HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 44-96 RESOLUTION NO. 44-96
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ATASCADERO,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TO CONTINUE
JOINT PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the County of San Luis Obispo ("County") , a political
subdivision of the State of California, and the City of Atascadero
("City") , a municipal corporation, desire to continue participation
in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) ; and
WHEREAS, said program will promote the public health, safety
and welfare by providing grant funds to be used by the City and
County ("parties") to improve housing opportunities for low-income
and moderate-income households, to encourage economic reinvestment,
to improve community facilities and public services, and to provide
other housing-related facilities or services; and
WHEREAS, the City, as part of the federally designated "San
Luis Obispo - Atascadero Paso Robles Metropolitan Area", wishes
to again defer its entitlement status to the County for the mutual
benefit of both jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, HUD requires that the parties enter into a Coopera-
tion Agreement to define their rights and obligations as a
prerequisite of participation in the CDBG program;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings.
1 . The proposed Cooperation 'Agreement is consistent with
the General Plan and with City and County policies
encouraging cooperation between agencies on issues of
regional significance such as affordable housing.
2. The proposed Cooperation Agreement will promote the
public health, safety and welfare by enabling the City
and County to participate in ,the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development's CDBG programs, under an
"urban county" entitlement; thus making available funds
for a variety of housing, economic development, and
public services programs not otherwise available.
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3. The Parties intend to adopt a Memorandum of
Understanding which will establish administrative
policies and procedures, performance standards, and
guidelines for block grant program implementation by the
County and participating cities.
4. The proposed Cooperation Agreement is not a "project"
for purposes of compliance with the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act and the City's
Environmental Guidelines.
Section 2. Authorization to enter into Cooperation Agreement.
Pursuant to Federal Regulations 24 CFR 570.501 (b) , et. seq. ,
the City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to enter into a
Cooperation Agreement, Exhibit "A", with the County to enable
joint participation in the Community Development Block Grant
Program U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) .
Section 3. City Administrative Officer authorized to act for
City. The City Manager, the City's Administrative Officer, is
hereby authorized to act on behalf of the City in connection
with the implementation of the agreement, on-going operation
of the Community Development Block Grant Program, and other
activities necessary to carry out the intent of the agreement.
Section 4 . Public Notice. A summary copy of this resolution,
together with the ayes and noes, shall be published at least
once in full, within 10 days after its adoption, in the
Atascadero News, a newspaper published and circulated in the
City. A copy of the full text of this resolution shall be on
file in the office of the City Clerk and shall be available to
any interested member of the public.
On motion by Councilperson Luna , and seconded by
Councilperson Carden , the foregoing resolution is hereby
adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES. Councilmembers Bewley, Carden, Johnson, Luna and Mayor Highland
NOES: None
ABSENT: done
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ADOPTED: June 25, 1996
CITY OF ATASCADERO
By:
ORGE H , Mayor
ATTEST:
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LEE PRI E, Ci t Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ART R . NT N, City Attorney
PREPARED BY:
STEVEN L. DECAMP, CIETPlanner