Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Submission of a Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program Grant Application for the Behavioral Health Resources B&B Apartments 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 Behavioral Health Resources B&B Apartments Project.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing submission of a Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program grant application for the Behavioral Health Resources B&B Apartments Project
Staff Contact:
Jacinda Steltjes, Affordable Housing Program Manager, Office of Community Vitality/Housing and Homeless Response, 360.753.8482
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
B&B Apartments
The Project involves the redevelopment of the B&B Apartments, located at 2104 State Ave. NE. The current 8-unit apartment building will be demolished and replaced with 19 units of newly constructed affordable housing, serving individuals with incomes up to 50% of Area Median Income, who are struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. Four of the 19 apartments will be reserved for individuals who are homeless. All residents of the new project will have the opportunity to receive supportive services through BHR's extensive outpatient programs and Valley View Health Care services. A relocation plan is in place for the current tenants while new construction is occurring and none of the current tenants will be displaced by the Project. The total project cost is $7,426,484.
Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (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...
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