HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 06_5/11/2023Agenda Item #6.
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STAFF MEMO
Meeting: Regular Council -May 11 2023
Staff Contact: Jeremy Allen, Village Manager Department: Manager
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Consider Renewal of the Palm Beach County Interlocal Cooperation Agreement As Part of the Urban
County Qualification Process
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Under this Agreement, the Village of Tequesta agreed to participate with the County in the creation of
the Urban County Program jurisdiction for the receipt of federal community development funds from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The original agreement (R2014-1172)
and was amended August 25, 2020 (R2020-1225).
The Agreement states, "The agreement shall be automatically renewed at the end of the qualification
period and at the end of each subsequent qualification period unless either party provides a written
notice in which it elects to not participate in a new qualification period." The current three year qualifying
period will expire on September 30, 2024 and will require your renewal to cover the October 1, 2024 to
September 30, 2027 time period.
In order to continue participation in the Urban County Program and renew the Agreement, the Village
of Tequesta must execute the enclosed interlocal cooperation agreement, and return them to HED no
later than May 19, 2023. This is necessary because HUD has amended one of the clauses in the
original agreement to promote adherence to regulations pertaining to non-discrimination in HUD
programs or activities receiving Federal Financial Assistance.
Since 1974, Palm Beach County has used the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds to develop viable urban communities by
providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities,
principally for low and moderate income persons. Palm Beach County's Department of Housing and
Economic Development, in coordination with municipalities, non-profit agencies, and other service
providers, have devised innovative approaches that have resulted in a wide range of community
development activities directed toward revitalizing neighborhoods, economic development, and
providing improved community facilities and services.
Some examples of CDBG-funded activities are the provision of public services to disabled persons,
children, elderly persons, and the homeless; the implementation of capital improvement projects to help
alleviate flooding in low-lying areas, provide potable water, sidewalks, and recreation facilities to lower
income neighborhoods; and the provision of economic development assistance. CDBG funds have also
been instrumental in implementing the Single Family Rehabilitation Program, operated by the
Department of Housing and Economic Development's Capital Improvement, Real Estate and
Inspection Services Section, to rehabilitate eligible single family owner occupied homes.
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While the CDBG Programs' principal intent is to benefit low and moderate income persons, activities
which aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight, and activities having a community
development urgency may also be carried out. Urgent activities, such as those created by hurricanes,
must certify that existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the
community.
CDBG Entitlement Funds are allocated on a formula basis annually by the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
This document and any attachments may be reproduced upon request in an alternative format by
completing our Accessibility Feedback Form, sending an e-mail to the Village Clerk or calling 561-768-
0443.
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Village of Tequesta Letter re renewal agreements rev 4.13.23
Interlocal cooperation agmt Amendment - 04.13.2023-Tequesta
Municipal Submission Letter to HUD 4.18.23
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Jeremy Allen, Village Manager
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Village of Tequeta
345 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469
Department of RE-- Urban County Qualification Process FYs 2024 .- 2026
Housing & Et ono m
Development
Strata is Planning D[vision Dear Mr. Allen:
]00 Australian Avejute - Suite 500 On August 19, 2014., the Board of County Commissioners (13CC)
West Fl-alm $each,, FL executed an interlocal cooperation agreement (R2014-1172) and
(4-61) 23M600 amended August 25, 2020 (R2020-1225) with the Village of Tequesta
as part of the Urban County Qualification P-rocess for Federal Fiscal
L ['k4f"I',''j 6" -.:; o .1 .. 411-C) w Years 2015-2017. Under this AgreerrienL the Village of Tequesta
agreed l to participate with the County in the creation of the Urban
County Program jurisdiction for the receipt of federal communft
Palm Beach Coiintv development funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Board of County Development (HUD)..
T h e Ag re em e nt states, " Th e ame nt shall be au tomatica It rene wed
Greacr X. Weiss, Mavar at the end of the qualification period and at the end of each subsequent
Marl:a Swhs,, Vice, Mayor qualifica tion period unless eith or party pro ides a written n of [ce i n w h I eh
elects to not participate ' in a new qualification pefiod."The current
Ma6n G. no three year qualifying period will expire on September 3LO, 2024 and will
\Nfidacl A BIANOM require your renewal to cover the October 1, 2024 to September 30..
A. -'2027 time period.
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Saf--A Ba-%L�T In order to continue participation in the Urban County Program and
Mac,k Bemmd renew the Agreement, please execute the enclosed four O copies of
the amerid men-t to our irite rlocell cooperation agreement, and return
them to HED no later than May 19, 2023. This is necessary because
Coon ty A d rn 11-n istrzato r HUD has amended one of the clauses in the original agreement to
promote adherenoe to regulations pertaining to non-discrimination in
HUD programs or activities receiving Federal Financial Assistance.
In addition, please provide written confirmation of your continued
partic[pation in the Urban County Program utilizing the enclosed letter
"An Equal template. Please send your letter to the PP C Department of Housing
Affirmative &i.-mi i-'aiployer" and Economic Development, and also to HUDI s Miami Field Office
addressed as follows:
Lisa Johnson, Director
Community Planning & Development Div`ision
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
909 S E 1 st Avenue, Room 500
'Miami, FL 33131
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Please contact Shelia Brown, Senior Planner, at (561) 233-3688 or
sabrowng Pbc ,gov.org, if you have any quest:I ons concerning this letter.
Si - cerelly,
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Dertment of Housing and Economic Development
Enclosures
GC-- Lori McWilliams, Village Clef, Village of Tequesta
Sherry Howard, Deputy Director, PBC HED
Carlos Serrano, SPO Director, PBC HED
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AMENDMENT 002 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
Amendment 002, effective as of , by and between Palm "Beach
County (County), and the Village of Tequesta (Municipality).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Palm Beach County entered into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
(R2014-1172) (the "Agreement") with the Municipality on August 19, 2014,,to formalize
the Municipality's participation in the urban county qualification process for Federal
Fiscal Years 2014, 2016, and 2017, and amended August 25, 2020 (R2020-1225) (the
"Amendment"); and
WHEREAS, the Agreement is automatically renewed every three years at the end of the
qualification period and is now due for renewal; and
WHEREAS, the Amendment provided for revised specific language as requested by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
WHEREAS, HUD has expressed in its most recent Instructions for Urban County
Participation in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for FY 2024-
2026 that all interlocal agreements should contain specific language; and
WHEREAS, the Agreements between Palm Beach County and the municipalities
participating in the urban county program did not contain this specific language; and
WHEREAS, both parties desire to amend the Agreement, and Amended to comply with
HUD's requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
hereinafter set forth, and various other good and valuable considerations, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference. Terms
not defined herein shall have the same meaning as ascribed to them in the Agreement.
A, DELETE THE FOLLOWING CLAUSE 11:
The Municipality and the County shall take all actions necessary to assure compliance
with the County's certification required by Section 104(b) of Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, regarding Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, and affirmatively furthering fair housing. The
Municipality and the County shall comply with Section 109 of Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, which incorporates Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968,
and other applicable laws. The County shall not fund any activities in, or in support of,
the Municipality should the Municipality not affirmatively further fair housing within its
jurisdiction or should the Municipality impede the County's actions to comply with the
County's fair housing certification.
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implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 8, Title 11 of the Americans with Disabilities Act,
and the implementing regulations at 28 CFR part 35, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,
and the implementing regulations at 24 CFI part 146, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban
Development Act of 1968., and other applicable laws. The County shall not fund any
activities in, or in support of, the Municipality should the Municipality not affirmatively
further fair housing within its jurisdiction or should the Municipality impede the County's
actions to comply with the County's fair housing certification. The Municipality agrees to
sign the assurances and certifications in the HUD 424-13.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the Municipality and the County have caused this Amendment
002 to be executed on the date first written above-,
(MUNICIPAL SEAL BELOW)
ATTEST:
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Lori McWilliams, Village Clerk
(COUNTY SEAL BELOW)
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, a
municipality duly organized and existing by
virtue of the laws of the State of Florida
An
Molly Young, Mayor
Jeremy Allen, Village Manager
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, a
Political Subdivision of the State of Florida
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: JOSEPH ABRUZZO, By:
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
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Deputy Clerk
Approved as to Form and
Legal Sufficiency
Gregg K. Weiss, Mayor
Document No.:
Approved as to Terms and Conditions
Dept. of Housing and Economic Sustainability
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Howard J. Falcon, IIII, Sherry Howard
Chief Assistant County Attorney Deputy Director
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April XX, 2023
Lisa Johnson, Director
Community Planning and Development Division
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
909 SE 1st Avenue, Room 500
Miami, FL 33131
Jonathan B. Brown, Director
Housing & Economic Development
100 S. Australian Avenue, Suite 500
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Re: Palm Beach County Urban County Qualification FYs 2024-2027
Participation by City / Town / Village
Dear Ms. Johnson:
The purpose of this letter is to confirm the City/Town/Village agreement
to continue to participate in Palm Beach County's Urban County Program
for Fiscal Years 2024-2027
If you have questions, please contact the City/Town/Village at
XXX@XXXXXX or by telephone (XXX) XXX-XXXX. You may also
contact Sheila Brown, Senior Planner, Palm Beach County at (561) 233-
3688 or sabrown@�gov.org.
Sincerely,
XXXXXXX, Title
City / Town / Village
cc: Jill Smolen, CPD Representative, US HUD
Jonathan Brown, Director, PBC HED
Sherry Howard, Deputy Director, PBC HED
Carlos Serrano, SPO Director, PBC HED
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