HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2019-020 Authorizing Application for Planning Grant Funding to Adopt Elements of E2SHB 1923 to Increase Residential Building Capacity, Through the Department of Commerce RESOLUTION NO. 2019-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON,AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION FOR PLANNING GRANT FUNDING TO ADOPT ELEMENTS OF E2SHB
1923 TO INCREASE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CAPACITY, THROUGH THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington desires to implement several action items as described
in the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill (E2SHB) 1923, related to residential
building capacity; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to apply for planning services to support
implementation of E2SHB 1923, through grant funds available by the Department of
Commerce; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Commerce allows up to $50,000.00 to be awarded to
cities whose population is below 20,000 for planning services that support
implementation of action items as described in E2SHB 1923; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arlington considers it in the best interest of the public to
make application for the available planning grant funding available through the
Department of Commerce;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arlington,
Washington, as follows:
1. That the Community and Economic Development Director, or his/her
designee is hereby authorized to submit an application to the Department of
Commerce for and on behalf of the City of Arlington to fund planning efforts
in support of E2SHB 1923; and
2. That the Communityand Economic Development Director is hereby authorized
to provide information,as may be necessary, to secure approval of said grant
application; and
3. That this Resolution shall be effective upon passage and signatures hereon in
accordance with law.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Arlington, at its regular meeting
held this 21, day of October 2019.
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CITY OF ARLINGTON
Barbara Tolbert,Mayor
ATTEST:
Wendy VA Der Meersche, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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St ve . ' ' fle, i Attorney
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