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HomeMy WebLinkAboutres2021-017Whatcom County COUNTY COURTHOUSE 311 Grand Avenue, Ste #105 Bellingham, WA 98225-4038 (360) 778-5010 Agenda Bill Master Report File Number: AB2021-245 File ID: AB2021-245 Version: 1 Status: Approved File Created: 04/08/2021 Entered by: SMildner@co.whatcom.wa.us Department: County Executive's File Type: Resolution Requiring a Public Hearing Office Assigned to: Council Final Action: 05/04/2021 Agenda Date: 05/04/2021 Enactment #: RES 2021-017 Primary Contact Email: smildner@co.whatcom.wa.us TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM: Resolution supporting a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services Grant application SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE: (Note: following notice publication, be it also known that up to $900,000 could be available to Whatcom County for a CDBG-eligible capital project related to early childhood learning and child care facilities or other essential community facilities) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Whatcom County Council on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., or at a later date (AB2021-245). The purpose of the public hearing is to review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible uses of the state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and receive comments on proposed activities as well as past activities related to the CDBG housing rehabilitation grant, particularly from lower income persons residing in Whatcom County. Currently $129,400 is proposed to be available to Whatcom, Skagit and Island Counties, through the Opportunity Council, to fund public services 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 office by April 30, 2021 (copies available by email request to: executive@co.whatcom.wa.us). The Council is currently holding all meetings remotely. View meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 51712021 Agenda Bill Master Report Continued (AB2021-245) videos, documents and archives at www.whatcom.legistar.com For instructions on how to watch or participate in this meeting, please visit us at www.whatcomcounty.us/joinvirtualcouncil or contact the Council Office at 360-778-5010. Comments may also be submitted in writing to the Whatcom County Council until the public hearing has been closed. Access for the hearing impaired and others can be accommodated using Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6384 and at the below website: https://www. dshs.wa.gov/altsa/odhh/telecommunication-relay-services HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE Date: Acting Body: Action: Sent To: 04/20/2021 Council INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC Council HEARING Aye: 7 Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 0 05/04/2021 Council APPROVED Aye: 6 Browne, Buchanan, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, and Kershner Nay: 0 Absent: 1 Byrd Attachments: Staff memo, Proposed resolution, CDBG Fact Sheet, CDBG Scope of Work, CDBG HR Report to Council FINAL Whatcom County Page 2 Printed on 51712021 INTRODUCTION DATE: 4120/21 RESOLUTION NO2-021-017 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; 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 $129,400 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; 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 Page 1 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. APPRO\(kFldIS 4th day of May 2021. 00 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL ATTE �(;00, ��© WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON Dana Brown-Q,, w— 1,&k of the Council Barry Buchanan, Council Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM: Civil Deputy Prosecutor Page 2