HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3540 Revising Community Affordable Housing Advisory BoardCOMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3540
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN,
MONTANA, REVISING THE PURPOSE AND STRUCTURE OF THE COMMUNITY
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD AND SUPERSEDING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 3056.
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman has created a Community Affordable Housing Advisory Soard
to aid in administration of the Community Development Block Grant program and funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has established a Community Housing Fund, to assist in
providing affordable housing within Bozeman; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has tasked the Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board
to review applications for the Community Housing Fund monies; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that the purpose and scope of said Board
should be expanded to include other issues involving affordable and special needs housing; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that the composition of the Board must be
changed to provide a broader base of representation, in light of the additional duties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman,
Montana:
Section 1
That the "Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board" shall consist of ten (10) members to
be appointed by the City Commission. Members shall serve three (3) year staggered terms, with terms
to end on June 30 of each year. Each member may be reappointed without any limitation on the number
of reappointments. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments for the balance
of the term remaining. In addition to the appointed members, a member of the City Planning staff shall
serve as an ex officio, non-voting member.
Members of the board shall be appointed so that the membership shall be represented as follows:
Real estate financing
Real estate sales
Construction industry
Organization which supports the availability of low- and moderate-income housing in
the community
Organization providing services to low- and moderate-income persons
Member of the public certifying that he or she is a low- or moderate-income person as
defined in the City's affordable housing policy
Representative from a recognized non-profit affordable housing development
organization
Member of the public certifying that he or she currently resides in housing designated
as low or moderate income housing
Member of the public who has a demonstrated interest in special needs housing
City's Finance Department
Persons of legal age may be appointed to the Board. A majority of the members shall be
residents of the city. Members who do not live within the city limits shall have a tangible connection with
the city by virtue of working in the city, or owning property in the city.
Members shall serve without compensation for their time and services.
Section 2
The purpose of the "Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board" shall be as follows:
1. To examine all applications for assistance under the Community Development Block Grant
CDBG) Revolving Loan Fund or the Community Housing Fund in light of the criteria established for
expenditure of those funds, to solicit such information as it deems necessary in order to adequately review
said applications, to ensure that said applications meet eligibility criteria as outlined in the program
guidelines for the respective loan programs, and to make funding recommendations to the City
Commission;
2. To advise the City Commission on affordable housing needs, issues, policies and
regulations;
3. To work with the City and other groups to formulate programs and projects to meeting
Bozeman's affordable housing needs; and
4. To advise the City Commission on affordable housing plans for annexations and any related
development proposals.
Section 3
For purposes of conducting business, a quorum shall consist of five (5) voting members.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Bozeman, Montana, at a regular
session thereof held on the 16th day of September 2002.
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ROBIN L. SULLIVAN
Clerk of the Commission
APPROVED AS TO FO~M:
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PAUL J. LWWE
City Attorney
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