2011/08/31 Council Agenda Packet

I (i) Each City is allowed by the Consolidated Plan Regulations to maintain its own citizen participation process and housing and community development policies; (ii) Everett is allowed by the Consolidated Plan Regulations to maintain its own non-housing community development plan and program and Community Development Block Grant allocation process; and (iii) Marysville is allowed by the Consolidated Plan Regulations to maintain its own non-housing community development plan and program specific to the requirements of administering Community Development Block Grant allocation process. C. Each of the Cities agrees that its separate processes and procedures comply or, with respect to Marysville, will when adopted comply with the Consolidated Plan Regulations. D. Each of the Cities shall also cooperate with the County in conducting countywide citizen participation, planning, and programming, as necessary for the County to submit to HUD a Consolidated Plan for the Consortium which complies with the Consolidated Plan Regulations. E. The Members agree that each shall affirmatively support fair housing in compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations. Section 3. Administration of HOME Funds A. The County is designated the Representative Member of the Consortium and shall perform the duties and responsibilities described in this Agreement, including but not limited to those referred to in Section 1F of this Agreement. B. Allocation of HOME funds received by the County on behalf of the Consortium shall be administered by the County. Final approval of all fund awards shall be by the County, as is required of the Representative Member. The County shall consult with Everett in the planning and conduct of the solicitation and selection processes for awarding and allocating funds, including funds for Community Housing Development Organization ("CHDO") sponsored projects and for CHDO operating costs. The County shall review, select, award and enter into contracts with sub-recipients associated with projects or programs situated within geographical boundaries of Marysville. (i) Set-aside; project selection. The Members acknowledge and agree that a proportion of the available funds, calculated as follows, shall be awarded to eligible project proposals selected by Everett in which Everett may function as the operating entity: Of the gross amount of each annual HOME allocation by HUD to the County, 21 HOME CONSORTIUM INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AMONG Page 3 of 8 SNOHOMISH COUNTY, CITY OF EVERETT AND CITY OF MARYSVILLE FOR PROGRAM YEARS 2012 THROUGH 2014 50