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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 6.H.
For Meeting of: November 15, 2022

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing a contract with Yakima Housing Authority for water and sewer system development charges for a new housing project
SUBMITTED BY:

Sy Ruiz, Grant Writer

Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The contract agreement between the City of Yakima and Yakima Housing Authority (YHA) will reimburse YHA for $299,771 through the Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP). Funds will financially assist Yakima Housing Authority, by covering sewer and water system development charges for a new affordable housing project. The project will develop 23 studio units, 23 one-bedroom, and eight two-bedroom units. Of these 54 total apartments, 22 units will target 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI), five will target 40% AMI, and 27 units will target 30% AMI. 
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
resolution11/9/2022Cover Memo
Contract_YHA11/7/2022Contract