HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 17756: RESCINDING RES NO. 13-259 AUTHORIZING A HOMEBUYER'S WRITTEN AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF 2334 5TH STREET THROUGH THE CITY'S HOMEBUYER'S ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION
To: Floyd T. Johnson, City Manager -1A-1
From: Beverly A. Freeman, Acting Director of Housing and Neighborhood
Revitalization
Date: July 2, 2013
Re: P.R. 17756
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council adopt P.R. No. 17756 rescinding Resolution No. 13 -259 in its
entirety.
BACKGROUND:
The Housing Division identified and certified the homebuyer as eligible to receive up to $30,000 to
assist with the purchase of a new construction home located at 2334 5 Street, Port Arthur, Texas.
The funds were to be used to assist with down payment assistance and closing fees associated with
the purchase of the home.
Resolution No. 13 -259 authorized the execution of a homebuyer's written agreement to receive up
to $30,000 for the purchase of a newly constructed home located at 2334 5 Street, Port Arthur,
Texas, through the City's Homebuyers Assistance Program.
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs determined that since the homebuyer
received the up to $30,000 down payment assistance from the Neighborhood and Stabilization
Program they did not need the additional down payment assistance of up to $30,000 from the City's
Homebuyers Assistance Program.
BUDGETARY /FISCAL EFFECT:
N/A
STAFFING /EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
Housing Department staff will be responsible for program administration.
SUMMARY:
It is recommended that City Council adopt P.R. No. 17756 rescinding Resolution No. 13 -259 in its
entirety.
PR 17756
P. R. 17756
07/01/13 BAF /DF
RESOLUTION NUMBER
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 13 -259 IN
ITS ENTIRETY, WHICH AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION OF A
HOMEBUYER'S WRITTEN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE
OF 2334 5 STREET, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS THROUGH THE
CITY'S HOMEBUYER'S ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Council, by its adoption of Resolution Number 12 -160,
authorizing submission of the 2012 Action Plan, has obligated itself to provide assistance to low and
moderate income persons /families; and
WHEREAS, a homebuyer was identified and certified to receive up to $30,000 down
payment assistance and closing fees associated with the purchase of a home located at 2334 5th
Street, Port Arthur, Texas, from the City's Homebuyer's Assistance Program; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs determined
that since the homebuyer, Sabina Johnson, received up to $30,000 from the Neighborhood and
Stabilization Program Grant, she did not need to receive the additional down payment assistance
from the City's Homebuyer's Assistance Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it appropriate to rescind Resolution No. 13 -259 in
its entirety.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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, Resolution No. 13 -259 is hereby rescinded in its entirety.
Section 3. THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the
minutes of the City Council.
PR 17756
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of , A.D., 2013 at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES:
MAYOR:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
SHERRI BELLARD, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED F • R FORM:
J.,"
VAL TIZEN •, A i ' NEY
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
FLOYD T. JOHNSON, CITY MANAGER
L'ii 'i
B ERLY FRE :» L N, ACTING DIRECTOR FOR HOUSING &
NEIGHBORH,'1D REVITALIZATION
PR 17756