On the agenda: Mount Vernon meeting — Data Center (Apr 29)

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
Mount Vernon City Council

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Mount Vernon City Council will hold a special
meeting on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at
the Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the items listed on the attached
agenda.

Becky Jensen
City Clerk

Copies provided to:
Beaton
Daman
Hudson
Oliver
Tercero
Vander Stoep
West
KBRC
KAPS
Skagit Publishing
Skagit County Commissioners

CITY OF MOUNT VERNON
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
April 29, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place

To virtually attend the meeting, the public may:
1. Watch the meeting live on TV10: Comcast/Xfinity Channel 10

2. Watch the meeting live, online:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUob_hcQUmd4S93YkletdrA

1. OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Call to Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call of Councilmembers
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. COMMUNITY COMMENTS
(This is an opportunity for Mount Vernon residents to address their
City Council. Please provide your information on the guest sign-in
sheet located on the table near the entrance to the Council Chambers
prior to speaking, and limit comments to three minutes or less. Under
normal circumstances, the Mayor and Council will not respond
immediately to Community Comments. If you would like someone to
follow up with you regarding the topic of your comments, please
leave your name and contact information on the form at the entrance
of the Council Chambers. If you are unable to attend the meeting
and would like to make your comments via Zoom, please submit a
request
to
speak
via
email
to
[email protected] or by telephone at
360-336-6211. Requests must be received by 4 p.m. on the meeting
date.)
Interpretation services for Community Comments are available on
request. Please contact the City at [email protected]
or 360-336-6211 at least two business days prior to the meeting if
you would like an interpreter to share your comments with City
Council.
Servicios de interpretación para los comentarios de la comunidad
están disponibles previa solicitud. Por favor, comuníquese con la
Ciudad a través de [email protected] o llamando al
360-336-6211 con al menos dos días hábiles de antelación a la
reunión, si desea contar con un intérprete para compartir sus
comentarios con el Concejo Municipal.

Mount Vernon City Council Agenda
April 29, 2026
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4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of April 22, 2026, Council Meeting minutes
B. Approval of Agreement – Skagit County
5. REPORTS
A. Councilmember Comments
B. Mayor’s Report
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Resolution – Opioid Settlement Funds Grant Awards

(Council will discuss grant applications and make funding decisions with approval of
Resolution 1096.)
(required action – resolution)
(staff contact – Steve Sexton)

B. Public Hearing and Approval of 2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan
(This is a public hearing and request for approval of the 2026-2027
CDBG Annual Action Plan.)
(required action – motion)
(staff contact – Steve Sexton)

C. Roundtable Discussion
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
8. ADJOURNMENT

CONSENT ITEM: A

City of Mount Vernon
City Council Meeting Minutes
April 22, 2026
Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place

Present
Mayor Donovan
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers
Absent:
Staff:

Beaton, Hudson, Oliver, Tercero, West
Daman, Vander Stoep
Finance Director Volesky, Police Chief Christman, Fire Chief
Harris, IT Director Thomas, Public Works Director Phillips,
Library Director Huffman, Parks and Recreation Director Berner,
Development Services Director Sexton, Special Projects
Manager Pearson, Lieutenant Shackleton, City Clerk Jensen.
Executive Assistant Grechishkin

1. OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Mayor Donovan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. Mayor Donovan lead the pledge of allegiance
C. Ms. Jensen called roll of Councilmembers
2. APROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
3. COMMUNITY COMMENTS
 Ron Allen, Mount Vernon resident, spoke about neighborhood
traffic.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of April 8, 2026, Council Meeting minutes
B. Approval of April 20, 2026, Payroll

Mount Vernon City Council
April 22, 2026
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C. Approval of April 22, 2026, Claims
D. Approval of Agreement – Opioid Settlement
E. Approval of Agreement Amendment – Commonstreet Consulting
F. Approval of Agreement – Department of Natural Resources
G. Street Closure Request – Mount Vernon School District
Councilmember Tercero moved to consent items AG. Motion seconded by Councilmember Hudson.
Motion passed 5-0.
5. REPORTS
A.

Councilmember Comments
 Councilmember Hudson reminded residents that beginning in May
the Westside bridge will be closed eastbound for painting for
approximately eleven months.
 Councilmember West reminded residents that public office
candidacy filing is the first week in May.

B.

Mayor’s Report
 Welcome Special Projects Manager Adam Pearson.
 Senior Services Townhall meeting April 27th, 5:50 p.m. to 7:30
p.m. Mount Vernon Library Commons Community Room. Submit
questions in advance to: [email protected],
[email protected], or drop off at the Mount Vernon
Senior Center
 2026 Community Academy class graduated April 16th.
 Public Safety Levy Spending Update: Levy funds has provided
revenue for a new ADA/Inclusive playground equipment at
Hillcrest Park, 1 new Police Officer hire, and 6 new Firefighter
hires.

6. NEW BUSINESS
A.

Presentation – Opioid Settlement Funds Grant Applications: The three
applicants presented their request for grant funding in the amount of
$100,000.






Mount Vernon Police Department IOS Program – MVPD is requesting
funding for hiring and retention incentives, a dedicated cabin at
Skagit First Steps, radios, and flexible spending.
Skagit YMCA and Children of the Valley(COV) – Skagit YMCA MV
Hope and COV is requesting funding for prevention training and
curriculum materials.
Community Action of Skagit County (CASC) – CASC is requesting

Mount Vernon City Council
April 22, 2026
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funding for a Street Medicine Partnership Program.
B.

Approval of Agreement – Enterprise Fleet Management: Mr. Volesky
requested approval of a Master Lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet
Management for a vehicle leasing program.
Councilmember Tercero moved to approve a Master
Lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management
for
vehicle
leasing.
Motion
seconded
by
Councilmember Hudson. Motion passed 5-0.

C.

Approval of Resolution – Automated Clearing House (ACH) and
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Policy: Mr. Volesky requested approval
of an ACH and EFT Policy with Resolution 1095. The policy will assure
proper authorization and execution of ACH and EFT payments to reduce
the risk of erroneous and fraudulent transaction.
Councilmember Beaton moved to the ACH and EFT
Policy with Resolution 1095. Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tercero. Motion passed 5-0

7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
 None
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting reconvened and adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Submitted by:

Becky Jensen, City Clerk

Approved: April 29, 2026

CONSENT ITEM: B

MEETING DATE: April 29, 2026
SUBJECT:

Approval of Agreement - Skagit County

PRESENTER:

Doug Volesky

RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff is recommending Council to authorize the Mayor to enter into an
updated interlocal agreement with Skagit County for the provision of senior
services.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff is recommending Council to authorize the Mayor to enter into an
updated interlocal agreement with Skagit County for the provision of senior
services.
Each year the City of Mount Vernon budgets for and provides funding to
Skagit County for their Senior Services Program within the Department of
Public Health for services provided to our senior community.
These services include:
- Nutrition services include nutritionally balanced noon-time meals at the
Mount Vernon Senior Center and home-delivered meals to seniors over the
age of 60 and meals served at the senior center over the noon hour.
- Operational support of the Mount Vernon Senior Center which provides
senior center program services to our senior community.
On January 14, 2026, Council authorized the Mayor to enter into an
agreement for the provision of senior services through June 30, 2026, but
that agreement was not approved by the County. The City has now received
an updated agreement that includes funding for meal services through June
30, and operational support for the Senior Center for the entire year, in the
amount of $48,810. The City included $66,382 in the 2026 Budget for a full
year for both of these services.
APPLICABLE DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW
Finance
Legal

ATTACHMENTS:
1.
ILA MV Senior Services 2026

INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
SKAGIT COUNTY
AND
THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, WASHINGTON
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between The City of Mount Vernon,
Washington ("City") and Skagit County, Washington ("County") pursuant to the authority granted
by Chapter 39.34 RCW, INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT.
1.

PURPOSE:

The County operates a Senior Services Program, within the Skagit County Public Health
Department, and employs a staff of qualified and professional personnel to develop, direct
and coordinate a comprehensive system for the delivery of services to seniors. For the
purpose of this Agreement, a senior will be defined as any person 55 years of age or
older. As a result of other contractual Agreements, some services may be limited to those
over 60 years of age. The City desires to enter into an Agreement whereby the County
will provide to the City certain administrative and professional services, and the City will
pay for the services so performed.
2.

RESPONSIBILITIES: It is agreed between the parties during the effective term of

this Agreement, the County will provide administrative and professional services to the
City; said services to consist primarily of the following Program Services for seniors:
A. Nutritional Services – To be provided through June 30th, 2026, only
1. Congregate meals: Hot, nutritionally balanced noontime meals are served at the
Senior Center.
2. Home -delivered meals: Individuals over the age of 60 who are homebound and
unable to prepare meals for themselves or attend a Senior Center congregate meal
service may have meals delivered to their homes. Volunteers deliver hot and frozen meals
to homebound seniors on weekdays. Meal delivery can be a temporary or an on-going
service especially helpful to individuals with disabilities or individuals recovering from
illnesses. Staff members from the Skagit Nutrition Program make initial home visits to
assess the extent of the need for home-delivered meal service, along with providing
nutrition intervention when applicable. Meal delivery can be a temporary or on-going
service, based on individual client needs. Annual assessments are conducted to reevaluate eligibility.
B. Senior Center Program Services
1. The County provides comprehensive Senior Service programs at community
focal points where older adults can conveniently access services and activities which
support their independence, enhance their dignity, and encourage their involvement in
and with their community. As part of a comprehensive community strategy to meet the
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
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needs of older persons, coordinated Senior Services programs will take place within and
emanate from this facility. The Coordinator shall utilize local Senior Advisory Boards to
assess needs and interests of local senior citizens in the formulation of programs.
2. Senior Center Operating Hours: 8: 00 a. m - 4:00 p.m. ( Monday - Friday)
3.
TERM OF AGREEMENT: The term of this Agreement shall be from January 1st, 2026,
through December 31st, 2026.
4.
MANNER OF FINANCING: The City shall pay for the services provided in this
Agreement the sum of sixty-five thousand and eighty dollars ($48,810.00). The County
has established the following GL code(s) 118-various, and any other GL codes
necessary, which shall be included on all billings or correspondence in connection
therewith. One- fourth of the amount shall be due at the end of each quarter, that being
March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, 2026, and payable after submission of
a voucher and processing in the manner provided by the City for processing voucher and
issuing warrants thereon. The total amount may be paid at the first quarter as desired by
the City.
5.
ADMINISTRATION: The following individuals are designated as representatives of the
respective parties. The representatives shall be responsible for administration of this Agreement
and for coordinating and monitoring performance under this Agreement. In the event such
representatives are changed, the party making the change shall notify the other party.
5.1
5.2

The County's representative shall be the Public Health Assistant Director.
The City's representative shall be the Finance Director.

6.
TREATMENT OF ASSETS AND PROPERTY: No fixed assets or personal or real
property will be jointly or cooperatively, acquired, held, used, or disposed of pursuant to this
Agreement.
7.
INDEMNIFICATION: Each party agrees to be responsible and assume liability for its own
wrongful and/or negligent acts or omissions or those of their officials, officers, agents, or
employees to the fullest extent required by law, and further agrees to save, indemnify, defend,
and hold the other party harmless from any such liability. It is further provided that no liability
shall attach to the County by reason of entering into this contract except as expressly provided
herein.
8.
TERMINATION: Any party hereto may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days’
notice in writing either personally delivered or mailed postage-prepaid by certified mail, return
receipt requested, to the party’s last known address for the purposes of giving notice under this
paragraph. If this Agreement is so terminated, the parties shall be liable only for performance
rendered or costs incurred in accordance with the terms of this Agreement prior to the effective
date of termination.
9.
CHANGES, MODIFICATIONS, AMENDMENTS AND WAIVERS: The Agreement may be
changed, modified, amended or waived only by written agreement executed by the parties hereto.
Waiver or breach of any term or condition of this Agreement shall not be considered a waiver of
any prior or subsequent breach.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
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10.
SEVERABILITY: In the event any term or condition of this Agreement or application
thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other terms,
conditions or applications of this Agreement which can be given effect without the invalid term,
condition, or application. To this end the terms and conditions of this Agreement are declared
severable.
11.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains all the terms and conditions agreed
upon by the parties. All items incorporated herein by reference are attached. No other
understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement shall be
deemed to exist or to bind any of the pa

GOVERNMENT AGENCY:
___________________________
Peter Donovan, Mayor
(Date ________)
__________________________
Print Name of Signatory

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
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DATED this _____ day of _______________, 2026.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SKAGIT COUNTY, WASHINGTON

Ron Wesen, Chair

Peter Browning, Commissioner

Attest:

Joe Burns, Commissioner

Clerk of the Board
For contracts under $5,000:
Authorization per Resolution R20030146

Recommended:
Department Head
Approved as to form:

Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Approved as to indemnification:

Risk Manager
Approved as to budget:

Budget & Finance Director

INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
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County Administrator

NEW BUSINESS ITEM: A

MEETING DATE: April 29, 2026
SUBJECT:

Approval of Resolution - Opioid Settlement Funds Grant
Awards

PRESENTER:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Resolution #1096 along with the associated grant funding awards.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In 2022, the State of Washington began receiving funds from settlements
related to the opioid crisis, targeting companies that contributed to the
National Opioid Crisis. As part of these settlements, 50% of the funds were
allocated to the State of Washington, while the other 50% went to the cities
that participated in the lawsuit. The City of Mount Vernon received
approximately $500,000 in one-time funds. The City Council designated
$400,000 of this amount to support the North Star Initiative and the startup of the Star Center Crisis Stabilization Center. Council chose to distribute
the remaining $100,000 through a grant process.
The city received three grant applications, and this evening, the City Council
will decide on funding levels for those applications, which are aimed at
reducing opioid use in the community.
APPLICABLE DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW

ATTACHMENTS:
1.
2026 opioid funding resolution

DRAFT
RESOLUTION NO. 1096
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, WA Approving Proposals
For Use of Opioid Funds
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon has been granted budget authority
and authority to contract pursuant to state law including but not limited to RCW 35A.11.010;
RCW 35A.11.020 and RCW 35.23.440; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 941 on January 3rd, 2018 authorizing the City
Attorney to bring legal action which he deems appropriate on behalf of the City against Opioid
Manufacturers and any other appropriate persons or entities and to obtain appropriate redress and
relief for the damage caused to the City by widespread opioid abuse and opioid addiction; and
WHEREAS, since the initiation of lawsuits against various entities within the pharmaceutical
supply chain, the City of Mount Vernon has entered into several joint settlements (the Settlement
Documents) with Washington State and other counties and cities; and
WHEREAS, the Settlement Documents allow local government to either spend settlement
proceeds itself or elect to pool settlement proceeds with other local governments on a regional
basis; and
WHEREAS, local jurisdictions retain discretion on how to spend the settlement proceeds so long
as the funds are utilized pursuant to Approved Purposes defined in the Settlement Documents.
The Settlement Documents provides listed strategies and non-exclusive examples of uses
supporting the listed strategies; and
WHEREAS, as a condition of receiving direct payment, local jurisdictions must follow a basic
framework set forth in the Settlement Documents regarding receiving and distributing settlement
proceeds, obtaining proposals, input, reviewing, approving and denying proposals and reporting
use of funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 1093 adopting and ratifying procedures for the
expenditure of settlement funds for opioid related lawsuits;
WHEREAS, following the City’s procedures, Mount Vernon has received proposals from
several applicants seeking distribution of funds received; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted the necessary review, received public comment, and
proceeded to deliberate on all the proposals it has received.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOUNT VERNON, WASHINGTON, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the distribution of opioid funds by the City pursuant to Resolution 1093 is hereby
approved as follows, subject to execution and approval of the City’s contract between the
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Recipient and the City:
RECIPIENT

PROJECT / SERVICE

AWARD AMOUNT

2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement for the distribution of opioid
funds approved as to form by the Office of the City Attorney for services or projects and amounts
with the Recipients listed in Section 1 of this Resolution.

3. This Resolution does not constitute an offer binding on the City. Conditions of the award
include that Recipients must enter into a contract with the City regarding the use of the
funds.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon at a regular meeting held on
the th day of 2026.

BY:

ATTEST:

Peter Donovan, Mayor

Becky Jensen, City Clerk

Approved as to form:

Kevin Rogerson, City Attorney

Resolution No. , Page 2 of 2

NEW BUSINESS ITEM: B

Community Development Block Grant Program
Annual Action Plan
PY 2026-2027

Building Better Neighborhoods
March 25, 2026
Contact: Steve Sexton
City of Mount Vernon
Mayor’s Office
910 Cleveland Ave
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
PHONE: (360) 336-6256

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Summ
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Annual Action Plan
2026
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING
City of Mount Vernon Consolidated Plan: 2026/2027 Action Plan
March 27, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mount Vernon will hold a public comment period and public
hearing for the CDBG Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2026/2027.

The Consolidated Plan is the planning and application requirements for the City’s Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), a program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). The Consolidated Plan includes a one-year Action Plan that describes how CDBG
funds will be used to carry out the City’s Strategic Plan to meet housing and community development
needs.

30-Day Public Comment Period
The required 30-day public comment period for the draft Action Plan will be March 27, 2026, to April 29,
2026. A free copy of the draft Action Plan may be obtained from: City of Mount Vernon Mayor’s Office,
910 Cleveland Avenue, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 or by calling (360) 336-6211. The document will also be
posted to the City’s website: www.mountvernonwa.gov

The public and any interested persons are invited to review and comment in writing on the draft Action
Plan. Written comments must be received no later than 7:00 p.m. April 29, 2026, and may be submitted
to the City of Mount Vernon, Development Services Director, Steve Sexton, 910 Cleveland Avenue, Mount
Vernon, WA 98273, or by email to [email protected]

Public Hearings
Two public hearings will be held to solicit input during regularly scheduled City Council meetings to review
the draft Action Plan, review any comments on the selected projects and approve the final Action Plan.
The first public hearing was held at 7:00 p.m. at the Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Pl, Mount
Vernon, WA on March 25, 2026, and another public hearing will be held April 29, 2026, prior to submittal
of the draft Plan to HUD at a date to be determined by HUD but no later than August 15.

The City considers the view of all citizens, public agencies, and other interested groups in preparing the
final Action Plan. A summary of the comments or views received in writing or orally at the public hearings
will be listed as an appendix in the final Action Plan.
Annual Action Plan
2026
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)

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Accommodations for individuals with handicaps/disabilities or limited English proficiency shall be made
upon request by calling (360) 336-6211 or TTY 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384 at least 3 days prior to the meeting
date and time.
The City of Mount Vernon does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial
status, national origin or any other protected class.

Annual Action Plan
2026
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)

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CDBG FUNDS
Proposed One-Year Action Plan Budget
Mount Vernon 2026-27 Estimated Allocation:

$

377,614.00

19F

Planned Repayments of Section 108 Loans

$

158,000.00

21A

General Program Administration (estimated but not more than 20% of
actual grant amount)

$

66,004.00

Public Services - Maximum of 15% of CDBG grant amount
05X

Other Public Services - CASC Resource Center

$

12,750.00

03T

Homeless/AIDS Patients Programs – Welcome Home Skagit

$

15,300.00

03T

Homeless/AIDS Patients Programs – Skagit Friendship House

$

28,560.00

Public Facilities – Amount Remaining
03Z

PFI- Skagit Gleaners – Food Storage

$

35,000.00

03C

PFI-Skagit Friendship House Roof Repair

$

55,000.00

03C

PFI-CASC-Family Development Center-Toilet Replacement

$

7,000.00

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Annual Action Plan
2026
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)

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AVISO DE PERÍODO DE COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS Y AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA
Plan Consolidado de la Ciudad de Mount Vernon: Plan de Acción 2026/2027
27 de marzo de 2026

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que la Ciudad de Mount Vernon llevará a cabo un período de comentarios
públicos y una audiencia pública para el Plan de Acción Anual CDBG para el Año del Programa 2026/2027.

El Plan Consolidado establece los requisitos de planificación y solicitud para la Subvención en Bloque para
el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG) de la ciudad, un programa administrado por el Departamento de
Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD). El Plan Consolidado incluye un Plan de Acción
anual que describe cómo se utilizarán los fondos de la CDBG para llevar a cabo el Plan Estratégico de la
ciudad y satisfacer las necesidades de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario.

Período de comentarios públicos de 30 días
El período de 30 días para comentarios públicos sobre el borrador del Plan de Acción será del 27 de marzo
de 2026 al 29 de abril de 2026. Puede obtener una copia gratuita del borrador del Plan de Acción en la
Oficina del Alcalde de la Ciudad de Mount Vernon, ubicada en 910 Cleveland Avenue, Mount Vernon, WA
98273, o llamando al (360) 336-6211. El documento también se publicará en el sitio web de la ciudad:
www.mountvernonwa.gov

Se invita al público y a todas las personas interesadas a revisar y comentar por escrito el borrador del Plan
de Acción. Los comentarios por escrito deben recibirse a más tardar a las 19:00 horas del 29 de abril de
2026 y pueden enviarse a la Ciudad de Mount Vernon, al Director de Servicios de Desarrollo, Steve Sexton,
910 Cleveland Avenue, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, o por correo electrónico a
[email protected].

Audiencias públicas
Se celebrarán dos audiencias públicas para recabar opiniones durante las reuniones ordinarias del
Ayuntamiento, con el fin de revisar el borrador del Plan de Acción, analizar los comentarios sobre los
proyectos seleccionados y aprobar el Plan de Acción definitivo. La primera audiencia pública tuvo lugar a
las 19:00 horas en el Complejo Policial/Tribunal, ubicado en 1805 Continental Pl, Mount Vernon, WA ,
el 25 de marzo de 2026 , y se celebrará otra audiencia pública el 29 de abril de 2026 , antes de la
presentación del borrador del Plan al Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD) en una fecha
que determinará dicho departamento, pero a más tardar el 15 de agosto.

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La ciudad toma en cuenta la opinión de todos los ciudadanos, organismos públicos y demás grupos
interesados al elaborar el Plan de Acción definitivo. Un resumen de los comentarios y opiniones recibidos
por escrito o verbalmente durante las audiencias públicas se incluirá como apéndice en el Plan de Acción
definitivo.
Se ofrecerán adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades o con dominio limitado del inglés, previa
solicitud, llamando al (360) 336-6211 o al TTY 7-1-1 o al 1-800-833-6384 con al menos 3 días de anticipación
a la fecha y hora de la reunión.
La ciudad de Mount Vernon no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, sexo, discapacidad, estado
familiar, origen nacional o cualquier otra categoría protegida.

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FONDOS CDBG
Propuesto Presupuesto del plan de acción anual
Asignación estimada de Mount Vernon para 2026-27 :

$

377,614.00

19F

Reembolsos planificados de préstamos de la Sección 108

$

158,000.00

21A

Administración general del programa (estimado, pero no superior al 20% del $
importe real de la subvención)

66,004.00

Servicios públicos: máximo del 15% del monto de la subvención CDBG
05X

Otros servicios públicos - Centro de recursos de CASC

03T Programas para personas sin hogar y pacientes con SIDA – Welcome Home
Skagit
03T Programas para personas sin hogar y pacientes con VIH/SIDA – Skagit
Friendship House

$

12,750.00

$

15,300.00

$

28,560.00

Instalaciones públicas – Cantidad restante
03Z

PFI- Skagit Gleaners – Almacenamiento de alimentos

$

35,000.00

03C

PFI-Skagit Friendship House -Reparación del techo

$

55,000.00

03C

PFI-CASC-Centro de Desarrollo Familiar-Reemplazo de Baños

$

7,000.00

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fondos reducidos por el HUD.

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AP-05 Executive Summary - 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1.

Introduction

The City of Mount Vernon receives the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annually from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for community development and affordable
housing needs. The City is an entitlement community that has received CDBG funds since 2004. CDBG
entitlement communities are those that receive direct allocations from HUD by a formula considering
factors such as total population, poverty levels, and housing conditions, Periodically, as a condition of
receiving this federal financial assistance, the City is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) to prepare a Consolidated Plan (Conplan), or Strategic Plan covering a threeor five-year timeframe. The Conplan outlines the City’s goals and objectives for the CDBG program. The
City of Mount Vernon's Five-Year Consolidated Plan covers the period from July 1, 2023, through June 30,
2028.
The Plan establishes a strategic course of action for housing and community development in the City of
Mount Vernon. Using the latest available data, this five-year planning document identifies priority
housing, homelessness, special populations, public housing, and community development needs. The
plan also considers market conditions for a range of housing characteristics, including the number of
available housing units, cost and condition of housing, homeless facilities and services, special needs
facilities and services, and barriers to affordable housing. The plan establishes general strategies for
addressing those needs, and integrates the application, planning, and citizen participation requirements
for CDBG.
Developed at the commencement of each Conplan term, the Strategic Plan serves as a guide for
developing the Annual Action Plans (AAP). The Strategic Plan is designed to help achieve the following
National Objectives:
CDBG Objectives
x
x
x

Provide decent affordable housing,
Create suitable living environments, and
Expand economic opportunities.

The primary means of achieving this goal is by extending and strengthening partnerships among all levels
of government and the private sector, including non-profit and for-profit organizations, in creating new
housing and community development opportunities.
The City will aggressively pursue these goals through the projects described in its Annual Action Plan. The
recommended funding for its AAP projects is directed toward public facilities and infrastructure
improvements, affordable housing programs, and public service activities, which will lead to the following
outcomes:
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• Improved availability/accessibility to suitable living environments,
• Improved sustainability of decent affordable housing, and
• Improved availability/accessibility to economic opportunities.
National Objectives
x
x
x

Benefit low-income* persons
Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight
Meet a need having a particular urgency

*For the purposes of the Strategic Plan , the term “low-/ moderate income” includes those households
with income at or below 80 percent of the area median income, adjusted for household size, as published
annually by HUD.
The City's AAP is a major component of the CPS. In the AAP, Mount Vernon describes the programs and
services that it will undertake during the period beginning July 1, 2026, until June 30, 2027. The AAP details
the populations that will be served, projects to be undertaken, and resources that will be used over the
next year. This year's Action Plan will be addressing the second year of the CPS.

2.

Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan

This could be a restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to
another location. It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs
assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan.
The five-year plan goals include (A) increasing the supply of affordable housing (B) maintaining existing
affordable housing stock, (C) supporting public facilities for neighborhood revitalization, (D) increasing the
supply of affordable owner-occupied housing through direct financial assistance to low-income
homebuyers, (E) supporting efforts to reduce poverty, and (F) general planning and administration of the
City's CDBG program.
This Action Plan contains a range of goals, objectives, and outcomes formulated to address needs
identified for homelessness, other special needs, non-housing community development, barriers to
affordable housing, lead-based paint hazards, institutional structure, and coordination. These objectives
include:
• Continue to plan, monitor, and administer Entitlement Grant programs and ensure compliance with
Federal Regulations
• Support improvement of infrastructure, community facilities and public facilities in CDBG eligible
census tracts
• Address community needs through community-based public service programs
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These objectives are supported by a collection of associated strategies and performance goals. These
strategies seek to work toward meeting the objectives stated, addressing the need for more affordable
housing, public facilities and infrastructure improvements, and public services. See AP-20 for specific
goals.

3.

Evaluation of past performance

This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects.
The annual Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Reports identified the goals and
accomplishments for the previous years against the outcomes expected in the Consolidated Plan. In
reviewing activities accomplished with its federal funding last fiscal year, the City of Mount Vernon
advanced its goals of increasing the capacity of housing and human service organizations to serve the
homeless and to provide effective support services to priority low-income and homeless populations by
conducting a balance of projects. The projects were selected based on consultation with local agencies
and in response to the area’s countywide Continuum of Care Plan. Along these lines, funds were allocated
to public services provided to city residents by Welcome Home Skagit.
Public facility improvements were undertaken for the two public facilities owned and operated by nonprofit agencies providing services to low to moderate income persons. Family Promise (Blessing House)
and Neighbors in Need Food Bank.
Another high priority goal is the support for revitalization of Downtown Mount Vernon by investing in the
construction of the Library Commons Project on the heels of the completion of the floodwall project, an
investment into one of the City’s (low- to moderate-income (LMI) neighborhoods. This was accomplished
through a Section 108 Loan to be repaid through the City’s annual CDBG allocation.
Increasing the supply of affordable owner-occupied housing through activities proposed by Skagit Habitat
for Humanity, with homebuyer assistance to be combined with other sources of funding and sweat equity
to make monthly housing costs affordable for LMI homebuyers in Mount Vernon. Skagit Habitat for
Humanity was successful in securing the matching funds that were needed to make the dream of
homeownership a reality for a total of 2 homebuyers for an activity that was funded in 2021. In the 2024
program year, $50,000.00 was awarded to Habitat for Humanity however, a substantial amendment was
necessary during this report year to reallocate the funds. Habitat forfeited the award since there are no
current projects within Mount Vernon nor are there any anticipated within the next several years, as such,
funds were allocated to the Section 108 Loan repayment due to the high interest rates on the loan.

All goals and projects are consistent with the 5-year Consolidated Plan and Strategy. As a result of slowmoving projects, Mount Vernon has taken specific steps to ensure that projects are implemented in a
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timely manner in the future. The slow-moving projects have been completed. One agency funded for
housing is unable to utilize the funding, therefore, a substantial amendment will be undertaken to
reallocate the funds. Mount Vernon has met our timeliness expenditure ratio as required by federal
regulation. Details of past performance can be found in the City's Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Reports (CAPERs).

4.

Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process

Summary from citizen participation section of plan.
PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS: The first public meeting on the Annual Action Plan was held March 11, 2026,
at which time applicants were given the opportunity to give a presentation to the City Council regarding
their agency and application. Thereafter, a public hearing on March 25, 2026, following a public notice in
the Skagit Valley Herald that was published in English and Spanish, and of course, posted on the website
and other locations. The purpose of the hearing was to obtain the views of citizens and other interested
parties on the housing and non-housing community development needs of the City before the draft 2026
Action Plan was prepared.
The draft Annual Action Plan was made available for review and comment by the public between March
27, 2026, and April 29, 2026. The City Council held a second public hearing April 29, 2026, at the
Police/Court Campus, 1805 Continental Pl, Mount Vernon, Washington. The notice for the public hearing
was published March 27th, 2026, in a newspaper of general circulation. The public was given the
opportunity to comment on the Annual Action Plan. Contingency language was provided in the public
notice in the event Mount Vernon’s CDBG allocation was more or less than anticipated. During the public
hearing held on March 25, 2026, agencies that had requested funding were given an opportunity to make
a presentation to the Council.
During the 30-day comment period, no comments were received from the public however, each agency
requesting funding was able to provide a presentation to the City Council in favor of funding their agency
and in support of the CDBG program.
Notices were posted at the following community locations and the City's website:
City Hall
Library
In addition, the City consulted with agencies through regular participation in HOME consortium meetings
and other regional initiatives related to affordable housing, homelessness, and other regional needs.

5.

Summary of public comments
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This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen
Participation section of the Con Plan.
In establishing its CDBG allocations, Mount Vernon’s governing body and City Administrators consider all
comments received by the public.
The City Council held several work sessions, a pubic meeting on March 11, 2026, and held public hearings
to obtain comments on March 25, 2026, and April 29, 2026, at a time and location that encourages
participation from the public.
During the first public meeting, each agency requesting funding was able to provide a presentation to the
City Council in favor of funding their agency and in support of the CDBG program. No one present at the
public hearing spoke for or against the funding recommendations and the Annual Action Plan.
During the 30-day comment period, no comments were received.

6.

Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them

All comments received regarding funding priorities for the Annual Action Plan were considered and
accepted. Due to the overwhelming support and community need, not all agencies that requested funding
received funding through the CDBG program as the need for the funding far outweighs the amount of
funds available.

7.

Summary

The City of Mount Vernon's Strategic Plan outlines the housing and community development goals and
strategies to meet the priority needs with available resources. This Strategic Plan covers Program Years
2023-2027, the period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028.
PRIORITIES: The level of need in a community typically exceeds the limited resources available to help
meet those needs. The City uses these priorities and goals as a basis for determining the types of housing
and community development programs the City will fund over the next five years with CDBG funds. The
City has identified the following general priorities (not in order) for the use of CDBG funding.
Priority 1. Homelessness: The Washington State Legislature required all Counties to develop a ten-year
plan to reduce homelessness. The City follows, by reference, Skagit County's Homeless Plan, including its
goals and strategies. CDBG funds for public services can be used to address these needs.
Priority 2. Increase affordable housing supply: The cost of rental and homeowner housing is beyond the
reach of many Mount Vernon households who are homeless or who are struggling with a severe housing
cost burden, putting their future tenancy at risk. The City of Mount Vernon participated in the Skagit
County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee process that generated a set of strategies to increase the
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supply of affordable housing, and the City has been part of the Skagit County Home Consortium since
2015. The City's CDBG program is part of the larger strategy as it relates to housing within Mount Vernon.
Priority 3. Public facilities to support revitalization: The opportunities for Downtown Mount Vernon
revitalization are many and they promise to increase safety and create economic development
opportunities that will increase employment and housing for LMI area residents. Some of the
revitalization activities will require infrastructure upgrades or the development of new infrastructure (e.g.
pedestrian mobility improvements, utilities, flood hazard mitigation facilities, etc.).
Priority 4. Preservation: Preservation strategies including home repairs are needed to maintain the stock
of existing affordable housing resources.
Priority 5. Assist special needs populations: Public services are needed to help individuals and families
with special needs obtain help with basic needs, food, housing, employment, health, and other services.
Priority 6. Administration and planning: Implementation of this consolidated plan requires certain
administrative and planning activities including the development of the plan, environmental review of
projects, subrecipient monitoring, development of fair housing information, and other activities required
by law.
GOALS: Based on the needs, housing market analysis and priorities, the Strategic Plan proposes the
following goals over the next five years:
x
x
x
x
x

Maintain affordable housing stock
Support public facilities for revitalization
Increase supply of affordable owner-occupied housing
Supportive efforts to reduce poverty
Administration and planning

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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies - 91.200(b)
1.

Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan

The following are the agencies/entities responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and
those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role
Lead Agency
CDBG Administrator

Name
MOUNT VERNON
MOUNT VERNON

Department/Agency
City of Mount Vernon Mayor's
Office

HOPWA Administrator
HOME Administrator
HOPWA-C Administrator
Table 1 – Responsible Agencies

Narrative
The City of Mount Vernon’s Mayor’s Office, receives entitlement funding from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on an annual basis. Funding is determined by the amount of
HUD’s approved budget and an allocation formula that factors in variables such as population, housing
stock age/condition, and poverty levels.
The Mayor’s Office is responsible for administering the City’s housing and community development
programs covered by Mount Vernon’s Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. The Mayor’s Office,
with staff oversight and consultants, conducts the planning, budgeting, and day-to-day administration of
the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Steve Sexton
Development Services Director
City of Mount Vernon
910 Cleveland Avenue
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 336-6211
[email protected]

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AP-10 Consultation - 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1.

Introduction

As part of this Consolidated Plan development, the City of Mount Vernon, Skagit County, and participating
jurisdictions undertook an extensive outreach program to consult and coordinate with nonprofit agencies,
affordable housing providers, and government agencies, and other entities. The outreach program is
summarized in the Executive Summary and Citizen Participation sections of this Consolidated Plan.
The City of Mount Vernon determined the priority rankings of its housing and community development
needs through a consultation process with public agencies, community organizations, and local residents.
The complete list of the City's consultations may be found in its Five-Year (5) Consolidated Plan and
Strategy (CPS).
In addition, the City reviewed relevant data on the city's and the region's housing and community
development needs, including the following sources:
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x

Census.gov
2017-2021 CHAS Data ACS Sets
eCon Planning Suite
HUD Low Income Housing Tax Credit Database
Washington State Data Center
Washington Workforce Association
National Low Income Housing Coalition
State of the Cities
Washington Department of State Health Services
Local Homeless Network

Funding for projects in the City's immediate sphere of influence must correspond with the identified needs
or the proposed project is not funded with entitlement funds.
This consultation process ensures that there is direct, local community input in the selection of funded
projects.

Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and
service agencies (91.215(l)).
During the development of the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, the City and County Consortium
consulted municipal officials, non-profit agencies, public housing agencies, community housing
development organizations, governmental agencies, and the Continua of Care in all three Consortium
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counties. The Consortium held two public hearings during the development of the Plan to identify needs
and priorities, made the draft of the Plan available for a public review period, and held an additional public
hearing during the public review period to review the draft findings and priorities. The City conducted
Public Hearings to gain public input for the City’s Plan that is incorporated into the Consortium’s Plan. The
Consortium also reviewed several community and regional plans (e.g. 10 Year Plans to End Homelessness;
County and City Comprehensive Plans, HOME-ARP Allocation Plan).
The City coordinates with a wide variety of agencies, organizations, and service providers in an effort to
bring various viewpoints to bear in the identification of local housing and service needs. The agencies
include Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and other community development organizations whose fields
of interest and service include but are not limited to: social services, youth services, senior services,
homeless services, domestic violence services, health services, and abused children’s services.
Mount Vernon continues to nurture relationships with public and private health and social service
agencies in an effort to clearly identify gaps in essential services that can be used in the formulation of
various grant requests submitted on the City's behalf.
To strengthen this delivery system, Mount Vernon has undertaken a collaborative approach to developing
a common vision for housing and community development activities. Commitment and coordination
among various levels of local government, community organizations, and the public are essential.

Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The City and Consortium have incorporated into its Strategic Plan, elements of the local Continuum of
Care plans to end homelessness which comprise a framework for prioritizing the use of CDBG and HOME
funds toward the goals of ending homelessness in the Consortium region. The City also reviewed and
incorporated feedback from the Skagit/Island/ Whatcom Consortium HOME ARP Allocation Plan. This
special plan was developed through a comprehensive planning process involving critical stakeholders, to
establish needs and goals for populations experiencing homelessness or populations at risk of becoming
homeless. The process involved direct outreach, surveys, and evaluation of data relative to specific HOMEARP Qualifying Populations. In addition to gaining input from non-profit stakeholders serving qualified
populations (homeless, at risk of homeless, domestic violence, stalking, or human trafficking survivors,
other populations at risk of housing instability including veterans), outreach was made to housing
providers, housing authorities, fair housing providers, and organizations serving persons with disabilities.

Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction’s area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
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The City and Consortium have incorporated into its Strategic Plan, elements of the local Continuum of
Care plans to end homelessness which comprise a framework for prioritizing the use of CDBG and HOME
funds toward the goals of ending homelessness in the Consortium region. The City also reviewed and
incorporated feedback from the Skagit/Island/ Whatcom Consortium HOME ARP Allocation Plan- This
special plan was developed through a comprehensive planning process involving critical stakeholders, to
establish needs and goals for populations experiencing homelessness or populations at risk of becoming
homeless. The process involved direct outreach, surveys, and evaluation of data related to specific HOMEARP Qualifying Populations. In addition to gaining input from non-profit stakeholders serving qualified
populations (homeless, at risk of homeless, domestic violence, stalking, or human trafficking survivors,
other populations at risk of housing instability including veterans), outreach was made to housing
providers, housing authorities, fair housing providers, and organizations serving persons with disabilities.

2.
Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and
consultations

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Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated

1

Agency/Group/Organization

Community Action of Skagit County

Agency/Group/Organization Type

Housing
Services - Housing
Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services-Health
Services-Education
Services-Employment
Service-Fair Housing
Services - Victims

What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy

Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?

Meetings with staff and multi-agency meetings.
Participated in committees where input was
provided. The City of Mount Vernon will continue
to use CDBG funding to support public services
and affordable housing, to the extent that
funding permits, during the FY 2023-2027
Consolidated Plan period.

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2

3

Agency/Group/Organization

SKAGIT COUNTY

Agency/Group/Organization Type

Housing
Services - Housing
Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-homeless
Services-Health
Services-Education
Services-Employment
Service-Fair Housing
Other government - County
Regional organization

What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy

Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?

Meetings with senior staff and multi-agency
meetings. Increased coordination relative to
housing and homeless projects, and additional
funding that may become available.

Agency/Group/Organization

Housing Authority of Skagit County

Agency/Group/Organization Type

Housing
PHA

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4

What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
Farmworker Housing

Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?

Participated in HOME Consortium Meetings.
Mount Vernon will continue coordination through
the HOME Consortium to further additional
affordable housing opportunities for families.

Agency/Group/Organization

Home Trust of Skagit

Agency/Group/Organization Type

Housing
Services - Housing

What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment

Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?

Participation in HOME Consortium Advisory
Committee, held meetings with staff, board
members, and multi-agency meetings. Mount
Vernon will continue to use CDBG funds to
support affordable housing initiatives, to the
extent funding permits, during the FY 2023-2027
Consolidated Plan period.

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6

Agency/Group/Organization

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES OF WESTERN
WASHINGTON, WA

Agency/Group/Organization Type

Housing
Services - Housing
Services-Children
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Persons with Disabilities
Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services-Health
Services-Education
Services-Employment
Service-Fair Housing
Services - Victims
Foundation

What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy

Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?

Consultation through participation with the
HOME Consortium. The City will continue to
support affordable housing initiatives, to the
extent funding permits, during the FY 2023-2027
Consolidated Plan Period.

Agency/Group/Organization

Friendship House/First Steps

Agency/Group/Organization Type

Housing
Services - Housing
Services-homeless

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7

8

What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy

Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?

Consultation through meetings with Staff. The
City of Mount Vernon will use CDBG funds to
support public facilities that serve the homeless,
to the extent funding permits, during the FY
2023-2027 Consolidated Plan Period.

Agency/Group/Organization

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WESTERN
WASHINGTON

Agency/Group/Organization Type

Housing
Services - Housing

What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?

Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs

Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?

Consultation through meetings with Staff. The
City of Mount Vernon will use CDBG funds to
support affordable housing ownership
opportunities, to the extent funding permits,
during the FY 2023-2027 Consolidated Plan
Period.

Agency/Group/Organization

Welcome Home Skagit

Agency/Group/Organization Type

Housing
Services-homeless

What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?

Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy

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Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?

Consultation through email notices and request
for participation in meetings. The City of Mount
Vernon will use CDBG funds to support public
services for low to moderate income persons to
the extent funding permits, during the FY 20232027 Consolidated Plan Period.

Agency/Group/Organization

Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship

Agency/Group/Organization Type

Services-Education
Services-Employment

What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?

Economic Development

Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?

Consultation through email notices and request
for participation in meetings. The City of Mount
Vernon will use CDBG funds to support public
services for low to moderate income persons to
the extent funding permits, during the FY 20232027 Consolidated Plan Period.

10 Agency/Group/Organization

Helping Hands Food Bank of Sedro-Woolley

Agency/Group/Organization Type

Services - Housing
Services-Elderly Persons
Services-Health

What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?

Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy

Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?

Consultation through email notices and request
for participation in meetings. The City of Mount
Vernon will use CDBG funds to support public
services for low to moderate income persons to
the extent funding permits, during the FY 20232027 Consolidated Plan Period.

11 Agency/Group/Organization
Agency/Group/Organization Type

Evangelical Salem Lutheran Church of Mount
Vernon
Housing
Services - Housing
Services-homeless
Religious Organization

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What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?

Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy

Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?

Consultation through email notices and request
for participation in meetings. The City of Mount
Vernon will use CDBG funds to support public
services for low to moderate income persons to
the extent funding permits, during the FY 20232027 Consolidated Plan Period.

Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
Since the City of Mount Vernon consulted with all relevant agencies and did not intentionally exclude
any, there would not be a need for a rationale explaining non-consultation.

Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan

Lead
Organization

Continuum of Care

Skagit County

Measuring
Homelessness in
Skagit County
(2025)

Skagit County
Public Health

How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the
goals of each plan?
The plan calls for the reduction of homelessness within a 10year period. The City will continue to support organizations
and activities that serve the homeless.
Long-term strategy for building a better, coordinated
strategy for LMI-affordable homes and related issues, Point
in Time Count.

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Name of Plan

Lead
Organization

Comprehensive
Plan &
Development
Strategy

City of Mount
Vernon

Comprehensive
Plan Skagit County

County of
Skagit

How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the
goals of each plan?
The 2025-2045 Comprehensive Plan amendment was
approved in June of 2025. The amended Comprehensive Plan
Schedule with the purpose of adopting Comprehensive Plan
amendments and development regulations to allow and
encourage missing middle, affordable, shelter, transition,
emergency and permanent supportive housing. This
Comprehensive Plan update is the City's "road map" for
future growth over the next 20 years (2025 - 2045). City
staff are working on updates to the initial (December 2024)
Public Participation Plan to ensure the public is provided
with early, ongoing, and meaningful ways to be involved with
this Comprehensive Plan update. The City will continue to
use CDBG funds to support large infrastructure projects
though the Section 108 program.
Skagit County, as Lead Agency for the Skagit County HOME
Consortium, undertakes a review process prior to
submission of our 2026 Annual Action Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The
2026 Annual Action plan outlines the goals and projects the
HOME Consortium plans in the upcoming year.

Table 3 - Other local / regional / federal planning efforts

Narrative

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AP-12 Participation - 91.401, 91.105, 91.200(c)
1.
Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting

Citizen participation efforts included direct outreach to organizations and stakeholder groups, public
notices, including notices published in Spanish to accommodate the high percentage of Mount Vernon
residents who have limited English Proficiency. In addition, direct contact was made with community
stakeholders and public services providers. The planned strategies and priorities for the consolidated plan
included homeless strategies, affordable housing, and Downtown Mount Vernon redevelopment efforts.
The strategies were established through the review of existing plans and public participation efforts,
coordination with stakeholders along with the Consolidated Plan participation process.
In order to encourage public participation in the planning process—particularly among minorities, and
non-English speaking persons, as well as persons with disabilities—the City published a notice in both
English and Spanish in the Skagit Valley Herald, a local circulation newspaper.
Notices were posted at the following community locations: Town Hall, the Library and also on the City's
website in addition to sending the notice via email to those requesting to be on the City’s listserv.
Each of the public notices advised potential attendees that special accommodations would be made for
persons with disabilities and non-English speakers if given advance notification.
In addition, copies of the City's Annual Action Plan budget were made available to the public during the
30-day public comment period from March 27, 2026, to April 29, 2026, at the Mayor’s Office.

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Citizen Participation Outreach

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Sort
Orde
r

Mode of
Outreach

Target of
Outreach

Summary o
f
response/a
ttendance

Summary
of
comments
received

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Summary of
comments
not
accepted
and reasons

URL (If applicable)

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Minorities
NonEnglish
Speaking Specify
other
language:
Spanish

1

Public
Meeting

Persons
with
disabilitie
s
Nontargeted/
broad
communit
y
Residents
of Public
and
Assisted
Housing

2

Newspap
er Ad

Minorities
Non-

A public
meeting
was held
March 11,
2026,
followed by
public
hearings
held March
25, 2026,
and April
29, 2026, at
the Police
Court
Campus.
The
purpose of
the
hearings
was to
obtain
feedback
from the
public
regarding
the Annual
Action
Plan. The
public was
given the
opportunit
y to
comment
before the
City Council
took any
action on
the plans.
Public
notices
were

No one
present at
the public
hearing
spoke for
or against
the
Annual
Action
Plan
and/or
CDBG
funding.

No
comments
were
received or
rejected.

No
comments
were

No
comments
were

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Orde
r

Mode of
Outreach

Target of
Outreach

Summary o
f
response/a
ttendance

Summary
of
comments
received

English
Speaking Specify
other
language:
Spanish

published
in the
Skagit
Valley
Herald, a
newspaper
of general
circulation
to advise
the public
about the
Consolidate
d Plan
process,
associated
hearings
and
request
comments
from the
public. The
notices
were
published
January 20,
2026,
March 17,
2026, and
March 27,
2025.
NE
ED TO ADD

received
after
publicatio
n in a
newspape
r of local
jurisdictio
n.

Persons
with
disabilitie
s
Nontargeted/
broad
communit
y
Residents
of Public
and
Assisted
Housing

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Summary of
comments
not
accepted
and reasons
received or
rejected.

URL (If applicable)

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Sort
Orde
r

Mode of
Outreach

Target of
Outreach

Summary o
f
response/a
ttendance

Summary
of
comments
received

Public
notices and
draft
Annual
Action Plan
documents
were
posted on
the City of
Mount
Vernon
website

No
comments
were
received
after
persons
were
through
email or
any other
means.

Summary of
comments
not
accepted
and reasons

URL (If applicable)

Minorities
NonEnglish
Speaking Specify
other
language:
Spanish

3

Internet
Outreach

Persons
with
disabilitie
s
Nontargeted/
broad
communit
y

No
comments
were
received or
rejected.

https://www.mountver
nonwa.gov/561/CDBG

Residents
of Public
and
Assisted
Housing

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Sort
Orde
r

4

Mode of
Outreach

Internet
Outreach

Target of
Outreach

Summary o
f
response/a
ttendance
All persons
requesting
to be
placed on
our mailing
list were
sent
notification
via email of
the
availability
of funds
and of
public
hearings.
Public
Notices
were sent
to public
service
agencies so
that they
could have
their
beneficiarie
s, board
members,
and
interested
parties
attend the
meeting or
submit
comments.

Nontargeted/
broad
communit
y

Persons
with
disabilitie
s
5

In Office
Walk Ins

Nontargeted/
broad
communit
y

Summary
of
comments
received

Summary of
comments
not
accepted
and reasons

No
comments
were
received
after
persons
were
through
email or
any other
means.

No
comments
were
received or
rejected.

None
received.

Public
Notices
were sent to
public
service
agencies so
that they
could have
their
beneficiaries
, board
members,
and
interested
parties
attend the
meeting or
submit
comments.

URL (If applicable)

Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach

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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources - 91.420(b), 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Mount Vernon receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The City will receive a CDBG program
entitlement allocation of $377,614.00. In addition, the City anticipates that it will have prior year
resources budgeted for projects that have not been started but not yet completed, and/or general
administration funds that are left over from the prior year. The total anticipated budget for the CDBG
program is $377,614 plus any unexpended funds at the end of June 30, 2026. The program year was not
complete when these estimates were populated, therefore prior year funds are estimated.

Anticipated Resources
Program

Source
of
Funds

Uses of Funds

CDBG

public Acquisition
Admin and
federal Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public
Services

Expected Amount Available Year 1
Annual
Program Prior Year
Total:
Allocation: Income: Resources:
$
$
$
$

377,614.00

0.00

Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$

0.00 377,614.00 213,301.00

Narrative
Description

The expected
amount of
funds at the
beginning of the
Conplan was
$1,661,825
based on an
annual
allocation of
$332,365. The
remainder of
funds for the
ConPlan is the
difference of
what was
anticipated and
what has been
allocated. Funds
will be used for
admin/planning,
housing, public
facilities, and
public services.

Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table

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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local
funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
Federal funds the City receives through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) are used to
leverage other federal, state, local and private resources to meet housing and community development
needs. While matching funds are not currently required for the City’s CDBG program, the City anticipates
that most major projects will be funded primarily through non-CDBG resources. For example, new multifamily housing will be funded primarily through low-income housing tax credit program and the WA State
Housing Trust Fund, with relatively small local investment of CDBG dollars. The City owns land that was
recently used to complete the flood hazard control project in the Downtown neighborhood, and most of
the $30,000,000 floodwall project came from non-CDBG sources.

If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
Not applicable.

Discussion
The City has available $377,614 from the CDBG funding for the 2026 program year leaving an estimated
amount of $213,301 for the remainder of the CONPLAN. These funds will be used to operate a range of
private and public services as described later in the Annual Action Plan.
CONPLAN Estimated Funding:

$1,661,825.00 (Based on 5 years of $332,365.00)

Year 1 funding

$ 332,365.00

Year 2 funding

$ 360,931.00

Year 3 funding

$ 377,614.00

Year 4 funding

$ 377,614.00

CONPLAN Balance

$ 213,301.00

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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives - 91.420, 91.220(c)(3)&(e)
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
1

Goal Name

Start
Year

End
Year

Category

Geographic
Area

Needs
Addressed

Funding

Support public
facilities for
revitalization

2023

2027

Homeless
Non-Housing
Community
Development

DOWNTOWN
MOUNT
VERNON
Census Tract
9523
Census Tract
9522
City of Mount
Vernon

Homelessness
Public Facilities
to support
Revitalization

CDBG:
$255,000.00

Homelessness
Assistance for
Special Needs
Populations

CDBG:
$56,610.00

City of Mount
Vernon
Table 6 – Goals Summary

Administration
and planning

CDBG:
$66,004.00

2

Supportive
efforts to
reduce poverty

2023

2027

Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs

3

Administration
and Planning

2023

2027

Administration

Goal Outcome
Indicator
Other: 1 Other
Public Facilities: 3
4,306 Persons

Public service
activities other
than
Low/Moderate
Income Housing
Benefit: 1,070
Persons Assisted
Other: 1 Other

Goal Descriptions

1 Goal Name

Support public facilities for revitalization

Goal Description
2 Goal Name

Supportive efforts to reduce poverty

Goal Description
3 Goal Name

Administration and Planning

Goal Description

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AP-35 Projects - 91.420, 91.220(d)
Introduction
The City of Mount Vernon intends to use FY 2026-2027 CDBG funds for public facility improvements,
affordable housing, public services, and program administration. The breakdown of the grant by category
and percentage are as follows:

x
x
x
#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Public services - 15%
Public facilities - 26%
Administration - 17%
Project Name
Public Facility: Library Commons Improvements
Public Services: Community Action of Skagit County
Public Services: Welcome Home Skagit
Public Services: Skagit Friendship House
Public Facility: Skagit Gleaners
Public Facility: Skagit Friendship House
Public Facility: CASC Family Development Cener
Administration and Planning

Table 7 – Project Information

Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
The projects listed above were selected from the total of project proposals received in accordance with
their consistency with the priorities established through the Consolidated Plan forums and community
survey process. These projects meet needs enumerated in the Needs Assessment and prioritization
process to the extent that funding was available. Organizational competencies were also considered
when selecting one project over another, leaning toward those organizations with long-standing histories
of successful project management. In addition, community input was strongly considered regarding the
service agencies that were selected for funding.
The greatest obstacle is that the level of funding is not sufficient to address all of the underserved needs
of the community.

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AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information

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1 Project Name

Public Facility: Library Commons Improvements

Target Area

DOWNTOWN MOUNT VERNON

Goals Supported

Support public facilities for revitalization

Needs Addressed

Public Facilities to support Revitalization

Funding

CDBG: $158,000.00

Description

Support Completion of Mount Vernon Library Commons Repayment of
108 Loan and Interest

Target Date

6/30/2027

Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities

Not applicable.

Location Description

Downtown Mount Vernon

Planned Activities

Repayment of the Section 108 loan for the Library Commons project
previously completed with a Section 108 Loan.

2 Project Name

Public Services: CASC Resource Cener

Target Area

City of Mount Vernon

Goals Supported

Supportive efforts to reduce poverty

Needs Addressed

Homelessness
Assistance for Special Needs Populations

Funding

CDBG: $12,750.00

Description

CASC Resource Center will provide homeless services to include
housing referrals, assistance with past due rent, basic needs, assistance
with signing up for Coordinated Entry, applying for SNAP benefits,
employment and vocational programs on transportation services.

Target Date

6/30/2027

Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities

500 persons

Location Description

This is a city-wide activity, but services are rendered at the office which
is located in the city of Mount Vernon.

Planned Activities

Funds will be used to provide comprehensive services for low to
moderate income persons.
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3 Project Name

Public Services: Welcome Home Skagit

Target Area

City of Mount Vernon

Goals Supported

Supportive efforts to reduce poverty

Needs Addressed

Homelessness

Funding

CDBG: $15,300.00

Description

Funds will be used to provide public services to low income residents
of Mount Vernon.

Target Date

6/30/2027

Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities

240 people

Location Description
Planned Activities
4 Project Name

Funds will be used to provide comprehensive services for persons
experiencing homelessness.
Public Services: Skagit Friendship House

Target Area

City of Mount Vernon

Goals Supported

Supportive efforts to reduce poverty

Needs Addressed

Homelessness

Funding

CDBG: $28,560.00

Description

Funding request is to provide funding to support the operating costs of
homeless programs including the Men’s Shelter, Women’s Shelter and
the Community Café.

Target Date

6/30/2027

Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities

330 people

Location Description
Planned Activities

Funds will be used to provide comprehensive services for persons
experiencing homelessness.

Project Name

Public Facility: Skagit Gleaners
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5 Target Area

City of Mount Vernon

Goals Supported

Support public facilities for revitalization

Needs Addressed

Homelessness

Funding

CDBG: $35,000.00

Description

Funds will support the purchase of a 20-foot external walk-in
cooler/freezer to expand cold storage capacity for our free Saturday
evening Public Food Distribution, as well as a second storage container
to house surplus clothing and household goods for client distribution.

Target Date

6/30/2027

Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities

4,000

Location Description

This is a city-wide activity.

Description

Funds will support the purchase of a 20-foot external walk-in
cooler/freezer to expand cold storage capacity for our free Saturday
evening Public Food Distribution, as well as a second storage container
to house surplus clothing and household goods for client distribution.

6 Project Name

Public Facility: Skagit Friendship House

Target Area

City of Mount Vernon

Goals Supported

Support public facilities for revitalization

Needs Addressed

Homelessness

Funding

CDBG: $55,000.00

Description

This activity will provide a portion of the funds to replace the failing
roof of the Men’s Shelter.

Target Date

6/30/2027

Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities

81 persons

Location Description

This is a city-wide activity

Planned Activities

Replace the roof of the Men’s Shelter.

7 Project Name

Public Facilities: CASC Family Development Center
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Target Area

City of Mount Vernon

Goals Supported

Support public facilities for revitalization

Needs Addressed

Homelessness

Funding

CDBG: $7,000.00

Description

This activity involves the replacement of toiles in the Family
Development Center which provides temporary shelter for homeless
families with children.

Target Date

6/30/2027

Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities

225 Persons

Location Description

This is a city-wide activity.

Planned Activities

This activity involves the replacement of toiles in the Family
Development Center which provides temporary shelter for homeless
families with children.

8 Project Name

Administration and Planning

Target Area

City of Mount Vernon

Goals Supported

Administration and Planning

Needs Addressed

Administration and planning

Funding

CDBG: $66,004.00

Description

This activity involves administrative support for the CDBG program to
include planning, oversight, coordination, staff supervision, monitoring
and evaluation, contracting, record keeping, and overall program
management. Technical assistance will also be provided for special
projects that foster housing and community development
opportunities.

Target Date

6/30/2027

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Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed activities

Not applicable

Location Description

This is a city-wide activity.

Planned Activities

Planning and administration of the CDBG program to include technical
assistance and all related documents, records, reports, etc.

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AP-50 Geographic Distribution - 91.420, 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
Much of the funding from the CDBG program is available for use in any of the CDBG eligible neighborhoods
or citywide, depending on the specifics of the designated activities. Also, some funding is available
according to individual benefit rather than area benefit. It is, therefore, difficult to provide reasonable
projections of the distribution of funds by target area. All of the Public Service Activities are city-wide.
The numbers below are strictly estimates based on these allocations and experience.
Forty-two 42% of 2026 CDBG funds were directed to public facility improvements in Downtown Mount
Vernon through the Section 108 Loan Program; the remainder will be used Citywide.

Geographic Distribution
Target Area
Percentage of Funds
DOWNTOWN MOUNT VERNON
41
City of Mount Vernon
59
Census Tract 9523
Census Tract 9522
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution

Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
The City of Mount Vernon has a commitment to repay a HUD Section 108 loan for the completed
revitalization of the downtown area. The remainder of the funding is available for use for eligible activities
Citywide.

Discussion
Downtown Mount Vernon is the only single neighborhood target area. Census Tract 9522 and 9532 have
a high proportion of LMI residents. There are a wide variety of other needs and priorities throughout the
City.

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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing -91.420, 91.220(j)
Introduction
The City of Mount Vernon has prioritized the use of CDBG for property renovation to preserve affordable
rental housing for people who have been experiencing homelessness and may need supportive housing.
This year, a portion of CDBG funds have been earmarked for property acquisition for a permanent
supportive housing project being developed by the Home Trust of Skagit. In previous years, Habitat for
Humanity received CDBG funds to assist four (4) homebuyers with the purchase of a home. Although
funded for another home in 2024, Habitat will not have a project in Mount Vernon for several years
therefore, fund will be reallocated through a substantial amendment.

Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve
as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment
No immediate actions are underway, nor have any negative effects of public policies been identified.

Discussion
No immediate actions are underway, nor have any negative effects of public policies been identified.

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AP-85 Other Actions - 91.420, 91.220(k)
Introduction
No known barriers to affordable housing resulting from public policies of the City of Mount Vernon exist.

Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The City will conduct outreach to various community sectors to inform lenders, property managers, and
the public about Fair Housing laws; The City will also continue coordination with the HOME Consortium,
Skagit County and other community partners to support unmet needs in the Area.

Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City will work in partnership with the Housing Authority of Skagit County to secure the resources
necessary to provide affordable housing in Mount Vernon. The City has alternate projects in its 2023-2027
Consolidated Plan and Action Plan to provide affordable housing for rent or homeownership.

Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
All housing rehabilitation efforts on homes that were built before 1978 will include lead-based paint
hazard evaluations. All hazards will be addressed, either through abatement or interim controls to
minimize the hazards. The City will also provide information to partners regarding projects that may be
impacted by Lead Based Paint requirements based on the age of the buildings.

Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
Poverty is a function of income, which is related to education, job training and employment. Annually the
City provides CDBG funds to public service agencies to assist households below the poverty level with
services. Major economic development programs in support of business development and job creation
are being undertaken, including efforts to revitalize the Downtown neighborhood. The City continues to
have three major priorities for expanding the range of economic development opportunities available to
low- and moderate-income residents:
x
x
x

Develop new businesses and create new jobs in the target areas,
Improve access to employment opportunities within the target areas, and
Help residents acquire the skills required for success in today’s job market.

Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City will continue participation in the HOME Consortium and other regional groups for continued
information sharing and coordination. The City will also use CDBG funds to support
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affordable housing initiatives, to the extent funding permits, during the FY 2023-2027 consolidated plan
period.

Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
The City plans to continue coordination with the Continuum of Care to support the goals of their plan to
reduce homelessness through their 10 year plan and newer initiatives as they occur. The City also intends
to continue active participation with community organizations that serve the residents of Mount Vernon
through CDBG funding, when available, and other (non-financial) supports.

Discussion
To raise awareness regarding barriers to affordable housing, the City will participate in county wide
activities regarding affordable housing. Information regarding discrimination and action that renters or
homebuyers may take and HUD authorized pamphlets are available at the Community Development
Office. City staff will provide assistance to any Mount Vernon resident filing a federal fair housing
discrimination complaint; provide intake services and forward the complaint to the appropriate HUD
office. To date, Mount Vernon has not assisted anyone in filing a fair housing discrimination complaint. As
such, the status and/or disposition of any filed complaints are not part of the City’s records.
During the month of June 2026, the City, in conjunction with local affordable housing providers and
partners, will participate in activities promoting June as Affordable Housing Month. Information will be
disseminated regarding affordable housing in both English and Spanish.
Posters and brochures regarding Fair Housing are distributed to non-profits, local agencies, and
governmental offices to raise awareness.

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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements - 91.420, 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction
The 2026 Action Plan continues some of the programs and one project that the City has implemented in
the past, including affordable housing opportunities, public (human) services, and public facilities that
provide for revitalization and flood hazard mitigation.

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects
Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be
carried out.

1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next
program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to
address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan.
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not
been included in a prior statement or plan
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities
Total Program Income:

0
0
0
0
0
0

Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities

0

2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive
period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum
overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and
moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan.

100.00%

Discussion
The City of Mount Vernon will comply with all program specific requirements pertaining to the
allocation of CDBG funds.

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Attachments
Citizen Participation Comments
Publication
Council Agenda’s
Grantee SF-424's and Certification(s)

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HUD Matrix
Code

National Objective

42%

19F

N/A

Public Facility

66,000

18%

21A

N/A

Administration

15,300 $

15,080

4%

03T

56,000 $

28,560 $

28,150

8%

03T

$

25,000 $

12,750 $

12,567

3%

05X

Low Mod Limited
Clientele
Low Mod Limited
Clientele
Low Mod Limited
Clientele

Total Public Service Requests
Public Facilities- Amount remaining $84,972

$

111,000 $

56,610 $

55,797

15%

PFI-Skagit Gleaners - Food Storage

$

55,000 $

35,000 $

33,262

03Z

Low Mod Limited
Clientele

4,000 People/Public Facility

PFI-Skagit Friendship House Roof Repair

$

85,000 $

55,000 $

52,270

03C

Low Mod Limited
Clientele

81 People/Public Facility-Homeless

03C

Low Mod Limited
Clientele

225 People/Public Facility-Homeless

14C

Low-Moderate Housing

Households

Mt. Vernon 2026-2027 Estimated Allocation

$

377,614
$
Requests
PROPOSED
158,000 $
158,000 $

371,982
REVISED
158,000

Section 108 Loan Payment

$

Administration- Estimated but not more than 20% of actual grant amount

$

66,000 $

66,004 $

Welcome Home Skagit

$

30,000 $

Skagit Friendship House

$

CASC-Mount Vernon Resource Center

Public Services - Maximum of 15% of estimated CDBG amount: $56,642

PFI-CASC-Family Development Center-Toilet Replacement

$

10,000 $

7,000 $

6,653

Total PFI Requests
Housing - Housing Authority of Skagit County- President Apartments - Exterior
Painting
Amount of CDBG Allocation
Total Amount of Funding Requests
Amount Available(After Section 108 Loan Payments & Administration)
Difference

$

150,000 $

97,000 $

92,185

25%

$
$
$
$
$

50,000
377,614 $
535,000
153,614
(381,386)

377,614 $

371,982

100%

Presumed - Homeless Persons 240

Presumed - Homeless Persons 330
Persons 500