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RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION 1547 - 12/15/83
WHEREAS, federal funds of the Department of Energy are to be made
available through the Texas Department of Community Affairs to local
agencies for the establishment of an Energy Crises Intervention Program for
fiscal year 1984, and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Community Affairs will select local
agencies to administer this program, and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Community Affairs has made it known
that the City of Lubbock will almost certainly be selected as one of the
local agencies for funding, and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Community Affairs will forward a
grant funding agreement to the City of Lubbock sometime after December 15,
1983, and
WHEREAS, there is a need for the City to assist the grant as soon as
possible in order that the program made be made available to eligible
applicants in time of greatest need; NOW THEREFORE:
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
funding agreement between the City of Lubbock and the Texas Department of
Community Affairs providing for funding for an Energy Crises Intervention
Program for fiscal year 1984; provided however, this authorization is
subject to the following conditions:
(a) That the grant agreement be approved by the City Attorney.
(b) That no matching funds are required on behalf of the City.
(c) That 6% of available program funds be available for adminis-
trative costs.
(d) The eligibility of applicants will pertain to low income families
only. Households with elderly or handicapped individuals would
receive priority consideration. Families receiving AID to
Families with Dependent Children or Supplemental Security Income
would be automatically eligible.
(e) Utility bill payments could be made in the actual amount needed
to prevent disconnection of service or to restore service, but
the amount could not exceed $400.00.
(f) An additional $100.00 could be made available for emergency
repairs such as replacing broken windows or for providing warm
clothing and blankets to prevent hardship or danger of health.
Passed by the City Council this 15th day o
ATTEST:
velyn Gaf ga, City S��arfy-Treasurer
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Rita Harmon, Assistant City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
5 n C. Ross, Jr., City Attorney
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