HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDBG AgreementAGREEMENT OF COOPERATION
for CDBG/HOME Program
WHEREAS, the 93~ Session of the Congress passed, and the President of the United States signed into
law, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL93-383) which created the Urban County
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; and
WHEREAS, Dallas County, Texas, is applying to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development for Urban County CDBG entitlement status; and
WHEREAS, in order to qualify for this status, Dallas County must enter into cooperative agreements
with local governments and have the collective population of the County's unincorporated area and the
participating local governments total at least 100,000 people; and
WHEREAS, Texas cities and counties are authorized under Chapter 373, Local Government Code, and
Section 381.003, Local Government Code, to conduct essential Housing and Community Development
activities; and
WHEREAS, Texas cities and counties are authorized under Chapter 791, Government Code, to enter
into cooperative agreements with one another.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The City of University Park supports the efforts of Dallas County, Texas to qualify for the Urban County CDBG
program and asks that its population be included in such a program be~nning with Federal Fiscal Years 2006,
2007 and 2008.
This agreement covers both the CDBG entitlement program and when applicable, the HOME Investment
Partnership program.
This agreement remains in effect until the CDBG (and HOME, where applicable) funds and program income
received with respect to the three-year qualification period are expended and the funded activities completed,
and that the County and City may not terminate or withdraw from the agreement while the agreement remains
in effect.
The City of University Park understands that by executing the CDBG cooperation agreement it:
May not apply for grants under the Small Cities or State CDBG Program from
appropriations for fiscal years during the period in which it is participating
in the Urban County CDBG program; and
May receive a formula allocation under the HOME program only through the urban county.
May not participate in a HOME consortium except through the Urban County,
regardless, of whether the Urban County received a HOME formula allocation~
Dallas County and the City of University Park agree to cooperate to undertake, or assist in undertaking,
community renewal and lower income housing assistance activities.
Dallas County and the City of University Park shall take actions necessary to assure compliance with the Urban
County's certification required by Section 104(b) of the Title I of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974, as amended, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, Section 109
of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and Title VIH of the Civil Rights Act of
1968 and other applicable laws;
Dallas County and the City of University Park understands that Urban County funding will not be provided
for activities in or in support of a cooperating local government that does not atTmnafively further fair housing
within its own jurisdiction or that impedes the County's actions to comply with its fair housing certifications;
The City of University Park understands, that in accordance with 24 CFR 570.501(b) and 570.503, (which
requires a written agreement), it shall be subject to the same administrative requirements as a sub-recipient
should it receive funding under this program;
The City of University Park agrees to inform Dallas County of any income generated by the expenditure of
CDBG/HOME funds received, and that any such program income must be paid to the county to be used for
eligible activities in accordance with all HOME Community Development Block Grant requirements;
Dallas County is responsible for monitoring and reporting to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development on the use of any such program income, and that in the event of dose-out or change in status of
the City of University Park , any program income that is on hand or received subsequent to the dose-out or
change in status shall be paid to the County;
The City of University Park agrees to notify Dallas County of any modification or change in the use ofthe real
property from that planned at the time of acquisition or improvement, including disposition, and further agrees
to reimburse the county in an amount equal to the current fair market value (less any portion thereof attributable
to expendittwe of non-CDBG/HOME funds) for property acquired or improved with CDBG/HOME funds that
is sold or transferred for a use which does not qualify under the CDBG/HOME regulations;
Any money generated from the disposition or transfer of property will be treated as program income and
returned to the County prior to, or subsequent to, the dose-out, change of status, or termination of this
cooperative agreement between Dallas County and the City of University Park.
The City of University Park has adopted and is enforcing:
A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement
agencies within its jurisdiction against any individual engaged in
non-violcnt civil rights demonstrations;
A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically
barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of
such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within jurisdictions.
Agr~t of Cooperation
City of Univa'sity Park
The City of University Park understands that Dallas County will have final responsibility for administering the
CDBG/HOME program, selecting CDBG/HOME projects and filing annual grant requests; and
The Mayor of University Park, Texas is authored to sign any additional forms, on behalf of the City of
University Park, that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development may require.
AND
APPROVED ~ACC~PTED THIS THE 2157 Jta~of 3UigE 2005.
James H. Blackie Holmes HI., Mayor /Marga."~Kzl~,
City of University Park, Texas D~.~.all~as/County,)l~_xas...(/ _
John Wiley Price, Pre~i~ing County Judge
Date D/~
Paula Stephens, Commissioners Court Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Bob'g'61i~ll, ASsistant District AttOrney
Agreement of Cooperation
City of Univemity Park
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