2002/12/19 City Council Resolution (6)RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -274
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
ENDORSING
REBUILDING TOGETHER ROHNERT PARK
SONOMA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, Rebuilding Together Rohnert Park [RTRP] (formerly Christmas in April) was incorporated
on March 16, 2000 and soon after obtained its 501(c)(3) charitable classification; and
WHEREAS, RTRP rehabilitates the homes of very low- and low- income homeowners, primarily the
elderly, disabled, and families with dependent children so they may remain in their homes living in warmth,
safety, and independence; and
WHEREAS, the work accomplished for the needy homeowners includes, but is not limited to, installing
safety grab bars in bathrooms, wheelchair ramps and lifts, replacing roofs, plumbing, wiring, and all other
vital repairs. Donations of building materials and funds are provided by local businesses and government
agencies; and
WHEREAS, RTRP has expanded its geographical scope to include the City of Cotati and is planning to
increase the number of homes to receive major rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Community Development Commission ( SCCDC) is taking applications
for grants for FY 2003 -2004 and Rebuilding Together Rohnert Park is applying for such a grant in the
amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000), which will be used to help provide materials and some
professional labor; and
WHEREAS, one of the requirements of applying for a grant from SCCDC is endorsement from the
communities in which the grantee serves.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it
commends Rebuilding Together for its diligent work in helping to assist the most needy in our community
and endorses their application to SCCDC for the requested $20,000 in grant funds.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 2002
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Mayor
ATTEST:
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FLORES: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE
AYES: (5)
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NORDIN: AYE SPRADLIN: AYE VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE
NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)