Res 2018-134/authorizing the submission of a Texas HOME Investment Partnerships Program application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance Activities Program

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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-134R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE HOMEOWNER REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE ACTIVITY PROGRAM; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACT AS THE CITY'S EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE HOME PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RECITALS: 1. The City Council of the City of San Marcos desires to develop a viable community, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low/moderate income. 2. Certain housing conditions exist in the City of San Marcos ("City") which represent a threat to the public health and safety of City residents. 3. It is necessary and in the best interest of the City to apply for participation in the HOME program. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS: PART 1. A request to the Home Investment Partnerships Program for participation in the HOME Program is authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance activity. PART 2. The City has $40,000 in cash reserves to meet and exceed the requirements of the program during the contract term. PART 3. The City is committing to matching funds in the amount of $72,353 consisting of waived fees, in-kind services, and cash as a contribution toward the activities of the HOME program for households. PART 4. The City Council directs and designates the City Manager Bert Lumbreras as the City's Chief Executive Officer and as the authorized representative to represent the City in all matters pertaining to the City's participation in the HOME Program. PART 5. The City agrees to enforce its Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan. PART 6. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately from and after its passage. ADOPTED on August 7, 2018.