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Introduction
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Nov. 9, 2005
Public Hearing
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OCT 18 2005
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TITLE OF DOC MENT: Public Hearing and Resolution regarding Community Development Block
Grant application.
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution, Grant Concept Fact Sheet, Public Hearing Handout
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO
Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? ( X ) Yes ( ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO
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Be clear in explaining the intent of the action.)
Required public hearing and Resolution in support of an application for
Community Development Block Grant funds to be applied to capital costs for the
East Whatcom Regional Resource Center.
COMMITTEE ACTION:
COUNCIL ACTION.•
10/25/05: Introduced
11/9/2005: Approved 7 -0, Res. #2005 -055
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Res. ##2005 -065
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SPONSORED BY: Consent
PROPOSED BY: Executive
INTRODUCTION DATE: 10/25/05
RESOLUTION NO--29QJ_1;--065
APPLICATION FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
WHEREAS, Whatcom County is applying to the State Office of Community Development
for funding assistance; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that certain conditions be met as part of the application
requirements; and
WHEREAS, County Executive Pete Kremen 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 Office of Community Development to request $1,000,000
from the CDBG General Purposes Grant Program for capital costs of the East Whatcom Regional
Resource Center in Whatcom County, 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 Arith 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
Will provide, upon request, and prior to any obligation of funds being made, a complete and
accurate CDBG Federal Funds Disclosure Report detailing the required applicant I grantee
information, and as appropriate other government assistance provided or applied for, interested
parties and expected sources, and uses of funds.
Whatcom County designates Pete Kremen, 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.
�D this 9t-h day of November , 2005.
.• t1ArC0 C0 - WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
T WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
►tea Br6l aqs, C 'k of the Council Laurie Caskey -Shr, fiber, Council Chair
APPR VED AS TO FORM:
W
ivil Deputy rosecutor
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October 17, 2005
Grant Concept FactSheet
East Whatcom Regional Resource Center
Grant program: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) General Purpose Grant
Program, a state -wide competition using federal CDBG funds
Grantor: State of Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic
Development
Maximum grant: Up to $1,000,000 per municipality per application round
Grant restrictions: Projects must principally benefit low- to moderate - income and special needs
populations. Low- and moderate- income (LMI) is defined by US HUD as
annual income at or below 80% of the area median income adjusted for
family size.
Eligible applicants: Counties and cities that do not receive an annual CDBG allocation from HUD.
Nonprofits may propose projects but must apply through an eligible applicant.
CDBG application Applications must be submitted by November 17, 2005, if authorized by a
process: County Council Resolution to be adopted after a Public Hearing. Grant
awards will be announced in early 2006.
Proposed project: Construction of the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center,
Project Overview: The East Whatcom Regional Resource Center would provide economic
development, family support and health services to a fast growing, but
geographically isolated area. This proposed project will revitalize a high
poverty area of the county. It is the County's highest priority for coordinated
technical and financial assistance focused on community development,
economic diversification, and job creationlretention.
Economic development, health and social service agencies are committed to
providing expanded services for people in the area if the facility is created,
including sharing the operating costs of the facility . These agencies have
been inhibited by the lack of local facilities available from which to work.
Upon completion of the resource facility, agencies are committed to funding
the services:
• Economic and workforce development: Small business technical
assistance, English as a second language (ESL), adult basic education
and GED, job skills training
• Vital services for healthy families: Early childhood learning and child
care, parenting, health and dental care, library services, dispute
resolution, food and energy assistance
• Committed agency partners: The Opportunity Council, Northwest
Workforce Development Council, Interfaith Community Health Center,
Head Start, Whatcom County Library System, Mt. Baker School District,
North Fork Community Resource Center Associationa, Whatcom
Literacy Council, Whatcom Community College and Bellingham