HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-080 N.C.S. 05/19/2008Resolution No. 2008-080 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 1226, WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE
THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO
EXPEND FUNDS UNDER THE CALHOME PROGRAM TO COVER COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE REHABILITATION OR REPAIR OF PROPERTY OWNED
BY A MOBILEHOME PARK OWNER
WHEREAS, existing law establishes. the CalHome Program under the administration of
the Department of Housing and Community Development, and authorizes funds appropriated for
purposes of the program to be used to enable low-income and very low income households to
become or remain homeowners; and
WHEREAS, SB 1226 would authorize program funds to be used, among other things,
for the improvement of infrastructure related to mobilehome parks by local public agencies in
joint application with a mobilehome park owner, subject to certain requirements. Program funds
are provided by way of grants or loans; and
WHEREAS, the Housing & Emergency Shelter Trust Fund Act of 2006 authorizes the
issuance of bonds pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law, with portions of the
proceeds required to be used by the CalHome Program and the California Self-.Help Housing
Program to finance various existing housing programs including housing-related parks; and
WHEREAS, SB 1226 would authorize the department to expend funds from the
CalHome Program to cover costs associated with the rehabilitation or repair of property owned
by a mobilehome park owner, with specific requirements; and
WHEREAS, loan funds may be used for the improvement of infrastructure for
mobilehome parks if the park owner can demonstrate both financial need and that 50 percent or
more of the mobilehome owners are lower income. Loans would be allocated based on the
proportional percentage of lower income persons residing in the mobilehome park who are
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seeking funding, and a recorded affordability restriction would ensure that the spaces in the
mobilehome park would be available to, and occupied by, lower income households for not less
than 55 years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Petaluma City Council hereby
supports SB 1226 and reaffirms its continued support of our mobilehome park residents.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the ,r Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 19`s day of May, 2008, ~ ~ fo m:
by the following vote: i
AYES: Barrett, Freitas, Harris; Nau, O'Brien, Vice Mayor Rabbitt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk
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