1981-18057
HRA RESOLUTION N0. 180
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
TO IMPLEMENT THE SECTION 8 MODERATE REHABILITATION PROGRAM
- WITHIN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has been duly organized
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 473.06, Subd. 3 and Minnesota Laws
1975, Chapter 13, Section 6, Subd. 3; Section 21, Subd. 1; and
Section 24, and has all of the powers and duties of a housing and
redevelopment authority pursuant to Laws 1975, Chapter,l3, Section
24 under the. provisions of the Municipal Housing and Redevelopment
Act, Minnesota Statutes Section 462.411 to 462.711, and acts
amendatory thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) in and
for the City of Richfield is authorized by Minnesota Statutes
462.415 to establish a housing policy that will insure the sound
growth, development and financial stability of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Richfield HRA and the Metropolitan Council
desire to assist lower income families and individuals to obtain
adequate housing in the City of Richfield at a price they can afford,
and to accomplish this purpose, des ire to undertake a program of
subsidizing rent payments to landlords who provide adequate housing
to such individuals and families; and
WHEREAS, the Richfield HRA
to encourage the rehabilitation
the housing goals of the city.
has determined that a program
of rental units is consistent with
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPA4ENT
AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA:
1. that the Metropolitan Council is hereby authorized to
implement a Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program to encourage
rehabilitation of private rental housing units and to provide rent
assistance to lower income families within the City of Richfield,
and
2. that the Richfield HRA Executive Director is hereby
authorized to enter into an agreement with the Metropolitan Council
for operating the program within the city.
Passed by the Dousing & Redevelopment Authority in and for
the City of Richfield this 19th day o October, 198 .
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T omas E. Harms, Chairman
ATTEST•
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Michae Freeman, Secretary