Office of the City Manager
Reference: 2022 Innovative Housing Strategies Planning Grant
To: Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of City Council
Through: Michael P. Martinez, City Manager
Prepared By: Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget and Performance Manager
Debra Bristol, Brighton Housing Authority
Anneli Berube, Brighton Housing Authority
Date Prepared: September 7, 2022
PURPOSE:
To secure a resolution of support for a joint City of Brighton and Brighton Housing Authority (BHA) grant application for the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) 2022 Innovative Housing Strategies Planning Grant.
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREA:
Financially Responsible
Strategic, Supportable Infrastructure
Sustainability
Innovative, Data-Driven, Results-Focused Government
BACKGROUND:
BHA approached the City of Brighton for a partnership in applying for the DOLA 2022 Innovative Housing Strategies Planning Grant. This grant requires a municipal government partnership in order for the project to qualify and may cover planning items associated with construction of affordable housing, affordable housing needs assessments, and other planning documents.
This application will be for $80,000 and will cover a housing needs assessment which would inform both the City and BHA of the City of Brighton’s unique affordable housing needs and strategies to fullfill those needs. It will also fund associated costs with developing the frameworks necessary to implement identified affordable housing strategies. The grant does require a 20% match which is expected to be fully covered through in-kind staff time contributed by both BHA and the City in providing information and technical assistance to the consultant as well as grant administration.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of the attached resolution.
OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Approve, amend, or deny the proposed resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Proposed Resolution
Presentation