2010/02/03 Council Agenda Packet

RESOLUTION NO. Resolution Declaring the Need for the Housing Authority of Snohomish County to operate within the Boundaries of the City of Everett WHEREAS, the City of Everett has activated the Housing Authority of the City of Everett ("EHA") to provide services within all areas of the City pursuant to Chapter 35.82 RCW; and WHEREAS, EHA considered and subsequently declined acquiring land owned by Bethany of the Northwest located at 1818 Pacific Avenue and named Bethany at Pacific Crest (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, RCW 35.82.070(13) provides that a housing authority may exercise its powers outside of its area of operation under certain conditions; and WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of Snohomish County ("HASCO") desires to acquire and operate the Project; and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the current and future tenants of the Project that it remain available to benefit elderly who income qualifies them to live in the Project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERETT THAT: 1. Declaration of Needs. The City declares that there is the need for HASCO to exercise its powers within the boundaries of the City in connection with the acquisition and operation of the Project as affordable housing for elderly, and hereby requests and authorizes HASCO to so exercise its powers in connection with the Project. 2. Effective Date . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from the date of its adoption and approval. Councilman Introducing Resolution PASSED AND APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL THIS DAY OF 2010. Council President 16 1