2000R05- DISASTER RECOVERY INTIATIVE FUNDS
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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION
TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR
DISASTER RECOVERY INITIATIVE FUNDS: 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 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Schertz 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 the public health and safety;
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of Schertz to apply for
Disaster Recovery Initiative funds under the 1998 Texas Community Development Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
1. That a Texas Community Development Program application for Disaster
Recovery Initiative Funds is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City
with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
2. That the application be for $88.265 of grant funds to carry out acquisitions and
demolition/clearance activities.
3. 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 Program.
4. That it further be stated that the City of Schertz is committing $40.000 from its
General Fund as cash and or in kind contribution toward the application
infrastructure removal landsca in and administr ion activities.
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Passed and approved this 15th day of February 2000.
Hal Baldwin, Mayor
City of Schertz, Texas
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Norma Althouse, City Secretary
City of Schertz, Texas