Loading...
April 10-14, 2023 National Community Development Week proclamation by toe lRapor of the Cite of Denton, Memo To all to iuhom tbege pre1ent.9 shall come, Oreetings;: WHEREAS, National Community Development Week is a celebration of the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Program and the HOME Investment Partnerships(HOME)Program; and WHEREAS, the CDBG Program provides annual funding and flexibility for communities to provide, safe and affordable housing, a suitable living environment,and economic opportunities to low-and moderate-income citizens;and WHEREAS, the HOME Program provides funding to local communities to create decent,safe,and affordable housing opportunities for low-income persons;and WHEREAS, our community has received a total of$32,676,206 in CDBG funds since 1989 and$14,192,774 in HOME funds since 1994;and WHEREAS, these funds have been used to revitalize neighborhoods through the following activities:streets, sidewalks, drainage and park improvements; programs that assist low-income households in maintaining safe, energy-efficient homes; homebuyer assistance programs; support of other housing organizations that provide affordable rental housing;and support of our local non-profit organizations as they provide much needed services in the community. NOW,THEREFORE, I,Gerard Hudspeth,Mayor of the City of Denton,Texas,do hereby declare and proclaim this week of April 10-14,2023 as "NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK" in the City of Denton and encourage all citizens to recognize the special efforts of staff who enhance lives and neighborhoods throughout our community with these programs. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed this the week of April 04,2023. GERARD HUDSPETR MAYOR ATTEST: ROSA RIOS,CITY SECRETARY BY: �Q��