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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 9.
For Meeting of: December 11, 2018

ITEM TITLE:2018 Affordable Housing Report
SUBMITTED BY:Joan Davenport, Director Community Development
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

At the September 11, 2018 City Council meeting,  a presentation on the issues related to Affordable Housing in Yakima was requested. There are many organizations in Yakima that have expertise on this topic and a community forum is suggested for a future time.

 

This Affordable Housing report addresses several related topics:

1. Locational issues of zoning and neighborhoods

2. Regulatory Incentives or Barriers

3. Cost of Development and Permitting

4. Frontage Improvements and Utilities

5. Dedicated Revenues and Other State Incentive Programs

6. Housing Maintenance Codes

ITEM BUDGETED:NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Review report and provide direction
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Affordable Housing Report, 201812/1/2018Backup Material
Presentation document - Affordable Housing12/3/2018Presentation
Wenatchee Housing Cost Comparison Report, 201811/26/2018Backup Material