2006-127-RES-Community Dev. block grant
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-127
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO ACT AS THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE 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 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 2007 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 Block Grant Program application for the
Community Development Fund is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the Office
of Rural Community Affairs.
Section 3. That the City's application be placed in competition for funding under the
Community Development Fund.
Section 4. That the application be for $250,000 for grant funds to carry out wastewater
system improvements.
Section 5. That the City Council directs and designates the City Engineer 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 6. That it further be stated that the City of Paris is committing $55,000 from its
Wastewater Fund as a cash contribution toward the construction activities of this wastewater system
improvements program.
Section 7. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 18th day of September, 2006.
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Richard Manning, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Ice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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hn D. Lestock, Assistant City Attorney