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RESOLUTION NO. 2883
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE TO APPLY FOR A
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
RECITALS:
1.The City of Moses Lake is applying to the state Department of Community, Trade and Economic
Development for funding assistance.
2.It is necessary that certain conditions be met as part of the application requirements;
3.Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager, is authorized to submit this application to the State of Washington on
behalf of the City of Moses Lake.
RESOLVED:
1. The City Council of the City of Moses Lake, authorizes submission of this application to the state
Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to request one hundred seventy-six
thousand dollars ($176,000) to install water mains and service connections to lots currently served by
the Paxson Plat Water Association and certifies that, if funded, it:
A.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;
B.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;
C.Has provided technical assistance to citizens and groups representative of low- and moderate-
income persons that request assistance in developing proposals;
D.Will provide opportunities for citizens to review and comment on proposed changes in the funded
project and program performance;
E.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;
F.Will establish a plan to minimize dis•lace
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G.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 or 1974, as amended; and
Adopted by the City Council on July 24, 2007.
ATTEST:
Ronald R. Cone, 'Finance Director
Ronald C. Covey, Mayo;
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H. 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.
3. The City Council of the City of Moses Lake designates Joseph K. Gavinski, City Manager, as the
authorized Chief Administrative Official and the authorized representative to act in all official matters in
connection with this application and the City of Moses Lake's participation in the State of Washington
CDBG Program.
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