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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-11 - Res. Authorizing Submission of Application for Washington Rural Development Loan FundResolution No. 01011 A RESOLUTION OF THE MASON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR WASHINGTON RURAL DEVELOPMENT LOAN FUND GRANT IN APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $95,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR SUCH FUNDING WHEREAS, Washington Rural Development Loan Fund (WRDLF) funds are available to support economic development projects which are ready to implement and for which jobs created or retained will be made available to low and moderate income persons; and WHEREAS, Mason County desires to fund a project consistent with the purposes of the WRDLF; and WHEREAS, the WRDLF Project represents a commitment of private resources toward enhancing the vitality of the area and expansion of economic and employment opportunities of the County, together with increased tax revenues; and WHEREAS, in the event the application for WRDLF funding is approved, and accepted by Mason County , the County will comply with all applicable federal and State requirements in regard to environmental impact of the project; and WHEREAS, Mason County will provide opportunities for citizen participation comparable to State requirements, and has complied with all public hearing and public meeting requirements, including public hearing on January 4, 2011; and WHEREAS, Mason County will conduct and administer its programs in conformance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and affirmatively further fair housing; and WHEREAS, the County's WRDLF project will not result in displacement of persons or use of Community Development Block Grant Funds for public improvements; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds and determines that application should be submitted to appropriate agencies for consideration of funding the WRDLF Project for and on behalf of Deborah Wallace, and that such submission will promote the general health, safety and welfare, and will promote economic development within Mason County. NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON, as follows: 1. That the Commission Chair is hereby authorized to submit an application to the State of Washington, for and on behalf of the Mason County, for WRDLF funding in the approximate amount of $95,000 for WRDLF Project; and 2 That the Commission Chair is hereby further authorized to provide such additional information as may be necessary to secure approval of such application; and 3. That, in the event such application is approved; the Commission Chair is authorized to enter into an agreement for such funding. That this Resolution shall be effective upon passage and signatures heron in accordance with law. ADOPTED this '_ day of January, 2011. ATTEST: (1- 41-L- rag - Shannon Goudy, Clerk of the Board APPROVED AS TO FORM.: fir Cif Deput roses ' T : ttorney BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON bit 'dr/J du ,! 7., ,t Lyr(da Ring Erickson, Cori issioner District #1 Tim Sheldon, Commissioner District # Jerry K. Lingle Commissioner District #3