24-R-117 ILA Schertz Housing AuthorityRESOLUTION NO. 24-R-117
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE WITH THE SCHERTZ HOUSING
AUTHORITY, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the Schertz Housing authority provides housing assistance programs for
families in need in the community; and
WHEREAS, local access is often critical to families in need of housing assistance; and
WHEREAS, in light of increasing housing costs and a growing population, there is a
significant public purpose in offering affordable housing assistance in a community; and
WHEREAS, a lack of affordable housing programs can lead to significant negative
problems in a community, impacting areas such neighborhood quality and creating instability in
a community; and
WHEREAS, a housing instability can impact economic security, education, health and
access to services and job; and
WHEREAS, the City staff of the City of Schertz (the "City") has recommended that the
City enter into an interlocal agreement with the Schertz Housing Authority relating to housing
assistance programs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to
contract with the Schertz Housing Authority; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to provide assistance in a timely manner, the City Manager and
City Attorney are hereby authorized to develop and execute an interlocal agreement to provide
for funding and reporting.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
THAT:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute and
deliver the Agreement with the Schertz Housing Authority an interlocal agreement that provides
for use of the funds by the Schertz Housing Authority and updates to City Council on housing
programs provided by the Schertz Housing Authority, generally per the Attached Exhibit "A".
Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true,
and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as a
part of the judgment and findings of the City Council.
Section 3. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with
any provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the
provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved herein.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 5. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person
or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the application
of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the City
Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted without such invalid
provision.
Section 6. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which
this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject
matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was
given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
Section 7. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final
passage, and it is so resolved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this,a'd day of September 2024.
CITY OF SCHERTZ 7 EXAS
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Ral tie a Mayor
ATTEST:
Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary
Exhibit "A"
ILA with Schertz Housing Authority
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
This Interlocal Agreement, effective as of October 1, 2024 (this "Agreement"), is between the
City of Schertz, Texas, (the "City") a political subdivision of the State of Texas, and the Schertz
Housing Authority (the "Schertz Housing Authority") a public corporation of the State of Texas,
created pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 392, as amended.
WHEREAS, the Schertz Housing Authority provides housing assistance programs for
families in need in the community; and
WHEREAS, local access is often critical to families in need of housing assistance; and
WHEREAS, in light of increasing housing costs and a growing population, there is a
significant public purpose in offering affordable housing assistance in a community; and
WHEREAS, a lack of affordable housing programs can lead to significant negative
problems in a community, impacting areas such as neighborhood quality and creating instability in
a community; and
WHEREAS, housing instability can impact economic security, education, health and
access to services and jobs; and
WHEREAS, the City staff of the City of Schertz (the "City") has recommended that the City
enter into an interlocal agreement with the Schertz Housing Authority relating to housing
assistance programs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to
contract with the Schertz Housing Authority; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the provision of an assistance program for
housing is apublic purpose; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Schertz Housing Authority are authorized to execute this
Agreement pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 791.001, as amended;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY AND THE SCHERTZ HOUSING AUTHORITY,
ACTING BY AND THROUGH THEIR DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICERS, HEREBY
COVENANT AND AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Purpose. (a) The Schertz Housing Authority agrees during the term of this
Agreement to work to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing for the elderly, disabled and
very low-income families in the community.
The Schertz Housing Authority shall observe and comply with all applicable federal, state,
county, and City laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations that in any manner affect the provision
ofthe services described in this Agreement.
The Schertz Housing Authority agrees to provide a written report to the City Council of
the City on or about July I of each year that documents that the payments by the City described in
Section 3 have benefitted community.
The Schertz Housing Authority further agrees to provide the City (at the City's request from
time to time) with the complete budget for the Schertz Housing Authority.
Section 2. Term and Renewal. This Agreement shall be for a term commencing with the effective
date of this Agreement through and including September 30, 2025 with the option to renew for four (4)
additional terms of one (1) year each unless terminated as provided for in this Agreement.
Section 3. Consideration. In consideration of the Schertz Housing Authority's provision
of housing assistance pursuant to this Agreement, the City agrees to pay the Schertz Housing
Authority $5,000 on or about November I of each fiscal year of the agreement.
Section 4. Authorization. This Agreement has been duly authorized by the governing
bodies of the City and the Schertz Housing Authority and shall be funded out of available
revenue.
Section 5. Severability. Ifany portion of this Agreement shall be declared illegal or held
unenforceable for any reason, the remaining portions hereof shall continue in full force and effect.
Section 6. Amendments. This Agreement represents the complete understanding of the
City and the Schertz Housing Authority with respect to the matters described herein. This
Agreement may not be amended or altered without the written consent of both parties.
Section 7. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Texas.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has entered into this Agreement, effective as of the date first
above written.
Date of Execution
Date of Execution
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
2024 By
, 2024
City Manager
SCHERTZ HOUSING AUTHORITY
By__ _
Board Chairperson