F-3 HUD AssurancesRESOLUTION #
A RESOLUTION GRANTING ASSURANCES TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT THAT THE CITY OF SALINA WILL COMPLY WITH CERTAIN
FEDERAL LAWS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the City of Salina, Kansas:
I. That in connection with the~Development Block GrantYAppli-
cation the City of Salina, hereinafter referred to as the "Applicant"
gives assurance to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
and certifies that:
(1). It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant, and to
execute the proposed program; that a resolution, motion or similar action
has been duly adopted or passed as an official act of the applicant's
governing body, authorizing the filing of the application, including all
understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and desig-
nating the applicant's chief executive officer as the authorized representa-
tive of the applicant to act in connection with the application and to pro-
vice such additional information as may be required.
(2). It will comply with:
(a). Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352)
and in accordance with Title VI of that Act, no person in the
United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national
origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits
of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any pro-
gram or activity for which the Applicant receives Federal fin-
ancial assistance and will immediately take any measures necessary
to effectuate this agreement. If any real property or structure
thereon is provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial
assistance extended to the Applicant, this assurance shall obli-
gate the Applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such pro-
perty, any transferee, for the period during which the real
property or structure is used for a purpose for which the Federal
financial assistance is extended or for another purpose involv-
ing the provision of similar services or benefits.
(b). Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, (P.L.
90-284) as amended, and will administer all programs and activi-
ties relating to housing and community development in a manner
to affirmatively further fair housing.
(c). Section 109 of the Housing and Community DevelopL
ment Act of 1974 and in conformance with all requirements im-
posed by or pursuant to the Regulations of the Department
(24 CFR Part 570.601) issued pursuant to that Section; and
in accordance with that Section, no person in the United States
shall, on the ground of race, color, national origin or
sex, be excluded from partici, pation in, be denied the bene-
fits of, or be subjected to discrimination under, any program
or activity funded in whole or in part with the community
development funds.
(d). Executive Order 11063 on equal opportunity in housing.
(e). Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development
Act of 1968, as amended, requiring that to the greatest ex-
tent feasible opportunities for training and employment be
given lower income residents of the project area and con-
tracts for work in connection with the project be awarded
to eligible business concerns which are located in, or owned
in substantial part by, persons residing in the area of
the project.
(3). Prior to the submission of its application, the applicant has:
(a). Provided citizens with adequate information
concerning the amount of funds available for proposed
community development and housing activities, the range
of the activities that my be undertaken, and other im-
portant program requirements;
e~(b). Held at least two public hearings to obtain
vi of citizens on community development and housing
needs; and
(c). Provided citizens an adequate opportunity
to participate in the development of the application
and in the development of any revisions, changes or
amendments.
(4). The applicant will:
(a). Provide fair and reasonable relocation pay-
ments and assistance in accordance with Sections 202,
203 and 204 of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and
Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (P.L. 91-646)
and applicable HUD regulations, to or for families,
individuals, partnerships, corporations or associations
displaced as a result of any acquisition of real pro-
perty for an activity assisted under the program;
(b). Provide relocation assistance programs
offering the services described in Section 205 of P.L.
91-646 to such displaced families, individuals, partner-
ships, corporations or associations in the manner pro-
vided under applicable HUD regulations;
(c). Assure that, within a reasonable time prior
to displacement, decent, safe and sanitary replacement
dwellings will be available to such displaced families
and individuals in accordance with Section 205(d)(3) of
P.L. 91-646;
(d). Inform affected persons of the benefits, poli-
cies, and procedures provided for under HUD regulations;
and
(e). Carry out the relocation process in such a
manner as to provide displaced persons with uniform and
consistent services, and assure that replacement housing
will be available in the same range of choices with
respect to such housing to all displaced persons regard-
less of race, color, religion or national origin.
(5). The applicant will:
(a). In acquiring real property in connection with
the community development block grant program, be guided
to the extent permitted under State law, by the real
property acquisition policies set out under Section 301
of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act and the provisions of Section
302 thereof;
(b). Pay or reimburse property owners for necessary
expenses as specified in Section 303 and 304 of the Act;
and
(c). Inform affected persons of the benfits, poli-
cies and procedures provided for under HUD regulations.
(6). It will give HUD and the Comptroller General through any autho-
rized representative access to and the right to examine all records, books,
papers or ~ucuments related to the grant.
(7). The applicant will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act
which limit the political activity of employees.
('8). It will comply with the provisions of Executive Order 11296,
relating.to evaluation of flood hazards.
(9). The applicant's certifying officer:
(a). Consents to assume the status of a responsible
Federal official under the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969 insofar as the provisions of such act apply
pursuant to this Part; and
(b). Is authorized and consents on behalf of the
applicant and himself to accept the jurisdiction of the
Federal courts for the purpose of enforcement of his
res. ponsibilities as such an official.
(10). The Community Development Program:
(a). Gives maximum feasible priority to activities
which will benefit low--or moderate--income families or
aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight;
(b). Contains activities designed to meet other
community development needs having a particular urgency
which are specifically identified and described in the
applicant's community development plan summary and
community development program.
(ll). It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using
positions for a purpose that is or gives the appearance of being motivated
by a desire for private gain for themselves or others, particularly those
with whom they have family, business or other ties.
(12). It will comply with all requirements imposed by HUD concerning
special requirements of law, program requirements, and other .administrative
requirements approved in accordance with Federal Management Circular 74-7.
II. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption.
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners and signed by the Mayor this
day of March, 1975.
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk