RESOLUTION 2002-67

(Authorizing Application of 2002 CDBG Public Services Grant

and Certifications of Compliance)

WHEREAS, Skamania County 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, Lawrence W. Quinn, Chairman, Skamania County Board of Commissioners, 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 $98,214 to fund public service activities in coordination with Klickitat-Skamania Development Council, 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 adopted a Community Development and Housing Plan that meets, at a minimum, the requirements of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended;

Has adopted a Citizen Participation Strategy which provides opportunities for citizen participation compatible with 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 VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968); and

Has adopted and will 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 and implemented 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 Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.

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 Lawrence W. Quinn as the authorized Chief Administrative Official and authorized representative to act in all official matters in connection with this application and Skamania County’s participation in the Washington State CDBG Program.

PASSED IN REGULAR SESSION this 3^rd day of December 2002.