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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 002-23RESOLUTION 02-23 ARESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN STAFF TDAPPLY FOR THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OFLOCAL AFFAIRS (DOLA)DIVISION OFHOUSING (DOH) TRANSFORMATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING, HOMEOWNERSHIP, AND WORKFORCE HOUSING GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Town of Estes Perk recently engaged a consultant to conduct new Housing Needs Assessment and develop a strategic plan; and VVHEREAG, preliminary data from the assessment indicate a need for around 2,700 new housing units for the workforce in the Estes Valley; and WHEREAS, Ballot Measure OE, passed by voters of the Local Marketing District in November's election, effectively creates a new revenue source dedicated to addressing issues pertaining to workforce housing (and childcare) in the Estes Valley; and WHEREAS, it isestimated that new construction, redevelopment, and purchasing of deed restrictions (among other aimhagieo) needed to address the current workforce housing needs would cost hundreds ofmillions ofdollars; and WHEREAS, D0UYaDOH Transformational Affordable Houaing.Homeuwnership. and Workforce Housing Grant Program presents an opportunity to leverage existing local funds dedicated to address workforce housing challenges to construct one of many eligible housing projects envisioned for the short term. NOW, THEREFORE, 8E|TRESOLVED BYTHE BOARD OFTRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: The Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Town Administrator or designee to apply for funding through the Colorado Deportment of Local Division of Housing Affairs Transformational Affordable Housing. Homeownership, and Workforce Housing Grant Program. DATED this 10'"' day of 2023. TOWN OF ESTES PARK �� ~ nClerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Town Attorney