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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 111307-N - Sierra Ridge Tax CreditRESOLUTION N A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS APPROVING A HOUSING TAX CREDIT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM PROPOSAL WITH GEORGETOWN SIERRA RIDGE HOUSING, L.P. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT NAMED SIERRA RIGGE APARTMENTS LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTHWEST BOULEVARD AND WASHAM DRIVE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the Development Owner is applying for tax credits and HOME Investinent Partnership Program ("HOME") funds from the Texas Deparintent of Housing & Community Affairs ( 'TUHCA") for the construction of the above -mentioned project; WHEREAS, the Development Owner, pursuant to an award of tax credits and HOME funds, intends to develop, construct, own, and manage mixed -income housing in Georgetown, Texas, for moderate to low-income residents; WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown has received awards of tax credits more than twice the state average of units per capita; WHEREAS, under 10 Texas Admin Code 50.5(a)(7) ("2007 Qualified Allocation Plan"), the City Council of the City of Georgetown roust advise THHCA that the City would support and authorize an allocation of credits and HOME funds for Sierra Ridge Apartments; and WHEREAS, under 10 Tex. Admin Code 49.9(i)(5), which gives Housing Tax Credit points for the commitment of development funding by local political subdivisions, states that the THDCA HOME program funds \A ill not qualify for points un this category "unless a resolution is submitted with the application from the Local Political Subdivision in applying for HOME or Housing Trust Funds from TI )HCA for the particular application." WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown and the Development Owner have recognized a mutually beneficial need to secure tax credits for the above -mentioned development. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Georgetown hereby resolves that the City fully supports the Sierra Ridge Apartments proposal and recommends approval of the tax crec it anc. HOME application by the Texas Department of Housing &r Community Affairs in accordance with 10 Texas Admin. Code 50.5(a)(7)(B) ("2007 Qualified Allocation Plan"); and that the City Council of the City of Georgetown hereby authorizes Georgetown Sierra Ricge Housing, L.P. to act on its behalf in applying for THDCA HOME funds for the construction of Sierra Ridge Apartments. Resolution No. 1 /1507 N GEORGETOWN SIERRA RIDGE HOLSING, L.P. HOUSING TAX CREDIT AND HOME PROPOSAL Page 1 of 2 Adopted and approved by the City Council of the City of Georgetown on the 13th day of November, 2007. ATTEST: Sandra D. Lee City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Patricia E. Carls City Attorney J THE CITY OFCEORGETOWN: Gary Nlon Mayor Resolution No. in 01 GEORGETOWN SIERRA RIDGE HOLSING, L.P. HOUSING TAX CREDIT AND HOME PROPOSAL Page 2 of 2