Susquehanna County Commissioners  October 9, 2024 Agenda  Commissioner Meeting Room.  called the Meeting to order at a.m. ini the Commissioners'  Pledge of Allegiance tot the Flag. Moment of Silence  Present: Commissioners Hall, Darrow, and Herschel  Employee Years of Service Recognition: 5 Year Incremental Anniversaries:  Rachel Way Julie McGuigan  CYS Jail  5 5  Public Comment on agenda and non-agenda items:  1. Motion by Commissioner Second by Commissioner 2. Motion by Commissioner 2024 Commissioners Meeting. Second by Commissioner 3. Motion by Commissioner  toclose public comment.  to approve the minutes of the September 25,  toratify or approve the following:  Cash Disbursement Journal dated 10/3/2024 for $503,681.11 for General Expenses Cash Disbursement Journal dated 10/1/2024 for $13,557.95for FNB Credit Cards Cash Disbursement Journal dated 9/26/2024 for $231,715.84 for General Expenses Cash Disbursement Journal dated 10/4/2024 for $248,075.37 for Net Wages EFTPS dated 10/4/2024 for $80,161.19 for Federal Payroll Taxes Electronic Payment dated 10/4/2024 for $26,154.90 for Employee Retirement Electronic Payment dated 10/4/2024 for $10,615.09 for State Withholding Electronic Payment dated 10/4/2024 for $961.20 for PA SCDU Cash Disbursement. Journal dated 10/3/2024 for $112,775.24 for Children and Youth  Second by Commissioner 4. Motion by Commissioner and travel requests:  to approve the following seminar  Patti Peltz, Planning, APA Annual Conference, Erie, PA, 10/13/2024- 10/15/2024, Total Cost $1,134.14. Cost to County $1,134.14. Margaret Krupinski, Prothonotary/Clerk, of Courts, County Suite Courts User Group, State College, PA, 11/19-11/20/2024, Total Cost $364.00. Jason Miller, Human Resources, HR Boot Camp, Harrisburg, PA,  Cost to County $364.00.    10/22/2024, Total Cost $205.00. Cost to County $205.00. David Darrow, Commissioner, CCAP Fall Conference, Hershey, PA, 11/24-11/26/2024, Total Cost $945.37. Cost to County $945.37. Nathanial Wallace, EMA, Infrastructure Protection, Northampton, PA, 10/2-10/3-2024, Total Cost $0. Cost to County $0.  Second by Commissioner 5. Motion by Commissioner Warner Trust funds:  to approve and award the Marcellus Legacy  Fund Mini Grants to the following organizations, funded in part by the Edward  Susquehanna Area Little League Endless Mountains Heritage Region Edward L. Rose Conservancy Arrowhead Bible Camp Susquehanna Blossoms  $10,000.00 $5000.00 $10,000.00 $9,000.00 $10,000.00  Second by  6. Motion by Commissioner  to ratify and approve entering into a  professional services agreement between Susquehanna County Children and Youth and Laurie Stahl, Union Dale, PA, for language ansatoninterpretation services at a cost of $75.00 per hour, and travel expenses at $75.00 per hour, effective July 1, 2023, through July 30, 2025, per the recommendation of Michelle  Graziano, Director of Children and Youth Services.  Second by Commissioner 7. Motion by Commissioner  to enter into a purchase of service  contract between Susquehanna County Children and Youth and Preventative Aftercare, Grove City, PA, for intensive treatment services at a cost of $60.12 per day, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, per the rec recommendation of  Michelle Graziano, Director of Children and Youth Services.  Second by Commissioner 8. Motion by Commissioner Second by Commissioner 9. Motion by Commissioner candidates, as outlined below. Second by Commissioner ADDRESS POSITION Endicott, PIT Corrections NY Montrose, Corrections PA  to ratify and approve change order #1 for the  generator and UPS replacement project, reducing the total project cost by $19,330.00, based on changes made to models of UPS systems.  to ratify and approve the following list of  PER THE RECOMMENDATION OF Warden Traveny Warden Traveny  NAME Michael Sodan Jason Slater  GRADE RATE EFFECTIVE DATE BENEFIT DETAILS 4 $16.47 9/30/2024 4 $16.47 9/30/2024  Officer Officer/Cook  Jail Jail  Andrew Genneken ,PA Thompson PIT Security Guard 2 $13.56 10/8/2024  Court Related Sheriff Benedict    10. Motion by Commissioner following list ofe employees:  toratify and approve the termination of the EFFECTIVE DATE RECOMMENDATION  PER1 THE OF Warden Gordon Traveny Warden Gordon Traveny Waren Gordon Traveny Michelle Graziano John Collins  NAME Hailee Lothamer Megan Gregory Griggs  POSITION Officer PIT Corrections Officer Officer Caseworker  Lara Pedro PIT Corrections Tyler Stone FIT Corrections  10/4/2024 10/4/2024 10/4/2024 9/30/2024 9/30/2024  Ashleigh Telecommunicator  Second by Commissioner 11. Motion by Commissioner effective November 1, 2024. Second by Commissioner 12. Motion by Commissioner Susquehanna County. Second by Commissioner 13. Motion by Commissioner  to accept, with regret, the resignation of  Michelle Graziano from the position of Director of Children and Youth Services,  to approve Proclamation 2024-41, proclaiming  October 20 through October 24, 2024 as National Business Women's Week in  to approve the following Resolutions, in  compliance with the Community Development Block Grant:  2024-05: Excessive Force Policy 2024-06: Fair Housing Resolution 2024-07: Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance 2024-08: Minority Business Enterprise Plan 2024-10: Process for Grievance ousingRedevelopment Authority  2024-09: Authorizing the Filing of Grant Application for CDBG Funding 2024-11: Cooperative Agreement with Susquehanna County  Second by Commissioner 14. Motion by Commissioner  to approve the following Resolutions, in  compliance with the Multimodal Transportation Grant:  2024-12: Authorize filing of application for the Forks Hill Road Bridge 2024-13: Authorize filing of application for the Salt Springs Road Bridge 2024-14: Cooperation Agreement with Susquehanna County  ousingRedevecpment Authority  Second by Commissioner 15. Motion by Commissioner Second by Commissioner  to award the bid for one Reznor Propane  ceiling mount gas heater, model UDAP150, SN BMJ796EN51704X.    16. Motion by Commissioner Second by Commissioner 17. Motion by Commissioner Second by Commissioner 18. Motion by Commissioner Second by Commissioner Commissioner  to award the bid for one Briggs & Stratton 100  Amp, Propane fueled generator, Model 040229.  to advertise for bid on Municibid for one 2016  Ford Explorer, VRPNSKIB83GGBSIBT, Mileage: 53,710.  to close the Commissioners' Meeting.  declared the Commissioners' Meeting adjourned at a.m.    31 LAKE AVE./PO Box 218 MONTROSE, PA 18801  mm  PHONE: (570) 278-4600 FAX: (570) 278-9268  SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PROCLAMATION 2024-41 National Business Women's Week  WHEREAS, Working women constitute 58% of the workforce in Pennsylvania, striving to serve their communities, their states, and their nation in professional, civic, and cultural WHEREAS, 40% of all small businesses are owned by women, generating 1.8 trillion WHEREAS, the Mission or Goal is to promote full participation, equality and economic WHEREAS, the Vision to achieve equality for all women in the workplace through WHEREAS, the Business and Professional women/Pennsyvana (BPW/PA) has been actively supporting and encouraging the efforts of all employed women for over 100 years, providing endorsement of many financial projects including: purchase of cancer research equipment, victims flood relief, scholarships, interest free loads and MATHCOUNTS. THEREFORE BE ITI RESOLVED, we, the Commissioners of Susquenanna County, do hereby proclaim October 20-24, 2024, as National Business Women's Week in  capacities; and  dollars in revenue annually; and  self-sufficiency for America's workingwomen; and advocacy, education and information; and  Susquenanna County.  Adopted this 9th Day of October 2024  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  Alan M. Hall David Darrow Judith Herschel  ATTEST:  Rebekah Hubbard, Chief Clerk  Alan M. Hall, Chairman David Darrow, Vice Chairman Judith Herschel, Commissioner  Rebekah Hubbard, Chief Clerk Gabriel Fera, P.C, Solicitor    31 LAKE AVE./PO Box 218 MONTROSE, PA 18801  PHONE: (570) 278-4600 FAX: (570) 278-9268  SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION 2024-05 Excessive Force Policy  Al Resolution of the Susquehanna County Commissioners Adopting a Policy Prohibiting the Use of Excessive Force Against Non-Violent Civil Rights Demonstrators WHEREAS the Congress of the United States has passed the Armstrong/Walker "Excessive Force" Amendment (Section 104 (L)(1) of Titleloft the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended) prohibiting the use of excessive force by a local law enforcement agency against any individual engaged in nonviolent civil rights  demonstration within its jurisdiction;  AND WHEREAS the COUNTY of Susquehanna has received a Community Development Block Grant and is required to comply with the Armstrong/Walker Excessive Force"  Amendment;  AND WHEREAS the use of excessive force against demonstrators may cause the COUNTY  to lose its grant or eligibility for future federal grants;  NOWTHEREFORE, BE ITI RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY OF SUSQUEHANNA;  SECTION 1.Itis POLICY of the COUNTYt that excessive force by local law enforcement agencies shall not be used against individuals engaged in lawful and nonviolent civil  rights demonstrations within the COUNTY boundaries.  PASSED at a regular meeting of the Susquehanna County Commissioners held on  Wednesday October 9, 2024.  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  Alan M. Hall David Darrow Judith Herschel  ATTEST:  Rebekah Hubbard, Chief Clerk  OPPORTUNITY. EQUAL HOUSING  Alan M. Hall, Chairman David Darrow, Vice Chairman Judith Herschel, Commissioner  Rebekah Hubbard, Chief Clerk Gabriel Fera, P.C, Solicitor    31 LAKE AVE./PO Box 218 MONTROSE, PA 18801  PHONE: (570) 278-4600 FAX: (570)278-9268  SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION 2024-06 Fair Housing Resolution  LETI IT BE KNOWNTO. ALL PERSONS of Susquenanna County that discrimination in the sale, rental, leasing, financing of housing or land to be used for construction of housing, or in the provision of brokerage services because of race, color, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, religion, familial status(families with children), or handicap (disability) is prohibited by Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Federal Fair Housing Act) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act adds the additional protected classes of age, ancestry and use of guide or support animals because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is al handler or trainer of support or guide animals. It is the policy of Susquehanna County to implement programs to ensure equal opportunity in housing for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, religion, familial status, handicap, age, ancestry and use of guide or support animals because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the useri is al handler or trainer of support or guide animals. Additionally, it is illegal to retaliate against a person who has filed ai fair housing complaint or assisted in a fair housing investigation. Therefore, Susquehanna County does hereby pass the following resolution.  BEI ITI RESOLVED, that within available resources Susquehanna County will assist all persons who feel they have been discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, religion, familial status, handicap, age, ancestry and use of guide or support animals because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap oft the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals to seek equity under federal and state laws by filing a complaint with the local Fair Housing Officer, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, whichever is chosen by the person BE ITF FURTHER RESOLVED that Susquehanna County shall make publicly known this Resolution and through this publicity shall cause owners of real estate, developers, and builders to become aware of their respective responsibilities and rights under the Federal  filing the complaint.  Alan M. Hall, Chairman David Darrow, Vice Chairman Judith Herschel, Commissioner  Rebekah Hubbard, Chief Clerk Gabriel Fera, P.C, Solicitor    Fair Housing Act, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, and any local laws or  ordinances.  FURTHERACTION will at a minimum include, but not to be limited to:  (1)Publicizing the name and contact information of the local Fair Housing Officer, which will include the process to file a complaint if a person feels they have been discriminated againsti in housing in any manner and other applicable fairh housing information through local media and community contracts; and (2) Conduct atl least one fair housing activity annually to better inform the public of their rights under the Fairk Housing Law and Pennsylvania Human Relations Act; and (3) Use the fairh housing logo on all materials dealing with housing programs such as but  not limited to:  a. Public advertisements forvacanyordiscussing the program  b.A Applications for assistance  C. Contracts  d. Municipal letters dealing with the federal programs  Ifyou are a person with a disability or have Limited English Proficiency and require reasonable accommodation or document translation, please contact the business offices  ofSusquehanna County:  PO Box 218, Courthouse 31 Lake Ave, Montrose, PA 18801 herclerk@susqCo.com 570-278-4600 www.susqco.com  Approved atthe regularly scheduled meeting of the Susquehanna County held October9,  2024.  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  Alan M. Hall David Darrow Judith Herschel  ATTEST:  Rebekah Hubbard, Chief Clerk  OPPOATUNITY GUAL HOUSING    31 LAKE AVE./PO Box 218 MONTROSE, PA 18801  PHONE: (570) 278-4600 FAX: (570) 278-9268  SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION 2024-07  RalitemtasameDhphasemet and Relocation Assistance Plan  Susquehanna County will replace all occupied and vacant occupiable low/moderate- income dwelling units demolished or converted to a use other than as low/moderate income housing as a direct result of activities assisted with CDBG funds provided under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, as described in 24 AlL replacement housing will be provided within three (3)years oft the commencement of the demolition orr rehabilitation relating to conversion. Before obligating or expending funds that will directly result in demolition or conversion, Susquehanna County will make 2. The general location on a map and approximate number of dwelling units bys size (number of bedrooms) that will be demolished or converted to a use other than as low/moderate income dwelling units as a direct result of the assisted activity; 3. A1 time schedule for the commencement and completion of the demolition or 4. The general location on a map and approximate number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms) that will be provided as replacement dwelling units; 5. The source ofi funding and a time schedule for the provision of replacement dwelling 6. The basis for concluding that each replacement dwelling unit will remain a ow/moderate-ncome dwelling unit for at least ten (10) years from the date ofi initial  CFR Part5 570.606 (b)(1).  public and submiti to DCED the following information in writing: 1.A Adescription oft the proposed assisted activity;  conversion;  units; and occupancy.  Susquehanna County will provide relocation assistance, as described in 570.606 (b) (2), to each low/moderate income household displaced by the demolition of housing or by the conversion of al low/moderate income dwelling to another use as a direct result of assisted Consistent, with the goals and objective of activities assisted under the Act, Susquenanna Countywill take the following steps to minimize the displacement of persons from their  activities.  homes:  Alan M. Hall, Chairman David Darrow, Vice Chairman Judith Herschel, Commissioner  Rebekah Hubbard, Chief Clerk Gabriel Fera, P.C, Solicitor    1. Susquenanna County does not anticipate any projects in the near or foreseeable future that will involve displacing or relocatingresidents: oft the 2. Ifunforeseen events require such activity Susquenanna County will follow the regulations of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act. Everyreasonable effort will be made to prevent displacement by  County.  thorougnylnvesugating all other options available.  Ihereby certifythat the Residential Ant-displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan was approved byt the Board of Commissioners of Susquenanna County at a regular meeting  held on October 9, 2024.  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  Alan M. Hall David Darrow Judith Herschel  ATTEST:  Rebekah Hubbard, Chief Clerk  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING    31 LAKE AVE./PO Box 218 MONTROSE, PA 18801  PHONE: (570) 278-4600 FAX: (570)278-9268  SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION 2024-08 County of Susquehanna Minority Business Enterprise Plan and Statement of Goals  Iti is the public policy of the County of Susquehanna to promote the opportunity for full participation by socially and economically disadvantaged persons in all housing and community development programs receiving funds from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. This policy provides the opportunity for full participation in our free enterprise systems/program by socially and economically disadvantaged persons to obtain social and economic justice. Susquehanna County has established minimum participation levels at 5% of Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and In support of the Minority Business Enterprise program and this plan, the county will solicit MBE firms for inclusion on the CDBG bidding list at the beginning of each newly funded Community Development Block Grant program year. The methodology to accomplish this (inclusion of MBE firms on list) will be by public notice, meetings, and forums in orderto reach those persons affected and involved in minority owned enterprises in the  3% for Women Business Enterprise (WBE).  Northeastern Pennsylvania Region. Effective Date: October 09, 2024  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  Alan M. Hall David Darrow Judith Herschel  ATTEST:  Rebekah Hubbard, Chief Clerk  OPPORTUNITY EQUAL HOUSING  Alan M. Hall, Chairman David Darrow, Vice Chairman Judith Herschel, Commissioner  Rebekah Hubbard, Chief Clerk Gabriel Fera, P.C, Solicitor    31 LAKE AVE./PO Box 218 MONTROSE, PA 18801  PHONE: (570) 278-4600 FAX: (570) 278-9268  SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION 2024-09 Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Applicationfor FFY2024 Pennsylvania Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program Funds  WHEREAS, Susquehanna County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania authorizes the submission of an applicationto the PAI Dept. of Community & Economic Development (DCED) for funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act (42 U.S.C. 5301-and 24 CFR Part 570); and further certifying  compliance with the requirements of said program.  WHEREAS, iti is necessary and int the public interest that Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, receive funds from the Commonweattht through the Department of Community and Economic Development WHEREAS, Susquehanna County has the legal authority and responsibility under Act 179, to apply WHEREAS, Susquenanna County has undertaken a considerable citizen participation process includingwritten invitations to municipauties, informational meetings, hearings and legal notices all ofv which culminated in the prioritization of projects and development of a Community Development WHEREAS, Susquehanna County is familiar withi the requirements of the program as provide for in the Housing and Community Development Act (HCDA) and the Community Development Block WHEREAS, Susquehanna County wishes to apply for said funds for Sidewalk Improvements along Center Sti in Street Forest City Borough, Street/Road Improvements along Depot Street inl Lanesboro NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITF RESOLVED, byt the Board of Commissioners of Susquehanna County, that, through al Management. Agreement, the Susquehanna County Housing and Redevelopment Authority is authorized to have prepared the necessary forms and documents to submit an application to the Department of Community and Economic Development for Community Development Block Grant BEI ITF FURTHER RESOLVED, if CDBG funds are determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to be expended on ineligible program costs or do not  ina accordance with the Community Development Block Grant Program; and  for Community Development Block Grant Funds; and  Plan; and  Grant regulations; and  Borough and Countywide Housing Rehabilitation; and  funds fort the purposes aforesaid; and  Alan M. Hall, Chairman David Darrow, Vice Chairman Judith Herschel, Commissioner  Rebekah Hubbard, Chief Clerk Gabriel Fera, P.C, Solicitor    meet a national objective, the Susquenanna County Board of Commissioners: agrees to repay the BEI ITI FURTHER RESOLVED that the Community Development Plany was developedi in coordination with lowa and moderate individuals, interested organizations, non-profits and other interested parties through the citizen participation process and municipali information gatheringi is hereby adopted; and BE ITI FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Susquehanna County does hereby authorize. Alan Hall to placel his signature, onl behalf oft the governing o,ennecesayeplication hereby certifyt that the above resolutioni is at true and correct copy oft ther resolution duly passed and adopted bythe Board of Commissioners ofthe County of Susquehanna, at a regular meeting held on  proportion deemed ineligiblei from non-federal sources.  forms anda affix theretoi the official seal of Susquenanna County.  Wednesday, October 09, 2024.  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  Alan M. Hall David Darrow Judith Herschel  ATTEST:  Rebekah Hubbard, Chief Clerk  EQUALH OPPORTUNITY HOUSING    31 LAKE AVE./PO Box 218 MONTROSE, PA 18801  PHONE: (570) 278-4600 FAX: (570) 278-9268  SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION 2024-10  Notice of Section 504 Officer and Process for Grievance  Pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and its implementing regulations ("Section 504"), no otherwise qualified individual with a disability shall, solely by reason of his/her disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial  assistance.  Susquehanna County does not discriminate in access to, participation in, or treatment, or employment in, its programs or activities. Susquenanna County's Section 504 Officer can  be reached at the various means of contact listed below.  Grievance Procedures or complaint forms for any person who believes that s/he has been discriminated against or denied equal opportunity or access to programs or services may file a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance, with the following:  Alan Hall, Chairman Section 504 Officer PO Box 218 Courthouse Montrose, PA 18801 570-278-4600 fax 570-278-6601 Email: nercleikesusqco.com TDD: 800-654-5984 or  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development FHEO/Regional III Office Mid-Atlantic Office 100 Penn Square East, 12th Floor Philadelphia, PA19107  (215)861-7643 Fax: (215)656-3449 TTY: (800)927-9275  Persons with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation or with limited English proficlencyrequiring a document translation may contact the above listed official.  Alan M. Hall, Chairman David Darrow, Vice Chairman Judith Herschel, Commissioner  Rebekah Hubbard, Chief Clerk Gabriel Fera, P.C, Solicitor    Approved at1 the regularly scheduled meeting of the Susquehanna County Commissioners  Meeting held October 09, 2024.  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  Alan M. Hall David Darrow Judith Herschel  ATTEST:  Rebekah Hubbard, Chief Clerk  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING    31 LAKE AVE./PO Box 218 MONTROSE, PA 18801  PHONE: (570) 278-4600 FAX: (570) 278-9268  SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY COMMSSIONERS RESOLUTION 2024-11  RESOLUTION OF' THE SUSQUEHANNANNACOUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH' ITHE SUSQUEHANNA COUNTYHOUSING/REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WHEREAS, Susquehanna County Board of Commissioners, County of Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, acting through the Susquehanna County Housing/Redevelopment Authority, will undertake the Susquehanna County Entitlement Community Development Block Grant Program;  and  WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development requires the County to enter intoa Cooperation. Agreement with the Redevelopment. Authority which defines the obligations ofthe County and the Authority with regard to this Program; and  WHEREAS, Susquehanna County Board of Commissioners has reviewed the Cooperation Agreement attached hereto and made part of the Authority's grant request to the Department of  Community and Economic Development.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by Susquehanna County Board of Commissioners, of the County of Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, that the Commissioners and Chief Clerk be hereby authorized to execute said Cooperation Agreement on behalf of Susquehanna  County Board of Commissioners; and  ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the of Susquehanna County Board of Commissioners  held on Wednesday October 9,2024.  ATTEST:  BY:  Rebekah Hubbard, ChiefClerk  Alan M. Hall David Darrow Judith Herschel  Alan M. Hall, Chairman David Darrow, Vice Chairman Judith Herschel, Commissioner  Rebekah Hubbard, Chief Clerk Gabriel Fera, P.C, Solicitor    31 LAKE AVE./PO Box 218 MONTROSE, PA 18801  PHONE: (570) 278-4600 FAX: (570) 278-9268  SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  BY AND BETWEEN  AND  THE SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY HOUSING/REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY  This CO-OPERATION AGREEMENT, entered into as of this gth day of October, 2024 by and between Susquehanna County Board of Commissioners, County of Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as the "County", and the Susquehanna County Housing/Redeyelopment Authority, hereinafter referred to as the "Authority", for management responsibilities relating to Community Development Block Grant funds, referred to as the  "Program".  WHEREAS, Pursuant to the provisions ofPennsylvaniaAct179of1984 the County  is eligible to apply for and receive Community Development Block Grant funds from the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development with said funds to bused to assist the "non entitlement municipalities within the County, to undertake housing and community development projects, which primarily benefit persons oflow-to- moderate income;  and  WHEREAS, the County hereby requests the Authority to act as the representative  of the County in all matters pertaining to the implementation of the subject Program; and the Authority agrees to assume that role on behalf of the County, and to administer, manage, and implement this Program on behalf oft the County in accordance with all applicable federal and state  laws and regulations;  NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained  and of the benefits to accrue to the County as a result of the Authority's developing and undertaking the Program in accordance with applicable requirements and procedures, the parties hereto do  mutually agree to the following:  1)The Authority hereby assures the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development that, all funding approved by the Department for the Program will be awarded to eligible activities and beneficiaries within Susquehanna County with consideration to and in accordance with the Civil Rights Actof1964, as  amended; Fair Housing Law and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of1988.  Alan M. Hall, Chairman David Darrow, Vice Chairman Judith Herschel, Commissioner  Rebekah Hubbard, Chief Clerk Gabriel Fera, P.C, Solicitor    2)The Authority hereby assures the Department ofC Community and! Economic Development that all activities relating to the Program will be undertaken by the Authority with consideration to and in accordance with Act 166, the Pennsylvania Flood Plain Management Act, or superseding or  successor regulations.  3). The Authority agrees to carry out all ofthe required activities and insure conformity with the federal requirements listed at 24 CFR 570 and in accordance with the procedures and requirements of TitleIofthel Housing and Community Development Act of1974, as amended from  time to time.  4). The Authority agrees to requisition funds on behalf of the County against the letter of 5) The Authority agrees to manage and administer this Program in accord with the approved Budget Summary, shown in the Contract for Community Development Block Grant Program between Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and Susquehanna  Credit established: for this Program.  County Commissioners.  6). The Authority agrees that all assets on hand at the Program termination will revert to the 7) The County hereby assures the Commonwealth of] Pennsylvania and the Secretary ofthe Department ofCommunity and Economic. Development that, in accordance with Title' VIofthe Civil Rights Act of 1964, all public facilities and improvements under the jurisdiction of the County are available to and serve all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, nation origin, ancestry,  County.  handicap, disability or familial status.  8). The County assures compliance in accordance with Executive Order 11246 entitled "Equal Employment Opportunity" as amended and supplemented. As such the provisions of Executive Order 11246 arei incorporated byr reference with the same intent asi ifthe order was written  into this document in its entirety.  9). The County hereby appoints Bobbi Jo Turner, Executive Director of the Susquehanna County HousingReuevelopment Authority as the person responsible for all matters related to the  Program Environmental Review.  10). The County agrees to cooperate with the Authority in the administration and execution ofthis Program and to instruct all County employees and officers to extend such cooperation as may  be required.  11). The County and the Authority agree to use any program income to enhance and expand the objectives of the Program, specifically as it relates to the needs of low-income residents of  Susquehanna County.    12). The County and the Authority agree that state and/or federal officials are entitled and 13). Commencing upont the execution ofthe agreement being solicited herein, this agreement 14). This Agreement may be amended from time to time by mutual agreement oft the parties. In addition, if either party hereto shall determine that this Agreement should be terminated for any cause, or convenience, such party shall notify, in writing, the other party hereto of such intent to terminate; and this Agreement shall be terminated within thirty (30) days of such notification with no penalties accruing to either party other than compensation incurred as of the date of such IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Susquehanna County Board of Commissioners, County of Susquehanna and the Governing Board of the Susquehanna County Housingkeuevelopment Authority, Pennsylvania, have caused this Cooperation Agreement to be duly signed and executed  will be allowed access to all records oft this Program. shall renew automatically from year to year.  termination.  asoft the day and year first written above.  ATTEST:  CHIEF CLERK (SEAL)  Alan M. Hall David Darrow Judith Herschel  ATTEST:  SECRETARY  CHAIRMAN,SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY HOUSING/REDEVELOPMENT AUTH.    31 LAKE AVE./PO Box 218 MONTROSE, PA 18801  PHONE: (570)278-4600 FAX: (570)278-9268  SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION2U2-2  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZINGTHE FILING OF  AN APPLICATIONFOR MULTIMODALTRANSPORTATION FUNDS WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Department ofTransportation administers the Multimodal Transportation fund which provides financial assistance to eligible entities to provide for safe and  reliable transportation activities; and  WHEREAS, the Susquehanna County Housing/Redevelopment Authority prepared an Application on behalf of Susquehanna County for the Forks Hill Road Over Silver Creek Bridge  Replacement Project;  WHEREAS, Susquehanna County wishes to file said Applications with PA Dept of Transportation in the amount of$1,735,000 and has committed to providing the required 30%  match;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITI RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Susquehanna that approval is hereby given to file on behalf of Susquehanna County, the Program Application, including all certifications, understandings and assurances contained therein and that Alan Hall, Chairman and David Darrow, Commissioner are authorized to execute any and all  documents pertaining to this request;  BE ITI FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Susquehanna County Commissioners hereby enter into a Cooperation Agreement for Management of the Multimodal Grant Program with the  Susquehanna County Housing/Redevelopment Authority.  Ihereby certify that the above resolution is a true and correct copy of the: resolution duly passed and adopted by the Susquehanna County Commissioners, at a regular meeting held on  Wednesday, October 9,2024.  ATTEST:  CHIEF CLERK (SEAL)  Alan M. Hall David Darrow Judith Herschel  Alan M. Hall, Chairman David Darrow, Vice Chairman Judith Herschel, Commissioner  Rebekah Hubbard, Chief Clerk Gabriel Fera, P.C, Solicitor    31 LAKE AVE./PO Box 218 MONTROSE, PA 18801  mTO SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION? 2024-13  PHONE: 570)278-4600 FAX: (570)278-9268  RESOLUTION. AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF  AN. APPLICATION: IFOR MULTIMODALTRANSPORTATION FUNDS WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Department ofTransportation administers the Multimodal Transportation fund which provides financial assistance to eligible entities toj provide for safe and  reliable transportation activities; and  WHEREAS, the Susquehanna County ousing/eucvelopment Authority prepared an Application on behalfof Susquehanna County for the Salt Springs Road over Silver Creek Bridge  Replacement Project;  WHEREAS, Susquehanna County wishes to: file said Applications with PA Dept of Transportation in the amount of $2,000,000 and has committed to providing the required 30%  match;  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Susquehanna that approval is hereby given to file on behalf of Susquehanna County, the Program Application, including all certifications, understandings and assurances contained therein and that Alan Hall, Chairman and David Darrow, Commissioner are authorized to execute any and all  documents pertaining to this request;  BEI ITI FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Susquehanna County Commissioners hereby enter into a Cooperation Agreement for Management oft the Multimodal Grant Program with the  Susquehanna County HousingRedevelopment Authority.  Ihereby certify that the above resolution is ai true and correct copy of the resolution duly passed and adopted by the Susquehanna County Commissioners, at ai regular meeting held on  Wednesday, October 9, 2024.  ATTEST:  BY:  Rebekah Hubbard, Chief Clerk  Alan M. Hall David Darrow Judith Herschel  Alan M. Hall, Chairman David Darrow, Vice Chairman Judith Herschel, Commissioner  Rebekah Hubbard, Chief Clerk Gabriel Fera, P.C, Solicitor    31 LAKE AVE./PO Box 218 MONTROSE, PA 18801  PHONE: (570) 278-4600 FAX: (570) 278-9268  SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION 2024-14 COOPERATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  AND  SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY HOUSING/REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY &  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MULIIMODAL PROGRAM  This CO-OPERATION AGREEMENT, entered into as of this gth Day ofOctober, 2024, by and between Susquehanna County Commissioners, Susquehanna County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as the "Local Governing Body", and the Susquehanna County Housing/Redevelopment Authority, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereinafter referred to as the "Authority". This Agreement is executed in association with Susquehanna County Commissioner's proposed Bridge Replacement Project, hereinafter referred to as the Project".  WITNESSETH THAT:  WHEREAS, the Susquehanna County Redevelopment Authority, proposes to undertake the Forks Hills Road over Silver Lake Creek and Salt Springs Road over Siler Lake Creek Bridge Replacement Programs on behalf of Susquehanna County Commissioners, and;  WHEREAS, the Pennsylvania Department ofTransportation recommends the Borough enter intoa Cooperation Agreement with the Authority, which defines the obligations of the Borough and the  Authority with regard to the Program; and and undertake the Project; and  WHEREAS, the Authority with the cooperation oft the Local Governing Body will develop WHEREAS, the Local Governing Body will provide aid to and cooperate with the  Authority to facilitate the proper completion oft the Project; and  WHEREAS, the Authority will make application to the Department on behalf ofthe Local Governing Body for funding for said Project; and pursuant to such application, the. Authority proposed to enter into a Contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation for financial assistance for the purpose of carrying out said Project; and WHEREAS, prerequisite to said Contract, The Department ofTransportation requires assurances of cooperation by and between the Authority and the. Local Governing Body. NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and of the benefits to accrue to the Local Governing Body as ai result of the Authority's developing and  Alan M. Hall, Chairman David Darrow, Vice Chairman Judith Herschel, Commissioner  Rebekah Hubbard, Chief Clerk Gabriel Fera, P.C, Solicitor    undertaking the Project in accordance with the aforementioned Contract, the Local Governing  Body agrees to the following:  1)The Authority and the Local Governing Body hereby assures the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Secretary of the Department ofTransportation that, in accordance with Title VIofthe Civill Rights Actof1964, all public facilities and improvements under the jurisdiction of the Local Governing Body are available to and serve all persons without regard to race, color, sex,  religion, nation origin, ancestry, handicap, disability or familial status.  2)The Authority and the Local Governing Body hereby assures the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Secretary ofthe Pennsylvania Department ofTransportation that, all funding approved by the Department for the Project willl be awarded to the project with consideration to and in accordance with the Civil Rights Acto of1964, as amended; Fair Housing Law and the Fair  Housing Amendments Actof1988.  3). The Local Governing Body agrees to provide the required 30%1 matching funds. 4)The Authority hereby agrees to maintain fiscal and administrative responsibility for the funds in accordance with the Contract, the approved Budget Summary, and in accordance with all federal and state policies, regulations and executive orders applicable to the expenditure ofs such  funds for this Project.  5) This Agreement, to which the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall be ai third party beneficiary, shall be enforceable in any Local, State or Federal court ofl law or equity that is determined to have jurisdiction by the United States of America in consideration oft the Pennsylvania Department ofTransportation: having made Grant for the Project.  6)1 This Agreement may be amended from time to time by mutual agreement of the parties IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Susquehanna County Commissioners and the Governing Board ofthe Susquehanna County Housingkeucyelopment Authority, Pennsylvania, have caused this Cooperation Agreement to be duly signed and executed as of the day and year first written  hereto.  above. ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK (SEAL)  Alan M. Hall David Darrow Judith Herschel    ATTEST:  SECRETARY  CHARMANSUBQUEHANNA COUNTY HOUSING/REDEVELOPMENT AUTH.