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Agenda Bill Master Report
File Number: AB2020-154
File ID: AB2020-154 Version: 1 Status: Approved
File Created: 03/19/2020 Entered by: SMildner@co.whatcom.wa.us
Department: County Executive's File Type: Resolution
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Assigned to: Council Final Action: 03/24/2020
Agenda Date: 03/24/2020 Enactment #: RES 2020-012
Primary Contact Email: smildner@co.whatcom.wa.us
TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM:
Resolution supporting a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Opportunities grant
application
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:
See attached Resolution and staff memo
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE
Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To:
03/24/2020 Council APPROVED
Aye: 6 Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 1 Elenbaas
Absent: 0
Attachments: Resolution CDBG EOG grant app, Memo to Council re EOG app, Fact Sheets & Public Hearing
Handout, Hearing comments received for 3,24.2020
Whatcom County Page t Printed on 312712020
SPONSORED BY: Consent
PROPOSED BY: Executive
INTRODUCTION DATE:
RESOLUTION NCB aoao-oia
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 small
business priority need for which to seek CDBG funding; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that certain conditions be met to receive CDBG funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that Whatcom County authorizes submission
of the following application to the state Department of Commerce: a request for up to
$500,000 and any amended amounts to fund microenterprise assistance (MEA) 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 userfees to recoverthe 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
Vill of the Civil Rights Act of 1968); and
Has adopted and enforces 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 Satpal Sidhu, 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 24th day of March , 2020.
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Civil Deputy Prosecutor
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY. WASHINGTON
Barry Buchanan, Council Chair