Public Hearing informing public of Community Development Block Grant General Purpose Grant opportunities BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 21-138
PUBLIC HEARING INFORMING THE PUBLIC OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
WHEREAS, Lewis County is applying to the Washington State Department of
Commerce for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) General Purpose
grant; and
WHEREAS, Lewis County is required by the Department of Commerce CDBG rules
to hold a public hearing to provide opportunity for community members to
propose projects or offer input on the proposed activities; and
WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has held a
public hearing on April 6, 2021, and received testimony regarding the CDBG grant
opportunities.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that at or after the hour of 2 p.m. on April
6, 2021, in the Commissioners' Hearing Room on the second floor of the Historic
Courthouse in Chehalis, Washington, the BOCC has fulfilled the requirement of a
public hearing for CDBG grant opportunities.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 6th day of April, 2021.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Kevin McDowell Gary Stamper
By: Kevin McDowell, Gary Stamper, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Lewis County Water District #1
PO Box 493
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.
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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
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RURAL COMMUNITY GRANTS FOR ACTIVITIES THAT BENEFIT LOW-AND MODERATE-INCOME PERSONS
COMVUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOC < GRANT (CDBG)
General Purpose Grants $12,000,000 Agency contact
For planning or construction of public infrastructure,community Jon Galow
facilities, affordable housing, and economic development projects. SECTION MANAGER
Competitive. Maximum grant up to$900,000 based on project type.
Application materials available in March and due in June. Local Government Division
jon.galow @commerce.wa.gov
Housing Enhancement Grants $200,000 Phone: 509.847.5021
For off-site infrastructure or the community facility component of a www.commerce.wa.gov/CDBG
state Housing Trust Fund project. Competitive. Maximum grant is
$200,000,with potential additional hardship funding. Initial CDBG ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
application forms are submitted with a HTF Stage 2 application. Washington State cities/towns
with less than 50,000 in
Public Services Grants $1 ,500,000 population and not participating
For 17 counties and community action agencies to fund new or in a CDBG entitlement urban
county consortium; and counties
expanded services for lower income persons. Allocated by a with less than 200,000 in
formula based on population and poverty.Application materials population. A complete list is on
available in February and due in April. Commerce's CDBG webpage.
Other public and non-profit
National O bj e ct i ve s entities and Indian tribes are not
eligible to apply directly for state
Funded by the US Department of Housing& Urban Development, CDBG funding, but may be a
CDBG activities must meet one of these national objectives: partner in projects and
subrecipient of funding with an
• Principally benefits low-and moderate-income (LMI) persons. eligible city/town or county.
• Aids in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight.
• Addresses imminent threat to public health or safety
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Funding is contingent on HUD approval of the state CDBG Action Plan. BLOCK GRANT
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BECAS DE PROPOSITO GENERAL INFORMACIONDECONTACTO
Para planeamiento o construccion de infraestructura publica,
facilidades comunitarias,viviendas economicas o proyectos de Jon Galow
desarrollo economico. Competitivo. El maximo de becas Ilega hasta DIRECTOR DE PROGRAMA
$900,000 basado en el tipo de proyecto. Las solicitudes estan Division del Gobierno Local
disponibles en Marzo y son recibidos en Junio. $12,000,000 jon.galow @commerce.wa.gov
Telefono: 509.847.5021
BECAS DE MEJORAMIENTO DE VIVIENDAS
Para infraestructura externa o el componente del proyecto de facilidad www.commerce.wa.gov/CDBG
comunitaria del fondo de vivienda del estado. Las solicitudes son
aceptadas mientras hayan fondos disponibles. Competitivo. El maximo DIRECTIVAS DE ELEGIBILIDAD:
de becas es generalmente de$200,000. El material de solicitud esta E Los solicitantes elegibles son
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Washington con una poblacion de
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Para proveer fondos a agencias de condados y accion comunitaria que participando en el derecho al
expandan sus servicios y ofrezcan servicios nuevos a personas de consorcio del condado urbano de
bajos recursos. La solicitud esta disponible en Febrero para ser la CDBG;y condados con una
poblacion de menos de 200,000
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Nacionales del HUD:
• Debe beneficiar personas de ingreso bajo o moderado
• Ayuda a Ia prevenciOn o eliminaciOn de Ia contaminaciOn COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
• Trata las amenazas inminentes a la salud del publico BLOCK GRANT(CDBG)
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: April 6, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Hearing - Resolution
Public Hearing informing the public of Community Development Block Grant
General Purpose Grant opportunities
Contact: Josh Metcalf Phone: 3607402762
Department: PW - Public Works
Description:
This Resolution will satisfy the Washington State Department of Commerce requirements to hold a
public hearing to provide an opportunity for community members to propose projects or offer input
on the proposed activities.
Lewis County is applying to the Washington State Department of Commerce for a Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) General Purpose grant and invited public participation to inform
residents of the availability of CDBG funds and provided an opportunity for community members to
propose projects or offer input on the proposed activities. A public hearing is held in the
Commissioners Hearing Room on the 2nd floor of the Historic Courthouse in Chehalis, Washington,
on April 6, 2019 at or after 2:00 p.m. in order to satisfy the Washington State Department of
Commerce requirements. The public hearing was advertised in The Chronicle on March 25 and
April 1, 2021.
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