2015-008 - Authorize the submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for water, sewer and street improvementsRESOLUTION 2015 -008
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 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE;
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CITY'S
EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN
ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN
THE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
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 income; and,
WHEREAS, certain water and sewer lines located in the city are old and in poor
condition and represent a threat to the public health and safety; and,
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the City Council on February 9, 2015, to
allow interested persons to provide input about the City's application to the Texas Department
of Agriculture for a Texas Community Development Block Grant; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of Paris to apply for
funding under the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program to repair or replace
these water and sewer lines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. 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 Texas Department of Agriculture.
SECTION 2. That the City's application be placed in competition for funding under
the Community Development Fund.
SECTION 3. That the application be for $275,000.00 of grant funds to provide water,
sewer and street improvements.
SECTION 4. That the City of Paris will commit $55,000.00 in cash contribution and /or
in kind /force account services, representing a 20% match toward the construction of new
water and sewer lines.
SECTION 5. That all funds will be used in accordance with all applicable federal, state,
local and programmatic requirements including but not limited to procurement, environmental
review, labor standards, real property acquisition, and civil rights requirements.
SECTION 6. 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 9th day of February, 2015.
Matt Frierson, Mayor
ATTEST:
i
qjce Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS T FORM:
W. Kent McI , City Attorney