Title
Solicitation of Interest to Acquire and Develop Franz Anderson Road SE Into Permanent Supportive Housing Briefing
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing of the results of a Solicitation of Interest issued for the purpose of receiving proposals to acquire city-owned property at Franz Anderson Rd. SE and develop the property into permanent supportive housing as defined by RCW 36.70A.030(19).
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing of the results of a Solicitation of Interest issued for the purpose of receiving proposals to acquire city-owned property at Franz Anderson Rd. SE and develop the property into permanent supportive housing as defined by RCW 36.70A.030(19).
Staff Contact:
Jacinda Steltjes, Affordable Housing Program Manager, 360.753.8482
Presenter(s):
Jacinda Steltjes, Affordable Housing Program Manager
Background and Analysis:
In spring 2022, City of Olympia and Thurston County partnered to purchase the property along Franz Anderson Rd. SE for the purpose of utilizing the property for affordable housing efforts.
A Solicitation of Interest seeking proposals to acquire and develop the city-owned land, tax identification parcel numbers 58900000300, 58900000301, 58900000400, 58900000500, and 58900000600, into permanent supportive housing was issued February 17, 2023. Proposals were due March 27, 2023. Staff representing the City of Olympia's Housing and Homeless Response team, City of Lacey, City of Tumwater, and Thurston County have reviewed and rated the responsive proposals and staff has issued a conditional award letter to the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI).
Project Details
Unit Mix and Target Population
LIHI has proposed constructing 71 units of studio and one-bedroom multi-family rental units for homeless adults whose incomes do not exceed 30% of the area median income by household size and who are homeless or imminently at risk of homelessne...
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