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R-01-28 A RESOLUTION AMENDING TI-IE 1998-2002 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND APPROVENG THE 2002 ACTION PLAN OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE CITY'S 2001 COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANT ENTITLEMENT. WHEREAS, pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. as amended, and the Cranston - Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1992, as amended, (the Acts), financial assistance is provided to enable localities to provide decent housing, establish and maintain a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for low to moderate income residents; and WHEREAS, each of the three community planning and development programs (Community Development Block Grant, HOME, and the Emergency Shelter Grant) shall be operated on a single consolidated program year; and WHEREAS, the required public hearing has been held and the City Council has reviewed the Amendment to the 1998-2002 Consolidated Plan adding language stating that consideration will be given to adding the Jeffrey Wilson Housing Development as a HOPE VI Program site (the Amendment) and the Proposed 2002 Action Plan's Statement of Objectives and Use of Funds; and WHEREAS, it is necessary that this Council take official action regarding the 2002 Action Plan (Plan) and the Amendment to comply with the regulations of the Acts; and WHEREAS, this Council is aware of the federal regulations governing the undertaking and carrying out of activities under the Consolidated Plan Program; and WHEREAS, this Council recognizes its responsibility to direct that safeguards be established to protect employees from using their position for a purpose that gives the appearance of being motivated by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those with whom they have family, business or other ties; and WHEREAS, this Council has found the Amendment and the 2002 Action Plan's Proposed Statement of Objectives and Use of Funds appropriate to meet the needs of the City and, therefore, acceptable. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the Amendment and the 2002 Action Plan's Proposed Statement of Objectives and Use of Funds having been reviewed and considered, said Plan and Amendment be and hereby are approved in all respects, and the City Manager is hereby authorized to file the Final Statement of Objectives and Use of Funds and any additional information as may be required with the Department of Housing and Urban Development in order to obtain funding for the Program.