HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-051RESOLUTION NO. 02-051
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend is applying to the state Department of
Community, Trade and Economic Development for funding assistance; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that certain conditions be met as part of the
application requirements; and
WHEREAS, David G. 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 by the City Council of the City of
Port Townsend, that it:
Authorizes submission of this application to the state Department of Community,
Trade and Economic Development to request $500,000 to fund housing preservation
program, 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;
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); 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;
Has provided technical assistance to citizens and groups representative of low- and
moderate-income persons that request assistance in developing proposals;
Will provide opportunities for citizens to review and comment on proposed changes
in the funded project and program performance;
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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;
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;
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 further fair housing,
(Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968); 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 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 which 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 ! 974, as amended; and
Will accept complaints or grievances as indicated on the grievance procedure,
attached hereto; and
Will provide, upon request, and prior to any obligation of funds being made, a
complete and accurate CDBG Federal Funds Disclosure Report detailing the required
applicant / grantee information, and as appropriate other government assistance provided or
applied for, interested parties and expected sources, and uses of funds.
The City of Port Townsend designates David G. Timmons, City Manager, as the
authorized Chief Administrative Official and authorized representative to act in all official
matters in connection with this application and the City of Port Townsend's participation in
the Washington State CDBG Program.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 28th day of October, 2002.Kees~'~/~-~ ~Kolff, Mayor
Attest:
Pamela Kolacy, CM/C ~
City Clerk
ed as to form:
John P. Watts
City Attorney
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GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
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Submit complaints in writing to the David G. Timmons, City Manager, for resolution. A
record of the complaints and action taken will be maintained. A decision by the designated
official will be rendered within 15 working days.
If the complaint cannot be resolved to your satisfaction by the designated official, it will be
forwarded to a committee appointed by the governing body. This committee's membership,
its ground rules or procedures for hearing complaints, and how the committee can be
contacted will be available to the public. The committee will be directed to hear such
complaints in an objective, public manner, and after adequate public notice. A written
decision will be made within 30 working days. Proceeding of the committee will be recorded
and maintained.
A record of action taken on each complaint will be maintained as a part of the records or
minutes at each level of the grievance process.
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