2000-074-RES AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A HOUSING
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-074
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A HOUSING
REHABILITATION FUND PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND; AUTHORIZING THEMA YOR TO
ACT AS THE CITY'S ELECTED OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM;
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 develop a viable urban
community, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities, principally for persons of low/moderate income; and,
WHEREAS, certain conditions exist which represent a threat to public health and safety;
and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of Paris to apply for
funding under the 2000 Texas Community Development Program; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, 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 Texas Community Development Program application for the Housing
Rehabilitation Fund Program is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Section 3. That the City's application be placed in competition for funding under the
Housing Rehabilitation Program Fund.
Section 4. That the application be for $250,000.00 of grant funds to carry out this housing
rehabilitation/reconstruction program for low/moderate income owner occupants throughout the
City.
Section 5. That the City Council directs and designates the Mayor as the City's Chief
Elected Officer and Authorized Representative to act in all matters in connection with this
application and the City's participation in the Texas Community Development Program.
Section 6. That it further be stated that the City will provide $36,000.00 from the Housing
Fund to pay the costs of construction and administration necessary to complete this project.
Section 7. That it further be stated that the City of Paris, through the RFP process, has
selected and has entered into a contract with RIM Enterprises, Inc. to provide management
Administrative services for this project. The cost of these services will be paid by the City as cash
match in the amount of $20,000 if this project is funded.
Section 8. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 12th day of June, 2000.
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Michael J. Pfie er, or
ATTEST:
Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: