HomeMy WebLinkAboutres1991-094WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 91 -441
DEC 041991
WHATCOM COUNTY
COUNCIL
SUBJECT: FILE REF: GMA ADM A RESOLUTION AGREEING TO A MULTI YEAR REGIONAL STRATEGY FOR
IMPLEMENTING THE GROWTH MANAGEMENTACT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE
CONTRACTS TO RECEIVE AND DISBURSE GROWTH MANAGEMENT FUNDS.
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Resolution with Draft Multi Year Strategy
Public Hearing Needed? Yes / / No /XX/
SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Department of Community Development has authorized $287,724 as the second year
funding for Whatwm County. An allocation formula has been worked out by the C MA Oversight Committee for each of the
Jurisdictions. A new multi -year strategy Is also required and has been conceptually approved by the Oversight Committee
as well. The resolution approves the Multi -year Strategy, has Whateom County continue its role as fiscal agent for the
second year, and authorizes the Executive to execute appropriate agreements.
The Multi -year Strategy is a draft. A final may be substituted prior to the meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adoption of the attached resolution, with a final draft of the Multi -year Strategy.
COMMITTEE ACTION (including dates):
COUNCIL ACTION (including dates):
12/10/91 Resolution approved 6 -0
Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution Number: RES91 -094
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INTRODUCED BY:
PROPOSED BY:
DATE:
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -094
Consent
. PLANNING
November 25, 1991
A RESOLUTION AGREEING TO A MULTI -YEAR REGIONAL STRATEGY FOR IMPLEMENTING
THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE TO EXECUTE
CONTRACTS TO RECEIVE AND DISBURSE GROWTH MANAGEMENT FUNDS.
WHEREAS, a Growth Management Act was passed by the 1990 Legislature requiring planning
activities for local governments in selected counties and appropriating funds to help
with the planning effort; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Community Development allocated this money based on a
population formula with the share for the jurisdiction in Whatcom County amounting to
$255,350 for the first fiscal year which has been disbursed and utilized by each of
the local jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the funding was contingent on adoption of a multi -year regional strategy; and
WHEREAS, for the second fiscal year (June 1991 -June 1992) an additional $287,724 has
been allocated to Whatcom County jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Community Development has requested that a multi -year
strategy be approved again for this funding period; and
WHEREAS, representatives from the Cities, the Council of Government and the County
have been meeting on a regular basis and have developed a strategy and funding
allocations; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the multi -year strategy is attached including the funding
allocations for fiscal year 1991 -1992; and
WHEREAS, the Department of County Development desires that one entity act_ as lead
agency and that there be a single fiscal agent;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: by the Whatcom County Council as follows:
(1) Whatcom County approves the attached Multi -year Regional Strategy and
accepts the funding formula outlined in the strategy. Said attachment is
incorporated herein by this reference.
(2) Whatcom County will act as lead agency and be the fiscal agent in terms
of receiving the Growth Management funds from the Department of Community
Development.
(3) Whatcom County will enter into interlocal agreements with each of the
eight cities in the county, the Council of Governments, the Lummi Nation,
and the Nooksack Tribe, as appropriate to disperse the funds.
(4) Whatcom County will participate in an oversight committee to accomplish
the objectives of the Growth Management Act with representation from
each of the cities in Whatcom County, and possible representation from
the Council of Governments, the Lummi Nation, and Nooksack Tribe.
1 (5) The County Executive is hereby authorized to execute contracts with the
2 Washington State Department of Community Development and the
3 jurisdictions in Whatcom County to receive and disburse the Growth
4 Management funds.--
5 PASSED this 10th day of
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10 ATTEST:
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12 Clerk of the Council
December
13 APPROV AS TO FORM:
14 vY-
15 Ro ert A. Carmichael
16 Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
17 attachment: Multi -year Regional Strategy
, 1991.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Danie M. Warner, Chairperson