HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18184: RESCINDING RES NO. 13-516 IN ITS ENTIRETY, HOMEBUYER'S WRITTEN AGREEMENT, PURCHASE OF 4512 ASPEN LANE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION
TO: JOHN A. COMEAUX, P.E., INTERIM CITY MANAGER
FROM: BEVERLY A. FREEMAN, ACTING DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD
REVITALIZATION
DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2014
RE: P.R. 18184
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend City Council adopt P.R. No. 18184 rescinding Resolution No. 13 -516 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 4512 Aspen Lane,
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 -516 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 4512 Aspen
Lane, Port Arthur, Texas, the City's Homebuyer Assistance Program.
After reviewing the identified homebuyers recertification, it has been determined that the
identified homebuyer is no longer eligible to receive up to $30,000 down payment and
closing cost assistance from the City's Homebuyer Assistance Program to purchase 4512
Aspen Lane, Port Arthur, Texas.
BUDGETARY /FISCAL EFFECT:
N/A
STAFFING /EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
Housing Administration staff will be responsible for program administration.
SUMMARY:
I recommend the City Council adopt P.R. 18184 rescinding Resolution No. 13 -516 in its
entirety.
P. R. 18184
02/12 /2014 - - BAF /Housing
RESOLUTION NUMBER
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 13 -516 IN ITS ENTIRETY, WHICH
AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTION OF A HOMEBUYER'S WRITTEN AGREEMENT FOR
THE PURCHASE OF 4512 ASPEN LANE, PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS THROUGH THE
CITY'S HOMEBUYER'S ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Council, by its adoption of Resolution Number 13 -346,
(authorizing submission of the 2013 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 4512 Aspen Lane, Port Arthur, Texas, from the City's Homebuyer Assistance Program; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the identified homebuyers recertification, it has
been determined that the identified homebuyer is no longer eligible to receive up to $30,000
down payment and closing cost assistance from the City's Homebuyer Assistance Program to
purchase 4512 Aspen Lane, Port Arthur, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deem it is appropriate to rescind Resolution No.
13 -516 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 -516 is hereby rescinded in its entirety.
Section 3. THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread up the
minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of ,A.D., 2014 at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES:
MAYOR:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
MAYOR, DELORIS "BOBBIE" PRINCE
ATTEST:
SHERRI BELLARD,
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED FOR FORM:
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
JOHN A. COMEAUX, P.E.,
INTERIM CITY MANAGER c)( • ttils2h-
BEVERLY Po FREEMAN,
ACTING DIRECTOR OF HOUSING &
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION