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RESOLUTION #77-]5
AUTHORIZING ]'HE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF A
PREAPPLICATION FOR COHMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Housing and Community Development Act of 197/~ provides a limited
amount of Federal Funds to local governments for eligible activitir, s Lhat meet
the needs of tow and moderate income people, and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, has
reviewed the needs of the community as they relate to the provisior, s of the
Housing and Community Development Act, and,
WHEREAS, 'the City Counci], after obtaining citizen input through two public
hearings held on January 17, ]_977, and January 24, 1977, has authorized the
Planning Department, with assistance from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority,
to prepare a pre-application for these Federal funds~ addressing three priority
activities: Rehabi]itation Loan and Grant Program, Acquisition of Vacated
Residential Structures and Vacant Lots, Rehabilitation of 5th Street, and,
WHEREAS, said Preapplication has been reviewed by the Council,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF COLUMBIA HEiGIiTS,
MINNESOTA THAT:
The Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign and transmit copies of a
Preapplication lot- Community Development Block Grant Fur. ds to the Metropolitan
Council, the State Planning Agency, and the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for their review and consideration of the activities for which
Federal assistance is requested.
The City P]anner/HRA Director be authorized to administer those activities
funded by the grant and periodically report to the City Council on the status
of said grant,
Passed this ]4th day of Februery~ t977.
Offered by: Hentges
Seconded by: Norberg
Roll Call: All Ayes
Bruce G, Nawrocki, Mayor
Secretary