HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 970225-Z - Policy Paper Affordable HousingRESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, INSTRUCTING THE STAFF TO PREPARE A
POLICY PAPER ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGIES FROM
WHICH THE CITY COUNCIL CAN CONDUCT A POLICY GOVERNANCE
WORKSHOP ON HOUSING NEEDS.
WHEREAS, a well-balanced community must provide a range of housing for residents; and
WHEREAS, housing strategies need to both promote home ownership as well as assuring
the availability of rental housing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to approach the issue of housing in a holistic manner.
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 or policies of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element:
1. Housing Policy End 10. 0, which states: "The City cooperates with builders,
developers, and property owners to provide safe and adequate housing
opportunities for all citizens."
SECTION 2. The staff is hereby instructed to prepare a policy briefing concerning housing
strategies, including the mix of housing types and house pricing with regard to affordability. The
preparation of the information is to be comprehensive and complete and should include an analysis
of the manufactured home ordinance as determined at the governance policy discussion compared
to the actual adopted version.
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.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
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RESOLVED this 25th day of February, 1997.
Approved:
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Leo Wood, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Marianne Landers Banks, City Attorney
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Attest:
Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary