Item Coversheet

BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 7.F.
For Meeting of: AprilĀ 2, 2024

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing a contract with Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity for the development of a new single-family home located at W 2906 Arlington Ave
SUBMITTED BY:Rosylen Oglesby, Assistant City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

As the annual recipient of HOME Investments funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Yakima must invest these funds in affordable housing within its jurisdiction. By granting available HOME funds, the City of Yakima allows for continued decent, safe, and affordable housing within the City of Yakima that serves low-to-moderate-income citizens.

Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity, as a Qualified CHDO, is requesting Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($87,500.00) to assist with the construction of a new Single-Family low-income housing unit.

 

Projects that receive funding from the City of Yakima HOME program must be consistent with the City Consolidated Plan, which guides HOME funding, and the City Comprehensive Plan. 

ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Economic Development
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution_2906 W Arlington3/29/2024Resolution
Agreement_2906 W Arlington4/2/2024Contract