HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-70 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 13-70
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WHEREAS, Section 118 of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, authorizes
the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to cities, other
municipalities, and counties to assist them in carrying out programs of interim
assistance to alleviate harmful conditions in slum and blighted areas which are
planned for urban renewal in the near future but in which some immediate action
is needed until renewal activities can be undertaken; and
WHEREAS, it has been found and determined by this body that there exist in
this locality certain slum and blighted areas for which a program of interim
assistance may be expected to alleviate harmful conditions in the area; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the grant of funds pursuant to Section 118
will impose certain obligations and responsibilities upon the City of Fayetteville;
and
WHEREAS, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination
on the basis of race, color, or national origin under any program of activity
receiving Federal financial assistance and Executive Order 11063 prohibits dis-
crimination on the basis of race, color, creed, or national origin, in sale,
lease, or other disposition of residential or residential related property
(including land intended for residential use) or in the use or occupancy thereof:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
1. That an application be filed with the Department of Housing and Urban
Development on behalf of the City of Fayetteville for an interim assistance
grant under Section 118 of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, of three-fourths
of the cost of undertaking and carrying out an interim assistance program, the
total cost of which is now estimated to be $135,529, in the area indicated on
attached Exhibit A, and that the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed
to execute and file such application, to provide such contract or contracts as
may be necessary for the grant applied for, to execute and file requisition for
funds, and to act as the authorized representative of the City of Fayetteville
in the accomplishment of the interim assistance program
2. That it is hereby determined that the area designated in the application
authorized in paragraph 1 above is eligible and appropriate for an interim assist-
ance program.
3. That the United States of America and the Secretary of Housing and
Urban Development hereby are assured of full compliance by the City of Fayetteville
(a) with regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development effect-
uating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and applicable Executive Orders;
and (b) with requirements and regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development regarding the relocation of those displaced by interim assistance
program activities.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of May, 1970.
APPROVED •
ATTEST:
MARI/%ILYN MOORE CITY CLERKw t
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C. G. MELTON, JR. MA IR
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