Presenter
Presented by Ms. Payne
Title
Resolution providing for the filing of a Community Development statement by the City of Pittsburgh with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant in connection with the 2006 Community Development Block Grant Program; providing for the execution of grant contracts and for the filing of other data providing for required assurances; providing for execution of payment vouchers on letter of credit and for certification of authorized signature; the deposit of the funds in a bank account and providing for the payment of expenses within categories; and further, amending said statement by deleting several projects: Allegheny Circle Design (DCP) (-120,000); Inner Penn Circle Traffic Reconfiguration (DCP) (-40,000); Bridge Repairs (Public Works) (-175,000); Western Avenue (Mayor's Office) (-130,000); and further, by adding several new projects: Equipment Purchase (Equipment Leasing Authority) _(+200,00); and Fire House & SCBA Parts (Public Safety) (+70,000); and further by decreasing several projects: Children's Home (Mayor's Office) (-150,000); East Liberty - Penn Circle Rehabilitation (Public Works) (-100,000); and further, by increasing several projects: Demolition of Condemned Buildings (Public Safety) (+445,000).
Body
Whereas, the City of Pittsburgh, after thorough consideration and study, has determined that the 2006 Community Development Block Grant Program, including the housing Assistance Program is desirable and in the public interest; and
Whereas under the terms of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383 as amended, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has authorized the making of grants to public bodies to aid in financing such projects; and
Whereas, the City of Pittsburgh is duly authorized under the Constitution and Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to undertake and carry out said project;
Be it resolved by the Council of the C...
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