HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2415 RESOLUTION NO. 2415
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
DESIGNATING T~E WEEK OF APRIL 11 - 18, 1987,
NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK
WEEREAS, the Federal Community Development Block Grant program
has operated since 1974 to provide local governments with the
resources required to 'meet the needs of persons of low and
moderate income; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga participating with the Urban County
of Santa Clara through a Joint Powers Agreement, has received
Housing and Community Development Act funds since 1975, a total
thus far of approximately $3,000,000; and
IalEREAS, HCDA funds have been used for construction of the Senior
Center, park development and improvement, street reconstruction
and storm drain system Installations, removal of architectural
barriers to the handicapped, the ongoing housing assistance and
rehabilitation program and many other projects; and
~IEREAS, Saratoga has been fortunate to be represented by two
dedicated Councilmembers serving on the HCD Council Committee -
Margaret Corr from 1975 to 1980, and Martha Clevenger from 1980
to the present, and by City staff members of the Urban County
Staff Committee - Start earnskis from 1975 to 1986, and Carolyn
Kin8 from 1986 to the present; and
WHEREAS, a week recognizing national community development will
encourage .local governments, nonprofit organizations, and
community residents throughout the Nation to reaffirm the
significance and diversity of their local community development
program efforts toward meeting the needs of persons of low and
moderate income.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the week of April 11 - 18,
1987, is designated "National Community Development Week."
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a
regular meeting of the Saratoga City Council held on the 1st day
of April, 1987, by the following vote:
AYES: Counc~sAnderson, Clevereer, Frr~les, ~clMayorHlava
NOES: None
ABSENT: Counci~Peterson
~ ~ MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEPUTY ERK