Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes the Community Development Authority to draft and issue a RFQ for development, property management, and support services related to the development and operation of permanent supportive housing. The 2016 Adopted Capital Budget includes $190,000 in reauthorized GO borrowing for CDA Redevelopment project, Public Housing Redevelopment (no. 10068). These funds will be applied towards the contract subsequent to contractor selection. Activities authorized through this resolution do not have a fiscal impact.
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Direct The Community Development Authority of the City of Madison (“CDA”) to draft and issue a request for qualifications (“RFQ”) for development, property management, and support services relating to the development and operation of permanent supportive housing for homeless adults.
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WHEREAS, on March 19, 2013 the Council passed resolution number 13-00226 directing Planning, Community Development and CDA staff to explore locations, financing, and partnership options for the development of additional single-room occupancy housing for very low income people within the City of Madison (the “SRO Report”); and
WHEREAS, in June of 2013 staff submitted the SRO Report and after review and comments by the Housing Strategy Committee, the CDA, and the CDBG Committee, the Council accepted the SRO Report; and
WHEREAS, the approved 2016 capital budget includes a commitment to develop approximately 200 units of affordable housing per year through 2020 with a portion committed to creating permanent supportive housing with case management and supportive services (“Permanent Supportive Housing”) through the Affordable Housing Fund; and
WHEREAS, in December of 2013 Heartland Housing was selected and approved by the Council to develop the first phase (60 units) of Permanent Supportive Housing targeting homeless single adults on Rethke Avenue; and
WHEREAS, in December of 2014 Heartland Housing was selected and approved...
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