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4/17/2009
31-R-09
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Interim City Manager to
Submit an Application to the State of Illinois for
Neighborhood Stabilization Program Funds
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States did pass the
Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 which authorized the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to provide emergency assistance for
the acquisition and redevelopment of foreclosed and abandoned properties for
the purpose of providing housing and economic development for households at
or below one hundred twenty percent (120%) of area median income, and to
remove these properties as sources of blight in their neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois is receiving fifty-three million, one
hundred thirteen thousand, forty-four dollars ($53,113,044.00) in NSP funds, and
is seeking housing redevelopment project proposals to revitalize and stabilize
those areas of greatest need that have been most negatively impacted by
foreclosures, high -risk mortgages, and high rates of abandoned or vacant
properties; and
WHEREAS, in addition, the State of Illinois seeks to ensure that
NSP funds are used to benefit the priority populations and goals identified in the
Illinois Comprehensive Housing Planning Act (PA 94-965), including households
in need of affordable rental housing, low and moderate income households, very
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low income households, low income seniors low inc
ome persons with
disabilities, homeless persons and those at risk of homelessness, persons
participating in "live near work" initiatives, and the preservation of affordable
housing for low income persons (Priority Populations); and
WHEREAS, three census tracts in the City of Evanston, 8092,
8097, and 8102, have been identified by the State of Illinois as areas of greatest
need based on the guidelines established by the United States Department of
Housing & Urban Development which administers the NSP programs; and
WHEREAS, the Evanston Housing Commission, which advises the
City Council on housing related issues and activities, discussed the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program at its April 16, 2009, meeting, provided
guidance and input regarding the City's program design, and voted to support the
City's application for NSP funding; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois requires a resolution approving the
application for Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds from the governing
body of any municipality applying for funding as a Lead Applicant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the foregoing recitals are hereby found as fact
and made a part hereof.
SECTION 2: That the Interim City Manager of the City of Evanston
is hereby authorized to transmit said application for Neighborhood Stabilization 6
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Program funds to the State of Illinois, and to provide any additional information
as may be required by the State.
SECTION 3: That this Resolution 31-R-09 shall be in full force and
effect from and after the date of its passage and approval in the manner
provided by law.
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$Lraine H. Morton, Mayor
Attest:
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ney GKne, City Clerk
Adopted: �7 , 2009
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