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Home My WebLink About25-107RESOLUTIONNO. 25-107 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DENTON SUPPORTING DENTON AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION’S 9% HOUSING TAX CREDIT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE PROPOSED NEW CONSTRUCTION OF THE MCADAMS HAVEN APARTMENTS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING; COMMITTING TO PROVIDE FEE REDUCTIONS IN AN AMOUNT OF $500.00; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Denton Affordable Housing Corporation ("Applicant") is proposing the new construction of a multi-family affordable rental housing development to be located at approximately 900, 914, 920 Lindsey St. & 1518 Bernard St., Denton, TX 76201 to be named McAdams Haven Apartments (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, the Applicant has advised the City that it intends to submit an application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (’'TDHCA") for Housing Tax Credit (“HTC”) funding to provide equity financing for the Project (the “Application”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to 10 Texas Administrative Code (“TAC”) §11.9(d)(1), TDHCA will provide points to an application for a municipality’s resolution of support for a development which will be located in such municipality’s jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, on May 8th, 2018, City Council adopted the Housing Tax Credit Request for Support Policy by Resolution No. 18-756, which provides criteria and procedures for the evaluation of requests for support for HTC projects; and WHEREAS, the Project satisfies the evaluation criteria in the Housing Tax Credit Request for Support Policy and the provision of supportive funding to the Project advances the public purpose of the development of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing options in the City of Denton; and WHEREAS, pursuant to 10 TAC §11.9(d)(2) the City will provide a letter in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the " Fee Reduction Letter"), committing to provide a development fee reduction in an amount not to exceed $ 500.00 in connection with the development of the Project as the City' s financial contribution; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton wishes to express support for this proposed Project’s application to TDHCA pursuant to 10 TAC §11.3(e) and §11.4(c)(1) of the Qualified Allocation Plan to facilitate the possible award of Housing Tax Credits to the Project; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES: SECTION 1. The recitals contained in the preamble of this Resolution are incorporated by reference into the body of this Resolution as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2. As provided for in Gov't Code §2306.6703(a)(4), it is hereby acknowledged that the proposed Project is located in a municipality that has more than twice the state average of units per capita supported by Housing Tax Credits. SECTION 3. In accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2306.67071 and 10 TAC §1 1.204(4), it is hereby found that: 1. Notice has been provided to the City in accordance with Texas Government Code, §2306.67071 (a); and 2. The City has had sufficient opportunity to obtain a response from the Applicant regarding any questions or concerns about the proposed Application; and 3 . The City has held a hearing at which public comment may be made on the proposed Application in accordance with Texas Government Code, §2306.67071 (b); and 4. After due consideration of the information provided by the Applicant and public comment, the City supports the proposed Application; and SECTION 4. The City affirms its commitment to provide Applicant with fee reductions in a total amount not to exceed $500.00 in connection with the development of the Project conditioned on: (i) the Applicant securing the 9% housing tax credit from the TDHCA, and (ii) Applicant securing development plan approvals for the Project, including any required zoning approvals, from the City. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute and deliver to Applicant the Fee Reduction Letter, and to provide fee reductions consistent herewith. SECTION 5. The City Manager is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to certify this Resolution to the TDHCA. SECTION 6. The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the execution on behalf of the City of all other documents and writings whatsoever that may be necessary or convenient, in the reasonable opinion of either the City Manager or the City Attorney, for carrying out this Resolution. SECTION 7. This Resolution shall be effective as of its date of approval and passage by City Council. The motion to approve this Resolution was made by Brandon Chase McGee and seconded by Vicki Byrd, the Resolution was passed and approved by the following vote [ 4 - 3] Aye Nay Abstain Absent Mayor Gerard Hudspeth:X Vicki Byrd, District 1 :X XBrian Beck, District 2: Paul Meltzer. District 3 : Joe Holland. District 4: Brandon Chase McGee, At Large Place 5 : Jill Jester, At Large Place 6: X X X X PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17th day of February, 2025. GERARD HUDSPETH, MAYOR ATTEST: LAUREN THODEN, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: MACK REINWAND. CITY ATTORNEY .„I_4g=== Exhibit A City Manager’s Office 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, TX 76201 • (940) 349-8307DENTON February 4, 2025 Carrie Baugus Denton Affordable Housing Corporation 900, 914, 920 Lindsey St. & 1518 Bernard St., Denton, TX 76201 RE: Commitment of Development Funding by Local Political Subdivision for Denton Affordable Housing Corporation for the proposed new construction of the Mc Adams Haven Apartments located approximately at the 900, 914, 920 Lindsey St. & 1518 Bernard St., Denton, TX 76201, in Denton, City of Denton, Denton County, Texas Dear Carrie Baugus, The City affirms its commitment to Denton Affordable Housing Corporation (the Applicant) to provide fee reductions in a de minimis total amount of $500.00 in connection with the development of the McAdams Haven Apartments development (the “Project”). It is the intention of this letter to firmly commit this benefit to the Project in order to satisfy a requirement of Section 11.9(d)(2) of the Qualified Allocation Plan as published by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in order to gain points under that rule for this commitment of funds. This commitment to fee reductions is conditioned on: (i) the Applicant securing the 9% housing tax credit from the TDHCA, and (ii) Applicant securing development plan approvals for the Project, including any required zoning approvals, from the City. Sincerely, Sara Hensley City Manager City of Denton, Texas OUR CORE VALUES Inclusion • Collaboration • Quality Service • Strategic Focus • Fiscal Responsibility ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com TDD (800) 735-2989