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HomeMy WebLinkAbout83-51 - Community Development Block Grant Appropriation Act FundsRESOLUTION NO.83 -51 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPROPRIATION ACT FUNDS SUBMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. • WHEREAS, on September 28, 1981 the City Council of the City of Newport Beach adopted Resolution No. 11051 amending the Housing Element of the General Plan consistent with the provisions of Government Code Sections 65580 et seq, (Roos Bill); and WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach is making a good faith effort to implement the policies and programs contained in the General Plan Housing Element; and WHEREAS, Objective 7 of the Newport Beach General Plan Housing Element is to "promote and assist in the development of housing for low and moderate income households "; and WHEREAS, the implementation of Housing Element Objective 7 calls for the consideration of renewed participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), and evaluation by a task force; and WHEREAS, on July 12, 1982 the City Council established the Joint City Council /Planning Commission Ad Hoc Housing Task Force; and WHEREAS, on May 11, 1983 the Housing Task Force recommended that the City Council consider a 1983 CDBG Submission for a land acquisition program; and WHEREAS, it is the City's desire to provide assistance to low and moderate income families in the form of new housing; and WHEREAS, the City is eligible for $199,000 in Appropriation Act funds which can be used for a land acquisition program; and WHEREAS, Appropriation Act Funds may be used for the same activities as permitted under the CDBG Program; and WHEREAS, land acquisition for the purpose of developing housing for • lower income households is an eligible CDBG Activity; and WHEREAS, the City has published the "Proposed Statement of Community Development Objectives and Proposed Use of Funds" and made it available to the general public; and WHEREAS, in the Final Statement the City will consider any public comments or views which have been received either in writing or at the public hearing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach that the 1983 Appropriation Act Submission is hereby authorized. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby identified as the official representative of the Grantee to submit the Final Statement, all • understandings and assurances contained therein, and such additional information as may be required. CTB:nma - 2 - Adopted this 23rd day of May 1983. 5/18/83