HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 48-99 10/05/1999MD
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RESOLUTION NO. 48-99
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect has been a grantee of Community Development
Block Grant funding for the past 22 years and recognizes that the CDBG program has a
significant impact in the community and to the people who live in its lower income
neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect understands that as an entitlement community, its
support of the CDBG program assists HUD in improving economic, social and environmental
conditions around Mount Prospect; and,
WHEREAS, the role of the Village, through schools, churches, and community based
organizations, is to utilize all resources made available from HUD in an effort to assist those in
need of housing and in need of special programming to improve their standard of living; and
WHEREAS, the role of the Village, as a grantee of CDBG funding is to assist various agencies
to provide a public service and assist residents through the Village's housing rehabilitation
program; and
WHEREAS, the role of the Village is to develop a Five Year Consolidated Plan to describe the
Village's community development goals and an Action Plan describing the allocation of CDBG
funding received; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees have proclaimed full support of and participation
in the overwhelming success of CDBG program administered by HUD through the Village of
Mount Prospect in regards of the community and housing needs of its citizens.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF TIlE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: The Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect hereby
encourage all residents to participate in the Five Year Consolidated Plan, and urge all citizens to
join the Village in recognizing the Community Development Block Grant program and the vital
role it plays in our community.
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CDBG Support
SECTION TWO: The Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect hereby
authorize the Village Manager and his staff to assist HUD in obtaining the highest possible level
of participation for the Village of Mount Prospect. This includes administering the Community
Development Block Grant Program, submitting an Annual Consolidated Plan and Annual Action
Report, and contacting schools, churches and community-based organizations to encourage
participation.
SECTION THREE: This Resolution shall be in full force and effect t~om and after its passage
and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Corcoran, Hoefert, kohrstorfer, Nocchi, Skowron, Wilks
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of October ,1999.
ATTEST: Mayor
Velma/. L~owe
Village Clerk
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