HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 200308-Y - Support WBCP Home ProgramRESOLUTION NO. y
A RESOLUTION • THE CITY COUNCIL • THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, EXPRESSING SUPPORT TO WILLIAMSON-
BURNET COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES' APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS HOME
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown is experiencing an unprecedented rate of
growth, having increased the population of residents from 14,842 in 1990 to 26,400 in
1999; and
WHEREAS, the rate of growth has out paced the development of affordable
housing for area residents, with over 1350 Georgetown households in rental housing
paying more than 30% of their income for housing according to a 1998 Housing Needs
Assessment; and
WHEREAS, the City's growth has created a high demand for rental housing, with
apartment occupancy rates in May, 1999, varying between 93 and 100% with most
complexes between 98 and 100% filled; and
WHEREAS, Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities, Inc. (WBCO) has in the past
operated a Tenant-Based Rent Assistance Program for victims of domestic violence; and
WHEREAS, Williamson-Burnet County Opportunities, Inc. is applying for funding
to continue this program, meeting a community need.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution
are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference
herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby
finds that this resolution implements the following policy of the Century Plan - Policy Plan
Element:
1. Housing Policy 6.00, which states: "All citizens have access to safe and
adequate housing opportunities."
SECTION 2. The City of Georgetown supports the Williamson-Burnet County
Opportunities application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
HOME Program to enable WBCO to continue to conduct a Tenant-Based Rent Assistance
Program for victims of domestic violence.
SECTION 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to
attest thereto this resolution on behalf of the City of Georgetown.
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Support for WBCO Resolution No."7,0
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SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
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RESOLVED this Y�"L day of /4 /Z C-/V —, -1-9-99-
APPROVED:
MaryEllen Kersch
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
Support for WBCO Resolution No.
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ATTEST:
Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary