2003-053-RES AUTHORIZE HOUSING INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-053
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A HOUSING
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND; AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT, 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 ofthe City of Paris to apply for funding
under the 2003 Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the Mayor, City Manager, Director of
Community Development, 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 are hereby in all things
approved.
Section 2. That a Home Investment Partnership Program application for the Owner
Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf ofthe 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 Owner
Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program Fund.
Section 4. That the application be for $468,000.00 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 Housing Investment Partnership Program.
Section 6. That the Director of Community Development 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 proj ect.
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 Investment Partnership Program.
Section 8. That the Mayor, City Manager, Qirector of Community Development, 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 Texas Department of Housing and 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 $25,000.00 from the Housing
Fund to pay the soft costs necessary to complete this project.
Section 10. That it further be stated that the City of Paris, through the use of volunteer labor
will demolish and clear each lot where a home will be reconstructed. It is expected that a minimum
of ten (10) homes will qualify at an average cost of $2,528.00. A total of $25,280.00 will be
contributed as in-kind match.
Section 11. That the City will waive tap fees (10 x $1,250.00 = $12,500.00), as well as
building permit fees (15 x $140.00 = $2,100.00). An estimate of total fees waived is $14,600.00.
Section 12. That the City of Paris and the Lamar County Senior Citizen Center will provide
for applicant intake and screening, the value of which is estimated to be $5,000.00.
Section 13. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 6th day of March, 2003.
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Richard Manning, Mayor P - em
ATTEST:
Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: