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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 505 Extending Period of Retention for APN 625-061-022 and 021PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STAFF REPORT REQUEST: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 505 , EXTENDING THE PERIOD FOR RETENTION OF APN 625-061-022 & 021 (VACANT LOTS — NORTHWEST CORNER AT PORTOLA AND EL CORTEZ WAY) FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE-YEAR PERIOD AND REAFFIRMING THE AGENCY BOARD'S INTENTION THAT THE PROPERTY SHALL BE USED TO DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING. FROM: JANET M. MOORE, HOUSING AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATOR DATE: OCTOBER 13, 2005 CONTENTS: RESOLUTION NO. 505 Recommendation: That the Agency Board adopt Resolution No. 505 , reaffirming its intent that affordable housing be developed on an Agency owned vacant lots known as APN's 625-061-022 & 021, and extending the time period for retention of such property for an additional five years. Executive Summarv: When property is purchased by the Agency with 20% Set -Aside funds and has not been developed within five years of its original date of purchase, Health and Safety Code Section 33334.16 requires that the Agency Board reaffirm its intent to develop the property for affordable housing. Based on this, a five-year extension for retention of the property is recommended to August 15, 2010. Discussion: On August 15, 2000, the Agency purchased APN 625-061-022 & 021, two vacant lots on Portola Avenue and El Cortez Way, for the purpose of developing affordable housing. Health and Safety Code Section 33334.16 requires the legislative body to reaffirm its intent to develop property purchased with the Agency's 20% Set -Aside fund if the property has not been developed within five years from the date of purchase. Resolution No. 505 Staff Report El Cortez Way and Portola Ave., APN 626061-022 & 021 October 13, 2005 Page 2 of 2 The property remains undeveloped. Although the Agency has taken steps towards development, staff recommends that the Agency Board reaffirm its intent to develop the lot with affordable housing and as provided for in the code, extend the time frame for development for an allowable one-time period of five years. Submitted By: Department Head: anet . Moore Dave Yrigo sing Authority Administrator Director edevelopmentfflousing Approval: J i McCarthy ACM for Red evelopm Carlos L. Ortega v Executive Director JMM:pI G.IRDAIPatty LeonlWpdocsUMVWaN reportlEt Cortez and Portola properties.doc RESOLUTION NO. 505 A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AFFIRMING ITS INTENTION THAT CERTAIN PROPETY BE USED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING AFFORDABLE TO PERSONS AND FAMILIES OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME Section 1. On August 15, 2000, the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency acquired certain property identified as Assessor's Parcel No. 625-061-022 & 021. The Agency acquired such property for the development of housing affordable to persons and families of low and moderate income. Agency staff has initiated certain activities consistent with the development of the property for that purpose, but such activities to date have been unsuccessful. Section 2. The Agency Board hereby extends the period during which the Agency may retain the above -described property to August 15, 2010. The Agency Board hereby affirms its intention that the property be used for the development of housing affordable to persons and families of low and moderate income. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, this 13th day of October, 2005, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Buford A. Crites, Chair Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency ATTEST: Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk G 1RDAIPATTY LEONUNPDOCSUMMISTAFF REPORTIRESOLUTIONSIEL CORTEZ AND POTOLA RES.DOC