HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 396-12 02-21-2012RESOLUTION NO. 396-12
AGREEING TO MEET ALL MATCH CONTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
EXPENDITURES UNDER THE TARRANT COUNTY HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM FOR
PROGRAM YEAR 2012
WHEREAS, the HOME Program was created by the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990
(NAHA) and is intended to provide decent affordable housing to lower-income households;
expand the capacity of nonprofit housing providers; strengthen the ability of state and local
government to provide housing, and; leverage private-sector participation; and
WHEREAS, Tarrant County is a Participating Jurisdiction under the HOME Investment
Partnerships Program in accordance with§ 92 .105; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richland Hills is a member of the Tarrant County Urban County
Community Development/HOME Consortium and is eligible to participate in the HOME
program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richland Hills has requested $ 100 000 in HOME
funding to be expended on HOME eligible activities within the city's jurisdiction and has agreed
to provide a 30% matching contribution for all HOME funds expended within the City of
Richland Hills , in accordance with §92.218; §92.219; and §92.220 .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT WE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF Richland Hills , do hereby agree to commit $ 30 000 in
match contribution to affordable housing for all activities undertaken in our city through the
HOME program.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
PASSED AND APPROVED by City Council of the City of Richland Hills, Texas, by a vote of
5-0 on this the 21 st day of February , 2012.
ATTEST:
TARRANT COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
PY 2012
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
APPLICATION PACKET
Available HOME funding:
$680,000.
TARRANT COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
1509-B SOUTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE • SUITE 276 • FORT WORTH, TX 76107
PHONE 817-850-7940 • FAX 817-850-7944
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HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP GRANT
Program Year 2012
IMPORTANT NOTES
Return Application to:
Tarrant County Community Development Division
Attention: Patricia Ward (HOME application)
1509B S. University Drive, Suite 276
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
HOME Application due February 29, 2012
Overview and Eligible Activities
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) appropriates funds to
entitlement communities through the HOME Investment Partnership Block Grant (HOME)
program. These funds are targeted to benefit low to moderate income persons. Funds are to be
used for the development of safe and descent housing by providing:
• Homeowner rehabilitation.
Match Requirement
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires matching funds
on all HOME expenditures. Each applicant is required to provide at least 30% * match for
activities undertaken in that city. Match can be generated in many ways and must be approved
by County staff prior to a commitment of funds. A letter by the city stating commitment amount
is required with the submittal of this application.
For more detailed information, please contact Patricia Ward or Brian Cramer at Tarrant County
Community Development Division (817) 850-7940. Additional information can also be found on
the Internet at www.hud.gov .
* Per HOME regulation, CFR 24 92.218; the contributions must total not less than 25 percent of the.funds. Tarrant
County requests 30% match to allow for additional in-kind match.
TARRANT COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
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1509-B SOUTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE • SUITE 276 • FORT WORTH , TX 76107
PHONE 817-850-7940 • FAX 817-850-7944
HOME Investment Partnership Grant -PY 2012
Project Information Form
1. Applicant City Name:
2. Type of Project(s) desired:
cg] Homeowner rehabilitation
3. Project Address (Street name with block number if applicable [e.g., 5000 Block of
Main St., Name of City])
Zip Code:
4. Amount of HOME funds requested-Maximum $200,000:
5. Required Match Amount (at least 30% of #4 requested amounts above):
6. Applicant Contact Person(s):
7.
8.
Name-
Phone-
Email-
Date of Submittal:
Attachments: (NEW)
We require a signed resolution or the date of the council meeting in which a resolution
may be signed and forwarded to our office when available. The resolution must confirm
the source and amount of non-federal match amount available by the city in order to
participate in this program.
Confirmation of Program
Date of Council meeting
Supporting records of D Check here if you have attached a signed resolution
meeting -resolution confirming the match amount that will be dedicated to this
program.
A sample of a resolution follows. You may use or modify this sample to your city needs.
TARRANT COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
1509-B SOUTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE • SUITE 276 • FORT WORTH , TX 76107
PHONE 817-850-7940 • FAX 817-850-7944
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