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A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT WITH HABITAT OF HUMANITY OF GREATER JONESBORO TO COLLABORATE IN REHABILITATION AND DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR THE 2016 CDBG ACTION PLAN
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WHEREAS, by Res-16:045 for the submission of the 2016 CDBG Action Plan was approved on April 19, 2016 and the introduction of RES-16:105 for the agreement between HUD and the City for the approval of the 2016 CDBG Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has approved the submission of the 2016 CDBG Action Plan that included the demolition and rehabilitation of two properties to secure affordable and decent housing for low to moderate income families as prescribed in the National Objectives set forth by HUD, and
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Jonesboro has agreed to provide these services for CDBG by performing rehabilitation and demolition activities of the said properties in order for these individuals to purchase a home based on their income levels set forth by federal, state and local laws and regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Jonesboro for the performance of the aforementioned housing activities for the FY2016 CDBG Action Plan.
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.