99-03 HRA Resolution
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Resolution 99-3
March 11, 1999
Commissioner Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A HOUSING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, there is a large body of statistical evidence documenting a long-term
lack of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income persons in Golden Valley and
throughout the metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley, in its Housing Plan Update and Technical
Background report adopted on July 7, 1998, has discussed this evidence, found it to
indicate a legitimate need for affordable housing in Golden Valley and committed to
housing goals, policies and objectives in support of increasing the supply of housing
affordable to persons of low and moderate incomes; and
WHEREAS, a mission of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority is to provide
housing for low- or moderate-income families; and
WHEREAS, the attached Golden Valley Housing Program allows the Housing
and RedevelopmentAuthority to provide affordable housing as opportunity arises
throughout the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority in and for the City of Golden Valley that:
1. The need for affordable housing in the community is hereby established.
2. The Golden Valley Housing Program attached as Exhibit A is hereby approved.
3. The Golden Valley Housing Program will be forwarded to the City Council for
approval with a request for authorization to use the powers of eminent domain as
necessary to carry out the Program.
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The motion ~ he adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Commissioner
LeSuer; and upon a vote.being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof;
Anderson, Bakken, Johnson and LeSuer; the following voted against the same: none;
and the following was absent: Micks; whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Chair and her signature attested by the Director.
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Resolution 99-3 (Con't.)
EXHIBIT A
March 11, 1999
HOUSING PROGRAM FOR THE GOLDEN VALLEY HOUSING
AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The development and maintenance of affordable housing in Golden Valley is an
important part of the City's Housing Plan which was adopted by the City Council on July
7, 1998. The Plan states the following:
The City recognizes that, as an interdependent component of the Twin
Cities Metro Area, its housing stock should reflect a metropolitan responsibility to
providing opportunities for a variety of housing concepts. Changing trends in
lifestyle choices, household composition, economic
conditions, and environmental consciousness all call for a corresponding
diversity in housing.
Golden Valley believes that the backbone of a mature and socially healthy
Community is its intrinsic socioeconomic mixture. This includes but is .not
limited to a diversity of races, lifestyles, income levels, and age groups. To
maintain such an ethnic and socioeconomic mix, the City should encourage a
variety of housing opportunities.
The City of Golden Valley has also agreed to participate in the Minnesota Livable
Communities Act. By the City's participation, the City has agreed to the following
principles:
· A balanced housing supply, with housing available for people of all income levels.
· The accommodation of all racial and ethnic groups in the purchase, sale, rental and
location of housing within the community.
· A variety of housing types for people in all states of the life cycle.
· A community of well-maintained housing and neighborhoods, including rental and
ownership housing.
· Housing development that respects the environment of the community while striving
to accommodate the need for a variety of housing types and costs.
· The availability of a full range of services and facilities for its residents, and the
improvement of access to and linkage between housing and employment.
In the Housing Plan, the City has established four housing goals. One of these goals
relates specifically to affordability. It states:
Employ available programs, funds, and planning approaches as
appropriate in order to provide housing opportunities at a cost
individuals and families can afford without compromising essential
needs.
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Resolution 99-3 (Con't.)
EXHIBIT A
March 11, 1999
Based on this Affordability Goal and other goals listed in the Housing Plan, the Housing
Plan adopted numerous Housing Policies. These policies are adopted as the
HOUSING PROGRAM for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. The HRA will
work with the City to carry out these policies and develop housing programs consistent
with the goals and policies in the Housing Plan. Listed below are some of the policies
that relate to affordable housing:
1. When an appropriate affordable housing development is identified, the HRA shall
assist in attempts to obtain any applicable funds designed to maximize the
opportunity of providing such affordable housing. Sources may include, but are not
limited to, Federal programs such as the Home Investment Partnership Program
(HOME), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Section 202 financing for
senior housing, state aid such as the Low Income Tax Credit Program or the
Low/Moderate Income Rental Program, Metro Council funds such as the Housing
Investment Account or the Livable Communities Demonstration Account, or nonprofit
assistance such as the Family Housing Fund or Habitat for Humanity.
2. The HRA will remain open to new partnership opportunities with Hennepin
County, the Metro Council, and state or federal agencies to provide for affordable
housing.
3. The HRA will encourage the use of the Planned Unit Development process to allow
for flexibility in design of affordable housing.
4. The HRA will encourage the City to give high priority to the use of Community
Development Block Grant funds for rehabilitating the City's aging housing stock.
The HRA will also encourage the City to take advantage of other programs to
upgrade existing housing which may be offered by the federal, state or metro
government.
5. Except where a particular program specifies an alternate, the HRA shall use the
Livable Communities definition of affordable housing as the standard for defining
modest-cost housing: owned housing should cost no more than 30% of the income
of a household ranked at 80% of the median income level as estimated annually by
HUD, and rental housing should cost no more than 30% of the income of a
household ranked at 50% of the median income.
6. The HRA will meet with owners of market rate rental properties to discuss
participation in the federal Section 8-voucher program and to ask what might make
vouchers more acceptable.
7. The HRA will meet with owners of subsidized properties eligible to I.eave the subsidy
program, to learn about their plans and to discuss any obstacles that may keep them
from renewing their program contract.
8. The HRA will work with the City to identify potentially suitable locations for new
modest-cost townhouse developments that provide an ownership option.