TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Jeff Churchill, AICP
Long Range Planning Manager
Planning and Community Development
Ian Lefcourte, AICP
Senior Planner
TITLE:
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Authorization of a Contract with Community Attributes Inc. in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $100,000 in Support of Implementing the 2021 Housing Action Plan
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff recommends that the Council authorize the Mayor to execute a professional services contract with Community Attributes Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000 in support of implementing the 2021 Housing Action Plan.
The City of Redmond solicited proposals from qualified firms with expertise in real estate and affordable housing to provide professional services to support Housing Action Plan implementation. Specifically, the City seeks assistance in analyzing its Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) requirements and Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption (MFTE) program and drafting associated regulatory updates. The goal of this analysis is to identify potential changes to the IZ and MFTE to maximize affordable housing production.
The contract with Community Attributes Inc. will fund this project through completion in summer 2023. The contract is funded through a Washington State Department of Commerce Housing Action Plan Implementation grant.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Comprehensive Plan Housing Element: provides a framework for housing goals, policies, and actions to address housing needs that advance the City's vision.
Housing Action Plan: identifies actions to complete to pursue the City's housing goals, including updating the City's IZ and MFTE programs.
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