HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES.1899.07-21-2003BILL NO. 03-120
RESOLUTION NO.
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 AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY GRANT
DOCUMENTS IF FUNDING IS APPROVED
WHEREAS, Title I 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 I 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
I, 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. 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. The City Manager of the City of Cape Girardeau,
Missouri, is hereby authorized to prepare and submit documents
which are necessary in applying for funding, execute all necessary
documents if funding is approved, and establish an administrative
procedure to implement activities for a project to develop
scattered site, single-family housing and rehabilitate an existing
apartment complex.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS
ATTEST:
Gayle ,I, . Conrad
City Clerk