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Home My WebLink About#5275 Council Resolution of Support COUNCIL RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT Resolution No. 5275 WHEREAS,the City of Canton is applying to the State of Illinois for a Community Development Block Grant, and WHEREAS, it is necessary that an application be made and agreements entered into with the State of Illinois. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows: 1) that the City of Canton apply for a grant under the terms and conditions of the State of Illinois and shall enter into and agree to the understandings and assurances contained in said application. 2) that the Mayor and City Clerk on behalf of the City execute such documents and all other documents necessary for the carrying out of said application. 3) that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to provide such additional information as may be required to accomplish the obtaining of such grant. Passed this 18th day of August 2020 AYES: Aldermen Andra Chamberlin, Quin Mayhew, John Lovell, Craig West, Angela Hale, Jeff Fritz, Angela Lingenfelter, Justin Nelson NAYS: None ABSENT: None ATTEST: i . er ayor Applicant Certification; By signing this application,I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications* and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also'provide the required assurances* and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001) {*) The list of certification and assurances, or an Internet site where you may.obtain this list is contained in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. If a NOFO was not required for the award!, the state agency will specify required assurances and certifications as an addendum to the application. []x I Agree Chief Elected Official 46. First Name Kent 47. Last Name McDowell 48. Title Mayor 49. Telephone Number 309 647-0065 50. E-mail Address kmcdowell@cantoncityhall.org 51.Signature of Authorized Repre ntative V 52.Date Signed 217.782.7500 Springfield 312.814.7179 Chicago www.. nois.gov/dceo 2020 CDBG GUIDEBOOK Section Ill,Pablic Infrastructuve-26 LOCAL GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATIONS On this 18th of August,2020,Mayor,Kent McDowell of the City of Canton'hereby certifies to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in regard to an application and awardl of funds through the Community Development Block Grant that: 1. It will comply with the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA)Nvith the submission of this application and it further certifies that no aspect of the project for assistance has or shall cor,imence prior to the award of funds to the community and the receipt of an environmental clearance. 2. It will comply with the Interagency Wetland Policy Act of 1989 including the development of a plan to minimize adverse impacts on wetlands,or providing written evidence that the piposed project will not have an adverse impact on a wetland. 3. It will comply with the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Act and the lllinc.s Natural Area Preservation Act by completing the consultation process with the Endangered Species Consu;,ation Program of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources,or providing written evidence that the proposed project is exempt. 4. It will identify and document all appropriate permits necessary to the proposed project,including,but not limited to: building,construction,zoning,subdivision,IEPA and IDOT. 5. No legal actions are underway or being contemplated that would significantly in'pact the capacity of the City of Cantonto effectively administer the program,and to fulfill the requirements of the CDBG program. 6. It will coordinate with the County Soil and Water Conservation District regardit ;standards for surface and sub-surface(tile)drainage restoration and erosion control in the fulfillment of ar project utilizing CDBG funds and involving construction. 7. It is understood that the obligation of the State will cease immediately without penalty of further payment being required if in any fiscal year the Illinois General Assembly or federal funding source fails to appropriate or otherwise make available sufficient funds for this agreement. 8. It acknowledges the applicability of Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rate requirements to construction projects;a wage rate determination must be obtained prior to commencement of any construction or equipment installation;and,it shall discuss these requirements with the contractor. 9. It will comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by certain HUD financial assistance shall,to the greatest extent feasible,and consistent with existing federal,state,and local laws and regulations,be directed to low and very low income persons and businesses. 10. It certifies that no occupied or vacant occupiable low-to-moderate income dwellings will be demolished or converted to a use other than low-to-moderate income housing as a direct result of activities assisted with funds provided under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,as amended. 11. It will conduct a Section 504 self-evaluation of its policies and practices to determine whether its employment opportunities and services are accessible to persons with disabilities. 12. It will comply with 2 CFR 200,24 CFR 570,Part 85,and the Illinois' Grant Accountability and Transparency Act(GATA). 13. The area,in whole or in part,in which project activities will take place,IS or IS PIOT located in a floodplain. A FEMA Floodplain map is included in the application(as required)and is located on Page P 0/0 SignatAre of Chief Ee ted Official Date State of Illinois-Dept.of Commerce and Economic Opportunity(DCEO) 2020 CDBG GUIDEBOOK Section IIf,Public Infrastructure-23 MINORITY BENEFIT/AFFIRMATIVE HOUSING STATEMENT a.What is the percentage of the minority group(s)population residing in the community or the community nearest the proposed service area? 10.6 % Identify the characteristics of the population of the project area by specific etfinic group. This information may be obtained from the most recent Census Data for the "applicant commwiity."If submitting an"on behalf of application for a project in an unincorporated area,use Census Data for the project's County. Total #of Hispanic/ Racial Group Persons Latino Ethnicity White 111,269 Black/African American 1,,046 Asian 13 American Indian/Alaskan Native 50 Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 13 American Indian/Alaskan Native and White 6:3 Asian and White 25 Black/African American and White 6,3 American Indian/Alaskan Native and Black/African American 0 Other Individuals Reporting more than One Race 63 #of Female Headed Households LI,,.nown With the exception of"Female Heads of Households", the above numbers should equal the total number of persons to benefit from the project service area. b. What is the goal for the percentage of CDBG funded contracts to be awarded'ro At or above 10.6 minority contractors? c. If the percentage goal in b is substantially less than the percentage of minority 's residing in the community, please explain. d. The applicant agrees to affirmatively further fair housing by posting Fair Hous ing Posters and by making HUD Fair Housing Complaint Forms available to the public. In addition, the unit of local government FZ Already has a Fair Housing Resolution on file. (Indicate Number and i. Passed #650 Passed 6/16/78) ❑ If fimded,will pass a Fair Housing Resolution. Signature of Chief Elected Official: i9ate 8/18/20 State of Illinois-Dept.of Commerce and Economic Opportunity(DCEO)