HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes. 20-065Resolution 20-065
Resolution of Support for the Edgebrook Townhome Development
and Waiving of Building Permit Fees
Whereas, the City of Brookings created The Brooking Affordable Housing Task Force;
and
Whereas, The Brookings Affordable Housing Task Force presented their findings and
their recommendations were accepted by the City Council; and
Whereas, the report defined a need for affordable owner and renter occupied workforce
housing; and
Whereas, the recommendations of the report include multiple opportunities for
achievement of the goals; and
Whereas, the City Council Strategic Plan contains a desire for affordable housing by
identifying, developing, and implementing programs/projects to advance the creation
and availability of affordable housing for low to moderate income households for rental
and owner-occupied units; and
Whereas, Haan Development proposes the construction of 40 income-based townhome
rentals by utilizing state tax credits; and
Whereas, Haan Development has requested a Resolution of Support and to waive the
building permit fees for the Edgebrook Town home project.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City of Brookings that the proposed Edgebrook
Town home project achieves the goals of the Brookings Affordable Housing Task Force
and City Council Strategic Plan .
Now, Therefore, Be It Further Resolved that the City of Brookings provides this
Resolution of Support for the Edgebrook Town home project for tax credits and the City
will waive all building permit fees for the success of this project.
Adopted this 11 1h day of August, 2020.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
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Keith W. Corbett, Mayor