Resolution 5372 - Authorizes Grant Application & Approves MOU with CAP - Community Land TrustA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF
COMMERCE FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION FUNDS AND APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF NORTHWEST
MONTANA AND THE CITY OF KALISPELL.
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell is applying to the Montana Department of Commerce for a Community
Development Block Grant for Neighborhood Stabilization Funds in partnership with
Community Action Partnership for the purpose of submitting a grant for purchasing
foreclosed homes to be placed in a yet to be formed Community Land Trust; and
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2008, the City of Kalispell and Community Action Partnership conducted a
noticed public meeting in conformance with CDBG requirements to obtain the views of
citizens regarding the submittal of this grant application at which meeting approximately
ten individuals spoke in favor of submitting for the grant and no one spoke in opposition;
and
WHEREAS, Community Action Partnership and the City of Kalispell wish to enter into a Memorandum
of Understanding in order to allow the city to pursue Neighborhood Stabilization Funds and
create a Community Land Trust through the State of Montana; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell has the legal jurisdiction and authority to provide assistance to
Community Action Partnership.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That the City of Kalispell agrees to conform to the regulations, statutes, terms and
conditions described in the CDBG Certifications for Application.
SECTION II. That the City Manager is authorized to submit on behalf of the City of Kalispell, the
CDBG Grant to the Montana Department of Commerce and to provide such other
additional information as may be required.
SECTION III. That the Memorandum of Understanding between Community Action Partnership
of Northwest Montana and the City of Kalispell is hereby approved.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL THIS 15TH DAY OF JUNE, 2009.
Theresa White
City Clerk