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RESOLUTION NO. 05-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING A COMBINED HOUSING
NEEDS ASSESSMENT WITH JEFFERSON COUNTY AND TO CERTIFY
COMPLIANCE WITH THE GRANTING AGENCY'S REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend is applying to the state Office of Community
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 the City Manager is hereby authorized to submit this application to the state
Office of Community Development to request $40,000 to fund a countywide Housing Needs
Assessment and certifies that, if funded, it:
1.
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;
2.
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 1074, as amended); has complied with all public
hearing requirements and provided citizens, especially low- and moderate-income
persons, 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;
3.
Has provided technical assistance to citizens and groups representative of low-
and moderate-income persons that request assistance in developing proposals;
4.
Will provide opportunities for citizens to review and comment on proposed
changes in the funded project and program performance;
5.
Will not use assessments against property owned and occupied by low- and
moderate-income persons or charge user fees to recover costs of the CDBG-
funded public improvements from low- and moderate-income owner-occupants;
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6.
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;
7.
Will conduct and administer its program in conformance with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 and the Fair Housing Act, will affirmatively further fair
housing, (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968); and
8.
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 a 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 of 1974, as amended; and
9.
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.
Attest:
ADOPTED by the City Council ofthe City of Port Townsend at a regular
meeting thereof, held this 22nd day of February, 2005.
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Catharine Robinson, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Pamela Kolacy, CM¿ -- . - ð
City Clerk
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John P. Watts
City Attorney
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