RES NO 01-02-1976 RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. L
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, APPROVING
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FILING OF APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO BE USED IN FINANCING CERTAIN SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS
1•li'ER AS, 'tihe ihas been prepared dnd refeh:ceu co i he City Council. of VOA
(he'ie:ih called the "Governing; 'Andy") for review and appro'val of n Gommua:ii:y
Development Prograhn, dated January 12, 1976.
i;;EREAS, the City Planning Commission, which is the duly designated and acting
'0:f2:i.ci.al planning body for the•:i.ocal:i.ty has reviewed the Community Development:
Proiani Plan and has certified that the Community Development Program Plan :onf.`ormn
to the: general plan for the locality as a whole, and the Governing Andy nos d
i:Gi.GiUered the report Ye C011ltlhenda t:i.On6, and certification Of the planning body; nod,
'711r.i:i;AS, the Governing Body is cognizant of. the conditions that aro :imposed in die
undertaking and carrying out of the Community Development Activities; and
`4dtb iiAS, it i:i desirable and•in tihe public interest that the Urban Renewal Agency
the City or Van Buren (herein called the "Local Public Agency undertake,.and
carry out the Community Development Program;
NOW, TiliiitE ORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OP THE CITY 0? VAN L REN,
ARKANSAS;
I.
That it possesses legal authority to apply for the grant, and to execute the proposed
program; that a resolution motion or similar action has been duly adopted or passed
as an official act o2 the, applicants' governing body, authorizing the filing Of the
application, including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and
cii•acting and designating the applicant's chief executive officer as the authorized
representative o2 the applicant to act in connection with the application and to
provide such additional information as may be acquired.
J•s.
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 f<erron in the United States shall, on the ground of race color, or national
origin, he excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or he other-
wide subjected to discrimination under any program or activity ior which the Ap;il.',icahhi:
I:ucOiVeri federal financial assistance and will immediately take any measures necessary
l:0 effectuate this agreement. If any real. property Or structure thereon is provided
o: improved with the aid of i?cderal financial assistance extended to the Applicant,
this a nnurance shall obligate ills Applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such
property, any transferee, for the period during which the real property or structure
used fn'c 71 purpose for which the Federal financial assistance i8 extended or for
oaother pnrloan involving the ph'ov;i n:i on 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 1968, 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 Puhlic Agency will comply with Section 109
of the "'Lousing 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 ExeLu...ive
Order 11063 on equal opportunity in housing.
VI.
Mat the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will comply with section 3 of
tnc 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.
IX.
Mat 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.
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.X.
That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will provide fair and reasonable
relocation payments and assistance in accordance with Sections 202, 203 and 204, of
the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Poliuies Act dad
applicable UUD regulations, to or for families, individuals, partnerships, (1011)0C;i6..
or associations displaced as a result of any acquisition or real property assisted
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
displaced families, individuals, partnerships, corporations or associations in 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
ih 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,
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color, religion, or national origin.
XV.
ThAt the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will in acquiring real property
:La connection with the community development block grant program, be guided to the
e xtent permitted under state law, by the real property acquisition policies set out
under Section 301 of the Uniforca Relocation Assistance and REa1 Propert
2olicies Act and the provisions of Section 302 thereof.
XVI.
That the Governing Body and Local. .Public Agency will pay or reimburse property
owC.e'rs for 'necessary expenses as specified in Sections 303 and 304 of the
jinrorii. Relocation Assistance aad 'Real Property Acquisition Policies Act.
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That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will inform affected persons of the
benefits, policies aaCl 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 exaliiine
all records, books, papers, or documents related to the grant.
XIX.
flat the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will comply with the provisions of
the Hatch Act which limit the political activitiy of employees.
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 11126, relating to the prevention, control, and abatement of water pollution.
XXl.
That the chief elected Official of the City, certifying officer, consents to assume
the status o1 a responsible Federal official under the National Environmental:Policy
Act of 1969 insofar as the provisions of such act apply pursuant to this part.
XXI1.
That the chief elected official of the City, certifying officer, is authorized
..::d consents on behalf of
tjie. Governing Body and local Public Agency and himself
to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts for tie purpose of encorcement of
his responsibilities as such a.i official.
XXIII.
That the td GOlil�ilinl'ty Development Program gives' maximum 1e a31,b le Priority ;t0 aCtiVi tli:;,
which will benefit low or moderate income families or aid in the prevention or
dliu:ynatSOC of slums or blight.
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XXIV.
Thad.: the Community Development Program contains activities designed Lo meet other
community develop meat needs having a particular urgency which are specifically
identified aad described ill the Governing Body and Local Public Agencys'
0 community development plat summary and commanlity development program.
XXV.
That the Goveraing Body and Local Public Agency will establiAl sareghnrds to
prohibit employees from Using pos itions fax a purpose tha t is or gives the apNzarancu
o2 beiag motivated by a desire fax private gain fax themselves or others, partieulndy
those with whom they have family, business, or other ties.
XXVI.
That the Governing Body aad Local Public Agency will comply with all requirements
imposed by HUD concerning special requirements of law, program requirements, and
other administrative requiremeats 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 other agencies of the City
in undertaking the Community Development program; and
XXX.
.1aat the Chairman of the Urban Renewal Commission and Executive Director Of the Urban
Reaewal Agency are hereby designated as the individuals authorizedtobe filed with
the Socrutary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
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That the Application fax financial assistance including all understandings and
assurances are hereby authorized to be filed with the Secretary of the Department of
Nousing and Urban Development; and
XXXII.
Th,at thc Mayo': is ha desThsated as the (dInorized za of th.1 City
0 oJ VaA Burt...a bourtiy )vcLo p=nt P oad is auho to act
ca with the application and to provide such auditiona ia;:orcaatioa as
ha 'zecuiI
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE VAN BUREN CITY COUNCIL THIS the 12th day of
January, 1976.
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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