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Home My WebLink Aboutres2002-059WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2002 -419 CLEARANCES Initial Date Date Received In Council O lee Aends Date Aid nedro: Originator: LH 11115 I�� tc ;Ali tai �� LJ Nau k 4 zoaz :}lk, I`J(jfv 1,0041.,.., ✓ - -' 11126 Intro 12110 Public Hearing Division Head: Dept Head: ADSDpt Prosecutor 9 I Purchasing /Budget Executive. Pete Xremen 11 1 f SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Resolution regarding Community Development Block Grant application ATTACHMENTS: Resolution, Gran[ Concept Fact Skeet, 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: Requiredpublic hearing and Resolution to applyfor Community Development Block Grant funds jor planning for more affordable housing in Whateom County. Distribution Indicate those who should receive List specific names to the right Request a copy after Cmmci! action. ADS Facilities Management ADS Finance ADS Human Resources ADSInfo Services Assessor Auditor Cooperative Extension District Court Executive Francine Kincaid Dewey Desler Health Hearing Examiner jail Juvenile Parks Planning Prosecutor Public Works Sheriff Superior Court Treasurer Other COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: 2002 -419 11126 /2002: Intrfuced Ordinance or Resolttion Nut^ �r (this item): 1211012002', Approved 7 -0, SPONSORED BY: Consent PROPOSED BY: Executive INTRODUCTION DATE: 11/26/02 RESOLUTION NO 2002 -059 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 $24,000 to plan for more affordable housing 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 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 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 thisl0 day of December , 2002. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL ATTEST;.. / WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Dana Brown- Davis, Clerk of the Councib Ward Nelson, ouncil Chair \ APPROVED AS TO FORM: 1 Civil Deputy osecu Page 2 Grant Concept Fact Sheet Planning for more affordable housing in Whatcom County Grant program: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning -Only Grant Program Statewide competition for small cities and counties using Federal CDBG funds Grantor: Washington Slate Office of Community Development (WA OCD) Maximum grant: Up to $24,000 per project Grant restrictions: Projects must principally benefit low -to moderate- income and special needs populations and, as a result, benefit the entire community. Low- and moderate- income (LMI) is defined by US HUD as annual income at or below 80% of the area median income adjusted for household 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 projects with Many jurisdictions secure CDBGs and pass the grants through to project nonprofit sponsors: sponsors, called Subrecipienrs in CDBG parlance. Whatcom County's With Whatcom Self Help Homes as subrecipient, the County received recent CDBG projects: $500,000 for affordable housing land acquisition for buildable lots near Femdale. The CDBG funding was recaptured to create a revolving fund for future affordable housing projects. Also, the County collaborated with the Opportunity Council and Housing Authority to use a $24,000 CDBG in the mid -90's for affordable housing planning and feasibility analysis, quantifying the distribution of affordable housing and identifying three priority LMI needs: homeownership options, affordable rentals and farm labor housing. CDBG application For the CDBG Planning -Only Grant Program, the County first submits a Pre - Process: Application. WA OCD has reviewed Whatcom's Pre -App and has invited a full application. Prior to submittal of that application, the County County is required to conduct a Public Hearing to invite comment on the use of CDBG funds. If the County authorizes the application in a Resolution, OCD may award a grant within two months for use during 2003. Proposed project: Kulshan Community Land Trust proposes to use a CDBG Planning -Only Grant to focus on affordable housing needs of LMI households. Kulshan CLT would serve as subrecipient and use the $24,000 grant to develop plans and content that could be used by the County during its update of the Comprehensive Plan Housing Element. Kulshan CLT would coordinate its work with County staff, with the recently convened caucus of nonprofit affordable housing developers, and with the community at large. Next steps: If the County agrees to consider submitting the CDBG application on behalf of Kulshan CLT as subrecipient, then a Public Hearing will need to be scheduled, after which the Council could adopt a Resolution authorizing the application. Kulshan CLT has offered to help prepare the application and to assist the County in its efforts to address the affordable housing needs of LMI citizens. For more information: Contact Paul Schissler, Executive Director of Kulshan CLT, 360.671.5600 PUBLIC HEARING HANDOUT Washington c OMhiUN�l, ��y.,.: • Development • tea% Block i Program Of lent • • - -• • •• a .- o BLIDNGFOUNDATI(MFORTHEFUTURE Introduction: - The Washington State Small Cities CDBG Program is designed to fund local housing, public and community facilities, economic development, and planning projects which principally benefit low- and moderate - income households. All local projects must meet at least one of three national objectives of this federal- funded program (Title 1, Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended), which are to: • Principally benefit persons of low- income • Prevent or eliminate slums or blight; or • Meet urgent community development needs which pose a serious and immediate threat to public health or safety. Eligible applicants for the Washington State Small Cities CDBG Program are cities and towns with less than 50,000 in populations or counties with less than 200,000 in populations provided the cities, towns, and counties do not participate as members of HUD Urban County Consortiums. Indian tribes and special purpose organizations such as public housing authorities, port districts, community action agencies, and economic development councils, are not eligible to apply directly to the CDBG Program for funding.. However, eligible jurisdictions may choose to involve Indian tribes within their jurisdiction or to involve other organizations in activities funded by a grant. Available Plannina Only Grants $400,000 Grants: The Planning -Only Grant Program is one of several CDBG programs that award funds throughout the state. Eligible town, cities or counties can apply for up to $24,000 for a single jurisdiction or $40,000 for a multiple jurisdiction planning project that principally benefits low- and moderate -. income persons. Applications are processed throughout the year on a funds available basis and must meet one of the following program priorities: • To address public health and safety issues • To improve essential services to low- and moderate- income persons To complete a necessary step within a broader community development strategy For more information about CDBG Programs phone (360) 725 -3020. 2002 Kanning,Only Grant Appli bm 16 J nuary2002 PUBLIC HEARING HANDOUT Federal Citizen Participation Requirements for Local Government Applicants to the State CDBG Program Federal Regulations 24 CFR 570.486 fa) (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 government's antidisplacement 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 Planning -Only Grant Application 17 January 2002 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2002 -419 CLEARANCES Initial Date Date Received in Council 0 ce A ends Dare Assi nedto: origmomr: LH 11115 j �� n, li;, �� ` NOV f 4 2002 si,(F it int1JC`6i i;oilliu '- 11126 Intro Division Head. 12110 Public Hearing Dept. Head: ADS Dept Prosecutor y Purchasing /RUdget Ececurive: Pete Kremen SUBJECT: Public Hearink and hesolution regarding Community Development Block Grant application '.. 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: SUMMARYSTATEMENT: Required public hearing and Resolution to apply for Community Development Block Grant funds for planningfor more affordable housing in Whatcom County. Distribution Indicate those who should receive List specific names to the right. Request a copy after Council action. ADS Farihda management ADSFinance ADS Human Resources ADS Info Services Assessor Auditor Cooperative Extension District Court Execulive Francine Kincaid Dewey Dester Health Hearing Examiner Jail Juvenile Parks Planning Prosecutor Public Works sheriff Superior Court Treasurer other COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: L 2002 -419 11726(200. Introduced Ordinance or Resolution (this item): + Number 2' 1pproved 7-0, Res. #2002 -059 SPONSORED BY: Consent PROPOSED BY: Fxrrntive INTRODUCTION DATE: 11/26/02 RESOLUTION NO 2002 -059 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 $24,000 to plan for more affordable housing 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(x)(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 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 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 1965); 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 10 day of December , 2002. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL ATTEST:, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Dana Brown-Davis, Clerk of the Counc Ward NelsoAnn Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM: Civil Deputyosecu Page 2 Grant Concept Fact Sheet Planning for more affordable housing in Whatcom County Grant program: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning -Only Grant Program Statewide competition for small cities and counties using Federal CDBG funds Grantor. Washington State Office of Community Development (WA OCD) Maximum grant: Up to $24,000 per project Grant restrictions: Projects must principally benefit low- to moderate - income and special needs populations and, as a result, benefit the entire community. Low- and CDBG application moderate- income (LMI) is defined by US HUD as annual income at or below Process: 80% of the area median income adjusted for household size. Eligible applicants: Counties and cities that do not receive an annual CDBG allocation from HUD. the County Council is Nonprofits may propose projects but must apply through an eligible applicant. CDBG projects with Many jurisdictions secure CDBGs and pass the grants through to project nonprofit sponsors: sponsors, called Subrecipients in CDBG parlance. Whatcom County's With Whatcom Self Help Homes as subrecipient, the County received recent CDBG projects: $500,000 for affordable housing land acquisition for buildable lots near Ferndale. The CDBG funding was recaptured to create a revolving fund for future affordable housing projects. Alan, the County collaborated with the Opportunity Council and Housing Authority to use a $24,000 CDBG in the mid -90's for affordable housing planning and feasibility analysis, quantifying the distribution of affordable housing and identifying three priority LMI needs: homeownership options, affordable rentals and farm labor housing. CDBG application For the CDBG Planning -Only Grant Program, the County first submits a Pre - Process: Application. WA OCD has reviewed Whatcom's Pre -App and has invited a full application. Prior to submittal of that application, the County Council is required to conduct a Public Hearing to invite comment on the use of CDBG funds. If the County authorizes the application in a Resolution, OCD may award a grant within two months for use during 2003. Proposed project: Kulshan Community Land Trust proposes to use a CDBG Planning -Only Grant to focus on affordable housing needs of LMI households. Kulshan CUT would serve as subrecipient and use the $24,000 grant to develop plans and content that could be used by the County during its update of the Comprehensive Plan Housing Element Kulshan CLT would coordinate its work with County staff, with the recently convened caucus of nonprofit affordable housing developers, and with the community at large. Next steps: If the County agrees to consider submitting the CDBG application on behalf of Kulshan CLT as subrecipient, then a Public Hearing will need to be scheduled, after which the Council could adopt a Resolution authorizing the application. Kulshan CLT has offered to help prepare the application and to assist the County in its efforts to address the affordable housing needs of LMI citizens. For more information: Contact Paul Schissler, Executive Director of Kulshan CLT, 360.671.5600 PUBLIC HEARING HANDOUT Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program . - -• . .. . a .• C us Iffixe III, D. Vfa •- Introduction: The Washington State Small Cities CDBG Program is designed to fund local housing, public and community facilities, economic development, and planning projects which principally benefit low- and moderate - income households. All local projects must meet at least one of three national objectives of this federal- funded program (Title 1, Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended), which are to: • Principally benefit persons of low- income • Prevent or eliminate slums or blight; or • Meet urgent community development needs which pose a serious and immediate threat to public health or safety. Eligible applicants for the Washington State Small Cities CDBG Program are cities and towns with less than 50,000 in populations or counties with less than 200,000 in populations provided the cities, towns, and counties do not participate as members of HUD Urban County Consortiums. Indian tribes and special purpose organizations such as public housing authorities, port districts, community action agencies, and economic development councils, are not eligible to apply directly to the CDBG Program for funding.. However, eligible jurisdictions may choose to involve Indian tribes within their jurisdiction or to involve other organizations in activities funded by a grant. Available Planning Only Grants $400,000 Grants: The Planning -Only Grant Program is one of several CDBG programs that award funds throughout the state. Eligible town, cities or counties can apply for up to $24,000 for a single jurisdiction or $40,000 for a multiple jurisdiction planning project that principally benefits low- and moderate -. income persons. Applications are processed throughout the year on a funds available basis and must meet one of the following program priorities: To address public health and safety issues To improve essential services to low- and moderate- income persons To complete a necessary step within a broader community development strategy For more information about CDBG Programs phone (360) 7253020. 2002 PIanningOnly Gen[ Applipbon 16 January 2002 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 government's anfidisplacement 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 Planning -Only Gmnt Application 17 January2002