HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-013 CCRMember Bob Peppe introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-13
RESOLUTION DIRECTING REVIEW OF HOUSING POLICIES AND
ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to ensure that if the City issues housing
revenue bonds or approves tax credits that agreements and policies are structured to ensure
compliance by the developer with all obligations set forth in the agreements and policies related to
housing bonds and tax credits; and
WHEREAS, the City has issued and would issue housing bonds or approve tax
credits for the purpose of creating or maintaining safe, sanitary, and decent housing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is directing a review by the City Attorney of housing
issues to ensure compliance with bond requirements and to recommend any changes deemed
appropriate to further the City Council's goals of ensuring safe, sanitary, and decent housing for the
residents of Brooklyn Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that it hereby directs the City Attorney to review agreements, laws, and policies of
the City of Brooklyn Center with respect to housing revenue bonds and tax credits and to report to
the City Council on suggestions and recommendations, if any, to improve City policy or future
agreements to ensure that developers are held to comply with the requirements of bond or tax credit
documents to ensure the creation, maintenance, and continuance of safe, sanitary, and decent housing
for which the City has issued housing revenue bonds or approved the use of tax credits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center
that this report be assembled in an expeditious fashion with a target date of March 15, 2003, for the
preparation and completion of this report.
January 13, 2003
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kay lasman
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.