Approving the City of South Bend Comprehensive Demonstration Program and authorizing the execution of a grant agreement with the United States of America

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Model Cities Grant application RESOLUTION NO . 243-70 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROVING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMPREHENSIVE DEMON- STRATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WHEREAS, the City of South Bend desires to carry out a comprehensive city demonstration program (herein referred to as the "Program", attached hereto and made a part hereof) with Federal financial assistance under Title I of the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966 (herein called "Act") . WHEREAS, the Act requires local governing body approval of the Program as a condition for eligibility for assistance; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of South Bend that : SECTION I . The Program, including the projects and activities set forth in the grant agreement , is hereby approved. SECTION II . The Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana, Lloyd M. Allen, is authorized to execute a grant agreement with the United States of America and to do all things necessary in order to carry out the Program including the submission of such reports , certifications and other material as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall require . SECTION III . The Common Council of the City of South Bend assumes full responsibility for assuring that all grant funds will be used in an economical and efficient manner in carry- ing out the Program and assures the necessary non-Federal share of the cost of Program Administration. SECTION IV. The Controller, James A. Bickel, or his successor or delegate may do all things required to be done in order to obtain payment of the grant , including but not limited to the selection of a commercial bank to receive payment vouchers , the submission of signature specimens , and the filing of requests for payment . SECTION V. This Resolution shall be in force and effect immediately upon its passage by the Comm Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana. Membe of the Common Council 1st & 2nd READING 7-20-70 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE PUBLIC HEARING 7-20-70 FILED IN CLERK'S OFFICE 3rd READING NOT APPROVED REFERRED JUL 2 0 1970 PASSED 7-20-70 KATHRYN L. SLOUGH CITY CLERK, SOUTH SEhU, IND.