Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Submission of a Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program Grant Application for the Habitat for Humanity Boulevard Road Project
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing submission of a Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program grant application for the Habitat for Humanity Boulevard Road Project
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing submission of a Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program grant application for the Habitat for Humanity Boulevard Road Project
Staff Contact:
Darian Lightfoot, Director of Housing and Homeless Response, 360.280.8951
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Item
Background and Analysis:
Earlier this year, the City formalized a sale agreement with Habitat for Humanity for the Boulevard Road project. Supporting a project like this helps address many elements in the City's Housing Action Plan and helps advance the regional work set forward in Thurston County. Along with the local land donation and impact fee waivers, the City sees applying for additional funding on behalf of the project best address the community housing crisis and highlights the City's commitment to serving residents facing housing insecurity. Staff has identified an opportunity to apply for a Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP) grant in the amount of up to $2,000,000 to be used for infrastructure improvements prompted by the development of the project.
CHIP
The CHIP grant opportunity is offered by the Washington State Department of Commerce. The grant supports the development of affordable housing by paying for water, sewer and stormwater utility improvements and/or waived system development charges for new affordable housing units. Cities, counties or utility districts may apply in partnership with a housing developer. A total of $55.5 million is available and the maximum award a...
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