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Date Received in Council
E C V E D
MAYS U 1 2016
WHATCOM COUNTY
COUNCIL
NO. 2016 -116
Agenda Date
March 8, 2016
March 22, 2016
Assigned to:
Introduction
Public Hearing
Executive: 1 ' 31114
TITLE OF DO T. Resolution and Public Hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant
funding application.
ATTACHMENTS: Memo from County Executive, CDBG Public Hearing handout, Resolution and Certification
of Compliance
SEPA review required? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO Should Clerk schedule a hearing ? ( X ) Yes ( ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( ) Yes ( X ) NO Requested Date: March 22, 2016
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: (If this item is an ordinance or requires a public hearing, you
must provide the language for use in the required public notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC as appropriate. Be clear in explaining the intent of the action.)
The Opportunity Council (OC) is on the state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) list of 2015 Public
Services Grant recipients, which is a State formula grant in the amount of $123,078 for distribution to the tri- county
area of Whatcom, Skagit and Island Counties. The OC is required to submit an application through their local
jurisdiction, Whatcom County. The public services grant funding is intended to fund new or expanded direct services
for persons with low- and moderate- incomes in the tri- county area. The OC will act as Subrecipient of the funding,
and Whatcom County will be the lead agency in the grant application process. The attached Resolution authorizes the
County Executive to sign and submit this grant application.
Public Hearinz Notice lan , ape:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIP EN that a public hearing will be held by the Whatcom County Council in the Council Chambers,
Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 7: 00 p.m. The purpose of the public
hearing is to review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability offuncls and eligible uses of the
state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and receive comments on proposed activities, particularly_/i-om low- and
moderate - income persons and persons residing in Whatcom County. Currently up to $123,508 will be available to Whatcom, Skagit
and Island Counties, through the Opportunity Council, to fund public service activities that principally benefit low- and moderate -
income persons. A Resolution will be reviewed, which would authorize the County Executive to submit an application to the State of
Washington for this funding. The draft grant application including an overview of the proposed public services will be available for
review at the Whatcom County Executive's office, Suite 108, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, by March 18, 2016. Comments may
also be submitted in writing to the Whatcom County Council until the public hearing has been closed. Comments on the county's and
community action program's past performance and use of their 2015 CDBG Public Services Grant will also be received.
COMMITTEE ACTION.•
Related County Contract #:
COUNCIL ACTION.
3/8/2016: Introduced 7 -0
3/22/2016: Approved 7 -0, Res. 2016 -011
Related File Numbers:
Ordinance or Resolution
Number: Res. 2016 -011
Please Note: Once adopted and signed, ordinances and resolutions are available for viewing and printing
on the County's website at: )vovw.co.whatconr wa.tts/cottncit.
PROPOSED BY: Executive
INTRODUCTION DATE: 3/8/16
RESOLUTION NO.� H&`°ll
APPLICATION FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
WHEREAS, Whatcom County is authorized to apply to the state Department of
Commerce for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County has identified a community development and
housing priority need for which to seek CDBG funding; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that certain conditions be met to receive CDBG funds;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that Whatcom County authorizes submission
of this application to the state Department of Commerce to request $123,508 and any
amended amounts to fund public service activities in coordination with the Opportunity
Council, 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;
Has provided and will provide opportunities for citizen participation that satisfy the
CDBG requirements of 24 CFR 570.486;
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;
Has established or 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;
Has provided technical assistance to citizens and groups representative of low -
and moderate - income persons that request assistance in developing proposals;
Will provide opportunities for citizens to review and comment on proposed
changes in the funded project and program performance;
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Will conduct and administer its program in conformance with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 and the Fair Housing Act, 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 or 1974, as amended;
Certifies to meeting the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) through a
determination the CDBG- funded public services will not have a physical impact or result
in any physical changes and are exempt under 24 CFR 58.34(a), and are not applicable
to the other requirements under 24 CFR 58.6; and are categorically exempt under the
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) per WAC 197 -11 -305 (2); and
Whatcom County designates Jack Louws, 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 22nd day of March 2016.
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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