HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 15, Page 566, No Resolution Number566
A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY LOAN FOR
LOW -RENT PUBLIC HOUSING
WHEREAS, it is the policy of this locality to eliminate sub-
standard and other inadequate housing, to prevent the spread of slums
and blight, and to realize as soon as feasible the Foal of a decent
home in a suitable living environment for all of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the United States Housing Act
Of 1937, as amended, the' Public Housing Administration is authorized to
provide financial assistance to local public housing agencies for under-
taking and carrying out preliminary planning of low -rent housing projects
that will assist in meeting this Foal -,''and
WHEREAS, the Act provides that there shall be local determination
of need for low -rent housing to meet needs not being adequately met by
private enterprise and that the Public Housing Administration shall not
make any contract with a public housing agency for preliminary loans for
surveys and planning in respect to ani• low -rent housing projects unless
the governing body of the locality involved has by resolution approved
the application of the public housing agency for such preliminary loan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Paducah Municipal Housing Commission (herein
called the "Local Authority") is a public housing agency, and is
applying to the Public Housing Administration for a preliminary loan to
cover the cost of surveys and planning in connection with the develop-
ment of low -rent housing;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE -BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1, There exists in the City of Paducah, Kentucky a need
for such low -rent housing at rents within the means of low-incone
families;
SECTION 2. The application of the Local Authority to the Public
Housing Administration for a preliminary loan in an amount not to
exceed $35,000 for surveys and planning in connection with low -rent
housing projects of not to exceed approximately 200 dwelling units
is hereby approved.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
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Mayor
Passed by the Board of Commissioners May 14, 1965
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, May 11,, 1965.