2002-147-RES AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION OF HOUSING REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION FUND PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-147
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A HOUSING
REHABILIT A TION/RECONSTRUCTION FUND PROGRAM
APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND; AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, PROJECT DIRECTOR, AND FINANCE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AS
APPROPRIATE AND TO ACT AS THE CITY'S AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVES IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM;
MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; AND DECLARING 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 2002 Texas Community Development Program; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the Mayor, City Manager, Project
Director, and other appropriate City staff to accept and implement said grant (if same is received)
without further action of City Council; 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 be and they are
hereby approved.
Section 2. That a Texas Community Development Program application for the Housing
Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Fund Program is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City
of Paris with the Office of Rural Community Affairs.
Section 3. That the City's application be placed in competition for funding under the
Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction 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-income owner-occupants throughout the city.
Section 5. That the City Manager, as the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Paris, be,
and he is hereby, appointed as the 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 the City Project Director be, and he is hereby, appointed as Project
Director and is hereby authorized to execute and deliver, on behalf of the City of Paris, all
reports, communications, assurances, and documents necessary for the completion of said project.
Section 7. That the Director of Finance be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to
serve as the Financial Officer for said project and to receive and distribute funds for purposes of
the Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Fund Program.
Section 8. That the Mayor, City Manager, Project Director, and the Finance Director be,
and they are hereby, authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the City of Paris, any and
all documents necessary for acceptance and implementation of said grant upon notice of award
thereof by the Office of Rural Community Affairs, under the terms and conditions and in the forms
approved by the City Attorney, and to proceed with use of said funds upon receipt thereof for the
purposes stated herein and in accordance with the grant conditions.
Section 9. That it further be stated that the City will provide $20,000.00 from the Housing
Fund to pay the costs of administration necessary to complete this project.
Section 10. That it further be stated that the City of Paris, through the RFP process, has
selected and has entered into contract with, RIM Enterprises, Inc. to provide management and
administrative services for this project, and that part of the cost will be paid by the City as cash
match in the amount of $20,000.00 if this project is funded.
Section 11. That the City will waive permit fees, hook-up fees, and housing demolition
fees for this program, and that the value of waived fees and in-kind contribution is $31,600.00.
Section 12. That the City will accept waived application fees from the Lamar County
Human Outreach Center at a value to the program of $4,000.00.
Section 13. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 9th day of September, 2002.
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Michael Pfiest, or
ATTEST:
Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: