03-21-2022 HRA Resolution No. 1425HRA RESOLUTION NO. 1425
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE, SUPPORTIVE
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING IN THE VICINITY OF
6613-25 PORTLAND AVENUE
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield
(HRA) is committed to providing a full range of housing choices that meet residents’ needs at every
stage of their lives and ensuring a healthy balance of housing types that meets the needs of a
diverse population with diverse needs; and
WHEREAS, the HRA is committed to partnering with organizations that best serve its
residents; and
WHEREAS, Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative (Beacon) is an affordable housing
developer focused on developing affordable, supportive homes for those with the lowest incomes;
and
WHEREAS, the HRA is supportive of the mission of Beacon to provide stable, supportive
housing affordable to those with the lowest incomes; and
WHEREAS, the HRA owns land at 6613-25 Portland Avenue and where that land is guided
for medium density residential housing; and
WHEREAS, Beacon, has proposed to construct approximately 40 units of affordable,
supportive housing, to be located at 6613-25 Portland Avenue, Richfield, Minnesota (the
“Redevelopment”); and
WHEREAS, Beacon has presented a conceptual Redevelopment to the HRA and has
received support of the HRA to move forward in the exploration of a specific Redevelopment plan
and application; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the HRA supports the development of
affordable, supportive multi-family housing by Beacon in the vicinity of 6613-25 Portland Avenue.
Adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield,
Minnesota this 21st day of March, 2022.
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Mary B. Supple, Chair
ATTEST:
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Maria Regan Gonzalez, Secretary