HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 547-21 12-13-2021 RESOLUTION NO. 547-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, APPROVING CITY PARTICIPATION IN
THE TARRANT COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG-CV) IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC
WHEREAS, on March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act
(CARES Act) made $5 billion available in supplemental Community Development Block Grant
funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19 (CDBG-CV); and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County has recently announced the availability of supplemental
CDBG-CV funds and released a Request for Proposals for public facilities and infrastructure projects
and for public service projects that serve low to moderate-income residents for the purposes of
preventing, preparing for, and/or responding to COVID-19.
WHEREAS, a public hearing for the purpose of identifying and discussing eligible CDBG-CV
projects has been held by the Richland Hills City Council; and,
WHEREAS, after said public hearing and due consideration, the City Council determined that
the following project was eligible for funding under this Act, and approved the filing of application for
said funding:
provide broadband infrastructure for greater internet access to Richland Hills' residents
and visitors in the qualifying HUD areas: Rosebud Park, Creek Trail Park and the City
Hall Plaza area including surrounding City facilities, as well as incorporating security
camera coverage in these same areas to enhance crime awareness and/or prevention
WHEREAS, it is understood that any funds not expended on the specifically approved
projects will revert to the Community Development Contingency Fund, and should any repayment of
funds be required by HUD due to ineligible or non-refundable projects, the City would be responsible
for repayment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The proposed City of Richland Hills Community Development Block Grant project in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic be approved and endorsed.
PASSED AND.APPROVED y City Council of the City of Richland Hills, Texas, by a
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vote of ayes, 0 nays, and abstentions, on this the 13th day of December 2021.
APPROVED:
Edward Lopez
Mayor
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