Ordinance 2997-07 - Laserfiche WebLink

As required by the LIFT legislation, the City of Everett has evaluated the prospective impact the RDA and the public improvements may have on small businesses and low-income housing within the proposed RDA. The City of Everett's housing inventory indicates that there are currently no housing units within the proposed RDA, hence no low-income housing will be displaced as a result of the RDA. The City recognizes the importance of an adequate supply of low-income housing throughout the City and, where possible, the City's partnerships with non-profit agencies will continue to add to the supply of low-income housing units within the City of Everett. Accordingly, the City has not developed a mitigation plan for housing within the RDA. It is reasonable to assume that most small businesses will be positively impacted by the creation of the RDA and the subsequent development within the area. Although the overall impact is expected to be positive, some small businesses located within the RDA may be at risk of eventual displacement. There are five small businesses located within the proposed RDA, but they are not located on property included in current redevelopment plans and therefore are not currently at risk for displacement. In an effort to minimize any impacts to those small businesses that may be negatively affected by the RDA, the City of Everett is committed to providing services to small businesses, as outlined in the mitigation plan referenced below. The following information is provided for your review and reference at http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/default.aspx?ID=1075. These materials show how the RDA will meet the limitations,conditions, and findings required by RCW 39.102.060 through RCW 39.102.080. 1. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2673 (Chap. 181, Laws of 2006), an act creating LIFT 2. Draft Everett Riverfront Revenue Development Area Ordinance 3. Estimated Public Improvement Projects 4. Low-income Housing and Small Business Impact Analysis and Mitigation Plan 5. Riverfront RDA Process Documentation Summary The public is invited to attend the public hearing to testify on the proposal. Written comments may also be submitted at the public hearing, or, prior to the date of the hearing, comments may be submitted directly to the Everett City Council's Administrative Coordinator, 2930 Wetmore, Suite 9A, Everett, WA, 98201. All comments received prior to the date of the hearing will be provided to the City Council. If you have questions regarding the proposal,please contact Brian Jones at 425-257-8922. We strive to provide special accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please contact our office as soon as possible if special accommodations are needed. "CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, TITLE VI STATEMENT TO THE PUBLIC: The City of Everett hereby gives public notice that it is policy of the City to assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and related statutes and regulations in all its programs and activities. Persons wishing information regarding the City's Title VI compliance may call 425-257-8922, Title VI Specialist for the City's Engineering and Public Services Department." Published: 50797168.3