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RESOLUTION 14-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) APPLICATION
ON BEHALF OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY FOOD BANK AND WORKING IMAGE
TO FUND THEIR PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF ENERGY SERVICES
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE MOUNTAIN VIEW COMMONS
WHEREAS, the Port Townsend City Council has identified a sustainable future and
facility improvements for the Mountain View Commons as a priority in their 3-year Strategic
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has already received grant funding to complete energy service
improvements (Department of Commerce) and a clean diesel grant(Department of Ecology) for
needed improvements at Mountain View Commons; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend is applying to the state Department of
Commerce Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)program for funding assistance
targeted at serving low-to moderate income residents, and to fund energy service improvements
to Mountain View Commons for the Jefferson Food Bank and Working Image; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that certain conditions be met as part of the application
requirements; and
WHEREAS, David Timmons, City Manager, is authorized to submit this application to
the State of Washington on behalf of the City of Port Townsend.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend authorizes submission of this application to the Washington State Department of
Commerce to request $226,000 to fund Facility Improvements for the Jefferson County Food
Bank and Working Image at Mountain View Commons, and certifies that, if funded, it:
Will comply with applicable provisions of Title I of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended, and other applicable state and federal laws;
1. 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;
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2. Has provided technical assistance to citizens and groups representative of low- and
moderate-income persons that request assistance in developing proposals;
3. Will provide opportunities for citizens to review and comment on proposed changes
in the funded project and program performance;
4. 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;
5. 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;
6. 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);
7. Will conduct and administer its program in conformance with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 and the Pair Housing Act; will affirmatively further fair housing
(Title VIII 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 or 1974, as amended; and
8. Designates David Timmons, City Manager, as the authorized Chief Administrative
Official and the authorized representative to act in all official matters in connection
with this application and Port Townsend's participation in the State of Washington
CDBG Program.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof held this 2nd day of June, 2014.
David King, Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form:
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Pamela Kolacy, MMC "J John P. Watts
City Clerk City Attorney