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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 - Affordable Housing Board - Annual Report AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD 2023 Annual Report 202 3 ANNUAL REPORT Page 1 The following lists the major items the Affordable Housing Board (AHB) was involved with during 2023: 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 6 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 proposed development, Kechter Townhomes a/k/a BirdWhistle, is nearing final construction. • The Board supported staff efforts to manage and grow this program. 3. HOUSING STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION • The Board received monthly briefings on the implementation of the Housing Strategic Plan. • This also included updates and input opportunities for Rental Programing and Occupancy Program projects. 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 theLUC amendments. 5. THE BOARD SENT MEMORANDUMS OR EMAILS OR SUPPORTING BOARD MEETING MINUTES TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE FOLLOWING MATTERS FOR EXAMPLE: • Support for Land Development Code and advised City Council not to send the Code to the ballot but rather work on revisions as needed. • Support for updates to the Land Use Code AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD 2023 Annual Report 202 3 ANNUAL REPORT Page 2 • Support for Allocation of 2023 PAB capacity • Support for use of ARPA Fee Credit funding for homes targeting 40% area median income at Heartside Hill • Support for creation of an Ex-Officio position for a Housing Catalyst representative to support the Affordable Housing Board 6. COUNCIL LIAISON CONTACT • Council Liaison attended the January and March Regular Board meeting. 7. BOARD BRIEFINGS • Rental Program and Occupancy • Private Activity Bond Process and allocation of 2023 bond capacity • Oak 140 tour and meeting location in March • State Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement EPA Grant addressing indoor air quality. • Legal and Political Issues affecting Boards and Commissions communications and community engagement, especially when a referendum process has been initiated to overturn City Council actions. • Sustainable Resources and the request of voters therefore • Housing Strategic Plan (Monthly) • The City’s Role in Homelessness Response • Affordable Housing Fee Credit Eligibility and the use of ARPA funding for Fee Credits • Larimer County’s Work and Role in Housing • Things to consider when evaluating requests for funding. • Mobile Home Resident Rights Activity • Discussion with Clerk’s Office on Crosspollination of Boards and Commissions • Update from Outreach Fort Collins • Planning for 2024 Affordable Housing Board Retreat 8. COMMUNITY MEETINGS: a. Board members attended some of the community outreach and education meetings for the Land Development Code b. Joint meeting with the Human Services and Housing Funding Board as part of 2023 Spring Competitive Grant Process 2023 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 2023 including holding several meetings without speakers to allow for open board discussions. AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD 2023 Annual Report 202 3 ANNUAL REPORT Page 3 • The Board has embraced hybrid meetings with opportunities to attend in-person or remotely. • The Board is planning a Board retreat for January 2024 with the theme of public engagement and education.