HomeMy WebLinkAbout019 99JEFFERSON COUNTY
STATE OF WASHINGTON
In Support of: }
A Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)} RESOLUTION NO. 19-99
Application for Acquisition of Real Property }
To Support Low Cost Housing by the }
Jefferson County Housing Authority }
WHEREAS, Jefferson County is applying to the State Department of Community, Trade and
Economic Development for funding assistance; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary that certain conditions be met as part of the application requirements;
and,
WHEREAS, Board of County Commissioners is authorized to submit this application to the State
of Washington on behalf of the Jefferson County Housing Authority; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Jefferson County authorizes submission of this
application to the State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to request
$506,000 to acquire real property to support low cost housing, and certifies that, if funded, it:
Will comply with applicable provisions of Title 1 of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended, and other applicable state and federal laws;
Has provided opportunities for citizens participation comparable to the state's
requirements (those described in Section 104(a)(2)(3) of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended); has complied with all public hearing require-
ments and provided citizens, especially low- and moderate -income persons, with
reasonable advance notice of, and the opportunity to present their views during the
assessment of community development and housing needs, during the review of available
funding and eligible activities, and on the proposed activities;
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 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;
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;
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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, and will affirmatively further fair housing, (Title
VIII 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 and implemented 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 demonstra-
tion within its jurisdiction, in accordance with Section 104(1) of the Title 1 of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended;
Has adopted and will implement a Grievance Procedure Policy for the State CDBG Grant
Program;
Will provide, upon request, and prior to any obligation of funds being made, a complete
and accurate CDBG Federal Funds Disclosure Report detailing the required applicant /
grantee information, and as appropriate other government assistance provided or applied
for, interested parties and expected sources, and uses of funds,
BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED, Jefferson County designatesthe Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners as the authorized Chief Administrative Official and authorized representative to act in
all official matters in connection with this application and Jefferson County's participation in the
Washington State CDBG Program.
APPROVED AND SIGNED this 22nd day of February, 1999.
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SEAL: '
ATTEST:
Lorna L. Delaney,
Clerk of the Board
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Dan Harpole, &Xiairman
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(Excused Absence)
Richard Wojt, Member
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