TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Planning and Community Development |
Carol Helland |
425-556-2107 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Planning and Community Development |
Seraphie Allen |
Deputy Director |
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Planning and Community Development |
Brooke Buckingham |
Human Services Manager |
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Planning and Community Development |
Alaric Bien |
Senior Human Services Planner |
TITLE:
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Approval of Second Amendment to the Joint Interlocal Agreement Regarding the Community Development Block Grant
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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On July 13, 2023 the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) notified the King County Housing, Homelessness and Community Development Division that the Interlocal Cooperation Agreements (ICAs) with partner cities needed to be amended to include language related to fair housing and civil rights obligations. The language in the ICAs must reflect what King County is doing in practice.
In the first amendment, which Council approved on August 2, 2023, King County certified that they are annually meeting the required obligations related to fair housing and civil rights. However, HUD rejected the contents of that amendment, and on August 30 notified the County that they are required amend the ICAs with language that meets their requirements by September 28.
The County has worked with HUD’s attorneys to ensure that the language in the second amendment satisfies the updated requirements. Like the first amendment, this second amendment is also a technical amendment only; no changes have been made to the substance of the ICA.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
The City’s procurement policy requires Council approval of interlocal agreements with other government entities.
• Required:
HUD is requiring this amended language to comply with federal fair housing law.
• Council Request:
Approval of the second amendment.
• Other Key Facts:
King County certifies annually that we are meeting the required obligations related to fair housing and civil rights. The second amendment is a technical amendment only; no changes have been made to the substance of the ICA.
OUTCOMES:
Redmond’s participation in this Interlocal Agreement ensures continued funding for human services programs and eligible capital projects. These investments currently support emergency shelter and affordable housing. If the amendment is not approved, the Consortium will not receive any HUD funding (CDBG, HOME, ESG) for the next three years.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$237,585
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000037
Budget Priority:
0037
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Budget/Funding Constraints:
Continued funding for the next three years is contingent upon approval of this amendment.
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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8/2/2023 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
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9/12/2023 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
The amendment, signed by all participating cities, must be submitted to HUD by September 28, 2023.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Loss of grant funding.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: First Amendment to Joint ICA Regarding CDBG - redlined version
Attachment B: Second Amendment to Joint ICA Regarding CDBG