HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 4705 - Directs HCD Staff With HUD To Change Housing & Urban Develpment Program Year - 01/12/1995Resolution No. 4705
January 12, 1995
Item 438
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock Community Development fiscal year has begun June 1
of each year since the inception of the CDBG program; and
WHEREAS, this start date, which does not coincide with City and Federal fiscal years
has been problematic for the Community Development, other City departments, and the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
WHEREAS, HUD has initiated changes requiring the consolidation of reporting and
application for all HUD entitlement programs; and
WHEREAS, changing the program year will have an adverse effect on several housing
and public service programs recommended for funding in the 1995-1996 program year by
delaying funding for four (4) months; and
WHEREAS, said hardship on these programs impacts critically upon the general welfare
of the neighborhoods and low and moderate income families; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT the Housing and Community Development staff is hereby directed
to pursue with the Department of Housing and Urban Development the changing of the City of
Lubbock's Housing & Community Development program year from June 1 through May 30 to
October 1 through September 30 each year.
SECTION 2. THAT a Pre -Agreement Cost Waiver as allowed under the HUD
regulations be requested for reimbursement to the CDBG contingency funds and CDBG program
income funds of any monies expen;October
fo ro.ects in the four (4) months of June, July, August
and September prior to the start of 995 program.,
Passed by the City Council this 122
ATTEST:
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Betty V. -John -son, tity Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Doug Go , Director of Health
and Comm ty Development
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January 3, 1995
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VID R. LANOSTON, MAY
Linda L. Chamales, Assistant City Attorney