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CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REQUEST
MEETING DATE: 19-24-07
D Discussion Dlnformation DRefer to:
SUBMITTED BY:
Shawn Napier, City Engineer / Director of Public Works
DESCRIPTION:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 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; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE
OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS
PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATIN IN THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
This is a grant program to replace water and sewer lines. The grant amount is up
to $350,000 to pay for materials, engineering, administration, equipment rental and
specialized services. It is primarily a volunteer program ("sweat equity") that does
not require matching funds. The area improved must include people with a low to
moderate income. Communities must provide at least 40% of the retail cost of a
water or sewer project through volunteer labor. The deadline for submitting an
application is October 1 ih. See attached map for the proposed water line
replacement.
FISCAL AUTHORITY:
BUDGETED: N/A
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RESOLUTION
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September 12, 2007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM THROUGH THE OFFICE OF RURAL
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A GRANT UP TO $350,000 FOR
WATER AND SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CITY'S
EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S
P ARTICIP A TION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris desires to continue to develop a
viable community, with decent housing, safe streets and a reliable water and sewer system,
principally for all of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, there are several areas in the City of Paris with old water and sewer
lines that need to be replaced to protect the public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interest of the City of Paris and its
citizens to apply for funding under the 2007 Texas Community Development Program
(TCDP) Small Towns Environment Program (STEP) Fund for water and sewer line
replacement;
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 to this resolution are hereby in
all things approved.
Section 2. That an application to the Texas Community Development Block Grant
Program for a STEP grant to replace certain water and sewer lines in the City 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 an amount not to exceed $350,000 of grant
funds to carry out water system improvements including water and sewer line replacement
in areas serving low to moderate income citizens.
Section 5. 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.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 24th day of September, 2007.
Jesse James Freelen, Mayor
ATTEST:
Janice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent McIlyar, City Attorney