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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 6125-1971 - Approving The Urban Renewal Plan & The Feasibility Of Relocation Prog. A-14 - 07/07/1971ORDINANCE NO. 6125 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK APPROVING THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN ANO THE FEASI Bl LITY OF RELOCATION FOR NEIGH- BORHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM NO. TEX. A-14(C) WHEREAS, unde~ the provisions of -Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop- ment is authorized to provide financial assistance to Local Public Agencies for undertaking and carrying out Neighborhood Develop- ment Programs; and WHEREAS it is provided in such Act that contracts for financial aid thereunder shall require that the Urban Renewal Plan for the respective urban renewal area comprising the Neighborhood Development Program be approved by the governing body of the locality in which the area is situated and that such approval include findings by the governing body that: (1) the financial aid to be provided in the contract is necessary to enable the Program to be undertaken in accordance with the Urban Renewal Pt~n• (2) the Urban Renewal Plan wil I afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the locality as a whole, for the rehabi I itation or redevelopment of the urban renewal area by private enterprise; (3) the Urban Renewal Plan conforms to a ~eneral plan for the development of the locality as a whole; and l4) the Urban Renewal Plan gives due consideration to the pro- vision of adequate park and recreational areas and faci I ities, as may be desirable for neighborhood improvement, with special con- sideration for the health, safety, and welfare of children residing in the general vicinity of the site covered by the Plan; and WHEREAS it is desirable and in the public interest that the Urban Renewal A0 ency of the City of Lubbock (herein cal led the "Local Public A~ency") undertake and carry out the Neighborhood Development Program (herein cal led the "Program") identified as "Lubbock Neighborhood Development Program Tex. A-14(C)" and encompassing the area or areas bounded by Exhibit I in the City of Lubbock, State of Texas (herein called the "Locality"): and WHEREAS, the Local Pub I ic Agency has applied for additional financial assistance under such Act and proposes to enter into an additional contract or contracts with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the undertaking of, and for making available additional financial assistance for, the Program; and WHEREAS the Local Pub I ic Agency has made studies of the location; physical condition of structures; land use; environment influences; and social, cultural, and economic conditions of the urban renewal area or areas comprising the Program and has determined that the area is a slum and blighted area and that it rs detrimental and a menace to the safety, health, and welfare of the inhabitants and users thereof and of the Locality at large, and the members of this Governing Body have been fully apprised by the Local Public Agency and are aware of these facts and co nd i t ions; and WHEREAS there has been prepared and referred to the City Counci I of the Locality (herein cal led the "Governing Body") for review and approval an Urban Renewal Plan for the urban renewal area, dated June I I, 1971, and consisting of twenty (20) pages and nine (9) exhibits; and WHEREAS the Urban Renewal Plan has been approved by the Governing Body of the Local Public Agency, as evidenced by the copy of said Body's duly certified resolution approving the Urban Renewal Plan, which is attached thereto; and WHEREAS a general plan has been prepared and is recognized and used as a guide for the general development of the Locality as a who I e; and WHEREAS the Planning and Zoning Board, which is the duly designated and acting official planning body for the Locality, has submitted to the Governing Body its report and recommendations respecting the Urban Renewal Plan for the urban renewal area com- prising the Program and has certified that the Urban Renewal Plan conforms to the general plan for the Locality as a whole, and the Governing Body has duly considered the report, recommenda- tions, and certification of the planning body; and WHEREAS the Local Public Agency has prepared and submitted a program for the relocation of individuals and fami I ies that may be displaced as a result of carrying out the Program in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan; and WHEREAS there have also been presented to the Governing Body information and data respecting the relocation program which has been prepared by the local Public Agency as a result of studies, surveys, and inspections in the areas comprising the program and the assembling and analysis of the data and informa- tion obtained from such studies, surveys, and inspections; and WHEREAS the members of the Governing Body have general knowledge,'of the conditions prevai I ing in the urban renewal area and of the avai I abi I ity of proper housing in the Locality for the relocation of individuals and families that may be displaced by the Program and, in the I ight of such knowledge of local housing conditions, have carefully considered and reviewed such proposals for relocation; and WHEREAS it is necessary that the Governing Body take appro- priate official action respecting the relocation program and the Urban Renewal Plan for the Program, in conformity with the con- tract for financial assistance between the Local Public Agency and the United States of America, acting by and through the Secretary of H0 using and Urban Development; and WHEREAS the Governing Body is cognizant of the conditions that ar.e imposed in the undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal activities and undertaking with Federal financial assis- tance under Title I, including those prohibiting discrimination because of race, color, creed, or national origin: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: I. That it is hereby found and determined that the urban renewal area comprising the Program is a slum and blighted area and qualifies as an eligible area under Texas Urban Renewal Law. 2. That the Urban Renewal Plan for the Program, attached hereto and made a part hereof, having been duly reviewed and considered, is hereby approved. The City Secretary ~e and is hereby directed to file a copy of the Urban Renewal Plan for public inspection. 3. That it is hereby found and determined tbat where clearance is proposed that the objectives of the Urban Renewal Plan cannot be achieved through more extensive rehabilitation. of portions of the urban renewal area comprising the Program. 4. That it is hereby found and determined that the Urban Renewal Plan for the Program conforms to the general plan of the locality. 5. That it is hereby found and determined that the finan- cial aid provided and to be provided pursuant to the contract for Federal financial assistance pertaining to the Program is necessary to enable the Program to be undertaken in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan for the area comprising the Program. 6. That it is hereby found and determined that the Urban Renewal Plan for the urban renewal area comprising the Program wi I I afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the Locality as a whole, for the renewal of the area by private enterprise. 7. That it is hereby found and determined that the Urban Renewal Plan for the urban renewal area gives due consideration to the provision for adequate recreational areas and faci I ities, as may be desirable for neighborhood improvement, with special consideration for the health, safety, and welfare of children residing in the general vicinity _of the site covered by the Pl1an. 8. That it is hereby found and determined that the Program for the proper relocation of individuals and families displaced in carrying out the Urban Renewal Plan in decent, safe, and sani- tary dwellings in confiormity with acceptable standards is feasibl e and can be reasonably and timely effected to permit the proper prosecution and completion of the Plan; and that such dwel I ings o r dwel I ings units available or to be made available to such displace~ individuals and families, are at least equal in number to the number of displaced individuals and families, are not generally less desirable in regard to public utilities and public and commercial facilities that the dwellings of the displaced indivi- duals and families in the area comprising the Program, are available a~ rents or prices within the financial means of the displaced individuals and families, and are reasonably accessible to their places of employment. 9. That, in order to implement and faci I itate the effectua- tion of the Urban Renewal Plan hereby approved, it is found and determined that certain official action·must be taken by this Body with reference, among other things, to changes in zoning, the vacating and removal of streets, alleys, and other pub I ic ways, the establishment of new street patterns, the location and relocation of sewer and water mains and other pub I ic faci I ities, and other public action, and, accordingly, this Body hereby (a) pledges its cooperation in helping to carry out the Urban Renewal Plan, (b) requests the various officials, departments, boards, and agencies of the locality having administrative responsibilities in the premises likewise to cooperate to such end and to exercise their respective functions and powers in a manner consistent with the Urban Renewal Plan, and (c) stands ready to consider to take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed to effectuate the Urban Renewal Plan. 10. That additional financial assistanre,under the pro- visions of Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, is necessary to enable the land in the area comprising the Program to be renewed in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan for the Program, and accordingly, the proposed Program and the annual increment are approved and the Local Pub I ic Agency is authorized to file an application for f ,i,nancial assistance under Title I. II. That the City Secretary is hereby authorized to cause pub I ication of the descriptive caption of this Ordinance as an alternative method provided by law. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Passed by the Counci I on first reading this 2tb 1971. day of Julv _;:;..;;.;."""'------I' Passed by the Counc i I on second re ad i ng this 22nd day of July , 197 I • ------ ATTEST: reasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: Attorney