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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-01 RESOLUTION NO. 3-01 A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, authorizing the application for a planning only Community Development Block Grant to research the feasibility of building a new facility to replace an existing adult homeless shelter. WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles is applying to the Washington State Office of Community Development for funding assistance; WHEREAS, it is necessary that certain conditions be met as part of the application requirements; and WHEREAS, Mike Quinn, City Manager, is authorized to submit this application to the State of Washington on behalf of the City of Port Angeles; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles as follows: 1. The Port Angeles City Council authorizes submission of an application to the State Office of Community Development to request $15,500 to research the feasibility of building a new single adult homeless shelter to replace an existing shelter, and certifies that, if funded, the City: a. Will comply with the applicable provision of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and other applicable state and federal laws; b. Has provided opportunities for citizen participation comparable to the State's requirements (as described in Section 104(a)(2)(3) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and has complied with all public hearing requirements 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 proposed activities; c. Has provided technical assistance to citizens and groups representative oflow- and-moderate-income persons that requested assistance in developing proposals; -1- Tr .. d. Has provided opportunities for citizens to review and comment on proposed changes in the funded project and program performance; e. 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; f. Will establish a plan to minimize displacement as a result of activities assisted with CDBG funds and will 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; g. Will conduct and administer its program in conformance with the Title VI ofthe 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); h. 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 demonstration; 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 Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; and 1. 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 these funds. 2. The City of Port Angeles designates Mike Quinn, City Manager, as the authorized Chief Administrative Official and authorized representative to act in all official matters in connection with this application and the City of Port Angeles' participation in the Washington State CDBG Program. -2- .. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 6 TH day of FEBRUARY , 2001. 7a;t~t ATTEST: .6~ ~~ Llptn^" Becky J. n, ity Cler APPROVED AS TO FORM: F,\ORDINANCES&RESOLUTIONS\R2001.01.wpd January 31, 2001 -3-