1991/08/28 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

450 August 28,1991 ) WHEREAS, the Snohomish County Council has recognized that it is within its public purpose of securing the health and welfare of its citizens, to aid in the provision of housing to meet this shortage;and WHEREAS, to provide such housing, it has been deemed necessary by the County Council that Snohomish County levy regular property taxes in excess of the one-hundred-six percent limitation for six years;end WHEREAS, the Everett City Council agrees with Snohomish County that it is critical to provide for the housing of low-income residents of the county;and WHEREAS, the Everett City Council concurs with the County that existing sources of funds for low-income housing are insufficient to meet the existing and projected needs for low-income housing assistance;and WHEREAS, the Snohomish County Tomorrow steering committee has recommended,a,Local Housing Finance Plan which proposes a housing levy. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Everett City Council supports Snohomish County in its efforts to provide for housing for low-income residents of Snohomish County. A. The passage of a levy es set forth in Emergency Ordinance No. 91-110,passed by Snohomish County Council on duly 31,1991, would ncome create a program to meet a portion of the County's low-ihousing need. Councilman Overstreet made reference to a letter from the Snohomish County Council answering the City's concerns and indicating their intent to cooperate with the City. Councilmen Diamond and Anderson had concerns that the resolution was not more specific. Ed Peterson, Executive Director of Housing Hope, spoke in favor of the resolution end requested Council's support. Councilman Anderson stated he was supportive of low income housing; however, he was concerned that by raising property taxes rents might also be increased. Mr. Peterson responded that the increase amounted to$1.68 per month per apartment unit. 0