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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1250 - 1994 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: Jane E. Cantu, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY City of Tukwila Washington Resolution No. 1250 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING GENERAL LOCAL PROGRAM POLICIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 1994 KING COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONSORTIUM. WHEREAS, the development of local HUD Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Policies are requisite to participation in the CDBG program, and WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila desires to continue participation in the Block Grant Consortium, and WHEREAS, the City Council has, in a public meeting, considered community needs in relation to eligible CDBG funded activities. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. There is hereby adopted 1994 City of Tukwila CDBG Program Policies as follows: See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by this reference thereto incorporated herein. Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to submit said program policies to the King County Department of Planning and Community Development. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a regular meeting thereof this 19th day of April 1993. Steve Lawrence, Council President Filed with the City Clerk: y 6 Passed by the City Council: 4 7 T J Resolution Number OVERVIEW STATEMENT CDBG LOCAL PROGRAM POLICIES EXHIBIT A City of Tukwila 1994 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT POLICIES In recent years the City accepted five major annexations which boosted its residential population from 4,780 to 14,800 and its size from 2,880 acres to 4,143 acres. The communities of Foster, Thorndyke, Riverton and Allentown Duwamish joined the City of Tukwila in 1989. In May 1990, over 2,000 residents of the Cascade View area voted to join the City also. The boundaries of the South Central School District with the Cascade Annexation are wholly within the City's boundaries. The City's challenges are to help meet the needs of a variety of diverse communities represented by the annexed areas, as well as the older areas of Tukwila. The range of socioeconomic diversity varies from census tract areas within the City which reflect a median income ranging from a high of $41,000 to a low of $19,000. This City of under 15,000 residents experiences crime and demands for police service of a city normally boasting a population in excess of 40,000 residents. Domestic violence, acts of prostitution, narcotic abuse, abuse of children, and crimes against persons in general occur with alarming frequency. Socio- economic diversity and ethnic diversity is also reflected by the City's South Central School District population. The District reports that over 27% of its student body represents ethnically diverse populations and that over 20 different languages are spoken by students. 40% of the 2100 students qualify for the free and reduced lunch program. Low and moderate income residents, many of them renters, make up a large part of the annexed areas. Residents facing significant housing needs includes about 1,367 low and moderate income owners and renters who pay more than 30% of their income for housing. About 1,580 low income households make less than 50% of the County renter median income. Needs assessments for CDBG reveal that the percent of housing in poor condition is 23% in both Riverton and Riverton Heights and 39% in Allentown. Human Services: The City is committed to providing access to human services which help assure the health, safety, and well -being for those who live in the City. CDBG projects should provide essential services for low to moderate income citizens. This may include programs such as health care, counseling, transportation, emergency services, youth -at -risk services and other services that meet a demonstrated need. Housing Rehabilitation: All residents of the City of Tukwila should have the opportunity to live in affordable housing which meets the City's standard for safe livable housing. Particular emphasis is placed on those areas with high concentration of low and moderate income people. Streets, walkway, Bicycle Paths: Travel in the City, whether on foot, bicycle or other vehicles should be on safe byways. The City strives to accommodate all modes of transportation in design and construction of public facilities and encourages the use of non motorized transportation within the City. Removal of Architectural Barriers: The City recognizes the diversity of its citizens and the responsibility for providing access to transportation, City facilities and other public services for all. Consortium -wide Programs: The City will consider funding regional or Consortium wide program needs. Parks, Public Facilities: The City recognizes that through participation in a variety of social, recreational and educational programs, citizens can enrich their lives and the lives of family members. The City recognizes that participation in organized programs including the use of Public Facilities like libraries, meeting rooms, auditoriums, and trails, contributes to a healthy living environment and can do much to prevent problems. The City recognizes the need for updated facilities and park areas to ensure safety of participants. Utility Connection Assistance Program: The City recognizes that many residential homeowners may be unable to bear the economic costs of connecting to newly constructed public utilities, even though the connection of these households best serves the health and welfare of the surrounding community and the City as a whole. Equal access to public utilities represents a vital aspect in the quality of life for citizens of Tukwila. GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF CDBG FUNDs 1. Community Development Block Grant projects will be chosen based on the urgency of need, the greatest impact, and the most long term effects. 2. Community Development Block Grants will attempt to enhance existing efforts when possible and to initiate new projects which meet emergent needs in the community. 3. The City of Tukwila will collaborate whenever possible in use of Community Development Block Grant funds to join in a regional approach to problems which cross City /County lines. 4. CDBG funded activities will be consistent with local comprehensive plans being developed in accordance with the requirements of the Growth Management Act.