* Warning: This is an unofficial, introductory copy of the bill.
The official copy considered by the City Council is the first reader copy.
Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill R
(Resolution)
Introduced by: The Council President
At the request of: The Administration (Office of the Mayor)
Resolution Entitled
A Council Resolution concerning
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Approval of Application for CDBG-CV2 Funding from the State of Maryland for Eviction Prevention
For the purpose of expressing the City Council’s approval of the submittal of an application for Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $2,000,000 for the Eviction Prevention program to be administered by the Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success through the Baltimore City Community Action Partnership.
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Recitals
Whereas, the State of Maryland through its Department of Housing and Community Development has solicited applications from eligible jurisdictions to apply for funding under the Maryland Community Development Block Grant Program for funds awarded through the federal CARES Act;
Whereas, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore is eligible to apply for funds from the Maryland Community Development Block Grant program through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development;
Whereas, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore will hold the required public hearing related to the formulation of the City of Baltimore’s Block Grant Application prior to submission of the Application;
Whereas, the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore understand and acknowledge that they would be responsible for completion of grant activities and any corrective actions including the repayment of funds if necessary; and
Whereas, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young is authorized and empowered to execute any and all documents required for the submission of the Application.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of Baltimore, That the Council expresses its approval of the submittal of an application for Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $2,000,000 for the Eviction Prevention program to be administered by the Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success through the Baltimore City Community Action Partnership.
And be it further resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Mayor, the Acting City Solicitor, the Acting Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success, and the Mayor's Legislative Liaison to the Baltimore City Council.