1014RESOLUTION NO . ~ ~ ~ `i
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS,
ARKANSAS, APPROVING THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR CONTRACTORS
AND BUSINESSES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City of West Memphis is undertaking projects and activities
with federal financial assistance available through the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program under the provisions of Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act, as amended through the Housing and Community Devel-
opment Act of 1981; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of West Memphis is cognizant of
the responsibilities of the City for taking steps to expand employment oppor-
tunities for low- and moderate-income residents of West Memphis and for
creating and maintaining a climate of equal employment opportunity; and
WHEREAS, an Affirmative Action Plan for Contractors and Businesses,
dated January 1985, has been prepared by the Community Development Agency of
West Memphis for the purpose of meeting the goals and responsibilities of the
City of West Memphis; and
WHEREAS, the Affirmative Action Plan for Contractors and Businesses was
considered at this regular meeting of the City Council of the City of West
Memphis and found to be acceptable for its intended purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
1. That the Affirmative Action Plan for Contractors and Businesses,
~ Addendum No. 6 to the Section 3 Compliance Plan, be hereby approved as a
reflection of the City of West Memphis' commitment to the expansion of
employment opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents of West Mem-
phis and the development and maintenance of equal employment opportunities
through the CDBG Program.
2. That the Affirmative Action Plan for Contractors and Businesses
shall remain valid for the life of the CDBG Program; it is recognized that
the Plan may be amended from time to time, as necessary, and that each amend-
ment shall be subject to the approval by the City Council of the City of West
Memphis.
3. That the City Clerk of the City of West Memphis be hereby directed
to file ane copy of the Affirmative Action Plan for Contractors and Businesses
with this Resolution in the official journal of thy- ions f the City
Council of the City of West Memphis.
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ATTEST:
Resolution shall
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