HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 99-193 RESOLUTION NO. _�' - �V
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont has been notified by the Beaumont Housing
Authority that funding is available for the New Approach Anti-Drug Program (formerly
known as the SAFE Neighborhood Action Grant Program); and
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont and the Beaumont Housing Authority currently
are participants in the SAFE Neighborhood Action Grant Program with the Beaumont
Housing Authority serving as the Grantee and the City of Beaumont as the Sub-Grantee;
and
WHEREAS, the Beaumont Police Department operates a "housing unit" which is,
in part, funded by the SAFE Neighborhood Action Grant Program; and
WHEREAS,the SAFE Neighborhood Action Grant Program has produced a positive
impact in housing projects operated by Beaumont Housing Authority and their surrounding
neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont is strongly committed to anti-drug programs; and
WHEREAS, participation of the City of Beaumont in the New Approach Anti-Drug
Program has the potential of producing a positive impact on and enhancing the safety of
individuals living in housing units managed by the Beaumont Housing Authority and
individuals living in the neighborhoods surrounding those housing projects;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Manager be and is hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary
to:
Assist Beaumont Housing Authority in preparing an application for funding under the
New Approach Anti-Drug Program; and
Enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Beaumont Housing Authority
regarding implementation of the New Approach Anti-Drug Program, if funding is approved
by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
Participate as a Co-Applicant/Sub-Grantee for the New Approach Anti-Drug
Program application being submitted by the Beaumont Housing Authority; and
Receive and disburse funds as may be awarded to the Beaumont Housing Authority
as Grantee and, in turn, to the City of Beaumont as Sub-Grantee; and
Take such actions as may be necessary to implement the purposes and operations
of any grants received pursuant to an award under the New Approach Anti-Drug Program.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the day of
' 1999.
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