HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCDATE=MARCH 21, 2007 (9) Resolution No. 07-79
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING FILNG OF APPLICATION AND ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN FOR
A GRANT UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974
WHEREAS, Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 provides
for block grant funding assistance to units of local governments for the purpose of strengthening
the ability of said governments and elected officials to determine the community development
needs, set priorities, and allocate resources to various activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Elgin, Illinois, has determined that additional emphasis
is needed in the area of community development in order that beneficial solutions to the
preservation and rehabilitation of affordable housing, the rehabilitation of public facilities, and
support for public service activities may be addressed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That a submission be made to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for a grant in the amount of Eight Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand, Nine Hundred
and Forty-Six Dollars ($862,946) for the following projects:
• 1. RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM
CDBG funds will be used to provide grants and loans for the rehabilitation of
housing owned and/or occupied by low and moderate income families.
Submitting Agency: City of Elgin's Community Development Group
Location: City-wide activity
Proposed Level of Funding: $529,946
2. CDBG PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
CDBG funds will be used for program administration, including program
oversight, management, monitoring and coordination; the preparation and
submission of reports as required by federal regulations; and public information
and assistance.
Submitting Agency: City of Elgin's Coimnunity Development Group
Location: 150 Dexter Court, Elgin
Proposed Level of Funding: $149,000
3. WAYSIDE CENTER/P.A.D.S. TRANSPORTATION PROJECT
CDBG funds will be used for the purchase of a van to transport clientele to and
from needed social services.
Submitting Agency: Wayside Center of Elgin
Location: 1730 Berkley Street, Elgin
• Proposed Level of Funding: $25,000