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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESENTED March 5, 1991
91-51 ADOPTED March 5~ 1991
AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND CO~ DEVELOPMENT FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Loudoun Foundation for Adequate Housing, Inc. presented a Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) application proposal to the Plsnning and Zoning Committee of the
Town Council on February 19, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the application proposes affordable housing units at two separate development locations,
tentatively known as First Street and Kincaid Forest, within the Town of Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, encouraging the provision of a wide range of housing opportunities by type, density
and price to meet the needs of all residents, and encouraging the provision of sufficient affordable and
elderly housing are adopted Town Plan policies; and
WHEREAS, the avAilsbility of affordable housing is a significant economic development asset; and
WHEREAS, the first of two required public hearings regarding the proposed CDBG application
was held on February 27, 1991 and no public opposition was raised; and
WHEREAS, the second hearing will be held on March 6, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the submi~ion deadline for this application is March 8, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg, as applicant for this grant, intends to continue to work with
the Loudoun Foundation for Adequate Housing, Inc. to acceptably define the specific terms and
agreements of this proposal, and will seek additional public input prior to accepting the subject grant
funds if so selected; and
WHEREAS, the receipt of CDBG funds as proposed will provide an important social and economic
development benefit for the town:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The Acting Town Manager is hereby authorized to apply for up to $1,000,000 of
Virginia Community Development Block Grant funds. These funds, and remaining funds provided by
non-public sources, will be used to assist in the development and construction of up to 8 and 62
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RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BLOCK FUNDS
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affordable dwelling units at two developments in Leesburg, Virginia tentatively known as First Street and
Kincaid Forest, respectively. It is projected that up to a total of 175 low - and moderate - income
persons will benefit from the implementation of these projects.
PASSED this 5th day of March , 1991.
ATTEST:
Clerk of Co~cil
James E. Clem, Vice-Mayor
Town of Leesburg