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Attachment 2: Definitions of Urban County Terms NOTE: HUD italicized terms, within each definition, that are also defined in Attachment 2 (except for the term Urban County or Urban Counties due to the frequency of their use). Amendment: A change, correction, clarification, or deletion to a Cooperation Agreement or Joint Agreement. An amendment may be necessary due to shifting requirements at the federal, state, or local government level that happen during an Urban County's qualification period. Auto -Renewal Cooperation Agreement or Joint Agreement: A Cooperation Agreement or Joint Agreement containing an "auto -renewal" provision stating the agreement will automatically renew for one additional three-year qualification period after the initial three-year qualification period (enabling the agreement to be in effect for a total of six years). The Urban County still must send Urban County Participation Decision Letters to all UGLGs (Participating and Nonparticipating UGLGs) and any Metropolitan Cities in Joint Agreements every requalification year as they retain the option to opt out of an Urban County's CDBG program each requalification year. The Urban County may make an Amendment to their auto -renewal agreements at any time (any year of their qualification period), if necessary, and when they are requalifying for the one additional three-year qualification period permitted under HUD's auto -renewal policy for Urban County agreements. Auto -Renewal Emergency Exception: An exception, allowed by a CPD field office, to HUD's policy on Auto -Renewal Cooperation or Joint Agreements. This exception enables "auto -renewal" of the agreement for one more three-year Urban County qualification period (on a one-time basis) due to an emergency which prevents the Urban County, Participating UGLGs, and/or Metropolitan Cities from reauthorizing and re -executing their Cooperation and/or Joint Agreements. The Urban County must submit a written request to their CPD field office explaining why they need this exception and why they cannot fully renew their agreement(s) for their next qualification period. For example, their Urban County experienced a natural disaster impacting the county's operations during the Urban County Qualification Process (runs through the spring and summer months and ends September 30). The CPD field office must review and approve or deny the request within 15 days and notify the CPD Entitlement Communities Division at urbancounties anhud.9ov. CDBG Entitlement Communities ("CDBG Entitlements"): Jurisdictions which qualify to directly receive annual formula funding under the CDBG Entitlement Program. There are two types of CDBG Entitlement Communities: 1) cities designated as Metropolitan Cities (which includes Principal Cities) and 2) qualified Urban Counties. CDBG Entitlement Program: HUD grant program which provides annual CDBG formula grants to CDBG Entitlement Communities (Metropolitan Cities and Urban Counties) to develop viable urban communities, provide decent housing and suitable living environments, and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate -income people. Chief Executive Officer: An elected official, or legally designated official, who has the primary responsibility for the conduct of governmental affairs in a jurisdiction. Examples include mayor, county executive, board chairperson, or governor. Refer to 24 CFR 570.3 for official definition. 33 589