HomeMy WebLinkAboutNo. 0478 authorizing the filing of a hardship amendatory loan and grant application for project number, INDIANA R-66:10.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 478
RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
GOVERNING BODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING
OF A HARDSHIP AMENDATORY LOAN AND GRANT APPLICATION FOR
• PROJECT NUMBER, INDIANA R -66.
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WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the public interest that the Department
of Redevelopment of the City of South Bend avail itself of the financial assist-
ance provided by Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, to carry out the
urban renewal project described as Central Downtown Area, Indiana R -66, and bounded
generally by:
Beginning at a point formed by the intersection of the
North ROW line of LaSalle Avenue and the West ROW line
of Main Street; thence South along the West ROW line of
Main Street to the North ROW line of Washington Street;
thence West along the North ROW line of Washington Street
to the West ROW line of LaFayette Boulevard; thence South
along the West ROW line of LaFayette Boulevard to the South
ROW line of Jefferson Boulevard; thence East along the
South ROW line of Jefferson Boulevard to the West ROW line
of Main Street; thence South along the West ROW lineof Main-
Street to the South ROW line of Monroe Street; thence East
along the South ROW line of Monroe Street to the West ROW
I ARIk, line of Fellows Street; thence South along the West ROW
line of Fellows Street to the South ROW line of Monroe
Street; thence East along the South ROW line of Monroe
Street and proceeding in a Northeasterly direction along
said ROW line to the center of the St. Joseph River;
thence proceeding in a Northwesterly direction along the
center of the St. Joseph River to the North ROW line of
LaSalle Avenue; thence West along the North ROW line of
LaSalle Avenue to the West ROW line of Main Street which
is the point of beginning:
hereinafter referred to as the "Project "; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the Federal contract for such financial
assistance pursuant to said Title I will impose certain obligations and respon-
sibilities upon the Local Public Agency and will require among other things:
(1) the provision of Local grants -in -aid; (2) a feasible method for the re-
location of individuals and families displaced from the project area; and (3)
other local obligations and responsibilities in connection with the undertaking
and carrying out of urban renewal projects; and
WHEREAS, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination
on the basis of race, color, or national origin under any program or activity re-
ceiving Federal financial assistance and Executive Order 11063 prohibits discrimina-
tion on the basis of race, color, creed, or national origin in the sale, lease, or
other disposition of residential property (including land intended for residential
use) or in the use or occupancy thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has elected to make relocation payments
in excess of $25,000, it is recognized that such payments are to be made in accord-
ance with the regulations governing relocation payments; and the Local Public Agency
has, or will have, available local funds.
WHEREAS, the objectives of the Urban Renewal Plan cannot be achieved through
more extensive rehabilitation of the Project area:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT:
1. That the United States of America and the Secretary of Housing
and Urban Development be, and they hereby are, assured of full
compliance by the Department of Redevelopment with regulations
of the Department of Housing and Urban Development effectuating
. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and applicable Executive
Orders.
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2. That an application on behalf of the Department of Redevelop-
ment for a loan under Section 102 (a) of said Title I in the
amount of $25,675,262 and for a project capital grant, a re-
location grant, and a Federal grant for the making of rehabili-
tation grants to the full amount available for undertaking and
financing the Project is hereby approved, and that the Executive
Director is hereby authorized and directed to execute and to file
such application with the Department of Housing and Urban Develop-
ment, to provide such additional information and to furnish such
documents as may be required in behalf of said Department, and
to act as the authorized correspondent of the Department of Re-
development.
Adopted at the regular meeting of the South Bend Redevelopment Commission
held on April 19, 1974, in the office of the Commission, 1200 County -City Build-
ing, 227 West Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46601.
(SEAL)
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
DEPARTMENT OF REDEVELOPMENT
J./4elmert. President
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