City of Ellsworth Ordinance creating a Housing Rehabilitation and Citizens Advisory Board

(First Published in the Ellsworth County Independent/
Reporter, March 15, 2018)

Ordinance No. 3082

AN ORDINANCE CREATING A HOUSING
REHABILITATION AND CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
TO SERVE THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY
OF ELLSWORTH, KANSAS, IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CITY'S 2018 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND ESTABLISHING SAID BOARD'S FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND AUTHORITY.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ELLSWORTH, KANSAS:
SECTION 1. Housing Rehabilitation and Citizens Advisory Board Created.
There is hereby created and established a Housing Rehabilitation and Citizens Advisory Board (hereinafter called the Board) to serve the Governing Body of the City of Ellsworth, which Board shall have the functions, duties, and authority prescribed herein.
SECTION 2. Membership and Vacancies.
The Board shall consist of three (3) members to be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Governing Body.  All members shall be residents in the City and shall serve for the duration of the City's CDBG, No 18-HR-001.  Any vacancies, which occur during the term of said Grant, may be filled for the remaining term by appointment by the Mayor with the consent of the Governing Body.  All members of the Board shall serve without pay.
SECTION 3. Functions, Duties, and Authority.
The Board shall have the following functions, duties, and authority:
1. Serve as a citizens' advisory group for the CDBG housing grant.
2. Assist in the development of the City’s housing/demolition plan.
3. Recommend changes in program guidelines to the Governing Body.
4. Review and accept the work write-up for each individual dwelling.
5. Analyze contractor bid(s) for conformance and cost.
6. Recommend bid award(s) to the Governing Body.
7. Act as a complaint and appeal resolution panel in accordance with the complaint procedure documented in the Ellsworth Housing/Demolition Plan.
SECTION 4. Officers.
The Board shall elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman, who shall serve for the duration of this CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant.
SECTION 5. Meetings and Records.
The Board shall determine meeting times and places.  Special meetings may be held on call of the Chairman.  A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Board shall cause a proper record to be kept of its proceedings.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage, approval, and publication one time in the official City newspaper.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Mayor and Governing Body of the City of Ellsworth, Kansas this 12th day of March,  2018.

Alan M. Stefek, Mayor, Ellsworth, KS

ATTEST:

Patti L. Booher, City Clerk

(SEAL)

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