HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 383 Draft 01 1994-1996COUNTY OF HAWAII STATE OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION N0. 383 g~
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT THE COUNTY
OF HAWAI'I'S 1996 HOME PROGRAM "PROJECT/PROGRAM SPECIFIC"
DESCRIPTION TO THE STATE OF HAWAII AND ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH
THE STATE OF HAWAII FOR THE 1996 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) has invited the State to submit a program
description for $3,-000,000 in 1996 HOME Investment Partnership
Program (HOME) funds; and
WHEREAS, the State has designated the Housing Finance and
Development Corporation (HFDC) as the agency to administer the
HOME Program; and
WHEREAS, the HFDC submitted the program description to HUD
for the 1996 HOME program; and
WHEREAS, the HFDC is making the HOME funds available to the
counties of Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai; and
WHEREAS, the County of Hawai'i's share is $963,000 from the
1996 HOME funds; and
WHEREAS, the HOME Program is authorized under Title II of
the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act, Public Law
101-625; and
WHEREAS, the primary objectives of the HOME Program are to
expand the supply of decent, affordable housing for low and very
low income families with emphasis on rental housing; to build
State and local housing development capacity to carry out
affordable housing programs; and to provide for coordinated
assistance to participate in the development of affordable low
income housing; and
WHEREAS, the HFDC is requiring that the County of Hawaii
submit a "Project/Program Specific Description" which outlines
how the County of Hawaii will utilize the 1996 HOME funds; and
WHEREAS, an executed Agreement between the County of Hawaii
and the HFDC will provide the legal mechanism by which the HFDC
can obligate the HOME funds to the County of Hawaii.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
that the Mayor or his designated representative is hereby
authorized to execute and submit the County of Hawai'i's 1996
HOME "Project/Program Specific Description" to the Housing
Finance and Development Corporation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor or his designated
representative is hereby authorized to enter into Agreements with
the Housing Finance and Development Corporation for the 1996 HOME
Program funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County shall utilize the
HOME funds in accordance with the approved County of Hawaii
program descriptions and Agreements, and will comply with all
pertinent U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development rules
and regulations governing the HOME Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor or his designated
representative is authorized to take any actions necessary to
create and administer the 1996 HOME Program for the County of
Hawaii.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be
transmitted to the Office of Housing and Community Development.
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Dated at Hilo, Hawaii, this 18th day of Septgnber
1996.
INTRODUCED BY:
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COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAII
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COUNTY CLERK CHAIRMAN & ESIDING OFFICER
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kilo, Hawall
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Easley X
regoing RESOLUTION was by the Childs X
hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of ~ Lttt'a X
Septerber 18, 1996 Domingo X
Osorio X
Van de Car X
Ray X
Smith X
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Reference C-1375
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