RESOLUTION 2003-45

(Authorizing Application of CDBG General Purpose Grant

and Certifications of Compliance)

WHEREAS, Skamania County is applying to the Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development for funding assistance;

WHEREAS, it is necessary that certain conditions be met as part of the application requirements;

WHEREAS, Marilyn Butler, Director of Administrative Services, is authorized to submit this application to the State of Washington on behalf of Skamania County;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Skamania County authorizes submission of this application to the state Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to request $450,000 to improve the water distribution system in the unincorporated town of Carson, 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;

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 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 of 1974, as amended; 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.

Skamania County designates Marilyn Butler, Director of Administrative Services, as the authorized Chief Administrative Official and the authorized representative to act in all official matters in connection with this application and Skamania County's participation in the State of Washington CDBG Program.

PASSED IN REGULAR SESSION this 10th day of November 2003.

RESOLUTION WITH CERTIFICATIONS OF COMPLIANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

The applicant’s local legislative body must pass a resolution authorizing the chief administrative official to submit the CDBG application to CTED and certifying compliance with state and federal laws and specific program requirements. See Appendix D for a summary of these federal and state regulations.

Retype the sample resolution provided on the previous page, inserting local and project specific information as indicated. This resolution may be reformatted to meet the jurisdiction’s requirements for official resolutions.

The resolution must be signed by the authorized chief administrative official, and a signed copy must be included with the application. The chief administrative official is the mayor, county commission chair, county administrator or city manager.