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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

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

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing a contract with Rod's House for system development charges and utility infrastructure improvements
SUBMITTED BY:

Sy Ruiz, Grant Writer

Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

The contract agreement between the City of Yakima and Rod's House will reimburse Rod's House for $185,352 through the Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP). Funds will financially assist Rod's House by covering sewer, water, stormwater improvements and system development charges for a new affordable housing project. The project will develop 12 studio units that will house youth in Yakima experiencing homelessness.

ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
reso11/9/2022Cover Memo
Contract_Rod'sHouse11/7/2022Contract