RES NO 01-08-1979 'N` 8 77
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, APPROVING
THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT' ACTION GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING ASSURANCE OF COM!iPLIANCE
WITH REGULATIONS, POLICIES, AND GUIDELINES FOR THE ROUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ACTS OF 1974 and 1977; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
AN URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT CONTRACT AND DESIGNATING THE URBAN RENEWAL
COMMISSION AS THE LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY TO CONDUCT THE PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, there has been prepared and referred to the City Coucil of Van Buren,
(herein called the "Governing Body") for review and approval of a Community
Development Block Grant Urban Development Action Grant Program.
WHEREAS, the Governing Body is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed in the
undertaking and carrying out of the Community Development Block Grant Urban
Development Action Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that the Urban Renewal Agency
of•the City of Van Buren (herein called the "Local Public Agency undertake and
carry out the Community Development Block Grant Urban Development Action Grant
Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS:
I.
That it possesses legal authority to apply for the Urban Development Action Grant,
and to execute the proposed program; that a resolution motion or 'similar action
has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of the applicants' governing
body, authorizing the filing of the application, including all understandings and
assurances contained therein, and directing and designating the applicant's chief
executive officer as the authorized representative of the applicant to act in
connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may
be required.
II.
That the City's Governing Body and Local Public Agency will comply with izie VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and in accordance with Title VI of that Act, no
person in the .United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national
`r in, ation in be denied the .benefits 15 ii" or be others
origin, be excluded from p:iYt :.C.l .....,c
'subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the Applicant
receives .".eder.i ..,...,e nci.a.. assistance and will immediately take any treasures 'necessary
to effectuate this agreement, If any real property or structure thereon is provided
or improved With :he aid of 'federal financial assistanc :a extended to the Applicant,'
4 .h a a:J,vada shall obligate the Applicssr, or •h the case of ally t ano•a.L of 'pooh
p rup :`2:y any 2or tho dt G' dud :rig wn tha ".cal f opa'rty o_ st_utture
.La s exte.lded or :o'.'.
1� {,U for r� y11:7 cl for or which LNr, the: Federal i31 1 a ��!.1'1, elGC'. (11. .i Y.+,J±:C
anot.:5t purpose involving cho provision of similar services or benefits.
III.
That the City's Governing Body and Local Public Agency will comply with Title VIII
of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, and will administer all programs and
activities relating to housing and community development in a manner to affirmatively
O further fair housing.
IV.
That the City's Governing Body and Local Public Agency will comply with Section 109
of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and in conformance with all
requirements imposed by or pursuant to the Regulations of the Department issued
pursuant to that Section; and in accordance with that Section, no person in the United
States shall on the ground of race, color, national origin or sex, be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination
under, any program or activity funded in whole or in part with the community
development Block Grant Funds.
V.
That the City's Governing Body and Local Public Agency will comply with Executive
Order 11063 on equal opportunity in housing.
VI.
That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will comply with section 3 of
the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended requiring that to the
greatest extent feasible opportunities for training and employment be given lower
income residents of the project are and contracts for work in connection with
the project be awarded to eligible business concerns which are located in, or owned
in substantial part by, persons residing in the area of the project.
VII.
That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency has provided citizens with adequate
information concerning the amount of funds available for proposed community
development and housing activities, the range of activities that may be undertaken,
and other important program requirements.
VIII.
That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency has held two public hearings to
obtain the views of citizens on community development and housing needs.
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IX.
That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency has provided citizens as adequate
opportunity to participate in the development of the application and in the
development of any revisions, changes, or amendments.
X.
That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will provide fair and reasonable
0 relocation payments and assistance in accordance with Sections 202, 203 and 204 of
the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act and
applicable THUD regulations, to or for families, individuals, partnerships. corporations
or associations displaced as a result of any acquisition o". real property
under the program.
XLY
That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will provide relocation assistance
programs offering the services described in Section 205 of P. L. 91-646 to such
displaced families. individuals, partnerships, corporations or aSsociat;i.ons in the
manner provided under applicable :lull regulations.
X. I
T hat the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will Assure that, within a reasonable
time prior to displacement, decent, safe, and sanitary replaceze nt dwellings `;Till'
be available to such displaced families and individuals in accordance with
Section 205 (c) (3) of P. L. 91-646.
XII:t.
That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will inform affected persons of the
benefits, policies, and procedures provided for under HUD regulations.
XIV.
That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will carry relocation
fi C 1 Cari.f Out the ielGC3ti Or. process
in such a manner as Co provide displaced persons with uniform and consistent services,
::.ad assure that replacement housing will he available in the same g
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choices with respect to such housing to all displaced persons regardless of race,
color, religion, or national origin.
xv.
0 That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency,will, in_acquiringrreal property in
connection with the Community Development Block Grant Urban Development Action Grant
Program, be guided to the extent permitted under state law, by the real property
acquisition policies set out under Section 301 of the Uniform Relocation Assistance
and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act and the provisions of Section 302 thereof.
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xvI.
That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will pay or reimburse property
owners for necessary expenses as specified in Sections 303 and 304 'of the
Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act.
XVII.
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That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will inform affected persons of the
benefits, policies and procedures provided for under HUD regulations.
XVIII.
That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will give HUD and the Comptroller
General through any authorized representative access to and the right to examine
all records, books, papers, or documents related to the grant.
XIX.
That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will comply with the provisions of
the Hatch Act which limit the political activitiy of employees.
XX.
That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will comply with the provisions of
the Executive Order 11296, relating to evaluation of flood hazards, and Executive
Order 11128, relating to the prevention, control, and abatement of water pollution.
XXI.
That the Chief fleeted official of the City, certifying officer, consents to assume
the status of a responsible Federal official under the National Environmental/Policy
Act of 1969'insofar as the provisions of such act apply pursuant to this part.
XXII.
That the chief elected official of the City, certifying officer, is authorized
and consents on behalf of the Governing Body and Local Public Agency and himself
to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts for the purpose of encorcement of
his responsibilities as such an official.
XXIII.
That the Community Development Program gives maximum feasible priority to activities
which will benefit low or moderate income families or aid in the prevention or
elimination of slums or blight.
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XXV.•
That the Community Development Program contains activities designed to meet other
community development needs having a particular urgency which are specif:4cally
identified and described in the Governing Body and Local Public Agencys'
community development plan summary and community development program.
XXV.
O That the Governing Body and Local. Public Agency will establish safeguards to
prohibit employees. from using positions for a purpose that is or gives the appearance
of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themseives or others, particularly
those with whop: they have family, business, or other ties.
XXVI.
That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will comply with all requirements
:imposed by "}IUD concerning' special requirements of law, jJrogram requirements, and
other administrative requirements approved in accordance with Federal Management
Circular 74 -7.
XXVII.
DmT•hat the Mayor of the City of Van Buren is authorized to sign all assurances with
respect to the Community Development Program Application; and
XXVIII.
That the Urban Renewal Commission of the City of Van Buren, a Local Public Agency,
is hereby designated to conduct the Urban DevelopmentlAction Grant Program for the
city of Van Buren; and
XXIX._
That the Urban Renewal Agency will cooperate with all otter agencies of the City
in undertaking the Urban Development Action =Grant Program; and
XXX
That the Chairman of the Urban Renewal Commission, Executive Director of the Urban
Renewal Agency, City Clerk, and Mayor, are hereby designated as the individuals
authorized to sign treasury Forms SF -183; and
XXXI.
That the Application for financial assistance including all understandings and
0 assurances are hereby authorized to be ;fled with the Secretary of the Departure of
40140, +b` Lind Urban Deve1Q?r„ent; And
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XXXIII.
The contract dated the 8th day of December, 1978, between the City of
Van Buren, Arkansas and the Peoples Bank and Trust Company signed by
Mayor Allen Ray Toothaker, attested by City Clerk Ann Graham, is hereby
ratified by the City of Van Buren, Arkansas.
XXXIV.
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement
between the City of Van Buren, Arkansas and the Peoples Bank and Trust
Company, whereby in consideration of certain work in the Central Business
District, the Bank will make available $350,000.00 in loan funds to
qualified borrowers and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest
the same and to impress the seal of the City of Van Buren.
XXXV.
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement
between the City of Van Buren, Arkansas and the Citizens Bank and Trust
Company, whereby in consideration of certain work in the Central Business
District, the Bank will make available $300,000.00 in loan funds to
qualified borrowers and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest
the same and to impress the seal of the City of Van Buren.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 15th DAY OF JANUARY, 1979.
Mayor
ATTESTED:
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City Clerk
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