commits a cash reserve in the amount of $40,000 designated for payment of requested project expenses before receiving reimbursement by the State of Texas.