TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-452-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Ian Lefcourte, AICP
Planner
TITLE:
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Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Allocation of $508,300 from the City's CIP Housing Trust Fund for A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) Fall 2020 ARCH Executive Board Housing Trust Fund Recommendations
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) was created in 1992 through an interlocal agreement of several city governments and King County to address housing needs in East King County; it currently has 16 member jurisdictions. The ARCH Executive Board reviews funding requests received from non-profit housing providers every fall for projects related to affordable housing. The ARCH Executive Board provides recommendations to member Councils for funding early the following year. These recommendations must be approved by member Councils. This process is conducted annually.
City Council is requested to take the following action:
Adopt a resolution (attached) to authorize allocation of City funds to A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) to finance affordable housing projects for East King County communities per the 2020 Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Recommendations.
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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.
* Required:
Council approval is needed to authorize the allocation of funds to the ARCH Housing Trust Fund for affordable housing projects.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
This is an annual process with ARCH and associated member juri...
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