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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 6.D.
For Meeting of: July 5, 2022

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing a contract with Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity in the amount of $87,500 of HOME Investment funds to assist with new construction of a single family dwelling to be sold to a qualified low to moderate-income first time homebuyer located at 2912 W Arlington Ave.
SUBMITTED BY:

Joan Davenport, Community Development Director

Archie Matthews, ONDS Manager (509) 575-6101

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

As the annual recipient of HOME Investments funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the City of Yakima must invest these funds for Affordable Housing within its jurisdiction.  The City of Yakima, in granting available HOME funds, 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 acquisition and 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, as well as the City Comprehensive Plan.  Funding through the HOME program requires the applicant to have a HUD compliant Management Plan and ensure the housing units meet affordability requirements for a minimum of 20 years.

ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution for HOME CHDO Agreement with Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity 6/24/2022Resolution
HFH 2912 W Arlington HOME CHDO Agreement6/24/2022Contract