HomeMy WebLinkAbout4074_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 4074
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS ADOPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE AD HOC CITY-OWNED HOUSING COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City-owned housing in the central City area has been
serving the following purposes for the City of Redlands for many years:
1. A ready sourse of land for possible expansion of public
facilities;
2. Low rent housing to households that could not afford higher
cost housing;
3 . City assets which can be sold if a fiscal crisis occurs;
4 . Generation of a positive cash flow for the City ' s General
Fund; and
WHEREAS, in addition, the City could use these properties to pro-
vide the following beneficial services:
1. As models of appropriate restoration, alteration and/or
maintenance of historic resources;
2. As sites for home improvement workshops for the public,
sponsored by the Historic and Scenic Preservation Comission;
and
WHEREAS, cities are required by State Statute to assist in the
development of adequate housing to meet the needs of the low- and
moderate-income households (see Government Code Section 65583.C. 2) .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Redlands that these properties be retained in City ownership, to
be used for:
1. A ready source of land for possible expansion of public
facilities;
2. Low rent housing for low-income, disabled, or senior citizens
and other households who could qualify for Section 8 Housing
Assistance Payments, except that upstairs units may be
rented to non-senior or non-disabled low-income citizens if
other qualified applicants are unavailable;
3 . City assets which can be sold if a fiscal crisis occurs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all income from these rental units be
segregated and any income in excess of operating expenses be reinvested
in the properties to upgrade them.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 18th day of June, 1985.
Mayor of theCityof Redlands
ATTEST:
Citr lerk
Resolution No. 4074
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City Owned Homes
Report to Council
June 18, 1985 3
OTHER DRAFT RESOLUTION RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Generation of a positive cash flow for the City's General Fund
2. Cities are required by State Statute to assist in the development
of adequate housing to meet the needs of the low and moderate
income households (See Government Code Section 65583.C.2. )
The above items are being recommended by the committee to be incorporated
into the proposed resolution.
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
1. Establish a program with written guidelines for rental applications
and selection of future tenants.
2. Consideration should be given to the expansion needs of the bowl,
library, and senior center in terms of parking impaction problems.
3. Consideration for Community Development Block Grant Funding to
make repairs to the homes.
4. Consideration be given to the current residents if any new programs
are adopted through the use of a contingency plan.
5. Consideration for a senior nutrition site in and around the core area
and its impact on the city owned homes.
6. A one time review by the Department of Building and Safety to review
the integrity of the homes and make recommendations for repairs.
DAN-=ROftTGU Z
Community Services Administrator