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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES.2686.05-07-2012BILL NO. 12-40 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, STATING INTENT TO SEEK FUNDING THROUGH THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF DES MOINES, IOWA, FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURSUE ACTIVITIES IN AN ATTEMPT TO SECURE FUNDING, AND TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY GRANT DOCUMENTS WHEREAS, The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Iowa administers the Affordable Housing Program created to increase affordable housing opportunities principally for low income families; and WHEREAS, The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Iowa does offer to communities the opportunities of monetary assistance in accomplishing its stated primary objectives; and WHEREAS, The City does have areas of need which may be addressed through the Affordable Housing 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 Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Iowa in plans and activities for the improvement of our community under the activities authorized pursuant to the Affordable Housing Program. 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 and establishing an administrative organization to implement activities pursuant to the aforementioned Program, and to execute all necessary grant documents. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 7th DAY OF May, 2012. Harry E. Rediger, Mayor ATTEST: Gayle P. Conrad, City Clerk w TOP r. ti' . SNE