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RESOLUTION NO. R2015 -03 1
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS TO OBTAIN A GRANT UNDER THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNTY AFFAIRS, AMY YOUNG BARRIER REMOVAL
PROGRAM AND TAKE ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE
PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Denton, Texas, is concerned with the development of viable urban
communities, including decent housing, a suitable living environment and expanded economic
opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton, Texas, has a special concern for persons of low and
moderate income; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton, Texas, wishes to apply for a grant through the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs, housing trust fund, Amy Young Barrier
Removal Program Reservation System Access, which provides one -time grants of up to $20,000
to low- income (80% AMI) persons with disabilities, for home modifications necessary for
accessibility and the elimination of hazardous conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs requires the
appropriate certifications and the City Council deems it in the public interest to authorize the
City Manager to execute a grant agreement; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizes that an Amy
Young Barrier Removal Program application through the Housing Trust Funds is hereby
authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs.
SECTION 2. The City's application be submitted in consideration for funding under the
reservation system of the Amy Young Barrier Removal Program Fund.
SECTION 3. The City directs and designates City Manager, George C. Campbell, to take
all other actions necessary to execute an agreement and administer the Amy Young Barrier
Removal Program and receive grant funding through reimbursements.
SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of Denton, Texas, authorizes the Community
Development Administrator, Barbara L. Ross, to sign and submit to the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs and all appropriate officials thereof, amendments, change
orders, together with all necessary certifications, and other documents, under the supervision of
the City Manager, to handle all fiscal and administrative matters relating to the administration of
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the Amy Young Barrier Removal Program, if it is funded and all other matters connected
therewith.
SECTION 5. The City Secretary is hereby authorized to furnish true, complete, and
correct copies of this resolution to all interested parties.
SECTION 6. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY:
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
day of ,._.. 2015.
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