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277 September 13. 1977 monitor and dispense fnnds for such local projects. The City Manager recommends adoption." On motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. east, the tollowing resolution was adopted, and by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE 1977 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN APPLICATION THEREFOR. WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has previously approved and the City of Portsmouth is carrying out the 1977 Community Development Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth has made application to the Coastal Plains Regional Commission for Federal assistance to undertake the installation of water mains in the Southe eastern sector of the City; and WHEREAS, the Coastal Plains Regional Commission has approved this grant application; and WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has agreed to administer the Coastal Plains Regional Commission's grant through the Community Development Program; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 1977 Community Development Program to incorporate the grant proceeds; and WHEREAS, public hearings have been held and this Council has reviewed Amendment No. 1 to the 1977 Community Development Program; and WHEREAS, it is necessary that this Council take appropriate official action respecting said Amendment to the Program to comply with the regulations of the aforementioned Act; and WHEREAS, this Council is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed in the undertaking and execution of activities under the Community Development Program; and WHEREAS, this Council, on behalf of the City of Portsmouth, possesses the legal authorit to apply for a grant and execute the proposed Program under the provisions of the aforementio Act; and WHEREAS, this Council recognizes its responsibility to direct that safeguards be estabE lished to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that is or 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: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that Amendar, ent No. 1 to the 1977 Community Development Program having been reviewed and considered is approved in all respects and that the City Manager be, and he hereby is, authorized to file an amendatory application and such additional information as may be required for the Coastal Plains Regional Commission grant totalling $50,000. and thereby increasing the City's 1977 Community Development Program entitlement to $4,620,000. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is designated as the Certifying Officer and authorized representative of the City of Portsmouth and shall provide assurances as required by the regulations of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 for the approval and execution of such program." Ayes: Barnes, Elliott, Holley, east, Wentz, Davis Nays: None 77-349 "Consideration of a motion authorizing the City Manager to proceed with the necessary preparations needed in order for the City Council to designate portions of the Cradock and Truxton neighborhoods as conservation districts eligible for Federal funding. This motion will officially authorize the City Manager to commence work in conjunction with the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority and the civic organizations in the above neighborhbods for the planning and designation of portions of the Cradock and Truxton neighborhoods as housing conservation districts. The City Manager recommends adoption." Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. Holley, to concur in the recommendation of the City Manager, that authorization be granted, and was adopted by unanimous vote. 77-350 "Suhmission of a report from the City Manager recapping all in operation, funding source, number of employees employed by the grants, years it has been in operation. grants currently and number of This information was requested by the City Council during the first Council meeting in August, 1977." ~ed Motion of Mr. Barnes and seconded by Mr. east, the report to be received as information. and was adopted by unanimous vote.