Resolution No. 14-33 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 14-32
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
WASHINGTON COUNTY CONTINUING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTY'S
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program was started by President Gerald
Ford in 1974, and is one of the longest running programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development(HUD);and
WHEREAS, the Washington County CDBG consortium consists of jurisdictions,which are signatories to the
Urban County Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement as required by HUD,who have joined together to
meet the criteria for an urban county in order to qualify to receive funds under the CDBG Program;and
WHEREAS, the primary objective of the federal CDBG Program is the development of viable urban
communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities principally for persons of low and moderate income;and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard has been a member of this Consortium for more than 30 years and wishes to
continue its membership;and
WHEREAS, in 2011, the City of Tigard entered into a three-year Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement
with Washington County to continue our partnership in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program;and
WHEREAS,this existing agreement is set to expire;and
WHEREAS,Washington County has prepared a revised renewal agreement that incorporates federally required
amendments to the existing agreement.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The City of Tigard desires to continue its participation in the Washington County CDBG
Consortium and authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Washington
County to extend its membership.
SECTION 2: This agreement shall remain in effect for three Fiscal Years commencing July 1, 2015, and
ending June 30,2018,which shall constitute the urban county qualification period.
SECTION 3: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This day of 2014.
RESOLUTION NO. 14- 33
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May City of Tigard
ATTEST:
City Recorder-City of Tigard
RESOLUTION NO. 14-33
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