File #: RES-16:105    Version: 2 Name: Authorize agreement with HUD for FY 2016 CDBG Action Plan
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/11/2016 In control: Finance & Administration Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 9/6/2016
Title: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE FY2016 CDBG ACTION PLAN
Sponsors: Grants
Indexes: Grant
Attachments: 1. HUD Letter for Approval, 2. Authority to Use Grant Funds FY2016, 3. HUD-COJ FY2016 Agreement
Related files: RES-16:045, CON-742, RES-17:140

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE FY2016 CDBG ACTION PLAN

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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro has been granted its annual allocation for the FY2016 CDBG Action Plan for $588,535; and

 

WHEREAS, the CDBG funds are 100% federally funded and local match is not required; and

 

WHEREAS, these funds shall be use for park improvements, public facility improvements, homelessness prevention, homeownership assistance, homeowners rehabilitation of housing, demolition and clearance, workforce development, public services (sub-recipients) and the program administration; and

 

WHEREAS, the FY2016 CDBG Action Plan was approved through RES-16:045 by the City Council on April 19, 2016.

 

NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT

 

SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro will enter into an agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the execution of the FY2016 CDBG Action Plan for the aforementioned community development activities.

 

SECTION 2:  The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this agreement.

 

PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of September, 2016.