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RESOLUTION No. %;10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE CITY'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
(YEAR XXIV)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of Seal Beach to participate in the filing of an application
with the County of Orange for a grant authorized under the Housing and
Community Developm.ent Act of 1974; and
WHEREAS, die Housing ~and Community Development Act of 1974 authorizes cities under
50,000 in population to enter into cooperative agreements with the county in
which they are located for the purpose of undertaking essential community
development activities; and
WHEREAS, the Federal government requires participating cities to provide certifications that
the funds will be obtained and utilized pursuant to Federal law and policy; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approves the following projects, in order of priority, to be
included in the City's grant proposal:
1.
Seal Beach Boulevard Reconstruction Project (Electric Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway)
- S250.000
In general, the City will utilize funds to renovate the existing public right of way on Seal
Beach Boulevard from Electric Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway. Proposed
improvements may include: reconstruction of curb, gutter, sidewalk, street pavement, and
drainage improvements; upgraded drainage facilities; bicycle facilities; landscaped and
irrigated parkways, planters, and medians; and decorative enhancements such as entrance
treatments, decorative hardscape, trash containers, lighting, and street furniture. The
exact nature and detail of the improvements will be determined by available funding, the
outcome of future public discussion, and City Council approvals.
This portion of Seal Beach Boulevard serves as a principal entrance into Old Town, yet is
one of the most rundown areas in the City.
2. Youth Aftercare / Dav Care - SIO.OOO
This is a continuation of ongoing programs.
Youth Aftercare - The City uses funds to provide additional recreation supervisors for
after-school programs. The funding allows school aged children from low and moderate
income families to participate in Seal Beach Recreation sponsored after-school and
summer activities which currently are available only at a cost. The program includes after-
school activities including sports fundamentals and other activities for local children and
teenagers to provide alternative after-school activities. QualifYing low/mod families are
eligible for funding to use toward the above mentioned youth activities.
Day Care Assistance - The City uses funds to assist qualifYing low/moderate income
families in the payment of day care services. This year's request is to maintain the program
initiated during PY 16. The City's Recreation Department has administered this program
for sev~ral years and is requesting funding to continue this program.
TOTAL REQUESTED
$260,000
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Seal Beach does
hereby adopt the Housing and Community Development Block Grant Proposal and Certifications
for Program Year 24 (XXIV).
ABSENT:
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOP
meeting thereof held on the
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmember
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF ORANGE )
I, Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, Calif~dO hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is an original copy ofResol . on Numbe ~n file in the Office of the
City Clerk, passed, appr~#doPted by it C il of the City of Seal Beach at a
meeting thereof held on t .... day of . 1997.
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J eM. Yeo, City Clerk
Ity of Seal Beach
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