Authorizing Application for CD Block Grant General Purpose Grant from State Deptof Commerce BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 21-154
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT GENERAL
PURPOSE GRANT FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT
OF COMMERCE AND ASSIGNING THE DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC WORKS AS THE AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE.
WHEREAS, Lewis County has identified a community development need and
housing priority to seek funding to the State Department of Commerce
(COMMERCE) for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that certain conditions be met as part of the
application requirements; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held April 6, 2021, pursuant to Notices published
in The Chronicle on March 25 and April 1, 2021.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Lewis County authorizes submission of
this CDBG General Purpose application to COMMERCE to request up to $900,000
on behalf of Lewis County Water District 1 (LCWD1) for a new 158,000 gallon
water reservoir and replacement of approximately 1,600 linear feet of water line
on SR 131, including a bridge crossing; and
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lewis County Board of
Commissioners designate the Director of Public Works to sign the application and
manage said grant on behalf of Lewis County and certified that if funded, it:
Will comply with applicable provision of Title 1 of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended, and other applicable state and federal
laws;
Has provided and will provide opportunities for citizen participation that satisfy
the CDBG requirements of 24 CFR 570.486;
Has or will establish policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in accordance
with RCW 70.235.070 and certifies this project will adhere to these policies;
Will not use assessments against properties owned and occupied by low- and
moderate-income persons or charge user fees to recover the capital costs of
CDBG-funded public improvements from low- and moderate-income owner-
occupants;
Will establish a plan to minimize displacement as a result of activities assisted
with CDBG funds; and assist persons actually displaced as a result of such
activities, as provided in the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended;
Will conduct and administer its program in conformance with Title VI of the Civil
Right Act of 1964 and the Fair Housing Act, and will affirmatively further fair
housing (Title VIII of the Civil Right Act of 1968);
Has or will adopt and enforce a policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by
law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged
in nonviolent civil rights demonstration; and has adopted or will adopt and
implement a policy of enforcing applicable state and local laws against physically
barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such
nonviolent civil rights demonstration within its jurisdiction in accordance with
Section 104(1) of the Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of
1974, as amended; and
Lewis County designates the Lewis County Director of Public Works as the
authorized Chief Administrative Official and the authorized representative to act
in all official matters in connection with this application and Lewis County's
participation in the State of Washington CDBG program; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforesaid application is
hereby approved and the Lewis County Director of Public Works is authorized to
sign the same.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 13th day of April, 2021.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Amber Smith Gary Stamper
By: Amber Smith, Gary Stamper, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
•ATTEST: ••a°":'-'=N.;•• Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM
C`pcIsey R. Pollock, DVM, Vice Chair
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Rieva Lester •.sy;.�.T�.;.::•• Sean D. Swope
Rieva Lester, •' ' Sean D. Swope, Commissioner
Clerk of the Lewis County Board of
County Commissioners
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£, Lewis County Water District #1
_ , PO Box 493
e Randle, WA 98377-0493
360-497-7745
March 24, 2021
Dear Lewis County Board of County Commissioners.
I am writing to formally request that Lewis County apply for Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funding this year on behalf of Lewis County Water District 1 (LCWD1) for a new
158,000 gallon water reservoir and replacement of approximately 1,600 linear feet of water line
on SR 131, including a bridge crossing.
Background
LCWD1 completed a Water System Plan Update, which was approved by Department of Health
Office of Drinking Water(DOH ODW) in Summer 2020.
Need for Project— Reservoir. Several years ago, DOH ODW required LCWD1 to disconnect the
water system's 'Hampton reservoir'from the rest of the water system, due to concerns about
water quality. Since then, the Hampton reservoir has been bypassed except for high demands
such as significant fire flow. However, if used during a fire, unsafe water from the reservoir
would be injected in large quantities into potable distribution piping.The Hampton reservoir's
connection to the system thus represents a health safety hazard which must be eliminated.
In February 2021, DOH ODW notified LCWD1 that the Hampton reservoir poses an
unacceptable contamination hazard to potable water supply. That hazard must be eliminated
by disconnection of the reservoir or equivalent means soon.
This impacts the ability of LCWD1 to provide the required fire flow to the White Pass School
District property in Randle. LCWD1 Board President Bill McMahan has discussed this situation
with officials from the school district. LCWD1 proposes to address this situation by building a
new water reservoir that is sized to provide the required fire flow to the school district.
Water Main Replacement. The existing 2-inch water main is undersized and in poor condition.
The line is responsible for a large portion of the current high level of distribution system
leakage.•r o • r COMMISSIONERS:
Bill McMahan position a1
Frank Peterson position#2
Avy Creighton,Administrative Assistant
Income Survey
In March 2021, LCWD1 conducted a CDBG-required household income survey in order to
determine if the district is eligible to receive CDBG area benefit funding. We are in the process
of validating the survey, however it appears LCWD1 is well above 51% low-to moderate-
income,therefore eligible to receive CDBG funding.
Cost Estimate
Our engineering consultant, Grayling Engineers, is updating cost estimates. At this point we
anticipate the overall cost estimate will be $1,500,000 or less. We would like to apply for
$900,000 from CDBG, and we will apply for a Public Works Board loan on July 15 for the
remainder of needed costs.
Lewis County BOCC April 6 Public Hearing
I plan to attend your April 6 public hearing(remotely), at which you will be taking proposals for
CDBG applications this year. Please let me know if you would like any additional information
before then.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Bill McMahan
LCWD1 Board President
COMMISSIONERS:
Bill McMahan position at
Frank Peterson position n2
Avy Creighton,Administrative Assistant
BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: April 13, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Deliberation
Authorizing Application for a Community Development Block Grant General Purpose Grant from the
State Department of Commerce and Assigning the Director of Public Works as the Authorized
Representative
Contact: Josh Metcalf Phone: 3607402762
Department: PW - Public Works
Description:
Authorizing Application for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) General Purpose Grant
from the Washington State Department of Commerce and assigning the Director of Public Works as
the Authorized Representative. The application is to request up to $900,000 on behalf of Lewis
County Water District 1 (LCWD1) for a new 158,000 gallon water reservoir and replacement of
approximately 1,600 linear feet of water line on SR 131, including a bridge crossing.
Approvals: Publication Requirements:
Publications:
User Status
Josh Metcalf Pending
PA's Office Pending
Additional Copies: Cover Letter To:
Robin Saline, PW; Kim Amrine, PW; Josh
Metcalf, PW; Tina Hemphill, PW