HomeMy WebLinkAbout026829 RES - 06/13/2006A RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING THE RECOMMENDATION PROVIDED BY CITY STAFF
AND CONSULTANT, J -QUAD AND ASSOCIATES, FOR THE FIRST
DESIGNATED NEIGHBORHOOD TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FY2006-
2007 MODEL BLOCK PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Model Block Program is a new initiative developed by the City of Cor-
pus Christi as an objective to accomplish a City Council priority goal of Neighborhood
Revitalization:
WHEREAS, the Model Block Program is a comprehensive plan to provide opportunities
and resources for an improved quality of life in a designated neighborhood /target area
(15 -20 city block radius identified for potential revitalization and development;
WHEREAS, the Model Block Program is designed to identify and address several major
issues within a targeted area including: Neighborhood and economic stability; preven-
tion of further housing and neighborhood deterioration; resource availability; land
assembly for renovation and redevelopment (infill housing); affordable housing develop-
ment; and special needs housing issues;
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi will work in partnership with the designated
neighborhood's residents to establish and prioritize revitalization goals and to identify
resources, tools, and partnerships to develop a plan to assist the neighborhood in ac-
complishing these goals.
WHEREAS, City resources and services, including the U. S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment
Partnership Program funding, will be dedicated and leveraged toward the various re-
vitalization projects;
WHEREAS, public and private partnerships with the neighborhood will be necessary to
effectively solve problems and build for the future of the area;
WHEREAS, the Model Block Program goal is to build strong neighborhoods, safe
communities, and to enhance a more sound economy:
WHEREAS, the targeted area has been determined based on a comprehensive neigh-
borhood needs assessment conducted by J -Quad & Associates which included detailed
demographic and census information, housing and infrastructure conditions; resident
focus group discussion results, and recommendations for potential neighborhood im-
provements and revitalization projects. and
WHEREAS, the selected neighborhood is located in a Community Development Block
Grant eligible area and is also a participating Neighborhood Initiative Program site.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS. TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council supports the recommendation by J -Quad & Associates
and the City Manager for the first designated neighborhood to participate in the FY2006-
2007 Model Block Program, which will be made possible through the commitment of
available funding, resources, and services. The affected neighborhood is approximately
a 15 -20 block area bounded by the Crosstown Expressway, Agnes Street, South
Staples Street, and Morgan Avenue
ATTEST
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
APPROVED: June 8. 2006
Eliza,belth R. Hundley ,
Asststant City Attorney
for the City Attorney
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
my Gak-rett
Mayor
Corpus Christi, Texas
, 2006
The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Henry Garrett
Brent Chesney
Melody Cooper
Jerry Garcia
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
John E Marez
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott