HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2001-88 - Metropolitan Council Request for Public Housing - 05/15/2001 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY,NIINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-88
RESOLUTION APPROVING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL FOR THE ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE METROPOLITAN
COUNCIL'S FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE COOPERATION
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY.
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council is authorized by Minnesota Statutes section
473.195 to exercise the functions, rights, duties, privileges, immunities and limitations as
are provided for housing and redevelopment authorities created for municipalities; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the implementation of its Family Affordable
Housing Program ("FAHP"), the Metropolitan Council proposes to acquire and administer
residential properties ("FAHP Units") within the boundaries of the City, up to thirty percent
of which units will be made available to eligible residents of the City; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes section 473.195, subdivision 1 requires the
Metropolitan Council to obtain the approval of the governing body of the City before the
Metropolitan Council may implement its proposed housing initiative within the boundaries of
the City; and
WHEREAS, federal law requires the Metropolitan Council to enter into a
Cooperation Agreement with the City in connection with the proposed acquisition and
operation of the FAHP Units.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes section 473.195 the City Council gives its prior approval to the
Metropolitan Council's proposal to acquire and administer up to twenty (20) FAHP Units
within the boundaries of the City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the City Council that the Mayor and City
Manager are authorized to execute the Cooperation Agreement on behalf of the City.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie this 15th day of May,2001.
JeanL.Harris,Mayor
ATTEST:
K hlee A. Porta, City Clerk