Res 032-2016 3/15/2016
Resolution No. _32-2016_
Resolution authorizing the transfer of ownership at 710 Dallas Street
to Habitat for Humanity for the construction of low to moderate
income housing and to authorize the City Manager to execute the
deed
WHEREAS, in accordance wi th Chapter § 272.001(g) of the TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE, the City of Wichita Falls may convey property without the
solicitation of bids, to non -profit entities for economic development programs
authorized by Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act; and,
WHEREAS, Habitat for Humanity of Wichita Falls desires to continue to
construct homes in the Wichita Falls Community for the benefit of qualified low -to-
moderate income families; and ,
WHEREAS, the City, County and Wichita Falls Independent School District
assumed ownership of the property at 710 Dallas Street for delinquent taxes; and ,
WHEREAS, Wichita County and the Wichita Falls Independent School District
have conveyed their interest in this property to the City of Wichita Falls to be d onated
to Habitat for Humanity of Wichita Falls for use in their lower income housing programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the special warranty deed to
convey title of the property located in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas at 710
Dallas, Lot 9 Block 5, Kemp Addition to Habitat for Humanity of Wichita Falls:
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of March, 2016.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
DONATION REQUEST
Habitat for Humanity Wichita Falls
1206 Lamar Street
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
940-716-9300
February 2, 2016
City of Wichita Falls
Pat Hoffman
1300 7th Street
Wichita Falls, Texas 76301
Dear Pat,
Habitat for Humanity Wichita Falls is requesting that the lot located at 710 Dallas Street be donated by the taxing
entities to our program for the development of low-income housing. Our federal funding has been cut by 50%, and
therefore, we do not have the income that we once had to purchase lots for our building program.
Since 1992 Habitat for Humanity has built or renovated over 100 houses in Wichita Falls. Our prog ram not only
benefits the family that purchases the zero percent mortgage from Habitat, but also the neighborhood where we
build. Habitat turns an abandoned vacant lot into a home that is paying property taxes, and as Habitat revitalizes
neighborhoods all of the house values increase, benefiting the whole community.
Sincerely,
Dan Gray
Executive Director
LOCATION MAP
710 DALLAS
E Scott Ave