HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2005-171 Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Status Designation to Yakima Interfaith CoalitionRESOLUTION NO. R-2005-171
A RESOLUTION approving the request from Yakima Interfaith Coalition, to be
considered a Community Housing Development Organization
(CHDO), authorizing and directing the City Manager and the
City Clerk to execute all necessary documents granting CHDO
status to Yakima Interfaith Coalition.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima is a recipient of 2005 federal HOME funds
which may be used, among other things, for Community Housing Development
Organization Programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima is required by the HOME program
regulations to make at least 15% of its annual HOME allocation available to local
CHDOs; and
WHEREAS, Yakima Interfaith Coalition is requesting Community Housing
Development Organizational (CHDO) status; and
WHEREAS, on September 22, 2005, City of Yakima Neighborhood
Development Services received a qualified (CHDO) application; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best
interest of the City to approve Community Housing Development Organization
Programs, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
1. Yakima Interfaith Coalition is hereby granted Community Housing
Development Organizational (CHDO) status:
Yakima Interfaith Coalition is now qualified to apply for HOME money
thru the City of Yakima Neighborhood Development Services for
Community Housing Development Organizational projects.
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute all
necessary documents giving Yakima Interfaith CHDO status. The
final form of these documents shall be reviewed and approved by the
City Attorney.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 1st day of November, 2005.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
wylst I
Paul P. George, Mayor
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT A
Item No:
For Meeting of : November 1, 2005
ITEM TITLE: Resolution to consider recognizing and certifying Yakima Interfaith Coalition as a
City of Yakima designated Community Housing Development Organization
(CHDO).
SUBMITTED BY: William Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development
(509) 575- 6113.
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Bill Cobabe, Manager of Neighborhood Development
Services (509) 575-6101.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations require cities receiving
HOME funds to commit 15% of their entitlement to Community Housing Development
Organizations. Currently the City of Yakima works with three local agencies certified as CHDOs:
• OIC of Washington
■ Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity
• Next Step Housing
HOME program funds may be used for housing development, sponsored, and/or owned by the
CHDO. Eligible activities include predevelopment costs, acquisition, rehabilitation, and new
construction of rental housing, homeownership, and renter assistance.
Yakima Interfaith Coalition submitted an application and complete package to be certified as a City
of Yakima designated CHDO. With approval of this resolution, the City Council will approve
Yakima Interfaith Coalition as a City of Yakima designated CHDO.
Resolution Ordinance Contract Other (Specify)
Funding Source HOME funds
City Manager
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Recommended for full Council consideration by
the Council's Neighborhood Development Subcommittee
COUNCIL ACTION:
Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R-2005-171