3. Authorizing Resolution The following certification must be completed and submitted as part of the final application: This is certified as a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Council of the of _____ _ at a meeting held on . WHEREAS, funds are available under the Rhode Island Community Development Block Grant Program, administered by the Executive Office of Commerce, Office of Housing and Community Development; and, WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of has authorized the Director of said Department/Office to disburse such funds; and, WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the citizens of the of that application be made to undertake a local Community Development Block Grant Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE __________ OF: _________________________ That the filing of this application for the amount of $_____________ to implement the activities proposed herein hereby authorized and that _______ (Chief Executive Officer) is hereby authorized and directed to file this application with the Office of Housing and Community Development, to provide any additional information or documents required by said office, to make any assurances required in connection with this program, to execute an agreement with the State of Rhode Island and to otherwise act as the Representative of the of in all matters relating to this application and any award which may be based upon this application. Date: Signature: Seal: Title: 4. Chief Executive Officer Signature (Empowered by Resolution in #3 above) Name & Title: Signature: Date: 5. Certification of Public Hearing The following certification must be completed and submitted as part of the final application: 1st Hearing Ad: Held: 2nd Hearing Ad: Held: I hereby certify that public hearings duly advertised and convened on the above listed dates have been completed and that public comments made as the result of this process have been considered in the development of proposals contained in this application. Date: Signature:
other documentation which will be maintained to document compliance. Failure to adequately detail national objective compliance will result in the elimination of the activity from consideration. Public Facility/Improvements and Infrastructure requests must attach FIRM (flood map) and a locator map, with service area clearly marked. 2. Append the Following: At the conclusion of this form, use as much space as necessary to describe the activity to be undertaken; providing quantities, numbers, area, locations and other information necessary to clearly define the proposal. Illustrative material may be appended including a target area map and/or architectural (site plan and elevations) drawings if appropriate. If the project will be Energy Star compliant or have any other special design/siting considerations, please specify them herein. Discuss the relationship of this proposal to local community development needs and objectives. If appropriate, discuss the relationship of this proposal to other proposed and funded CDBG activities. The description provided is used to determine if the activity is fundable under the Rhode Island CDBG program. It is ESSENTIAL that the description clearly demonstrate how the project will meet eligibility and national objective requirements. Provide documentation to support conclusions. For service proposals, indicate outcome goals and method for tracking outcomes and evaluating effectiveness. Service proposals with education and job training components should attach curricular summary documentation, evidence of demand by income eligible persons and address how they will meet reporting requirements. B. Timeline. Please detail the projected timeline for completion of this activity. Minimally (for construction projects) show when all funds are anticipated to be available, when construction is anticipated to commence and complete and when the project will be occupied. For service projects, indicate when the service will be undertaken and funds drawn down. Timeline/Benchmarks (Public Facility/Improvement – Infrastructure ONLY) Projected Completion