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Home My WebLink AboutResolution - 2001-R0375 - Grant Application For Federal Empowerment Zone Funds - 09/27/2001Resolution No. 2001-RO375 September 27, 2001 Item No. 29 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock a Grant Application for Federal Empowerment Zone Funds, and all related documents. Said Application is attached hereto and incorporated in this Resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the Council. Passed by the City Council this 27th day of September , 2001. 4 WINDY SITTON, MAYOR ATTEST: Rebecca Garza, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Nancy 11apty Commuln Developt Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: ALS:cp L:\Cityatt\Amy/FedEmpowerment-GrantApp.res & ccdocs September 18, 2001 c � 5 Nomination Forms for Urban Federal Empowerment Zone Designation Number of years of designation requested (maximum of 10 years): Resolution No. 2001—RO375 September 27, 2001 Item No. 29 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Community Planning and Development Nomination Categories (mark as applicable): Urban Indian Reservation yes _ no _ Part h State and Local Government Identification A. Nominating State Government(s), Tribal Governing Body, or State Chartered Economic Development Corporation Name of Entity: Authorized Official: Contact Person (Name and Title): Telephone Number: Address (Street / PO Box, City, State, & Zip Code): Name of Entity: I Authorized Official: Contact Person (Name and Title): I Telephone Number: Address (Street / PO Box, City, State, & Zip Code): B. Nominating Local Government(s) Enter the total number of nominating local governments. Name of Jurisdiction: Metropolitan Statistical Area Name (if in an MSA): City of Lubbock I Lubbock Authorized Official' Mayor Windy Sitton Contact Person (Name and Title): Telephone Number. Nancy Haney,—CommunityHaney,-Community Development Manager 1806/775-2300 Address (Street/ PO Box, City, State, & Zip Code): County: P. 0. Boz 2000, Lubbock, T% 79457 Lubbock Name of Jurisdiction: Metropolitan Statistical Area Name (if in an MSA): Lubbock County Lubbock Authorized Official: Judge Tom Head Contact Person (Name and Title): Tom Head, County Judge Address (Street / PO Box, City, State, & Zip Code): P. 0. Boz 10536, Lubbock, T% 79408-3536 Telephone Number. 806/775-1087 County: Lubbock Attach separate sheet(s), as necessary, to provide identical information for all governments nominating the area. Number the additional sheets 4a, 4b, etc. 4 form HUD -40003 (5198) ' " Part ll: Eligibility Information This form incorporates the information necessary to demonstrate that the nominated area meets the statutory eligibility require- ments. Procedures for identifying the population and poverty rate data are given in Part IV. Use the results to answer the appropriate items below. A. Size &Location of the Nominated Area Yes No Nominated Area Yes No 1. What is the square mileage of the nominated area? 2. From the Part IV population form, provide the ❑ 2. Is the nominated area located wholly within the following information for the entire area nominated: ❑ jurisdiction of the government(s) listed in Part I: L'J a. Total 1990 census population �/ , State and Local Government Identification`? 10/ F7 b. Excluding census tracts containing developable 3. Is the nominated area located in no more than twosites, do all census tracts in the nominated area have a poverty rate of at least 20%? �❑ contiguous States. ❑ c. Excluding census tracts containing developable 4. Is the boundary of the nominated area continuous? rY LJ ❑ sites, do at least 90% of all the census tracts a. If "no," does the nominated area, excluding in the nominated area have a poverty rate of — /❑ developable sites, consist of not more than three ❑ ❑ at least 25%? noncontiguous parcels? 3. What is the population of the most populous city 5. Does'the nominated area include developable sites �❑ in the nominated area? aaL that are exempt from the poverty rate criteria? a. What is the name of that city? a. If "yes," are there no more than three non- _",/'Are contiguous parcels that are developable sites? C. Distress of the Nominated Area b. If "yes," are they 2,000 acres or less in the �❑ 1. Is the pervasive poverty of the area detailed in the �❑ aggregate? Strategic Plan? 6. Is the nominated area a Metropolitan Statistical / 2. Is the unemployment of the area detailed in the Area?L'.! ❑ Strategic Plan? [✓� ❑ a. If "no," has the nominating local government documented ❑ ❑ 3. Is the general distress of the area, including the the urban character of the area? physical and social conditions that demonstrate it, �� 7. Are there any census tracts within a central ❑. ^� detailed in the Strategic Plan? L.1 ❑ business district? a. If "yes," is the poverty rate at least 35% for D. Alaska and Hawaii Nominations Only such tracts? ❑ Do at least 20% of the families in each e B. Population & Poverty Rate of the Nominated Area 1. Do any of the census tracts included in the nominated area have a population of less ❑ than 2,000? a. If "yes," is more than 75% of the tract zoned ❑ commercial/industrial? L'J b. If `fres," is the tract contiguous to one or more other census tracts that have a poverty rate of at least 25%? ❑ c nsus tract within the nominated area have incomes at or below 50% of the statewide median family income? ❑ ❑ form HUD -40003 (5/98) 5 r >, Part III: Certifications I hereby certify that the portion of the nominated area that I represent meets all Federal eligibility requirements and that to the best of my knowledge and belief. a. the information in this nomination is true and correct; b. each nominating entity has the authority, with respect to the nominated area, to: (1) nominate such area for designation as an Empowerment Zone; (2) make the State, local, or tribal commitments that the Strate- gic Plan will be implemented; and (3) provide assurances that such commitments will be fulfilled; c. the nominating entities shall comply with State, local, and Federal program requirements and have agreed in writing to carry out the Strategic Plan if designated; d, the nominating entities will administer the EZ/EC Initiative in a manner that affirmatively furthers fair housing on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status (presence of children); e, the nominated areas meet each of the eligibility criteria, includ- ing special exceptions., set forth in the program regulations: (1) the geographic area satisfies the population requirements; (2) the geographic arca is one of pervasive poverty, unemploy- ment, and general distress: (3) the geographic area meets the size and boundary test; and (4) the geographic area meets the poverty rate criteria; f. each noncontiguous parcel (except for up to three noncontigu- ous parcels identified as "developable sites") being nominated meets the poverty rate criteria; g. the amount of EZ/EC SSBG funds provided to the State for the area will not be used to supplant other Federal or non -Federal funds; h. the nominating entities agree to make all information available as requested by the designating Secretaries to aid in evaluation of progress in implementation of the Strategic Plan and report- ing on the use of EZ/EC SSBG funds; i. the nominating State or tribal government agrees to distribute the EZ/EC SSBG funds in accordance with the Strategic Plan of the designated Zone; and j. no portion of the nominated area is included in an Empowerment Zone or any other area currently nominated for designation as an Empowerment Zone. Authorized Nominating State, Tribal Governing Body, or Economic Development Corporation Official(s) type or print Name of Entity: Signature & Date: Name of Authorized Official & Title: X Name of Entity: Signature & Date: September 27, 2001 Name of Authorized Official & Title: X Authorized Nominating local Government(s) and Official(s) type or print Governmental Unit & State Name: Signal re &Date: Septemb 27, 2001 City of Lubbock Name of Authorized Official and Title: ' Mayor Windy Sitton X Governmental Unit & State Name: Signature &Date: Lubbock Count Name of Authorized Official and Title: County Jude Tom Head X J z1 I/ �� 9 Governmental Unit & State Name: Signature & Date: Name of Authorized Official and Title: X Attach separate sheet(s), as necessary, to provide identical information and official signatures for all governments nominating the area. Number the sheets 6a, 6b, etc. 6 ATTEST: form HUD -40003 (5/98) Rebecca Garza, City Secretary