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Home My WebLink Aboutres2003-001WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2002 -450 CLEARANCES Initial Date Date Received in Council Office Agenda Date Anttedm: originator: LH 1126, _ `9 �V `;(}i,�fti,'":• 12110 Intro Division Head: 01114 Public Hearing Dept Redd: ADSDep[ Prosecutor �J Pmmasmgiednger 1,11/d Evocative: Pere Bremen all SUBJECT.- Public Hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant Funding ATTACHMENTS: Resolution, Grant Concept Fact Sheet, Public Hearing Handout SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( ) NO SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( ) NO Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? ( X) Yes ( ) NO Requested Date: SUMMARY STATEMENT: Re uired P ublic hearing and Resolution to applyfor Community Development Block Grant funds jor Housing Enhancement in Whalcom County. 2002-450 12/1012002: Introduced 1/14/2003 Approved 7 -0, Res. #2003 -001 ( Distribution Indicate those who should receive List specific names to the right. Request a copy afrer Council action. ADS Facilities Management ADS Finance ADS Human Resources ADS Info Services Assessor Auditor Cooperative Extension District Court Executive Francine Kincaid Dewey Desler Health Hearing Examiner Jail Juvenile Parks Planning Prosecutor Public Works Sheri Superior Court Treasurer Other Ordinance or esolr((ion is item): Number SPONSORED BY: Consent PROPOSED BY: Executive INTRODUCTION DATE: 12/10/02 RESOLUTION NO 2003 -001 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 $225,000 to support Lummi Island Community Land Trust's Cedrus Cooperative Project, an affordable housing project 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 Page 1 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 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 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 / 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. APPROVED this 14 day of January , 2003. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL YVHATCOM CO NTY, WASHINGTON Dana rown-Davis, Clerk of the Council Dan Mcshane, Council Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM: Civil eputy ecutor MM LUMMI ISLAND COMMUNITY LAND TRUST P.O. Box 47 • Lummi Island, WA 98262 • 360.758.9925 360)Cedrus Cooperative Project Fact Sheet Project Details Number of homes 9 Number of total bedrooms 18 Bedrooms per home 1 to 3 Square footage of homes 900-1500 Water System Group B, individual meters Septic System Community Drainfield Costs associated per home $550 — $900/mu Down - payment $1,500— $2,500 Total Project Cost 1.7 million Completion Year -end 2003 Ownership Structure Owner of Share (exclusive right to home): Each resident household. As the owner of a share in the Cedms Coop, each household has the right to equity, legacy, and security. Residents may leave the home to their heir(s) and may live in the home as long as they wish. They earn equity on their share, and may also benefit from the federal mortgage - interest tax deduction. They are responsible for typical homeownership payments such as principal, interest, taxes, utilities, upkeep, and insurance. Site Plan Owner of Homes: Cooperative made up of nine resident households. Residents themselves form the Cedms Cooperative, incorporated under Washington State law. The Coop holds legal ownership of the homes, and is responsible for their exterior maintenance, and maintenance of other improvements on the land (well, septic system, road, etc.). They meet regularly to discuss business decisions and maintenance issues. Owner of Land: Limrmi Island Community Land Trust. LICLT is a democratically structured, nonprofit membership organization. LICLT purchased and retains ownership of the land beneath the homes. The construction development costs me initially bom by LICLT, but transferred to the Coop and paid through their long -term mortgage financing. Through dual - ownership, LICLT ensures the interests of the CLT residents and those of the community as a whole are balanced over time. The residents hold the rights of security, legacy, and equity; the community is ensured a permanent supply of affordable homes for generations to come, allowing for continued economic diversity amongst the residents. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Katy Tucker Jim Thomas Joan Moye Pat Wales Robert Loftin Polly Hanson PUBLIC HEARING HANDOUT Federal Citizen Participation Requirements for Local Government Applicants to the State CDBG Program Federal Regulations 24 CFR 570.486 (a) (a) Citizen participation requirements of a unit of general local government. Each unit of general local government shall meet the following requirements as required by the state at Sec. 91.115(e) of this title. (1) Provide for and encourage citizen participation, particularly by low and moderate income persons who reside in slum or blighted areas and areas in which CDBG funds are proposed to be used; (2) Ensure that citizens will be given reasonable and timely access to local meetings, information, and records relating to the unit of local government's proposed and actual use of CDBG funds; (3) Furnish citizens information, including but not limited to: (i) The amount of CDBG funds expected to be made available for the current fiscal year (including the grant and anticipated program income); (ii) The range of activities that may be undertaken with the CDBG funds; (iii) The estimated amount of the CDBG funds proposed to be used for activities that will meet the national objective of benefit to low and moderate income persons; and (iv) The proposed CDBG activities likely to result in displacement and the unit of general local govermnenf s anti - displacement and relocation plans required under Sec. 570_488. (4) Provide technical assistance to groups representative of persons of low and moderate income that request assistance in developing proposals in accordance with the procedures developed by the state. Such assistance need not include providing funds to such groups; (5) Provide for a minimum of two public hearings, each at a different stage of the program, for the purpose of obtaining citizens' views and responding to proposals and questions. Together the hearings must cover community development and housing needs, development of proposed activities and a review of program performance. The public hearings to cover community development and housing needs must be held before submission of an application to the state. There must be reasonable notice of the hearings and they must be hold at times and locations convenient to potential or actual beneficiaries, with accommodations for the handicapped. Public hearings shall be conducted in a manner to meet the needs of non - English speaking residents where a significant number of non - English speaking residents can reasonable be expected to participate; (6) Provide citizens with reasonable advance notice of, and opportunity to comment on, proposed activities in an application to the state and, for grants already made, activities which are proposed to be added, deleted or substantially changed from the unit of general local government's application to the state. Substantially changed means changes made in terms of purpose, scope, location or beneficiaries as defined by criteria established by the state. (7) Provide citizens the address, phone number, and times for submitting complaints and grievances, and provide timely written answers to written complaints and grievances, within 15 working days where practicable. 2002 Housing Enhancement Grant Pre - Application 11 Jane 2002