HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-023 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-023
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO RETAIN 8985 CASON COURT
IN THE CITY'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCLUSIONARY PROGRAM
WHEREAS, 8985 Cason Court (Lot 16, Tract 2557) was incorporated into the City's
Affordable Housing Inclusionary Program (Inclusionary Program) on June 29, 2004, prior to the
implementation of the City's current equity sharing inclusionary program; and,
WHEREAS, 8985 Cason Court was sold to the current owner on February 25, 2005 for the
maximum price allowed by the Affordable Housing Standards of San Luis Obispo County plus
closing costs; and,
WHEREAS, the current owner now wishes to sell 8985 Cason Court, and the City Council
desires that the unit be incorporated into the City's equity sharing inclusionary program and remain
an affordable unit, restricted at the Moderate Income level; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the current owner has not refinanced or
obtained additional loans that exceed the original selling price of 8985 Cason Court; and,
WHEREAS,the City Council considered the purchase and re-sale of 8985 Cason Court at it
public meeting on May 29, 2007; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council does not desire to set precedent for converting all affordable
units incorporated in the Inclusionary Program prior to implementation of the equity sharing
Inclusionary Program; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has directed City staff to develop an ordinance and policies
to resolve future conflicts between the pre-equity sharing inclusionary program and the current,
equity sharing inclusionary program; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that until such ordinance is adopted, the City
Council reserves the right to review affordable units on a case by case basis and to enforce all
provisions and regulations of existing affordable housing agreements; and,
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council, hereby makes the following Findings:
1. 8985 Cason Court (unit) is a residential unit subject to the regulations and policies
of the City's Non-equity Sharing Affordable Housing Inclusionary Program.
2. The current owner has not refinanced or obtained other financing that exceeds the
original purchase price of the unit.
3. It is in the best interest of the City to retain the affordability of the unit in order to
continue to provide affordable housing options within the City's jurisdiction.
ow 4. Placing the unit within the equity sharing Inclusionary Program is in the best
interest of the City and any future buyers of the unit because it allows both the City and
the buyer to reduce the risks to the investment in the property.
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5. This action is not precedent setting and any future units at risk of converting to
market rate will be reviewed on a case by case basis until such time as an ordinance
addressing affordable housing is adopted.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Atascadero
SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to purchase 8985
Cason Court for an amount not to exceed $325,000, including closing costs.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to sell 8985 Cason
Court under the provisions of the City's current Inclusionary Housing Program, to a
qualified buyer at the Moderate restricted price level.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby authorizes the Director of Administrative Services
to appropriate $325,000 from the Inclusionary Housing Program In-lieu fees for the
purchase of 8985 Cason Court.
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby directs all proceeds from the sale of 8985 Cason
Court to be returned to the Inclusionary Housing Program In-lieu fee fund.
On motion by Council Member Beraud and seconded by Council Member Brennler, the
foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Clay, Beraud, Brennler and Mayor Luna
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member O'Malley
ADOPTED: May 29, 2007
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ATTEST:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.0
City Clerk
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Patric L Enrich , Uty Attorney