HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES.1673.06-04-2001BILL NO. 2001-117 RESOLUTION NO. [J D*�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU,
MISSOURI, STATING INTENT TO SEEK FUNDING
THROUGH THE "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT" PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PURSUE ACTIVITIES IN AN ATTEMPT TO
SECURE FUNDING FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD
REHABILITATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
does state as its primary objective "the development of viable urban
communities, by providing decent housing and suitable living environment and
expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate
income", and;
WHEREAS, Title 1 of such act does offer to communities the opportunity
of monetary assistance in accomplishing its stated primary objective, and;
WHEREAS, The Missouri Department of Economic Development is designated
to award Community Development Block grants under Title 1, and;
WHEREAS, The City does have 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 the City desires to participate with the Missouri
Department of Economic Development in plans and activities for 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 the City 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.
ARTICLE 3. The City will dedicate at least One Hundred Sixty -Six
Thousand Dollars ($166,000.00) of local funds and at least Sixty Thousand
Dollars ($60,000.00) of in-kind materials or labor to be used in this project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS
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GayleConrad
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