HomeMy WebLinkAboutres1990-071WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. ' T O —
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AGREEING TO A MULTI -YEAR REGIONAL STRATEGY FOR IMPLEMENTING THE GROWTH
MANAGEMENT ACT (ESHB 2929)
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Resolution with attachments
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Public Hearing Needed? Yes /_/ No /XX/
SUMMARY STATEMENT: Since the Department of Community Development representatives were
here on September 24th, representatives from each of the cities, the COG and the County have
been meeting regularly to work out a multi -year regional strategy as required. The attached
resolution with summary, the detailed breakdown for the County and the narrative are the
result of these meetings. The bottom line for the County is that we will receive 105,700
dollars. We will also be providing some services to the cities as part of this funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt attached resolution.
COMMITTEE ACTION (including dates):
COUNCIL ACTION (including dates):
11 -6 -90 Passed unanimously. 5 -0 Vanderpol and Vander Yacht absent.
Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution Number:
R90 -71
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INTRODUCED BY:
PROPOSED BY:
DATE:
RESOLUTION NO.
90 -71
Consent
PLANNING
October 30,1990
A RESOLUTION AGREEING TO A MULTI -YEAR REGIONAL STRATEGY FOR
IMPLEMENTING THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT (ESHB 2929).
WHEREAS, a Growth Management Act (ESHB 2929) 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 jurisdictions in Whatcom County amounting
to $255,350 for the first fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, this money is available and will be distributed on a quarterly basis subject
to at least 60 percent of the local governments representing at least 75 percent of
the total county population agreeing to a multi -year regional strategy; and
WHEREAS, representatives from the Cities, the Council of Governments, and the County
have been meeting on a weekly basis to develop this strategy; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the multi -year strategy is attached in the form of a summary of
tasks, schedule, and costs for all jurisdictions; and a detailed list of tasks,
schedule, and costs for unincorporated Whatcom County; and other backup material; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Community 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 as outlined in the summary table of tasks,
schedule and costs. Said attachment is incorporated herein by 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
seven cities in the county or with the Council of Governments, as
appropriate, to disperse the funds in accordance with the attached
summary of tasks, schedule, and costs.
(4) Whatcom County will participate in an over -sight committee to accomplish
the objectives of. the Growth Management Act (ESHB .29.29) with
representation from each of the cities in Whatcom County, and possible
representation from the Council of Governments, the Lummi Nation, and the
Nooksack Tribe.
PASSED this 6th day of un -,TAmrer , 1990.
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8 Clerk of the Council
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13 Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
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COM COUNT WASHINGTON
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