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HomeMy WebLinkAbout126 97 œ,,; A-il{) 1/ - J5 - GI 7 STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF JEFFERSON In the Matter of Public Services Community Development Block Grant Services } } } RESOLUTION NO. 126....97 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, David Goldsmith, Deputy Director or Public Service is authorized to submit this application to the State of Washington on behalf of Jefferson County; and, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners authorize submission of this application to the State Department of Community Trade and Economic Development to request $127,646 to many programs such as, management; senior activities and nutritious warm meals for vulnerable e1der-Iy at the County' Community Center; ensures health care access for the underprivileged; coordinates a network of retired senior volunteers to enhance public programs and services and works collaboratively with the Housing Authority of Jefferson County to ensure adequate and affordable housing for low income residents, and certifies that, if funded, it: Will comply with applicable provision of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and amended, and other applicable state and federal laws; Has adopted, a Community Development and Housing Plan that meets, at a minimum, the requirements of the Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; Is adopting and is following the attached Citizen Participation Strategy which provides opportunities for citizen participation comparable to the State's requirement (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 requirements and provide 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; Will conduct and administer its program in conformance with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Fair Housing Act, wand will affirmatively further fair housing. (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968); and. Has coordinated or will coordinate) with the County Sheriff to implement 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 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 of 1974, as amended. Jefferson County designated David Goldsmith 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. ADOPTED THIS 2!l!:DAY OF NOVEMBER. 1997. SEAL: (f-X(l U:ffÀ) ,::j8'Sç~.L) Glen Huntingford, Member I VOL ilrk/ffJI;, .I('~ 916 23 JEFFERSON COUNTY CITIZEN PARTICIPATION STRATEGY FOR 1998 APPLICATION FOR COw.ruNlTY DEVELOP:MENT BLOCK GRANT PUBLIC SERVICE FUNDING INTRODUCTION . The Jefferson County Citizen Partícìpa.tion Strategy Plan is a document required by the Washington State Community, Trade and Economic Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The Citizen Participation Strategy Plan is intended to guide the Count's citizen participation activities in preparation for submitting an application fOf CDBG Public Service fund!:, The City must delineate how it will involve its citizens. in the CDBG application process and comply with the specific CDBG citizen participation requirements. PRß-S t..f»lvfiSS1~ rwuç H6AlUMQ BJiQ ~ To ensure that sufficient public notice is made, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners on November 10. 1997~ at its regularly scheduled weekly meetin& the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners set a public hearing to be held on Monday. November 24, 1997. Notice ofllie public hearing was published in The Leader. the local newspaper designated for official Jefferson County notices. The notice infonned the public that the Board of Commissioners would take conunents on the proposed CDBG . application and that the funds would oontinue support of several activities sponsored by the Clallam-Jeffe:rson Community Action Council for the benefit of low income persons. In preparation for the public hearing. a summary of the proposed activities was made available to the public at the Jefferson County Courthouse. ANNOUNCEMENT OF A V AJLAB¡LITY OF CDBG FUNDS At the November 24 Public Hearing~ citizens were informed of the amount of the application and the proposed use of the funds to support activities conducted by the Community Aotion Council in~luding low income rental assistance. minor home repair projects. emergency shelter and homelessness prevention services. infonnation 81'ld refenal and family self sufficiency support services The Board of Directors of the Community Action Council will review the application and comments from the Jefferson County Public Hearing at their Board meeting on December 3. 1997. In addition to Board review and comment. time fOf public comment will be scheduled. The Council Board of Directors is composed of representatives from low income groups ìn Clallam an.d Jefferson counties as well as elected officials and private sector representatives. The ~utes of the December meeting will be sent to the state CDBG office in January after review and approval by the council Board. r VOL 2:3 .~f,' 917 11/21/97 15:55 TX/RX NO.3276 P.OO2 . Rþ:SJ>QN:Sß FO.B Jm9tÆS15 FQß. AS~:iU1'Tœ Jefferson County will provide information regarding the application process to groups representative of Jow and moderate income and special needs populations that request infonnation. Jefferson County will work in cooperation with the Clallam.JetIerson Community Action Councìl to prepare and submit the application. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE The Jefferson County Board of~mmîssioners will respond to all complaints regarding the proposed project within f1fteen working days . where possible. When resolution of the compliant or grievance requires investigatîon or information that will take longer than fifteen worlring days. the complainant win be notified in writing within fifteen working days that the Ç()mpI~int or grievance has been received. what action is being taken to review the compla~ and the anticipated date of final response. This procedure for handling complaints and grievances shall remain in effect for sixty days after final completion of the CDBG Public Service contract between Jefferson County and the State of Washin¡ton. Adopted this 24th day of November, 1997~ by attachment to Resolution # "Page 2 , VOL 23 ,~~;918 11/21/97 15: 55 TX/RX NO.3276 P.OO3 .