HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-061 CCR Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION O. 79 -61
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
TO IMPLEMENT A FAMILY HOUSING PROGRAM IN THE
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council and the City of Brooklyn Center
hereby determine that within the metropolitan area there is a need for low
rent family housing not being adequately met by private enterprise; and
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Housing Commission has determined
there is a significant need for large family housing in Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the United States Housing Act of
1937, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to
provide financial assistance to public housing agencies for low rent housing; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has been duly organized pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes 1976, Section 473.123 and has all of the powers and duties
of a housing and redevelopment authority pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 1976,
Section 473.193 under the provisions of the Municipal Housing and Redevelop-
ment Act, Minnesota Statutes 1976, Sections 462.411 to 462.711:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the Metropolitan Council is hereby authorized to include
the City of Brooklyn Center in its application for financial assistance for
scattered site, low rent, family public housing to be provided by new
construction:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City of Brooklyn Center that:
1 Up to ten (10) units be located in the City of Brooklyn Center.
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2. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to enter into a
cooperative agreement with the Metropolitan Council for
operating the program within the City of Brooklyn Center
provided:
a. the City of Brooklyn Center retain site selection approval,
b. the City of Brooklyn Center approves housing designs to be
constructed in Brooklyn Center,
c. a minimum of one (1) unit be constructed barrier free to
accommodate the handicapped, and
d. that, in accordance with State Statute, qualifying
Brooklyn Center residents be given preference in
renting of units constructed within the City.
RESOLUTION NO. 79
February 26, 1979
Date
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Bill Fignar and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar,, Gene Lhotka,
and Celia Scott;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.