HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2023-04-1415 Authorization of the Submission of the City's Application for DRP GrantCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 20a 3- oy - 1 VI 1 5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION
OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROGRAM FUND.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anna desires to develop a viable community,
including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities, principally for persons of low -to- moderate income; and
WHEREAS, certain conditions exist which represent a threat to the public health and
safety; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of Anna to apply for
funding under the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anna is committed to compliance with federal,
state, and program rules, including the current TxCDBG Project Implementation Manual;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANNA,
TEXAS:
1. That a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application for the
Downtown Revitalization Program Fund is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf
of the City of Anna with the Texas Department of Agriculture.
2. That the City's application be placed in competition for funding under the
Downtown Revitalization Program Fund.
3. That the application be for $500,000 of grant funds for sidewalks, ADA ramps and
accessibility, lighting, and electrical improvements in the Downtown District of the
City.
4. That all funds will be used in compliance with all applicable federal, state, local
and programmatic requirements including but not limited to environmental review,
labor standards, procurement, acquisition of property, civil rights, and
administrative requirements.
5. That it further be stated that the Anna Community Development Corporation has
authorized an expenditure of $75,000 of matching funds toward this project.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas on this 11'h day
of April 2023.
ATTEST:
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City Secretary, Carrie Land