HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 88-08RESOLUTION 88-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,PERTAINING TO THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION'S
PARTICIPATION IN AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF "AN
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEMONSTRATION PROJECT,"PROVIDING FOR EXPEDITIOUS
REVIEW OF SUCH PROJECT;PROVIDING FOR MODIFICATION OF PROCEDURES AND
CODE REQUIREMENTS WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS,there exists a national and local crisis in the affordability of
housing,and
WHEREAS,only a small percentage of potential homeowners can now afford a
new home,and
WHEREAS,homeownership provides benefits to the individual,the community,
the state,and the nation,and
WHEREAS,there i s evidence that some local,state,and national regulations
may unduly impact the cost of housing,and
WHEREAS,the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development,as
part of the "Joint Venture for Affordable Housing,"has initiated an
"Affordable Housing"Demonstration Program,and
WHEREAS,the Department of Housing and Urban Development in selecting
communities for participation desires maximum local flexibility in identifying
and modifying local regulations that may increase costs,and
WHEREAS,the City o f Apache Junction desires to fully participate in the
"Affordable Housing"Demonstration so as to expand housing opportunities in the
community,and
WHEREAS,it is the desire and the intent of the Mayor and the City Council
to actively participate in and encourage the development of an "Affordable
Housing Demonstration Project."
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of
Apache Junction
Section 1.That all agencies,departments,boards,with responsibilities
in the review and approval processes involving this project,render such review
and approvals,as expeditiously as possible,and declares that use of
Article 19,-Planned Development Zoning District of the Apache Junction Zoning
Ordinance allows flexibility in modifying local regulations that may affect
costs for the purpose o f carrying out this program between all levels of
governments and private industry,known as "The Joint Venture for Affordable
Housing Demonstration Project."
RESOLUTION NO.88-08
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE
JUNCTION,ARIZONA,THIS 21ST DAY OF JUNE ,1988.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 21ST DAY OF JUNE,1988.
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAVIE/ F.ALE
City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO.88-08
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NORMAN S.HILL
Mayor