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Home My WebLink AboutCorrespondence - BOCC (004)GRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MEETING REQUEST FORM (Must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board by 12:00pm on Thursday) REQUESTING DEPARTMENT:BOCC REQUEST SUBMITTED BY:CEMANELL CONTACT PERSON ATTENDING ROUNDTABLE. CEMANELL CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: EIYES ®NO DATE. 9/3/20z6 PHONE:x2931 All DAgreement / Contract EIAP Vouchers MAppointment / Reappointment MARPA Related 013ids / RFPs / Quotes Award 013id Opening Scheduled F-113oards / Committees DBudget DComputer Related OCounty Code ElEmergency Purchase D Employee Rel. ElFacilities Related ElFinancial 1-1 Funds ElHearing DInvoices / Purchase Orders 0Grants — Fed/State/County []Leases EIMOA / MOU DMinutes 00rdinances ElOut of State Travel ElPetty Cash OPolicies FlProclamations 0 Request for Purchase El Resolution ORecornmendation ElProfessional Serv/Consultant W Support Letter []Surplus Req. OTax Levies DThank You's DTax Title Property OWSLCB When.M.W. Term,, cost, etc Letter of Support for the HopeSource Lakeview Apartments Housing project, Certification of Consistency with the Grant County Five -Year Plan to End Homelessness and Letter of Consistency with the Grant County Comprehensive Plan. If necessary, was this document reviewed by accounting? 0 YES El NO 50 N/A If necessary, was this document reviewed by legal? 0 YES 0 NO iR N/A DATE OF ACTION: APPROVE: DENIED ABSTAIN D1: KC9 D2: D3: DEFERRED OR CONTINUED TO: WITHDRAWN: 4/23/24 GRANT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS P 0 Box 37 EPHRATA WA 98823 (509) 754-201 1 September 8, 2026 RE: Letter of Support — HopeSource Lakeview Apartments Housing Project To Whom it May Concern, This letter serves as a formal verification that HopeSource's Lakeview Apartments Housing project has been reviewed by the Grant County Board of County Commissioners and is found to be consistent with Grant County's 5-Year Homeless Housing plan. The Board recognizes the importance of addressing homelessness in our community and is committed to supporting initiatives that align with the objectives outlined in our plan. The Lakeview Apartments affordable housing project directly contributes to the County" s strategic goals by providing much -needed affordable housing options for individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The project has been evaluated based on the criteria set forth in the 5-Year Homeless Plan, including its alignment with the County's efforts to increase the availability of affordable housing, providing supportive services, and reduce barriers to housing stability. The project also complements existing programs and services in Grant County aimed at preventing and addressing homelessness. As the Board of County Commissioners, we affirm our support for the Lakeview Apartments Affordable Housing project and its contributions to the County's ongoing efforts to combat homelessness. We look forward to the successful implementation of this project and the positive impact it will have on our community. Please feel free to contact our office if you require any additional information or documentation. Sincerely, BOARD OF COUNTY ff ) F K 0 F E D SEP 15 20LO in R. Burgess, Ch r Kevin R. Burgess District 1 COMMISSIONERS EDRm�:'K [7CF� SEP 15 2026 ByRob.Jones.Vice;C air Rob Jones District 2 ED F-R K n M ED SEP 15 2026 ByCiuldy.C4rJe.x,,.Me, er Cindy Carter District 3 "TO MEET CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS9 SERVING TOGETHER WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES, WHILE FOSTERING A RESPECTFUL AND SUCCESSFUL WORK ENVIRONMENT." (5) CERTIFICATION OF CONSISTENCY WITH PLAN TO END HOMELESSNESS I certify that the proposed project, as referenced below, is consistent with, and responsive to, local needs articulated in the County or jurisdiction's current, and approved Five Year Flan to End Homelessness. Project Name: Lakeview Apartments Project Sponsor: HopeSource CHDO Project Owner: HS Lakeview Apartments LLC Proiect Location: (1) 116 E Hill Ave, Moses Lake, 98837, and (2) Central Drive, Parcel ID 102114000, Moses Lake, 98837 Certifying County or Grant County, Washington I iricrlirtinn- Certifying Official: Kevin R. Burgess Title: Chaff LNE— N-�`111IE7410g Signature. SEP 15 2026 aC`� By, ...00*6o.o..,.»..... Date: 9/8/2026 Phone Number: (509) 754-2011 ext. 2901 Commissioners Email: commissioners@grantcountywa.gov Washington State Housing Finance Commission Certification Of Consistence with the Ten Year Plan LOw-Income Housing Tax Credit Program I GRANT COUNTY ❑ FFI C E OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS P 0 Box 37 EPHRATA WA 98823 (509) 754-201 1 September 8, 2026 RE: Lakeview Apartments Projects I and 2 — Consistency with the Grant County Comprehensive Plan To Whom it May Concern, The Grant County Board of Commissioners is pleased to offer its support for the Lakeview Apartments Projects 1 and 2 and their contribution to the supply of affordable housing in Grant County. The Lakeview Apartments projects include: • Rehabilitation and preservation of 20 existing affordable rental units at 116 E. Hill Avenue in Moses Lake • Development of 44 new affordable senior rental housing units on Central Drive in Moses Lake • Housing opportunities for low- and moderate -income households and special -needs populations • Use of available federal, state, and private housing resources The projects are consistent with the following goals and policies in the Housing Element of the Grant County Comprehensive Plan: • Goal H-1: Meet the housing needs of the existing and projected population, including rental and purchase opportunities for all income levels. • Policy H-1.5: The County should work with the cities to accommodate low- and moderate -income families, recognizing that affordable housing is best located within urban areas due to the greater accessibility to transportation systems, jobs, support services, shopping, and businesses. • Goal H-2: Encourage the provision of housing in a wide range of costs, with emphasis on housing units for low- and moderate -income households; also encourage housing for special -needs populations. • Policy H-2.3: Any proposed County housing programs or assistance should be financed through federal, state, or private sources rather than funds raised through local taxes. • Goal H-3: Preserve the existing housing stock to the extent practicable. • Policy H-3.1: Conserve existing housing stock in the County through code enforcement, appropriate zoning, and possible participation in federal, state, and regional rehabilitation programs. Kevin R. Burgess Rob Jones Cindy Carter District 1 District 2 District 3 "To MEET CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS9 SERVING TOGETHER WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES9 WHILE FOSTERING A RESPECTFUL AND SUCCESSFUL WORK ENVIRONMENT." GRANT COUNTY ❑ FFI C E OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS P O Box 37 EPHRATA WA 9BBZ3 (509) 754-201 1 Based on the project descriptions above, Grant County finds that the Lakeview Apartments Projects 1 and 2 are consistent with the housing goals and policies of the Grant County Comprehensive Plan. Sincerely, TY COMMISSIONERS EE) [IS U�g 0 F2) ED [R- K 0 PR ED SEP 15 2026 SEP 15 2026 %ceyin.�.. �urg�s; C air g1kqb Jonesa a N E 0 ViceN a a �Ca ahlr Kevin R. Burgess District 1 Rob Jones District 2 ED EE K 0 R�g ED SEP[y.-: 15 2026 in� •�arter;•a ber Cindy Carter District 3 "To MEET CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS9 SERVING TOGETHER WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES9 WHILE FOSTERING A RESPECTFUL AND SUCCESSFUL WORK ENVIRONMENT."