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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1180 - 1992 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 1908 CITY OF TUKWILA WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 1180 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING GENERAL LOCAL PROGRAM POLICIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 1992 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, DO HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. There is hereby adopted 1992 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 COUNCIL OF THE CJTY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a regular meeting thereof this day of 1991. Dennis L. Robertson, Council President ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: Jane Cantu, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CI ATTORNEY: Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: 4/ 97 Resolution Number 0'0 EXHIBIT A CITY OF TUKWILA 1992 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT POLICIES OVERVIEW STATEMENT: The City of Tukwila, located at the north end of the Green River Valley, was incorporated in 1908. Known as a crossroads of commerce because of its strategic location at the crossroads of major freeways and its proximity to SeaTac International Airport, Tukwila is a major distribution and retail center for King County. In recent years the City accepted five major annexations which boosted its residential population from 4,780 to over 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. One of the major challenges facing the City will be developing a sense of community pride and belonging on the part of those who have just annexed. A challenge awaits the City in developing public facilities accessible to all of its residents and upgrading those parks in the newly annexed areas to better meet the growing needs of the City. These annexations have brought socio- economic and ethnic diversity to the City's population. The South Central School District reports that over 27% of its student body represents ethnically diverse populations and that over 20 different languages are spoken by students. Low and moderate income people, many of them renters, make up a large part of both of the newly annexed areas of Riverton and Riverton Heights and Allentown. The school district reports a 33% student turnover during the school year, with some students returning more than once as their families move in and out of the City. The County cites that the percent of housing in poor condition is 23% in both Riverton and Riverton Heights and 39% in Allentown. Tukwila was originally built as one of the north -south connecting railway and highway links between Seattle and Tacoma with vehicular transportation used as the primary means for travel. Walking and /or bicycling were not encouraged in traffic planning as evidenced by the lack of sidewalks and designated bike lanes. Facilitating all forms of transportation will continue to be a priority of the City. CDBG LOCAL PROGRAM POLICIES Human Services: The City is committed to providing access to human services which help assure the health, safety, and economic opportunities for the happiness and well being of those who live, work, or visit the City. Housing Rehabilitation: All residents of the City of Tukwila should have the opportunity to live in affordable housing which meets the City's standards 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. Citizens are encouraged to walk or bicycle in the interests of physical exercise, and energy resource conservation. Removal of Architectural Barriers: The City recognizes the diversity of its citizens and the responsibility of providing access to transportation and other public services available to all. Consortium -wide Programs: The City recognizes the need for emergency shelter for county residents. 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 lies 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. 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 the use of Community Development Block Grant funds to join in a regional approach to problems which cross City /County lines. THE CITY OF TUKWILA QUALIFIES FOR AN ESTIMATED 68,704 IN 1992 KING COUNTY CONSORTIUM CDBG FUNDS, WHICH WILL BE AVAILABLE JANUARY 1, 1992. Please check one: Our City does not elect to receive the above estimated pass- through. Please return it to the County and Small Cities fund. We will compete for CDBG funding for our proposed project(s) through that fund. or X Our City accepts the above estimated pass- through, and encloses the Local Proqram Policies that will guide the allocation of these funds. Our City has held at least one public meeting before adopting these Local Program Policies. Cities which accept the pass- through should complete the following if applicable: We would like to be able to allocate 13,408 of our pass- through to public (human) service activities, if possible. We would like to be able to allocate -0- of our pass- through to planninq and administration activities, if possible. We would like our City's residents to be able to participate in King County's housing repair programs. Therefore, we will allocate 40,000. of our pass- through for housing repair, understanding that 17ro will be used for program delivery costs.. We would like to contribute our share of the Program Income from the Community Development Interim Loan (CDIL) program 3,600. to address the needs of the Consortiumwide emergency shelter system and other one -time -only projects. We understand that these funds will be balanced between the east and south parts of the Consortium. C/ Signature of Mayor Date Please attach a copy of the City Council's authorization of the above and return to PCDD by April 8, 1991. t:1526 (3/5/91)