IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION authorizing the County Executive to execute an application for a Community Development Block Grant from the Missouri Department of Economic Development to assist the Inter City Fire Protection District with the construction of a new fire station.
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RESOLUTION 13591, February 26, 2001
INTRODUCED BY Victor E. Callahan, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 does state as its primary objective "the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing, suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities principally for persons of low and moderate income;" and,
WHEREAS, Title I does offer to communities the opportunity of monetary assistance in accomplishing its stated primary objectives; and,
WHEREAS, the Missouri Department of Economic Development is designated to award Community Development Block Grant funding under Title I; and,
WHEREAS, the County does have areas of need which may be addressed through the Community Development Block Grant program; and,
WHEREAS, specifically the County desires to assist the Inter City Fire Protection District by applying for grant funds which the district may use to construct a new fire station; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that Jackson County desires to participate with the Missouri Department of Economic Development in the improvement of the community under the activities authorized pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive is hereby authorized to prepare and submit documents which are necessary in applying for funding and establishing an administrative organization to implement activities pursuant to the aforementioned act; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Inter City Fire Protection Distric...
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