12-13-2022 Resolution No. 12033RESOLUTION NO. 12033
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS TO
THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND
WHEREAS, The City of Richfield created an Affordable Housing Trust Fund,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 462C.16, on May 26, 2020, to promote the
development of new affordable housing within the City, to promote the development and
preservation of existing affordable housing in the community, and to support individuals
with rental and down payment assistance; and
WHEREAS, City staff has been directed to participate in the work of the Just
Deeds Coalition to educate the community about racially restrictive covenants in
housing and other historically discriminatory practices; to identify contemporary
discriminatory systems, policies, and practices; and to take action to dismantle racist
systems, practices, and policies in the City of Richfield to create equity for all; and
WHEREAS, the City has made lawn signs available for residents to show their
support for discharging racially restrictive covenants, which are given away to
participants of the Just Deeds program and which are also made available for the public
for a suggested donation of $10 each.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
1. The City Council hereby accepts the $32 in donation proceeds to the City’s
Affordable Housing Trust Fund for affordable homeownership opportunities.
2. The City shall deposit such funds into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to
be used for affordable housing purposes.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 13th day of
December 2022.
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kari Sinning, City Clerk