HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 98-023-CCBOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS510NERS
Grant Coun�y, Washington
Resolution Number 98- z3 -CC
CDBG Planning-only Grant
Whereas, Sentinel Gap Water Association is applying to the state
Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development for
funding assistance�
Whereas, LeRoy C. Allison, Chairman of the Grant County
Commissioners is authorized to submit ihis application to the state of
Washington on behalf of Sentinel Gap Water Association;
Whereas, the County has committed resources in �he form of technical
assistance, management, oversight and even receivership towards
tackling public health crises throughoutthe area. Notable among �hose
�ris�� are the drinking water problems of the S�anrise 1Nater Sy�tem in
the Potholes Reservoir Area, the wastewater management issues in
Royal City and Mattawa, and the drinking water system problems in
Schawana, 4ther public health priorities have received outside funding
or are under legal action. �eeking funding for �entinel Gap Water
Association ta complete a water system plan is in line with county
priorities and developed plans, and represents a solid step towards
protecting the public health of the people of Grant County.
NOW, THEREFCIRE, be it resolved that the Sentinel Gap Wa�er
Association authorizes submission of this application to the state
Department of Communiiy, Trade and Economic Development to
request $24,000 for a Planning Only Grant, and certifies that, if funded,
it:
Will comply with applicabl� provision ofi Title 1 of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and other
applicable state and federal laws;
Flas adopted and submitted, or will adopt as a result of the proposed
activities and submitwi�h the final products of the CDBG Planning-Only
Grant, a Community Development and Housing Plan that me�ts, at a
minimum, the requirements of Title 1 of the Housing and Community
Development Act o�F 1974, as amended; or a Final GMA Comprehensive
Plan on file with the state Department of Community, Trade and
Economic Dev�lopment.
Has adopted and is following a Citizen Participation Strategy which
provides opportunities for citizen participation comparable to the
state's requirements as described in Section 104(a)(2)(3) af �he Housing
and Community Development Act �f 1974, as amended; has complied
with all public hearing requirements and provid�d citizens, especially
low and moderate 6ncome persons, with reasonable advance notice of,
and the opportunity to present their views during �he assessment of
community development and housing needs, during the review of
available funding and el�gible 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 fo�r citizens to review and comro7ent on
proposed changes in the funded projec� and program performance;
Has adopted, or will esfiablish a plan to minimize displacement as a
result of activities assisted with CDBG funds; and assist persons
actually displaced as a resulfi of such activities, as provided in the
Uniform Reloca�ion Assistance and ReaM Property Acquisition Policies
Act of 1970, as amended;
Will not use assessments aga�nst properties owned and occupied by
low and moderate income persons or charge user fees to recover the
capital costs of CDBG-funded public improvements form low and
moderate income owner occupants;
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 fur�her fair housing,; and
Has adopted or will adopt and enforce a policy prohibiting the use of
excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction
against any ind�viduals engaged in nonvioleni civii 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 righ�s demonstration within its jurisdiction, in
accordance with Section 104(1) of the Title 1 of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
Grant County designates LeRoy Allison as the authorized Chief
Administrative Official and authorized representative to act in a�l official
matters in connection with this application and Grant County's
participation in the Washington State CD�G Program.
pated this 13th day of March,1998
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