Res 1376 1/16/1973RESOLUTION NO. J7
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls does not have an
adequate and complete comprehensive plan for the development
of the city, and such a plan is essential to the implementa-
tion of the Urban Development Goals which were adopted by the
Board of Aldermen by Resolution No. 1269; and,
WHEREAS, Federal funds for such project are available
under the provisions of Title VII, Section 701 of the Housing
Act of 1954, Public Law 83-560, as amended by Public Law
89-117, through the Department of Housing and Urban Develop-
ment; and,
WHEREAS, the City Planning Department has prepared an
application for a grant in the amount of $50,000.00 for the
purpose of financing the necessary studies, surveys and pub-
lications required for the completion of such a comprehensive..
plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Gerald G. Fox, City Manager, is authorized
and directed to complete and file the application for such
grant with the Department of Housing and Urban Development;
the City Manager is further authorized to sign any necessary
documents requested to carry out and complete such project
on behalf of the City.
SECTION 2 . With regard to this grant, the City shall
follow Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which pro-
vides that it is the policy of the United States to provide,
within constitutional limitations, fair housing throughout
the United States, and requires the Secretary of Department
of Housing and Urban Development to administer the department' s
programs and activities in a manner affirmatively to further
the policies of such Title VIII.
SECTION 3. With regard to this grant, the City agrees
to follow the Equal Employment Opportunity Clause contained
in Part II, Terms and Conditions, Comprehensive Planning
Grant Agreement, which provides that the grantee shall not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, and
will take affirmative action to insure equal opportunity in
its employment practices .
SECTION 4. This resolution supersedes Resolution No.
1366 adopted on November 21, 1972.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 16TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1973.
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ATTEST: MAYOR
City Clerk
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