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Resolution to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City of West Allis and a Regional Housing Consortium for the administration of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds from Wisconsin Department of Commerce.
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WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Commerce (the “Commerce”) received $38.9 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Program (“NSP”) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”); and,
WHEREAS, the City of West Allis submitted an application to the Commerce for NSP funds to deal with issues of foreclosed homes; and,
WHEREAS, Commerce has awarded $1.3 million to the Milwaukee County Region consisting of entities that applied for NSP funds including Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, City of Cudahy, and the City of West Allis; and,
WHEREAS, Section 66.0301(2) of Wisconsin State Statutes authorized cooperation between municipalities and allows municipalities to contract with each other for the receipt or furnishing of services or the joint exercise of any power or duty required or authorized by law; and,
WHEREAS, under this agreements the City of West Allis could potentially receive NSP Funds allocated by the Consortium.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of West Allis hereby approves the Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the City of West Allis and a Regional Housing Consortium for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Funds from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Development or his designee is authorized to execute the attached Agreement and participate and represent the City of West Allis in the formation of a Consortium.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and hereby authorized to make substantive changes, modifications, additions and deletions to and from the various provisions of the Agreement, including any and all attachments, exhibits, addendums and amendments, as ma...
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