RESOLUTION 1588 – AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SEYMOUR, REPRESENTATIVES IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY OF SEYMOUR’S PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.

Oct 1, 2026

RESOLUTION 1588

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEYMOUR, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SEYMOUR, REPRESENTATIVES IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY OF SEYMOUR’S PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 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 participate in the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the City Council of The City of Seymour is committed compliance with federal, state, and program rules, including the current TxCDBG Project Implementation Manual; and

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

That the City Council directs and designates the following to act in all matters in connection with any grant application and the City of Seymour’s participation in the Texas Community Development Block.

Grant Program:

The Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem and City Administrator shall serve as the City of Seymour‘s Chief Executive Officer and Authorized Representative to o execute a grant application and any subsequent contractual documents, certify environmental review documents between the Texas Department of Agriculture and the City of Seymour, and certify the Payment Request form and/or other forms required for requesting funds to reimburse project costs, and to be assigned the role of Authorized Official in the TDA-GO grant management system.

In addition to the above designated officials, should any grant be funded the City Secretary and Business Manager is authorized to certify the Payment Request form and/or other forms required for requesting funds to reimburse project costs, prepare and submit other financial documentation, and be assigned the role of Project Director or Payment Processor in the TDA-GO grant management system.

Passed and approved this the 17th day of July, 2025.

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Mayor, Mark McCord                                                             City Secretary, Lauren Bush