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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 04/04/2006 - RESOLUTION 2006-040 MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE AFF ITEM NUMBER: 21 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: April 4, 2006 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Wanda Krajicek SUBJECT Resolution 2006-040 Making Appointments to the Affordable Housing Board. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Vacancies currently exist on the Affordable Housing Board due to the resignation of Jane Phelan and the expiration of the term of Kay Rios.Applications were solicited and Councilmembers Kastein and Ohlson conducted interviews. The Council interview team is recommending Donna Wetzler and Chris Crutcher to fill the vacancies with terms to begin immediately and set forth to expire on December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2009 respectively. RESOLUTION 2006-040 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD WHEREAS, vacancies currently exist on the Affordable Housing Board due to the resignation of Jane Phelan and the expiration of term of Kay Rios; and WHEREAS, Council wishes to fill said vacancies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the following named persons be appointed as members of the Affordable Housing Board with terms to begin immediately and to expire as set forth each name: Affordable Housing Board Expiration of Term Donna Wetzler December 31, 2007 Chris Crutcher December 31, 2009 Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 4th day of April, A.D. 2006. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk j3 APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP � Cityof NOTE:Application deadlines vary. Please check"CURRENT VACANCIES"listing for deadlines. Late applications will be kept on file for future vacancies. Return completed application to; Please type or use black Ink City Clerk's Office - Please limit attachments to two pages City Hall West - For questions or additional information 300 LaPorte Avenue call the City Clerk's Office, 416.2525 P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Incomplete Applications will NOT be FAX: (970)221-6295 considered for appointment Name of Board or Commission: Affordable Housing Board Name: Donna Wetzler Residence: 6645 'astir. Drive Fort Collins Zip:80528 Mailing Address: 6645 Majestic Drive. Fort Collins Zip:80528 Day Phone: 970-566-0771 — Night Phone:970-226-3927 E-Mail Address: Donna 0fossilcreek.us Have you resided in the FC Growth Management Area for at least one year? *as ❑No (see attached map) Which Council District do you live in? (see attached map) District 3 Are you a registered voter? *as ❑No Current Occupation: Real Estate Broker/Owner Employer:Owner: Fossil Creek Real Estate LLC Prior work experience: (please include dates) 2002-2006 Real Estate Broker, currently broker owner of Fossil Creek Real Estate.Worked for Coldwell Banker and RE/MAX. Have assisted first time home buyers and helped families relocate to Fort Collins since 2002. Worked with builders/developers/lenders in new construction, primarily sellina but some experience with Iottmodel selection process from early development stage Volunteer Work: (please include dates) 2002-2004 3 years with Women's Council of REALTORS volunteered to raise money each year for 3 selected charities. including Neiahbor-to-Neiahbor. As chapter president in 2004, coordinated fund-raisers, conducted board meetinas. scheduled classes/speakers. Some volunteer work with Board of Realtors Government Affairs. Have you ever been convicted of a crime (except for minor traffic offenses that resulted only in a fine)? ❑Yes X No If yes, please explain in complete detail. State the nature and approximate date of the conviction,the sentence imposed, whether the sentence has been completed, and any other information you consider to be relevant Are you resent) serving on a City board or commission? ❑ Yes No Y presently 9 Y If so, which one? Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? There are many challenges facing o community in the area of affordable housing, whether rentino or buying. I do not pretend to understand all the issues and obstacles but want to help with the education and advocacy of those seekina to find housing in our city. This application was submitted online on: Jan-27-2006 03:24 PM Briefly explain what you believe are the three most important issues facing this board or commission, and how do you believe this board or commission should address each issue? 1) Local Economy. Recent budget cuts have affected some of the services that citizens have come to depend on. Some suggest the board is in ieapardy of being dissolved or merged with another board (HAB).This would be a regressive measure since Fort Collins has a proven record of support on a variety of affordable housing initiatives. The Affordable Housing Summit received national attention I would encourage and work toward actions and policies that need to be reexamined retooled and refined in order to keep the Affordable Housing Board in place for the service of Fort Collins citizens. 2) Widening gap between wages and income in Colorado The income required to buy a home or rent an apartment is increasing at a time when higher Paving lobs are less available and many low-and-moderate-income families struggle to provide necessities The mission of the board should be to support the preservation and production of affordable housing in our city, using the private sector and the government to find solutions that are realistic and applicable Some sources are also budget-restrained now and that adds to our challenge as avocates of affordable housing 3) The NIMBY issue There continues to be resistance to affordable housing projects by residents and businesses of Fort Collins In general our community seems to be generous and willing to donate time and money for affordable housing projects until the project gets too close to home 1 do not have an immediate solution to this bias or how to help overcome it But I do know from speaking with a member of the Affordable Housing Board that this is an issue. I would like to know how other communities have dealt with this and their successes. List any abilities, skills,certificates, specialized training,or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: Bachelors in Bus Admin.,concentraction in Real Estate and Finance CSU,2000. Associates Degree, Accounting, Front Range Community College 1994 Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP)through HBA earned in 2003. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: can not think of any. Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? XYes ❑ No Comments: There was no meeting held in January but I plan on attending the February board meeting I spoke with Michelle Jacobs a current board member, whom I know from the Northern Colorado Home Builders Association. All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a regularly scheduled meeting of the board or commission for which they are applying. Frequent non-attendance may result in termination of the appointment Signature: Date: '� -2. APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR 6a CityofFortCollins COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP NOTE:Application deadlines vary. Please check"CURRENT VACANCIES" listing for deadlines. Late applications will be kept on file for future vacancies. Return completed application to: please type or use black ink City Clerk's Office - Please limit attachments to two pages City Hall West - For questions or additional information 300 LaPorte Avenue call the City Clerk's Office, 416-2525 P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Incomplete Applications will NOT be FAX: (970)221-6295 considered for appointment Name of Board or Commission: Affordable Housing Board Name: Chris Cr tcher Residence: 3444 Warren Farm Drive __ Zip:50526 Mailing Address: 3444 Warren Farm Drive Zip:80526 Day Phone: 970-689-1215 Night Phone:970-493-2869 E-Mail Address: chri phar crutcher@ubc com Have you resided in the FC Growth Management Area for at least one year? *es ❑ No (see attached map) Which Council District do you live in? (see attached map) District 4 Are you a registered voter? *es ❑No Current Occupation: Financial Advisor Employer:l BS Financial Services, Inc Prior work experience: (please include dates) Financial Planning- currentBankino 2002-2005Mortgage Lending 1999-2002 Volunteer Work: (please include dates) Fort Collins Svmohonv Fundraising Comm ittee-currentFort Collins Public Library 1997-19991-arimer County Food Bank 1997-1999New West Fast 1998 Have you ever been convicted of a crime (except for minor traffic offenses that resulted only in a fine)? ❑ Yes X No If yes, please explain in complete detail. State the nature and approximate date of the conviction, the sentence imposed, whether the sentence has been completed, and any other information you consider to be relevant Are you presently serving on a City board or commission? ❑ Yes XNo If so, which one? Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? I believe it is important to ensure everyone has a place to call home and providing assistance to those who need and seek it is important to me. Briefly explain what you believe are the three most important issues facing this board or commission, and how do you believe this board or commission should address each issue? t� Increase Lending Capabilities p) More Housing Needed g) Easier approval for potential sites and funding List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: Finance Mortgage LendingBankingSerles 66Series 7 Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? ❑Yes )(No Comments: All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a regularly scheduled meeting of the board or commission for which they are applying. Frequent non-attendance may result in termination of the appointment Signature: Date: