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DECLARING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI'S SUPPORT OF THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PALMS AT LEOPARD STREET
WHEREAS, The Palms at Leopard Street, Ltd. Has proposed a development for
affordable rental housing on a tract of land on Palm Avenue between Lipan Street and
Leopard Street named The Palms at Leopard Street in the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas; and,
WHEREAS, The Palms at Leopard Street, Ltd. Intends to submit an application
to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for 2011 Housing
Tax Credits funds; and,
WHEREAS, The Palms at Leopard Street is intended to serve as a replacement
site for the units at the existing Northside Manor Apartments which is in dire need of
demolition and relocation of families due to substandard living conditions and
deterioration of the neighborhood; and,
WHEREAS, the development of The Palms at Leopard Street will bring much
needed reinvestment to a major Urban Core area of the City marked by a medium and
high density residential and commercial uses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. The City of Corpus Christi supports the development of The Palms at
Leopard Street as its first priority application in the Region 10 -Urban area designated by
the State of Texas that includes the City.
DU Y adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City on the
day of , 2011.
ATTEST: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
By: an—S,(e3Q--
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
By. 410
Joe � ame, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
By:
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Carlos Valdez, City Attorney
Corpus Christi, Texas
,4`q day of r , 2011
The above Resolution was passed by the following vote:
Joe Adame
Chris N. Adler
Larry R. Elizondo, Sr.
Kevin Kieschnick
Priscilla Leal
John E. Marez
Nelda Martinez
Mark Scott
Linda Strong
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