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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD - ANNUAL REPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD 2024 Annual Report 20 2 4 ANNUAL REPORT Page 1 The following lists the major items the Affordable Housing Board (AHB) was involved with during 2024: 1. COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR ALLOCATING CITY FUNDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING • AHB worked with the Human Services and Housing Funding Board in advising City Council on the funding for affordable housing projects in the spring cycle of the competitive process. • The Board reviewed 8 applications in the spring cycle and made recommendations to the Human Services and Housing Funding Board. 2. LAND BANK PROGRAM • The Board was kept apprised of development activity on the Kechter parcel. The development, BirdWhistle Townhomes, is fully constructed and homes currently listed for sale. • The Board supported staff efforts to manage and grow the Land Bank program. 3. HOUSING STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION • The Board had many updates on the implementation of the Housing Strategic Plan. • The Board helped plan and participated in the Community Housing Summit hosted by the City. • This also included updates and input opportunities for Rental Programing. 4. LAND USE CODE UPDATE • The Board received monthly briefings on the Land Use Code (LUC) update and as needed, the petition process to reverse City Council amendments to the LUC. • This included briefings and discussions on needs for housing, affordable housing incentives and benefits of form-based approaches. • The Board took a position in favor of the LUC amendments, especially extending affordability terms to 99 years, and worked to message that out externally. • The Board wrote a public letter to the editor outlining the Board’s support of the LUC amendments. 5. THE BOARD SENT MEMORANDUMS OR EMAILS OR SUPPORTING BOARD MEETING MINUTES TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE FOLLOWING MATTERS FOR EXAMPLE: • Support for HB 24-1007, addressing occupancy limits in municipalities. • Support for the removal of a restrictive covenant for a Habitat for Humanity home. AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD 2024 Annual Report 20 2 4 ANNUAL REPORT Page 2 • Support for removing Parking minimums • Support for adjusting the City’s Camping regulations 6. COUNCIL LIAISON CONTACT • Council Liaison Potyondy attended the June and September Regular Board meetings. 7. BOARD BRIEFINGS • Private Activity Bonds 101- Process and allocation and assignment of 2024 bond capacity • Request for the removal of a restrictive covenant for a Habitat for Humanity home • The City’s Housing Dashboard • The City’s Consolidated Plan for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development • Panel of Homelessness Solutions representing Family Housing Network, Homeward Alliance, and Fort Collins Rescue Mission • State Representative Boesenecker reported out on housing issues from the state’s perspective • Community Summit Debrief • Rental Registration • YIMBY presented on parking minimums • Zoning Atlas Project 8. COMMUNITY MEETINGS: a. Board members held a retreat in January where they discussed communications, legal guidelines and formed working committees. b. Community Housing Summit c. Joint meeting with the Human Services and Housing Funding Board as part of 202 4 Spring Competitive Grant Process 2024 Work plan: The Board sent a representative to participate in City Council meetings public comment periodically throughout the year, albeit not as often as previous years. • The Board worked to complete their work plan for the year 2024 including holding several meetings without speakers to allow for open board discussions. • The Board has embraced hybrid meetings with opportunities to attend in-person or remotely. • The Board’s committee structure has been adopted and the committees are active. • The Board welcomed new members in April and August based on the City’s changes to board members terms.