Whatcom County

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Meeting Name: Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/24/2020 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
VIRTUAL MEETING - PUBLIC ENCOURAGED TO VIEW ONLINE; AGENDA REVISED 3.23.2020 (SEE REVISION NOTICE IN MEETING DETAILS)
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes Action Summary: Action Summary Action Summary  
Meeting video:  
Attachments: Council Packet, Agenda Revision for 3.24.2020, Executive Report - Handouts - 2 pages, CDBG Handout - AB2020-154, CDBG _ OC Letter - AB2020-154, Open Session Comments for 3.24.2020, Public Hearing Comments for 3.24.2020, Information from Whatcom County Treasurer Steve Oliver for AB2020-155
File #Ver.Agenda #TypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsAudio/Video
AB2020-121 11.Resolution Requiring a Public HearingResolution regarding support for a Community Development Block Grant funding application and review of current CDBG funding opportunitiesAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-154 12.ResolutionResolution supporting a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Opportunities grant applicationAPPROVEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-110 11.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and Freedom 2000, LLC dba Cando Recycling and Disposal to lease the Johnson Road Transfer Station Facility in Point Roberts, in the amount of $750 per monthHELD IN COUNCILPass Action details -
AB2020-118 12.OrdinanceOrdinance amending the 2020 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 6, in the amount of $339,615ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-119 13.OrdinanceOrdinance establishing the Swift Creek Capital Projects Fund and establishing a project based budget for Swift Creek Capital ProjectsADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-120 14.OrdinanceOrdinance authorizing an interfund loan to finance cash flow for the Swift Creek Capital Projects FundADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-140 15.Special Executive Only ItemRequest approval for the Council Chair to sign on behalf of the Council the 2020 PIC (Pollution Identification and Correction) Program introductory letterAPPROVED REQUESTPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-127 16.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement amendment between Whatcom County and the City of Lynden to remove Yakima County Jail and add Kittitas County Jail as a Correctional Facility utilized by Whatcom CountyAUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-128 17.ContractRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract amendment between Whatcom County and the Whatcom Humane Society to extend the term of the agreement an additional eight months through December 31, 2020AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-133 18.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to amend a contract between Whatcom County and Washington State Military for the FY2017 Operation Stonegarden Program grant extending the expiration date, revising Key Personnel, and adjusting grant timeline datesAUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-134 19.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into a contract between Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham to provide administrative oversight of the Domestic Violence Perpetrator Opportunity for Treatment Services in the amount $100,000AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-152 110.DiscussionDiscussion regarding rental eviction proceedings associated with COVID-19 public health emergencyDISCUSSED  Action details Media Media
AB2020-149 111.OrdinanceEmergency ordinance amending the 2020 Whatcom County Budget, request no. 8, in the amount of $1,155,821ADOPTEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-153 112.InterlocalRequest authorization for the County Executive to enter into an interlocal agreement between Whatcom County and Washington State Department of Commerce for emergency housing funding necessary to immediately respond to the COVID-19 outbreak, in the amount of $905,821AUTHORIZEDPass Action details Media Media
AB2020-155 113.DiscussionDiscussion regarding property tax law as it related to COVID-19DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED  Action details Media Media
AB2020-156 114.DiscussionDiscussion with PDS regarding ideas received from the BIAWC related to health order essential functionDISCUSSED  Action details Media Media
AB2020-160 115.PresentationPresentation from Lummi Nation related to COVID-19PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED  Action details Media Media



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