HomeMy WebLinkAboutres2014-008 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2014-092
CLEARANCES Initial Date Date Received in Council Office Agenda Date Assigned to:
SM 1/31/14 2/11/14 Introduction
Originator:
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TITLE OF DO NT: Public Hearing and Resolution regarding Community Development Block
Grant application.
ATTACHMENTS: Memorandum from Health Dept.,Resolution, Grant Concept Fact Sheet, and
CDBG Public Hearing Handout
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes (X ) NO Should Clerk schedule a hearing? ( X ) Yes ( ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO Requested Date: February 25,2014
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: (If this item is an ordinance or requires a public
hearing,you must provide the language for use in the required public notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC as appropriate.
Be clear in explaining the intent of the action.)
Required public hearing and Resolution in support of an application for WA Department of Commerce Community
Development Block Grant Planning-Only Grant Program funds to assist with regional cooperation to end
homelessness and address the housing needs of low-to moderate-income people.
Public Hearing Notice language:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on the following by the Whatcom County Council in the Council
Chambers, Whatcom County Courthouse,311 Grand Avenue,Bellingham,on Tuesday,February 25,2014 at 7:00 p.m.: A
Resolution regarding application for a Community Development Block Grant. This Resolution would authorize the County
Executive to submit an application to the State of Washington's Department of Commerce,to request$24,000 to assist with
regional cooperation to end homelessness and address the housing needs of low-to moderate-income people. The purpose of the
public hearing is to review community development and housing needs,inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible
uses of the state Community Development Block Grant(CDBG),and receive comments on proposed activities,particularly from
low-and moderate-income persons and persons residing in Whatcom County. Up to$24,000 may be available to Whatcom
County to fund a planning project that will principally benefit low-and moderate-income persons. A copy of the grant application
will be available for review at the Whatcom County Health Department's office,509 Girard Street,Bellingham,and the County
Executive's Office,311 Grand Avenue,Bellingham,after February 19,2014. Comments may also be submitted in writing to the
Whatcom County Council until the public hearing has been closed.
COMMITTEE ACTION: COUNCIL ACTION:
2/11/2014: Introduced
2/25/2014: Council Approved 5-0, Kremen and
Weimer absent
Res. 2014-008
3 Related County Contract#: Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution
Number: Res. 2014-008
Please Note: Once adopted and signed, ordinances and resolutions are available for viewing and printing
on the County's website at: wco.whatcom.wa.us/council
SPONSORED BY: Health Department
PROPOSED BY: Executive
INTRODUCTION DATE: 2/11/14
RESOLUTION NO.2014-008
APPLICATION FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
WHEREAS, Whatcom County is applying to the Washington Department of
Commerce for funding assistance; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that certain conditions be met as part of the application
requirements; and
WHEREAS, County Executive Jack Louws is authorized to submit this application to
the State of Washington on behalf of Whatcom County; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Council
authorizes submission of this application to the state Department of Commerce to request
up to $24,000 to assist with regional cooperation to end homelessness and address the
housing needs of low to moderate-income people, and certifies that if funded, it:
Will comply with applicable provisions of Title I of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended, and other applicable state and federal laws; and
Has provided opportunities for citizen participation comparable to the state's
requirements (those described in Section 104(a)(2)(3) of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended); has complied with all public hearing requirements
and provided citizens, especially low- and moderate-income persons, with reasonable
advance notice of, and the opportunity to present their views during the assessment of
community development and housing needs, during the review of available funding and
eligible activities, and on the proposed activities; and
Has provided technical assistance to citizens and groups representative of low-and
moderate-income persons that request assistance in developing proposals; and
Will provide opportunities for citizens to review and comment on proposed changes
in the funded project and program performance; and
Will not use assessments against properties owned and occupied by low- and
moderate-income persons or charge user fees to recover the capital costs of CDBG-
funded public improvements from low- and moderate-income owner-occupants; and
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Will establish a plan to minimize displacement as a result of activities assisted with
CDBG funds; and assist persons actually displaced as a result of such activities, as
provided in the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act
of 1970, as amended; and
Will conduct and administer its program in conformance with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 and the Fair Housing Act, and will affirmatively further fair housing, (Title
VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968); and
Has adopted (or will adopt) and enforce a policy prohibiting the use of excessive
force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in
nonviolent civil rights demonstrations; and has adopted (or will adopt) and implement a
policy of enforcing applicable state and local laws against physically barring entrance to or
exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such nonviolent civil rights
demonstration within its jurisdiction, in accordance with Section 104(1) of the Title I of the
Housing and Community development Act of 1974, as amended; and
Has adopted or will adopt a policy(s) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in accordance
with RCW 70.235.070 and certifies this project will adhere to this policy(s); and
Whatcom County designates Jack Louws, County Executive, as the authorized
Chief Administrative Official and authorized representative to act in all official matters in
connection with this application and Whatcom County's participation in the Washington
State CDBG Program.
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APPROVED.AS TO FORM:
Civil Deputy Prosecutor
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