HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-11RESOLUTION NO. 12 -11
A RESOLUTION of the City Council certifying to state Department of
Commerce compliance with application requirements for funding
assistance.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles is applying to the state Department of
Commerce for funding assistance; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that certain conditions be met as part of the application
requirements;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that
Section 1. The City of Port Angeles authorizes submission of an application to the
state Department of Commerce to request $500,000 for economic development for retaining and
creating jobs at Peninsula Plywood Group LLC, and certifies that, if funded, it:
a. 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.
b. Has provided opportunities for citizen 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); 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 the proposed activities;
c. Has provided technical assistance to citizens and groups representative
of low -and moderate income persons that request assistance in developing proposals;
d. Will provide 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 assist persons actually displaced as a result of such activities,
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as provided in the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act
of 1970, as amended;
g. Has adopted or will adopt a policy(s) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
in accordance with RCW 70.235.070 and certifies this project will adhere to this policy(s).
h. 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 VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968); 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 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 that 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;
i. Certifies that no Port Angeles elected official or employee having any
decision making authority with regard to this CDBG application has any personal or financial
interest, direct or indirect, in the business for which financial assistance is requested.
Section 2. The City of Port Angeles hereby designates the Director of Community
and Economic Development as the authorized Chief Administrative Official and the authorized
representative to act in all official matters in connection with this application and the City of
Port Angeles's participation in the State of Washington CDBG Program.
Section 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 7 t h day of June, 2011.
ATTEST:
Janess City Clerk
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APPROVED A T
William E. Bloor, City Attorney
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