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s4o December 22r 1977 On motion of Mr. Early and seconded by Mr. Oast, the following resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER SECTION 119, TITLE I OF THE HOUSING AND CO~IUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1977. WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth has received a' recommendation from the Portsmouth Redevel~ opment and Housing Authority with regard to the submission of~an application to the Depart- merit of Housing and Urban Development for an Urban DevelOpment Action Grant under the provisions of the Housing and Community DeveloPment Act of 1977; and WHEREAS, said application calls for the development of needed residential uses in accordan ance with the Crawford Harbor Development Plan and the Crawford Urban Renewal Project, VA. R-S3, which development has been previously endorsed by the Council; and WHEREAS, after extensive marketing and research efforts, such residential development has not been forthcoming in the private marketplace, without further assistance, due to im- pediments which competing suburban development and problems of inner City rebuilding present; and WHEREAS, has developed a successful and comprehensive housing program for residents of this comm~unity; and the City of Portsmouth, through the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authorit the low and moderate income and income levels is both desirous and WHEREAS, an economic balance of housing types necessary to maintain a viable community; and W~EREAS, this proposal is consistent with the objectives of the Urban Development ACtion Grant Program and the established objectives of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Manager, acting on behalf of the Council is hereby authorized to take such actions as may be required to facilitate the approval of this application, and is further authorized to enter into such agreements with the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority as may be necessary to effectuate the objectives of this proposal." Ayes: Early, Ell~ott, Holley, Oast, Davis Nays: None On motion of Mr. Oast and seconded by Mr. Early, the following~resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 108 OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1977. WHEREAS, in 1975 Authority initiated a City; and the City of PortsmoUth and the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing comprehensive revitalization program for the Southside area of the WHEREAS, Section 108 of the Housing and Community Development Act Of Federally guaranteed loans to fund lOcal community development activities; 1977 makes available and WHEREAS, loan assistance under the aforementioned Section 108 may be required to accelerat the assemblage of property within the proposed Southside IV Redevelopment Project area for industrial use Should firm development commitments be forthcoming; and WHEREAS, said proposal is consistent with the Southside General Plan"Rhd With the establis Community Development objective to undertake activities to realize the upgrading of the South- side community and provide jobs and training opportunities for residents of this area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the application for Federal assistance under Section 108 of the Housing 'and Community Develop- ment Act of 1977 is hereby authorized; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is empowered to file said application with the Department of Housing and Urban Development." Ayes: Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Davis Nays: None On motion the meeting adjourned. APPROVED ed