RESOLUTION 1584 – AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROGRAM.

Oct 1, 2026

RESOLUTION 1584

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SEYMOUR, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROGRAM.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of SEYMOUR desires to develop a viable community, including decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low-to-moderate income; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary and in the best interests of the City of SEYMOUR to apply for funding under the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF SEYMOUR, TEXAS,

  1. That a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application for the Downtown Revitalization Program is hereby authorized to be filed on behalf of the City with the Texas Department of Agriculture, and to be placed in competition for funding under the Downtown Revitalization Program.
  • That the City of SEYMOUR commits to selecting an eligible project in the designated downtown areas that meets either the National Program Objective to Eliminate Slum and Blighted Conditions or to Benefit Low- to Moderate-Income Persons.
  • That all funds will be used in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local and programmatic requirements including but not limited to procurement, environmental review, labor standards, real property acquisition, and civil rights requirements. 
  • That the City of SEYMOUR is committing to provide $50,000.00 in matching funds toward the application’s activities, with the specific usage and funding source to be determined prior to any award of grant funding.  

Passed and approved this ____ day of _____, 2025.                        

                                                                                                                        Mark McCord, Mayor

City of SEYMOUR, Texas

Lauren Bush, City Secretary

City of SEYMOUR, Texas