HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES.608.03-11-1991 BILL N0 . 91-32 RESOLUTION N0 . �D�g
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI , STATING
INTENT TO SEEK FUNDING THROUGH THE "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT" PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PURSUE
ACTIVITIES IN AN ATTEMPT TO SECURE FUNDING
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 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 : �
SECTION 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 .
SECTION 2 . The Mayor 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
act .
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS J�� DAY OF ��%��/ , 1991 .
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`Francis E . Rhodes , Mayor
ATTEST :
Juli . Dale , Deputy City Clerk