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O~z i~ o:15 e z~ 13 (b) That Amendment No. 3 meets the requirements of a Redevelopment Project pursuant to Chapter 1 of T tie 36 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. 2. That Amendment No. 3, having been duly reviewed and considered, is hereby approved and adopted and the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a copy of said Amendment with the minutes of this meeting." Ayes: Benn, Clemons, Griffin, Martin, Pitts, Robinett, Holley Nays: None Motion by Mr. Martin, and seconded by Mr. Berm, to adopt the follOwing resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1997 ACTION PLAN OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH; VIRGINIA; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE CITY'S 1997 COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT GRANT ENTITLEMENT. WHEREAS, pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (Act), and the Cranston - Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1992, as amended, (Act) financial assistance is provided to enable localities to provide decent housing, establish and maintain a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for Iow 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 Proposed 1997 Action Plan's Statement of Objectives, and Use of funds; and WHEREAS, it is necessary that this Council take official action regarding the 1997 Action Plan (Plan) to comply with the regulations of the aforementioned 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 prevent 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 said 1997 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 1997 Action Plan's Proposed Statement of Objectives and Use of Funds having been reviewed and considered, 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. BE iT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby designated as the certifying officer and authorized representative of the City of Portsmouth and shal~ provide assurances as required of the locality by the Act for the approval of the Program."