RES NO 01-01-1975 RESOLUTION NO. I -I. 75
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS, APPROVING
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, FILING OF APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE,
AND PROVIDING ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE REGULATIONS, POLICIES, AND GUIDELINES FOR
THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974.
WHEREAS, there has been prepared and referred to the City Council of Van Buren,
(herein called the "Governing Body for review and approval of a Community
Development Program, dated January 13, 1975; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission, which is the duly designated and acting
official planning body for the locality has reviewed the Cottanunity Development
Program Plan and has certified that the Community Development Program 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 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 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 the Applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such
property, any transferee, for the period during which the real property or structure
is used for a purpose for which the Federal financial assistance is extended or for
another purpose involving the 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
further fair housing.
TV.
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.
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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.
`20 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.
lel 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 Policies Act and
applicable HUD regulations, to or for families, individuals, partnerships, corporations
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
in 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 community development block 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.
That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will inform affected persons of the
benefits, policies and procedures provided for under IIUD 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 elected 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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XXIV.
That the Community Development Program contains activities designed to meet other
community development needs having a particular urgency which are specifically
identified and described in the Governing Body and Local Public Agencys'
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 the appearance
of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly
those with whom they have family, business, or other ties.
XXVI.
That the Governing Body and Local Public Agency will comply with all requirements
imposed by HUD concerning special requirements of law, program requirements, and
other 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 other agencies of the City
in undertaking the Community Development program; and
XXX.
That the Chairman of the Urban Renewal Commission and Executive Director of the Urban
Renewal Agency are hereby designated as the individuals authorized to sign treasury
:Forms GF0 -7578; and
XXXI.
0 That the Application for financial assistance including all understandings and
assurances are hereby authorized to be filed with the Secretary of the Department of
Housing and Urban Development; and
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XXXII.
That the Mayor is hereby designated as the authorized representative of the City
of Van Buren for the Community Development Program and is authorized to act
in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as
may be required.
Mayor V
ATTESTED:
City Clerk
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Neighborhood Development Program
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0 Van Buren, Arkansas 72956
January 13, 1975
Honorable Allen R. Toothaker
Mayor of Van Buren
Van Buren, Arkansas 72956
Dear Mayor Toothaker:
We are pleased to submit to you and the City Council, a proposed application
to DHUD for a 1975 Community Development Program.
All of the proposed activities conform to the Comprehensive Plan for Van Buren,
developed by the City Planning Commission and adopted by the City Council.
This proposal was developed after we received recommendations from the Neighborhood
Committee Representatives. The Community Development Advisory Committee held a Public
Hearing, December 10, 1974, to receive additional suggestions from all interested persons
and groups. The City Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on the proposed program,
December 19, 1974, and at that time, approved the proposal. The Community Development
Advisory Committee approved the proposed program, January 7, 1975.
CO In accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, this proposal
was designed to give "maximum feasible priority to activities which will benefit low -or
moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight";
and also, "contains activities designed to meet other community development needs
having a particular urgency
We hope that following City Council discussion and action on the proposal, it can
be submitted to the State and Areawide A -95 Review Agencies and then to the Department
of Housing and Urban Development.
Sincerely,
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Dr. Louis H. Peer
Chairman
Urban Renewal Commission
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I V.S. DEI'Al, IirMENT OF dQUSING'ANO )IThAN DEVELOPMENT A. b. Ullli;INAL B. APPLICATION NO.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUDGET 0 AMENDMENT
C. NAME OF APPLICANT D. PROGRAM YEAR
FROM: TO:
LINE c. PROGRAM ACTIVITY AMOUNT
NO,
1. ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY 50,000
2. PUBLIC WORKS, FACILITIES, SITE IMPROVEMENTS 408,000
3. CODE ENFORCEMENT 18,000
4. CLEARANCE, DEMOLITION, REHABILITATION 10,000
5. REHABILITATION LOANS AND GRANTS 35,000
6. SPECIAL PROJECTS FOR ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED O-
7. PAYMENTS FOR LOSS OF RENTAL INCOME
8. DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY 2,000
9. PROVISION OF PUBLIC SERVICES 0
10. PAYMENT OF NONFEDERAL SHARES O
11. COMPLETION OF URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTS
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12. RELOCATION PAYMENTS AND ASSISTANCE 15,000
13. PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT 12,000
14. ADMINISTRATIVE 40,000
15, CONTINUATION OF MODEL CITIES ACTIVITIES —0-
16. SUBTOTAL 590,000
.7. CONTINGENCIES AND /OR UNSPECIFIED LOCAL OPTION ACTIVITIES (Not to exceed 10% of line 16) 45,000
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I 18. TOTAL PROGRAM ACTIVITY COSTS 635,000
I F. RESOURCES FOR PROGRAM ACTIVITY COSTS
1. ENTITLEMENT AMOUNT 600,000
2. LESS DEDUCTIONS -O
3. ENTITLEMENT AVAILABLE FOR BUDGET ACTIVITIES 600,000
4. PROGRAM INCOME -0-
5. SURPLUS FROM URBAN RENEWAL PROJECTSETTLEMENT ESTIMATED 35,000
6. LOAN PROCEEDS
7. UNOOLIGATED FUNDS PRIOR PROGRAM YEAR -0-
8. TOTAL RESOURCES FOR PROGRAM ACTIVITY COSTS 635,000
I C Check box If costs Include Indirect costs which require approval Oa cost allocation plan as required by Federal Management Circular 74.4,
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VAN BUREN COMMUNITY. DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
1975 -76
1. Acquisition of real property for downtown parking; including demolition and
clearing of land, relocation payments and assistance, and paving:
1. Triangle at Eighth and Webster on North side of Webster
0 2. Lot on the south side of Webster. at Eighth and Webster
3. Property located at 509 and 511 Webster Street and 14 South 6th Street
2. Public Works, Facilities, and Site Improvements:
1. Install Sewer line in Ponderosa Heights
2. Widen Webster Street to 31' width from South Eighth to South Fourth
3. Widen Poplar Street to 27' width, pave, curb, and gutter, from Fayetteville
to North 10th Street, and North 15th Street to North 20th Street.
4. Pave curb, gutter, and widen North 20th and Maple.Street from Park Drive to
North 24th Street. (27' width)
5. Replace 8" sewer interceptor in vicinity of North 20th, 24th, and Flippins
Pasture, with a 12" line (approximately 2800 linear feet)
6. Widen Third Street (Arkansas Street extended) from Knox Street the
Railroad tracks. (Width to be 31')
7. Pave one block of Front Street to tie the City's Street into the Corp of
Engineer's Project
8. Solid waste disposal: This will be included in the Community Development
Program only if necessitated by current litigations, i.e., the Environmental
Protection Agency forces the City to institute a uniform city -wide collection
system.
3. Code Enforcement Program To provide an accelerated inspection program of
existing structures in conjunction with the Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Program
4. Rehabilitation Grants To bring up to standard 10 substandard structures,
occupied by families or individuals with a net income of $3,000 or less.(Each
Grant not to exceed $3,500).
5. Administration To administer the Community Development Program, under the
0 direction of the Urban Renewal Commission
6. Contingencies and unspecified local options
1. Contingencies to provide for under estimating costs
2. Unspecified local options could include:
A. Solid waste disposal
B. ROW acquisition for North 28th St. between Alma Blvd and Hwy 64 -71
C. ROW acquisition for Alma Blvd. between North 11th and 15th
D. Pave one block in front of City Heights School
7. Planning and Management Development: This includes the preparation
of a comprehensive plan and related surveys.
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