HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15198: NEIGHBORHOOD STABALIZATION PROGRAMIN':['EROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: STEVE FIT:i:GIBBONS, CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: COLLEEN F:L?SSELL, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
suBJECT: P.R. NO. 15198 -NEIGHBORHOOD STABALIZATION PROGRAM
APPLICAZ"ION (ECONOMIC RECD-VERY ACT OF 2008)
HATE: APRIL 17, 2009
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Proposed Resolution No. 15198 be approved. This
resolution authori:~es the City Manager to submit application to the Texas
Department of Housing and Community Affairs, (TDHCA) for irnplementing a newly
authorized Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).
BACKGROUND:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development authorizes and is
providing funding to the State of Texas for the redevelopment of abandoned and
foreclosed homes and residential properties as authorized by the Housing and
Economic Recovery Act of 2008. Jefferson County has been allocated $1,498,945,
of which the City a:f Port Arthur is eligible to apply for $599,578, hence to apply
singularly, the City of Beaumont will get the remaining 60% of the eligible amount.
The City of Port Arthur will implement activities in accordance with The
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSF') found in Title III of Division B of the
Housing and Economic Recovery Act X2301 `(c) (3).
BUDGETARY/ FISCAL EFFECT:
These NSP funding; will provide funding; for the projects, (i.e. -acquisition of
land for land banking, demolition of abandon houses for the :redevelopment of
said properties). Funding in the amount of $599,578 will be used far
implementation of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, administrative and
activity delivery/ soft costs.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT
The Planning 8v Community Development Department will implement the NSP.
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SUMMARY
It is recommended that Proposed Resolution No. 15198 be approved. This
resolution would authorize submission of an application for the Neighborhood
Stabilization Program as authorized by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development for th~° redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed properties.
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P.R. No. 15198
04/17/2009 C'WR
RESOLUTION NOD.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION
WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (7CDHCA) FOR THE
IMPLEME',NTATION OF NEWLY AUTHORIZ>E;D
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) AS
AUTHORIZED BY THE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
RECOVERY ACT OF 2008.
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of ]3ousing and Community Affairs, (TDHCA) is
implementing a ne~~~ly authorized Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) authorized by the
U.S. Department of F[ousing and Urban Development and is providing funding to the State of
Texas for the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes and residential properties as
authorized by the Housing and Economic Kecovery Act of 2008; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur is eligible to apply for 40% of the $1,498,945
that is allocated to Jefferson County; and,
WHEREAS,. it is deemed in the best interests of the City of Port Arthur to submit
its application for $:599,578 (40% of the Jefferson County allocation) to administer a
Neighborhood Stab~iliration Program as delineated in Exhibit "A", attached hereto.
NOW THERIE::FORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR:.
THAT the Planning Director is hereby authorized to file an electronic application for the
in the Texas Neighborhood Stabilization Program, in substantially the same form as Exhibit "A",
attached hereto..
THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of April, A.D. 2009, at a Regular
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES: MAYOR
COUNCILMEMI~ERS:
NOF,S:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED 7C0 FORM:
City Attorney ~C~ ~h a L ~ ~ ~~
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
City Mana er ,~ 1
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t 1 Director o Pl ing
Director of Finance
EXHIBIT "A" WILL BE PRESENTED
AT THE COUNCIL MEETING