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HomeMy WebLinkAboutres2003-044WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2003 -273 CLEARANCES Initial Date Date Received in Council (Have Agenda Date Assi ned(o: Originator. SM 7/11 _ _ ' ) I =- JUL 15 2003 % "H ' 601V? OWN P,1' 7122103 FINANCE / Council Division Head: Dept. Head: PrO5eLNtor PurchasimpTudget Executive: SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing application for a Community Development Block Grant, and authorizing the County Executive to enter into a Grant Award contract for the amount of $27,850.00 from Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. ATTACHMENTS: Memorandum, Resolution SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( X) NO Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? ( ) Yes, ( X ) NO Requested Date: SUMMARYSTATEMENT.- The Washington State Department of Community, Trade & Economic Development is prepared to approve a Grant Award to Whateom Countyfollowing the submission of signed Resolution authorizing the revised application for a Housing Enhancement CDBG. The original application was authorized by Council under a Resolution (No. 2003 -001) signed in January, 2003. This grant will be used to contract with Lummi Island Community Land Trust to provide for off-site infrastructure improvements for the Cedrus Cooperative housingproject on Lummi Island. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Distribution Request Indicate those who should receive a copy after Council action. List specrRx names to the right ADS Facilities Management ADS Finance ADS Human Resources ADS' I serriees Assesspr Auditor Cooperative Extension District Court Pervasive Suzanne Aildner Health Hearing Examine jail COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: 2003-273 712212003. Approved 7 -0. Res. #2003 -044 Related County Contract #: Juvenile Parks Planning Prosecutor Public Works Sheriff Superior Court Treasurer Other Related File Numbers: Ordinonee or,(feso tt(io_n Number this item : jC V1' SPONSORED BY: Consent PROPOSED BY: Executive INTRODUCTION DATE: 07/22/03 RESOLUTION NO. 2003 -044 APPLICATION FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) WHEREAS, a Resolution (No. 2003 -001) was put forth on December 10, 2002, and a Public Hearing was held on January 14, 2003, wherein submission of an application for a community development block grant was approved by County Council; and WHEREAS, Whatcom County made an application to the State Office of Community Development for funding assistance, in the amount of $225,000, in support of the Lummi Island Community Land Trust's Cedrus Cooperative Project, an affordable housing project in Whatcom County; and WHEREAS, funding in the amount of $225,000 was denied, and the grant application was subsequently revised to allow for funding of a portion of the project, resulting in a new application requesting $27,850.00 in block grant funds; and WHEREAS, it is required by the State Office of Community Development that a new Resolution, stating the reduced funding amount, be put forth as a condition to be met as part of the application requirements; and WHEREAS, County Executive Pete Kremen is authorized to submit this revised 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 the revised application to the state Office of Community Development to request $27,850 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 Page 1 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 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, or his designee, 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. AND NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that following CDBG approval of the revised grant application, the Whatcom County Council authorizes the County Executive to enter into this grant contract with CDBG, as well as a subrecipient agreement with Lummi Island Community Land Trust. •' APPROVEDthis 22 day of July ,2003. Dana Brown- Davis, Clerk of the Council AP R�O/V1 E/D AS TO FORM: Civil D uty Prosecutor WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL TCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON C� e� Dan McShane, CoiTncil Chair " t'