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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-417.docNOVEMBER 26, 2002 02-417 RESOLUTION (CARRIED 7-0 LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN PURPOSE: APPROVAL OF AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT THE CITY OF OSHKOSH 2003 ACTION PLAN TO OBTAIN 2003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ENTITLEMENT FUNDS INITIATED BY: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approved WHEREAS, the primary objective of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, is the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of Iow- and moderate- income; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has approved a Consolidated Plan for the period from 2000 - 2004 which contains a housing and homeless needs assessment, housing market analysis, an assessment of non-housing community development needs, strategies, priority needs and objectives; and WHEREAS, the 2003 Annual Action Plan to implement the Consolidated Plan has been developed to ensure that the activities to be carried out meet one of the national objectives of benefit to Iow- and moderate-income families; or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health and welfare of the community; and WHEREAS, the City developed the 2003 Action Plan consistent with the Citizen Participation Plan to ensure citizens views were considered; and WHEREAS, the Citizens Advisory Committee has reviewed and held public hearings on the proposed 2003 Action Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Oshkosh, that the City of Oshkosh 2003 Action Plan, on file at the City Clerk's Office, is hereby adopted, contingent upon final approval by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development of the projected funds and proposed projects, including any proposed acquisition projects. [Attached to this Resolution is the list of projects and programs proposed for inclusion in the 2003 Action Plan.] BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager and appropriate staff members are hereby authorized and directed to file and execute the necessary documents and assurances required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and any and all additional information required.