R99-64 IN SUPPORT OF THE DECATUR HOUSING AUTHORITY

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RESOLUTION NO. R99-64 : RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE DECA'I'UR HOUSING AUTHORITY -HOPE VI GRANT APPLICATION - WHEREAS, the Decatur Housing Authority has submitted a $35 million grant proposal for a Hope VI program for use towards the quality redevelopment of the Near North Redevelopment Area; and, WHEREAS, Hope VI is one of the most comprehensive and flexible grant programs undertaken by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and while a local housing authority is the required funding conduit, HUD's goals in the Hope VI program are much broader and more community-based; and, WHEREAS, Hope VI will provide funding to rebuild aging public housing facilities and offer ancillary resources to further Welfare to Work initiatives; and, ', WHEREAS, Hope VI funding awards are critically linked to the holistic long term redevelopment of inner-city neighborhoods and the level of collaboration and cooperation which communities demonstrate toward this goal; and, WHEREAS, the Decatur Housing Authority engaged the services of Quadel Consulting Corporation to assist in the development of the Hope VI grant proposal. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DECATUR, ILLINOIS: Section 1. That the Council of the City of Decatur strongly supports the Hope VI grant application of the Decatur Housing Authority and does hereby request and urge that the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development endorse said grant application. PRESENTED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of April, 1999. yr_Y _ .� y��/ ^,�.7 G" � � TE M OWLEY, MAYO ATTEST: , _-�'��C� _ ��2�i CITY CLERK