HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994.09.06 RESO 1994-0017RESOLUTION 94-17
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF HUGO AND THE DAKOTA COUNTY
CONSORTIUM FOR THE PROCUREMENT AND MANAGEMENT
OF LOW INCOME HOUSING FUNDS.
WHEREAS, The Cranston -Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act of 1990
(the "Act") permits geographically contiguous units of general local
government to form consortia for the purpose of applying for and
receiving funding to assist in carrying out a Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy under the act; and
WHEREAS, the HOME program, as authorized by Title II of the Act,
provides for Tenant Based Rental Assistance, Homeownership
Rehabilitation, New Construction, Rental Rehabilitation and Homebuyer
Assistance to low income members of the community; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59 provides that two or more
governmental units, by agreement entered into through action of their
governing bodies, may jointly or cooperatively exercise any powers
common to the contracting parties or any similar powers; and
WHEREAS, The Washington County Board of Commissioners has entered into
a Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County Dakota County, and Ramsey
County, known as the Dakota County Consortium, to administer the
Federal HOME program under the Act; and
WHEREAS, The Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority has
informed the City of Hugo that in order to use HOME funds within the
City of Hugo, the City must enter into the Dakota County Consortium
through the Joint Powers Agreement; and
WHEREAS, The Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority has
also stated that the City shall not incur any financial or other
responsibility for the Dakota County Consortium nor be held liable by
the Consortium for any fees, charges, contributions, or other financial
assistance except as approved by specific, separate action of the Hugo
City Council; and
WHEREAS, the provision of the services and assistance available from
the HOME program will benefit members of the community, and serve to
further the worthwhile goals of homeownership and affordable housing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO,
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA:
1. The Mayor and City Clerk are herby authorized and directed to
enter into the JOINT POWERS CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT with the Dakota County
Consortium on behalf of the City of Hugo.
2. The City of Hugo shall not provide funds to the Consortium, nor
pay for any service provided by the consortium, except upon written
approval of the City Council provided prior to the provision of the
service, or the consortium incurring any expense on behalf of the City.
Upon roll call, the following Council members voting AYE: Barnes,
Brunotte, Leroux, Miron, and Stoltzman.
Upon roll call, the following Council members voting NAY: None.
Whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopted this 6th day
of September, 1994.
Walter L. Stoltzman, Mayor
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M Ann Creager, ty Clerk