HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes.2761.05-20-2013BILL NO. 13-71
RESOLUTION NO. C->
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU,
MISSOURI, STATING INTENT TO SEEK FUNDING
THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM FOR A PROJECT IN THE 600 BLOCK
OF BROADWAY, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PURSUE ACTIVITIES IN AN ATTEMPT
TO SECURE FUNDING
WHEREAS, Title I of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974 states as its primary objective "the development of
viable urban communities, by providing decent housing, suitable
living environment and expanding economic opportunities
principally for persons of low and moderate income".
WHEREAS, Title I offers to communities the opportunity of
monetary assistance in accomplishing its state primary
objectives;
WHEREAS, The Missouri Department of Economic Development is
designated to award Community Development Block Grant funding
under Title I; and,
WHEREAS, The City has areas of need, which may be addressed
through the Community Development Block Grant program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1. That it desires to participate with the Missouri
Department of Economic Development in the improvement of our
community under the activities authorized pursuant to the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
Article 2. That the City Manager of Cape Girardeau,
Missouri hereby is authorized to prepare and submit documents
which are necessary in applying for funding and establishing an
administrative organization to implement activities pursuant to
the aforementioned act.
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Article 3. The City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, will
dedicate $0.00 of local cash funds and $0.00 of in-kind
materials or labor to be used in this project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF 2013.
Ha ry E. kedier, Mayor
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