HomeMy Public PortalAbout2009.095 (06-02-09)RESOLUTION NO. 2009.095
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD APPROVING A SUBSTANTIAL
CHANGE IN THE 08-09 ACTION PLAN AND CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE AND PROPER
ACTION TO APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE FOR THE CITY OF LYNWOOD THE
AMOUNT OF $422,000 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT-
RECOVERY FUNDS
WHEREAS, The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) on May 6, 2009 pursuant to the American
Recovery and Relief Act (ARRA); and
WHEREAS, Due to the significant need, Lynwood was allocated $422,000 in
Federal funds to administer a Community Development Block Grant-Recovery (CDBG-
R) Program designed to eliminate blight and create economic development in the City;
and
WHEREAS, On May 21, 2009, pursuant to the NOFA issued on May 6, 2009,
the City published the Notice of Substantial Amendment of its annual 2008-2009 Action
Plan in both Spanish and in English in the Lynwood Journal well within the program
requirement of seven days; and
WHEREAS, On May 21, 2009 the City posted the Substantial Amendment
detailing the proposed activities in English and in Spanish pursuant to the Citizen
Participation Plan and on the City's Website; and
WHEREAS, The Programs selected for CDBG-R approval were selected on the
basis of ineeting the national objectives set forth in ARRA and the NOFA and will create
jobs, encourage economic development and eliminate blight; and
WHEREAS, The Programs are expected to be initiated within 120 days of the
execution of the Agreement by HUD and all funds are expected to be expended well
within the requirements of ARRA; and
WHEREAS, The Programs proposed for implementation include the installation
of a street along Sanborn; the implementation of a new emergency home rehabilitation
program and the addition of new funding to an existing home rehabilitation program;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF LYNWOOD HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City of Lynwood authorizes the City Manager of the City of
Lynwood to take all appropriate action to approve the substantial amendment and apply
for and accept Federal funds in the CDBG-R Program to provide jobs, assist economic
development and eliminate blight.
Section 2. This Resolution shall go into effect immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 2"d day of June, 2009.
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Maria T. Santillan, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Maria Quinonez, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Roger L. a e, ity Manager
Fred Galante, City Attorney Lo ry Hemp , As istant City Manager
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 2"d day of June, 2009.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ, CASTRO,
AND SANTILLAN
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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Maria uinonez, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City
Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct
copy of Resolution No. 2009.095 on file in my office and that said Resolution was
adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 2"d day of June, 2009.
aria uinonez, i Clerk