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RESOLUTION NO. 08 -4535
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION BY DESIGNATING MARCH 24 -30, 2008
AS "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT WEEK ".
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the week of March 24 -30, 2008 has been designated as National Community
Development Week by the National Community Development Association to celebrate the Community
Development Block Grant program; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant program has as its primary objective the
development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment and
expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low- and moderate - income; and
WHEREAS, the City of Temple City receives a direct allocation from the Community Development
Block Grant program annually to provide resources for a wide variety of community development activities
that principally benefit low- and moderate - income persons, including the elderly and children; and
WHEREAS, in our community and in communities throughout the nation, 34 years of Community
Development Block Grant program funding has developed a strong network of relationships among local
governments, residents, businesses, and non - profit organizations.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Temple City designates the week of March 24
through March 30 as "Community Development Block Grant Week" in support of this valued program that
has made a tremendous contribution to the viability of the housing stock, infrastructure, public services,
and economic vitality of our community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this community urges Congress and the Administration to recognize
the outstanding work being done locally and nationally by the Community Development Block Grant
program by supporting increased funding for the program in FY 2008 -2009.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on this 18th day of March, 2008.
ATTEST:
MAYOR PRO TEM
Resolution No. 08 -4535
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I, City Clerk of the City of Temple City, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution, Resolution No.
08 -4535, was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Temple City at a regular
meeting held on the 18th day of March, 2008 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember - Gillanders, Vizcarra, Wong, Capra
NOES: Councilmember -None
ABSENT: Councilmember- Wilson
ABSTAIN: Councilmember -None
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