HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1992 (21) St. Croix County
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
FOR
WISCONSIN DEVELOPMENT FUND (WDF) GRANTS
St. Croix County feels that the involvement of local citizens in the
planning process is a critical step in the decision - making process. This
involvement, and the decisions that stem from it, must be open and
consistent with state and federal regulations. Therefore, the County Board
has adopted the following Citizen Participation Plan which will allow local
citizens, including those low and moderate income citizens who are
residents of recognized blighted areas and /or target neighborhoods, to
provide input into the decision - making process as it pertains to the
Wisconsin Development Fund (WDF). The County Resource Agent will be
responsible for the implementation of the Citizen Participation Plan (CPP).
A. The County will publish notices of informational meetings in the
"Tri- County South Advertiser" and "The Shopper ", weekly circulars
distributed to all households in the County. Such notices will
describe the WDF program and encourage all residents, especially those
of low and moderate income, the main beneficiaries of the WDF program,
to attend the meetings and provide input into the planning process.
B. The County will provide timely access to public meetings, information,
and records relating to WDF projects. All meetings shall be held
after adequate notice. These meetings will be held at times and
locations convenient to potential or actual beneficiaries, and meeting
places shall be accessible to the handicapped. All records pertaining
to the application and operation of the WDF, including the use of
funds, will be kept on file at the office of the County Clerk.
1. If a target area is designated, at least one public meeting will
be held within the target area.
2. All public informational meeting notices and agendas will be
posted in the County Courthouse. The notices will also be
published in the "Tri- Cotinty South Advertiser" and "The Shopper"
two weeks before the meeting.
3. For projects concentrated in a specific target area or neighbor-
hood, in addition to the above notification, notices shall be
posted at locations of public gathering within the target area or
neighborhood.
4. All meeting notices will include information on where and during
what hours information and records relating to the proposed and
actual use of funds may be found. Meeting notices must be worded
in such a way as to encourage low and moderate income citizen
participation.
C. The County will provide technical assistance to all residents in
developing proposals for WDF applications. This will be accomplished
by providing residents information on the WDF program and the uses of
grant funds. Residents are encouraged to contact the St. Croix County
Resource Agent if they need assistance or have questions. If the
County Resource Agent is unable to address their needs, the West
Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission office at (715)
836 -2918, or the Wisconsin Department of Development at (608)
266 -3075, will be contacted to provide further assistance.
D. Three (3) public informational meetings will be held in relation to an
application for WDF monies. Notices will be published in the
"Tri- County South Advertiser" and "The Shopper" and posted at the
County Courthouse at least two weeks in advance of the meeting. The
first public informational meeting will be held prior to the
development of an application for WDF monies. This meeting will
describe the WDF program, including eligible activities and needs.
The second meeting will be held at the time the County applies for WDF
monies to review proposed activities. The third public meeting will
be held during the time period in which the WDF program is operating
in the County to review program performance. The meetings will be
held at locations accessible to handicapped persons.
E. The County will respond to any written complaints or WDF proposals
within fifteen (15) working days after the County Board has reviewed
them at a County Board meeting. Citizens rust submit written
complaints or WDF proposals to the County Resource Agent.
In addition, any citizen wishing to object may do so to the following
address:
Wisconsin Department of Development
Bureau of Development Financing
123 W. Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 7970
Madison, WI 53707
F. The County will regularly survey communities to identify non - English
speaking persons and will make all special efforts to assure them
equal opportunity in the citizen participation process.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
FOR THE WISCONSIN DEVELOPMENT FUND
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RESOLUTION NO. / (qa)
ST. CROIX COUNTY, WISCONSIN
WHEREAS, St. Croix County will apply for Wisconsin Development
Fund (WDF) grants;
WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin Department of Development and
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development require
recipients of Wisconsin Development Fund monies to have in place a
Citizen Participation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Citizen Participation Plan shall encourage
citizen participation (especially by persons of low -to- moderate
income), provide citizens reasonable and timely access to local
meetings and information, provide for technical assistance, provide
for public meetings, provide for a complaint procedure, and
accommodate non - English speaking residents; and
WHEREAS, St. Croix County has prepared and publicly reviewed
a Citizen Participation Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board of St.
Croix County officially adopts the Citizen Participation Plan.
OFFERED BY: St. Croix County Agriculture and Extension
Education Committee.
ADOPTED this
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Negative Affirmative
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STATE OF WISCONSIN 2)./ LA' .b 1. 1.4
I. Sue E. Weal, St. Cl* j ✓
County Clerk, DO HEREBY CERTIFY Stet
the gregoing is a true and correct 0op(a
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adopted by the County Board of Supervisors
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