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Home My WebLink Aboutres2014-017 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. AB2014-116 CLEARANCES Initial Date Date Received in Council Office Agenda Date Assigned to: _ SM 2/28/14 3/11/14 Introduction I. Originator ry _ Division Head: 3/25/14 Public Hearing J Dept.Head: MAR 10 2014 Prosecutor: j 3107 -Purchasing/Budget: WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Executive: ')//p''[7 TITLE OF DOCUM 1VT Y esolution and Public Hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant funding applications. ATTACHMENTS: Memo from County Executive; CDBG Public Hearing handout;Resolution and Certification of Compliance. SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO Should Clerk schedule a hearing? ( X ) Yes ( ) NO SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO Requested Date: March 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.) The Opportunity Council(OC) is on the state Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) list of 2014 Public Services Grant recipients, which is a State formula grant in the amount of$122,118 for distribution to the tri-county area of Whatcom,Skagit and Island Counties. Also,the OC is eligible to apply for a General Purposes Grant for an amount of$500,000. In order to apply for the funding, the OC is required to submit applications through their local jurisdiction, Whatcom County. The public services grant funding is intended to fund new or expanded direct services for persons with low-and moderate-incomes in Island,San Juan and Whatcom Counties. And the General Purposes Grant funding is intended to support the OC's Housing Rehabilitation Program. In both cases, the OC will act as Subrecipient of the funding, and Whatcom County will be the lead agency in the grant application process. Public Hearing Notice language: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Whatcom County Council in the Council Chambers, Whatcom County Courthouse,311 Grand Avenue,Bellingham,on Tuesday,March 25,2014 at 7:00 p.m. 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 income persons and persons residing in Whatcom County. Up to$122,118 will be available to Whatcom,Skagit and Island Counties,through the Opportunity Council,to fund public services that principally benefit low-and moderate-income persons. Additionally,up to$1-million may be available to the County on a statewide competitive basis to fund public facility,community facility,economic development and affordable housing projects.A Resolution will be reviewed,which would authorize the County Executive to submit two applications to the State of Washington for this funding. The draft grant applications,including an overview of the proposed public services, will be available for review at the Whatcom County Executive's office,Suite 108,311 Grand Avenue,Bellingham,after April 7,2014. Comments may also be submitted in writing to the Whatcom County Council until the public hearing has been closed. The Council Chambers is handicapped accessible. People with special needs or disabilities who will be attending this meeting are asked to please contact our office(676-6690 or 800-676-6757 from Pt Roberts), at least 96 hours in advance,so that we may make any needed accommodations. COMMITTEE ACTION: COUNCIL ACTION: 3/11/2014: Substitute Introduced 3/25/2014: Council Approved 7-0 Res. 2014-017 Related County Contract#: Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution Number: Res. 2014-017 Please Note: Once adopted and signed, ordinances and resolutions are available for viewing and printing on the County's website at: www.co.whatcom.wa.us/council. SPONSORED BY: Consent PROPOSED BY: Executive INTRODUCTION DATE: 3/11/14 RESOLUTION NO 2014-017 APPLICATION FOR 2 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS (CDBG) WHEREAS, Whatcom County is preparing to submit 2 applications to the State 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 both applications to the State of Washington on behalf of Whatcom County; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Council authorizes submission of the following applications to the state Department of Commerce: 1) one request for up to $122,118 and any amended amounts to fund public service activities in coordination with the Opportunity Council; and 2) one request for up to $500,000 and any amended amounts to fund housing rehabilitation activities in coordination with the Opportunity Council, 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 projects 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 Page 1 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 Has adopted or will adopt a policy(s) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with RCW 70.235.070 and certifies that these projects will adhere to this policy(s); 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 Certifies to meeting the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) through a determination the CDBG-funded public services will not have a physical impact or result in any physical changes and are exempt under 24 CFR 58.34(a), and are not applicable to the other requirements under 24 CFR 58.6; and are categorically exempt under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) per WAC 197-11-305 (2); 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 these applications and Whatcom County's participation in the Washington State CDBG Program. ttlltlIIf111jlJ i4Pl *s 25th day of March , 2014. "A�. •. �4' •.(( WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL -t... ouN - WHATCOM COUNTY,< WHATCOM C• Lana B w:CaiS; CIe.ER of the •uncil Carl Weimer, ouncil Chair ��fJ{ ••• a a �' AP} t Q,yEDrA T,Q�'�ORM: Civil Deputy Prosecutor Page 2