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IV . ASSURANCES , CERTIFICATIONS AND SIGNATURE I , the undersigned chief elected official or authorized representative of the Applicant, certify that this Application has been approved by the local governing body and that the Applicant will comply with the following certifications and assurances as well as applicable federal and state requirements in the administration of any award that is made . 1 . Affirmatively furthering fair housing . The Applicant certifies that it will affirmatively further fair housing, which means that it will conduct an analysis to identify impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction , take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis , and maintain records reflecting the analysis and actions in this regard . 2 . Anti - lobbying . The Applicant must submit a certification with regard to compliance with restrictions on lobbying required by 24 CFR part 87 , together with disclosure forms , if required by that part . 3 . Authority of Applicant . The Applicant certifies that the consolidated plan is authorized under state and local law ( as applicable ) and that the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding , in accordance with applicable HUD regulations and other program requirements . 4 . Acquisition and relocation . The Applicant certifies that it will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 , as amended ( 42 U . S . C . 4601 ) , and implementing regulations at 49 CFR part 24 , except as those provisions are modified by the notice for the NSP program published by HUD . An Anti - Displacement and Relocation Plan has been adopted ( or will be adopted prior to the expenditure of funds ) and displacement of persons will be minimized . 5 . Section 3 . The Applicant certifies that it will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 ( 12 U . S . C . 1701 u ) , and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 135 . 6 . Citizen participation . The Applicant certifies that it is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of Sections 24 CFR 91 . 105 or 9 1 . 1 15 , as modified by federal and state NSP requirements . 7 . Use of funds . The Applicant certifies that it will comply with Title III of Division B of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 by using all of its grant funds within 18 months of receipt of the grant . S . The Applicant certifies : a . that all of the NSP funds made available to it will be used with respect to individuals and families whose I ncomes do not exceed 120 percent of area median income ; and b . The Applicant will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with NSP funds , including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds , by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low - and moderate - income , including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements . However, if NSP funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements ( assisted in part with NSP funds) financed from other revenue sources , an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than NSP funds . In addition , with respect to properties owned and occupied by moderate income ( but not low - income ) families , an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than NSP Hinds if the Applicant certifies that it lacks NSP funds to cover the assessment . 9 . Excessive force . The Applicant certifies that it has adopted and is enforcing : a . A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in nonviolent civil rights demonstrations ; and