2010-116 RES AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A REQUEST TO BECOME A RESERVATION SYSTEM PARTICIPANT TO THE TEXAS DEPT. OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR HOME FUNDSRESOLUTION 1V0. 2010-116
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A REQUEST TO BECOME A
RESERVATION SYSTEM PARTICIPANT TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR HOME FUNDS; AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTIOIV OF ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO BECOME
A PARTICIPANT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED
TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Paris desires to continue to develop a viable urban community,
including decent housing and a suitable living environment principally for persons of
low/moderate income; and,
WHEREAS, certain substandard housing conditions exist which represent a health
and safety threat to families residing in such structures; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris supports the City's application for
funding and deems it in the best interest of the City and the citizens of the City of Paris to
approve the submission of a request to become a reservation system participant to the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for Home Funds and authorize the
City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to become a participant, and the
same should be approved;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in
all things approved.
Section 2. That a submission for Reservation System Participation of HOME Funds
is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the Texas Department of Housing
and Communiry Affairs.
Section 3. That the submission will be for grant funds to carry out Homeowner
Rehabilitation Assistance for housing reconstruction and rehabilitation. Project cost will
include eligible hard and soft costs and allowable administration/operating funds.
Section 4. That the City contribute project match as required by the 2010 rules
from its General Fund as a cash contribution, waived fees and/or in-kind services for
properties assisted through this program.
Section 5. That the City commits a cash reserve in the amount of $80,000
designated for payment of requested project expenses before receiving reimbursement by
the State of Texas.
Section 6. That the City Manager, Kevin Carruth, be and he is hereby authorized
and directed to execute, on behalf of the City of Paris, any and all documents necessary in
connection with this submission and the City's participation in the HOME Program.
Section 7. That the Director of Finance be, and he is hereby, authorized and
directed to distribute funds for purposes of the Ciry's participation in the HOME Program.
Section B. That this resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of November, 2010.
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Will Biard, Mayor
ATTEST:
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ice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent McIIy r, C Attorney