HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2001-35 RESOLUTION NO. R2001-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD TEXAS, AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO
THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE DISASTER
RELIEF FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACT AS THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL
MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Friendswood Ci desires to develop a
viable urban community, including ensuring the availability of decent housing and a
suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities; and
WHEREAS, certain conditions exist within the City which represent a threat to the
public health, safety and welfare of the citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interest of the City to apply for funding under
the 1999 Texas Community Development Program to address those conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,TEXAS:
1. That a Texas Community Development Program application for the (Disaster Relief
Fund) is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
2. That the City's application be placed in consideration for funding under the (Disaster
Relief Fund).
3. That the application be for $350,000.00 of grant funds to underwrite the City of
Friendswood's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program matching fund requirement.
4. That the City Council directs and designates the Mayor as the City's Chief Executive
Officer and Authorized Representative to act in all matters in connection with this
application and the City's participation in the Texas Community Development
Program.
R2001-35
PASSED,APPROVED AND RESOLVED this 6th day of August, 2001.
Harold L. Whitaker
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Deloris McKenzie, RM
City Secretary
R2001-35