RES NO 01-01-1976 1 r
RESOLUTION NO. 1-4 -7 `P
A RESOLUTION OF TUE CITY COUNCIL •OF THE CITY OF VAN BURL N, ARKANSAS, APPROVING
TEIE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, FILING OF APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE,
AND PROVIDING ASSURANCE OF COM['LTANC E REGULATIONS, POLICIES, AND GUIDELINES FOR
lUE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974.
WHEREAS, there has been prepared :n d referred co the City Council. of Van Buren,
(herein called the "Governing Body") for review and approval of a Community
Development Program, dated January 12, 1976.
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission, which is the duly designated and acting
official planning body for the :Locality has reviewed the Community Development
Program Plan and has certified that the Community Development Proprnn Plan conforms
to the general plan for the locality as a whole, and the Governing Body has duly
considered the report recommendations, and certification of the planning body; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body is cognizant of the conditions that. are imposed in the
undertaking and carrying out of the Community Development Activities; 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 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 grant, and to execute the proposes:
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 acquired.
II.
That the City's Governing Body and Local Public Agency will comply with Title 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
origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be other-
wise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the Applicant
receives Federal financial assistance and will immediately take any measures necessary
to effectuate this agreement. If any real property or structure thereon is provided
or improved with the aid of Federal financial assistance extended to the Applicant,
this assurance shall obligate tiro Applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such
property, any transferee, for the period during which the real property or structure
:.s used for a purpose for which the Federal financial assistance is extended or for
another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits.
That the City's Governing Body and Local Public Agency will comply with Title VIII
of the Civil Rights Act of 1963, as amended, and will administer all programs and
activities relating to housing and community development in a manner to affirmatively
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 funds.
V.
That the City's Governing Body and Local Public Agency will comply with Executive
Order 11063 on equal opportunity in housing.
VI.
lnat the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will comply with section 3 of
the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1933, 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.
IX.
That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency has provided citizens an 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 fa:LY and reasonaUle
relocation payments and assistance in accordance with Sections 202, 203 and 204, of
the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act fled
a)plicable HUD regulations, to or for families, individuals, partnerships, CoI:pOI':i iL i ;i:
o': associations displaced as a result Of any acquisition or real property 3.,sisteci
under the program.
XI.
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
dL placed families, individuals, 'partnerships, corporations or associations ill the
manner provided under applicable HUD regulations.
XII.
That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will Assure that, within a reasonable
time prior to displacement, decent, safe, and sanitary replacement dwellings Will
be available to such displaced families and individuals in accordance with
Section 205 (c) (3) of P. L. 91 -646.
XIII.
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 out the relocation process
ia such a manner as to provide displaced persons with uniform and consistent services,
and assure that replacement housing will be available in the same range of
choices with respect to such housing to all displaced persons regardless of race,
color, religion, or national origin.
XV.
.That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will in acquiring real property
in connection with the cOmmanity development block giant program, be guided to the
c>;ent permitted under state law, by the real property acquisition policies set out
u Lt(e:' Section 301 of the tjniforca Relocation Assistance Gild $Taal Property.,Acquisitio'n
Policies Act and the provisions of Section 302 thereof.
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
JGiform Relocation Assistaace and teal Property Acquisition Policies Act.
XVII.
That the Governing Body aad 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 ROD and the Comptroller:
General through any authorized representative access to and the right to examine
all records, books, papers, or documents related t0 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 1112 8, relating to the prevention, control, and eUni.6uiC'ni. of water pollution.
XX
That the chief elected official of the City, certifying officer, consents to assume
Lae status of responsible .Federal official under the National Environillental /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
'Cti accept the jurisdiction of the federal courts for 'the purpose o2 enforcement of
ais responsibilities as such an Official.
XXIII,
ivai:
the Community development Program gives 'maximum feasible priority to activities
which will benefit low or moderate income families or aid in the prevention or
dlililination of slums or blight.
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XXIV.
ITI;IL the Cuiomunity Development Program contains activities desigoed to meet other
community development needs having a particular urgency which are specifically
identified and described in the Governing Body and Local Public Awn
0 community development plan summary and community development program.
XXV.
That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will establish safeguards to
prohibit employees from using positions for a purpose that is or gives CIAO appearasu:
of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, porticulady
those with whom they have family, business, or other ties.
XXVI.
That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency Wili comply with all requirements
Imposed by BUD concerning special requirements of law, program requirements, and
otner administrative requirements approved .in accordance with Federal Management
Circular 74-7.
XXVII.
That 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 Community Development Program for the City
of Van Buren; and
XXIX.
That the Urban Renewal Agency will cooperate with all ether agencies of the City
in undertaking the Community Development prOgram; and
XXX.
Taat the Chairman of the Urban Renewal Commission and Executive Director of the Urbar.
Renewal Agency are hereby designated as he individuals authorized to be filed with
4:0 tne Secretary of the Department of housing and Urban Development; and
XXXI.
That the Application for financial assistance including all understandings and
absurances are hereby authorized to be filed with the Secretalv'of the Department of;
Rousing and Urban Development; and
XXXII.
TXst tho Xayur is hereby desigaatod as id scrhorizod *roprescaraLivo of ch City
0 c Vaa Buroa 2o ;e' Cortwicalty Dovolopost P sad :Ls auChorized to act
cossoctica with the applicatiod aad to yi:ovido such additioaal laforc.latioa as
ho 'zocufrod.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE VAN BUREN CITY COUNCIL THIS the:12th day of
January, 1976.
ATTEST:
„attek
City Clerk Mayor