HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-028 - Res. Certifications of Compliance for CDBG Public Services Grant RESOLUTION NO. 'X2\- d26
RESOLUTION WITH CERTIFICATIONS OF COMPLIANCE
(FOR CDBG PUBLIC SERVICES GRANT ONLY)
WHEREAS, Mason County is authorized to apply to the state Department of Commerce for a Community Development
Block Grant(CDBG); and
WHEREAS, Mason County has identified a community development and housing priority need for which to seek CDBG
funding; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that certain conditions be met to receive CDBG funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Mason County authorizes submission of this application to the state
Department of Commerce to request $100,080 and any amended amounts to fund public service activities in
coordination with Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason &Thurston Counties 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 and will provide opportunities for citizen participation that satisfy the CDBG requirements of 24 CFR
570.486;
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;
Has established or 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;
Has adopted or will adopt a policy(s) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with RCW 70.253.070 and
certifies this project will adhere to this policy(s);
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 VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968); and
Has adopted (or will adopt) and enforce a policy to prohibit 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 to enforce existing 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 1974, as amended;
Certifies to meeting the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) through a determination the CDBG-funded public
services will not have a physical impact or result in any physical changes and are exempt under 24 CFR 58.34(a), and
are not applicable to the other requirements under 24 CFR 58.6; and are categorically exempt under the State
Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) per WAC 197-11-305 (2); and Mason County designates Frank Pinter as the
authorized Chief Administrative Official and authorized representative to act in all official matters in connection with this
application and Mason County's participation in the Washington State CDBG Program.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
McKenzie Sn ' h, Cl6rkof Board an Nat lin, Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Kevin S , Com 'issioner
iM W i e ead, Chief DPA —Sharon Trask,ltom miss ioner