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HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-068 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County to Support Affordable Housing and Homeless Housing Programs Resolution 21-068 RESOLUTION NO. 21-068 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY TO SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HOMELESS HOUSING PROGRAMS WHEREAS, on November 26, 2018, the Port Townsend City Council approved an Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County to support affordable housing and housing homeless programs pursuant to RCW 36.22.178, RCW 36.22.179, and RCW 36.22.1791; and WHEREAS, the 2018 ILA created a Joint Oversight Board and a Homeless Task Force charged with evaluating and recommending housing and homeless program expenditures to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the parties amended the 2018 ILA in January 2020 to add the newly authorized sales tax; and WHEREAS, the 2018 ILA required the creation of a five-year housing the homeless plan that was drafted by the Housing Task Force before the statutory deadline; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to streamline the process and allow for greater transparency and participation by elected officials; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, the City Manager is authorized to execute an interlocal agreement with Jefferson County to support affordable housing and homeless housing programs. ADOPTED by the City Council of Port Townsend, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held this 1St day of November 2021. Michelle Sanadova Mayor Attest: Approved as to form: Joanna Sanders, MMC c i u *Wjo(i City Clerk City Attorney