2009/03/25 Council Agenda Packet

4 ° `' These certifications must be signed by the authorized official and a signed copy must be included with `^ the local NSP plan. NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) CERTIFICATIONS (1) Consistency with Plan. The housing activities to be undertaken with NSP funds are consistent with Washington State's Consolidated Plan,which means that NSP funds will be used to meet the congressionally identified needs of abandoned and foreclosed homes in the targeted areas set forth in the state's 2008 substantial amendment. (2) Acquisition and relocation. The jurisdiction will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970,as amended(42 U.S.C.4601),and implementing regulations at 49 CFR part 24,except as those provisions are modified by the Notice for the NSP program published by HUD. (3) Section 3. The jurisdiction will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968(12 U.S.C. 1701u),and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 135. (4) Citizen Participation.The jurisdiction meets the requirements of Sections 24 CFR 91.115 and 24 CFR 570.486(a),as modified by NSP requirements. (5) Use of funds in 18 months. The jurisdiction will comply with Title III of Division B of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 by using,as defined in the NSP Notice, all of its grant funds within 18 months of receipt of the grant. (6)Use NSP funds<_120 of AMI. The jurisdiction will comply with the requirement that all of the NSP funds made available to it will be used with respect to individuals and families whose incomes do not exceed 120 percent of area median income. (7)Use of 25%of NSP funds<_50 of AMI. The jurisdiction will comply with the requirement that at least 25 percent of the NSP funds made available to it will be used for purchase/redevelopment of abandoned/foreclosed residential properties to benefit individuals or families with incomes do not exceed 50 percent of area median income. (8)Assessments. The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds,including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds,by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low-and moderate-income,including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However,if NSP funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements(assisted in part with NSP funds)financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. In addition,with respect to properties owned and occupied by moderate-income(but not low-income)families,an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than NSP funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks NSP or CDBG funds to cover the assessment. (9)Excessive Force. The jurisdiction certifies that it has adopted(or will adopt)and is enforcing:(1)a policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations;and(2)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 non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction. (10)Compliance with anti-discrimination laws. The NSP grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.C.2000d),the Fair Housing Act(42 U.S.C.3601-3619)and implementing regulations, and will affirmatively further fair housing(Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968). (11)Compliance with lead-based paint procedures. The activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of part 35, subparts A, B,J, K, and R of this title. (12)Compliance with laws. The jurisdiction will comply with applicable laws. As the authorized representative to act in all official matters in connection with the jurisdiction's participation in the State of Washington Neighborhood Stabilization Program, I submit these certifications and commit to adhere to the laws and regulations governing the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Signature Date Name Ray Stephanson Title Mayor ,r 10