HomeMy Public PortalAbout1992-47A Aplication for funds from U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development AdministrationRESOLUTION NO. ` 2 -`17 -
RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO APPLY
FOR, RECEIVE AND EXPEND FUNDS FROM THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATION'S ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT (TITLE IX)
PROGRAM AS A SUB -GRANTEE
WHEREAS,
deaths of many
to both public
and
on August 24, 1992, Hurricane Andrew caused many
Dade County residents as well as damages and losses
and private property of approximately $20.0 billion;
WHEREAS, the substantial damages to the economic
infrastructure of Dade County, particularly to South Dade, resulted
in sudden and severe economic dislocation of many workers and
businesses; and
WHEREAS, neither Dade County nor the affected municipalities
have, by themselves, the resources required for the rehabilitation,
replacement or repair of damaged and/or destroyed properties; and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States has declared Dade
County a National Disaster Area, and has offered the resources of
the Federal government to Metropolitan Dade County and the affected
municipalities located within the County; and
WHEREAS, Dade County desires to take advantage of the funding
available through the United States Department of Commerce,
Economic Development Administration (EDA), Economic Adjustment
(Title IX) Program to aid in the planning, development and
implementation of immediate and important economic development
projects; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Key Biscayne,
Florida, outlined in the accompanying memorandum, a copy of which
is incorporated herein by reference,
NOW, therefore, be it further resolved that the Village of Key
Biscayne Board of Trustees authorizes the Village Manager to apply
as a sub -grantee to the United States Department of Commerce,
Economic Development Administration for Title IX Program funds; to
execute such contracts and agreements as are required by this
governmental body following approval by the Village Attorney's
Office; and to expend any and all monies received for the purposes
described herein.
VI LAGE CLERK
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Resolution No. 91"y7 -A
Passed and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Board of
Trustees this 18 day of September , 1992.
RAFAEL CONTE, MAYOR
AP ROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
VILLAGE ATTORNEY