HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 6837: TO FACILITATE THE TRANSFER OF CITY OWNED PROPERTIES, (NSP) , TENDER LOVING CARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN, D/B/A LEGACY CDC, SELLING NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HOUSES P. O. No. 6837
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
FACILITATE THE TRANSFER OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES
ACQUIRED THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION
PROGRAM(NSP)AND ASSIST TENDER LOVING CARE CENTER
FOR CHILDREN, D/B/A LEGACY CDC IN SELLING NEWLY
CONSTRUCTED HOUSES TO QUALIFIED HOMEBUYERS THAT
ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DOWNTOWN
REVITALIZATION AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM.
WHEREAS,the Neighborhood Stabilization Program(NSP),a HUD funded program authorized by
the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA), provided funds to state, county, and local
government entities to purchase foreclosed,vacant or abandoned homes and residential properties,in order to
rehabilitate, resell, or redevelop them, stabilize neighborhoods and halt the decline of property values in
communities impacted by the housing crisis; and
WHEREAS,the City of Port Arthur acquired properties in the downtown vicinity through the NSP,
with a purpose of redeveloping foreclosed and vacant properties that might otherwise become sources of
abandonment and blight in the downtown targeted area; and
WHEREAS, the City, along with the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation (PAEDC),
desires to promote economic development and provide incentives for the new construction of single-family
residential structures as described in 42 U.S. Code § 12745; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 19-186 and 19-516, the City executed Ground Leases for
NSP lots as delineated in Exhibit "A", with Tender Loving Care Center for Children, d/b/a Legacy CDC,
herein referred to as TLCCC dba Legacy CDC, for the development of affordable houses in the downtown
targeted area; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution Nos. 19-187 & 19-517, the City also executed Fixed Priced
Contracts with TLCCC dba Legacy CDC, for the construction of said houses in the downtown targeted area;
and
WHEREAS,TLCCC dba Legacy CDC,a CHDO,acting as Project Manager for the new construction
and sale of the single-family residential structures have found and notified the City of qualified homebuyers;
and
WHEREAS, Section 272.001(g) of the Local Government Code provides that a municipality may
convey land for the development of low-or moderate-income housing provided that the conveyance serves a
public purpose; and
WHEREAS,it is in the best interest of the City Council to authorize the City Manager to facilitate the
transfer of lots and assist TLCCC dba Legacy CDC in the sale of newly constructed homes to qualified
homebuyers in order to promote the public purposes of maintaining high quality,safe and affordable housing
in the City's downtown targeted area.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
SECTION 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
SECTION 2. That the City Council herein authorizes the City Manager to facilitate the transfer of
city-owned properties acquired through the NSP and assist TLCCC dba Legacy CDC in selling newly
constructed houses to qualified homebuyers that are eligible to participate in the downtown revitalization
affordable housing program.
SECTION 3. That the conveyance shall serve as a public purpose pursuant to Section 272.001(g)of
the Texas Local Government Code.
SECTION 4. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the Minutes of the City
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of , A.D., 2020, at the
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
City Council:
NOES:
THURMAN BILL BARTIE,
MAYOR
ATTEST:
SHERRI BELLARD,
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATT• ' EY
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
RON BURTON,
CITY MANAGER
EXHIBIT "A"
*City-Owned Lots Acquired Through The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) That Are Currently
Under Ground Leases And Fixed Priced Contracts With Tender Loving Care Center For Children, D/B/A
Legacy CDC
Resolution # 19-186 and #19-187
• 923 5th Street
• 1238 5th Street
• 1300 5th Street
Resolution # 19-516 and #19-517
• 1037 6th Street
• 1201 6th Street
• 1237 6th Street
• 1319 6th Street