2020-043 - Authorizing Submission of a TxCDBG Block Gran Application - Fire, Ambulance and Services Truck FASTRESOLUTION NO. 2(:20-0!jJ
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE FOR THE FIRE, AMBULANCE AND SERVICES TRUCK (FAST)
FUND; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CITY'S
EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL
MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Council of Paris, Texas desires to develop a viable community,
including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities, principally for persons of low -to moderate income; and
WHEREAS, certain conditions exist which represent a threat to the 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 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PARIS, TEXAS:
Section 1. That a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application
for the Fire, Ambulance and Services Truck (FAST) Fund is hereby authorized to be filed on
behalf of the City with the Texas Department of Agriculture.
Section 2. That the City's application be placed in competition for funding under the
Fire, Ambulance and Services Truck (FAST) Fund.
Section 3. That the application be for $500,000.00 of grant funds to provide a new
fire engine/pumper.
Section 4. That the City Council directs and designates the City Manager as the City's
Chief Executive Officer and Authorized Representative to act in all matters in connection
with this application and the City's participation in the Texas Community Development
Block Grant Program.
Section 5. That all funds will be used in accordance with all applicable federal, state,
local and programmatic requirements including but not limited to procurement,
environmental review, labor standards, real property acquisition, and civil rights
requirements.
Section 6. That it further be stated that the City of Paris is committing
$286,500.00.00 from its General Fund as a cash contribution toward the administration
and/or construction activities of this new fire engine/pumper project.
Passed and approved this 24th day of August, 2020.
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