HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2020-16 RESOLUTION R2020-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND
APPROVING THE CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND (CRF),
CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF AND ECONOMIC
SECURITY(CARES)ACT APPLICATION.
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WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood City Council finds it in the best interest of the
citizens of Friendswood,that the City of Friendswood seek funding available through the CARES
Act; and
WHEREAS,the City of Friendswood understands that the CRF may only be used to cover
costs that(1) are necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect
to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); (2) were not accounted for in the budget most
recently approved as of March 27, 2020 (the date of enactment of the CARES Act) for the State
or government; and (3) were incurred during the period that begins on March 1, 2020, and ends
on December 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood understands that the Department of Treasury may
recoup amounts received from the Coronavirus Relief Fund(the "Fund") that have not been used
in a manner consistent with the law; and
WHEREAS,the City of Friendswood understands that if the City of Friendswood, Texas,
has not used the funds it has received to cover costs that were incurred by December 30, 2020,
those funds must be returned to the Department of Treasury;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, STATE OF TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and matters set forth in the Preamble of this Resolution are
hereby found to be true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, certifies that the
City of Friendswood,Texas,possesses the legal authority to apply for the Coronavirus Relief Fund
established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act("CARES Act").
Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, authorizes the
filing of the application, including all understandings and assurances contained therein.
Section 4. That the City of Friendswood, Texas, directs and authorizes the City
Manager as the City's (grantee's) official representative to act in connection with the application
and to provide such additional information as may be required.
PASSED,APPROVED,AND ADOPTED this the 1st day of June,2020.
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Mike Fore
Mayor
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