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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2007.07.19 - 28423(- REPORT (MISC. #07154) July 19, 2007 BY: Planning and Building Committee, Sue Ann Douglas, Chairperson IN RE: MR #07154 — BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — SUPPORT FOR THE MICHIGAN HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: The Planning and Building Committee, having reviewed the above-titled resolution on July 10, 2007, reports with a recommendation that the resolution be amended by adding the following paragraph: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners encourages the legislature to fund this request through existing tax revenues rather than new and incremental taxes. Chairperson, on behalf of the Planning and Building Committee, I move acceptance of the foregoing report. PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTE PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE VOTE: Motion carried on a roll call vote with Gosselin voting no and Douglas absent. Miscellaneous Resolution # 07154 BY: Commissioners Jim Nash, District #15, Helaine Zack, District #22, Marcia Gershenson, District 17, Karen Spector, District #16, Tim Greimel, District #11, Eric Coleman, District #23, David Woodward, District #18, David Coulter, District #25 RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS – SUPPORT FOR THE MICHIGAN HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen: WHEREAS recognizing that building and sustaining vibrant cities is central to any plan to revitalize Michigan, Public Act 479 of 2004, was adopted with bi-partisan support to establish the rvichigan Housing and Community Development Fund, with the goal of creating a vibrant Michigan with well- kept neighborhoods and affordable housing that will attract companies and people; and WHEREAS resources and funds for the development of affordable housing continue to decline while economic conditions for lower income households become even more difficult. In Michigan, data shows that 36% of our homeless families are working, and 56% of homeless persons in families were children — most under the age of 10; and WHEREAS without affordable housing for children and families, the future cost to support them through public services will be devastating — placing a burden on Michigan's taxpayers that will increase each year; and WHEREAS the mission of the Michigan Housing and Community Development Fund (MHCDF) is to provide housing opportunities for all Michigan residents, and to help transform our economy by improving the quality of life in Michigan's cities, towns, and villages – especially those with high concentrations of poverty – to create vibrant communities where people want to live, work, and retire; and WHEREAS as Michigan moves from an economy that depends on high paying manufacturing jobs to a service based economy, there must be a connection between the creation of jobs and the availability of safe, high quality, affordably priced housing. With job providers looking at Michigan as an option to locate, it is essential to prove that our region can maintain a host of vibrant cities where their workers will want to live; and WHEREAS according to Governing Magazine, Michigan is ranked 48th in the country on a per capita basis for its state revenue support of affordable housing. Thirty-eight (38) states have already decided to help address their critical housing needs by establishing housing trust funds; and WHEREAS Housing Trust Funds, such as the Michigan Housing and Community Development Fund, systematically change reliance on annual budget allocations by shifting to committing dedicated public revenue to affordable housing through the creation of dedicated sources of public funding. These trust funds support the preservation and production of affordable housing and increase opportunities to access decent affordable homes; and WHEREAS currently, there are nearly 600 housing trust funds in cities, counties, and states that generate more than $1.6 billion a year to support affordable housing, according to the Center for Community Change; and WHEREAS the Michigan Housing and Community Development Fund is expected to generate up to $21 million annually in state and local revenues; and WHEREAS although job creation is not the primary objective of the Michigan Housing and Community Development Fund, it is estimated that it will create over 6,000 good-paying jobs; and e the a f the foregoing resolution. Chairperson, we DiVrict #15 District #22 WHEREAS the Michigan Housing and Community Development is a program that will allow Michigan cities and communities to attract and retain the brightest and best workers in the country. The program concentrates efforts in downtowns, neighborhoods, affordable housing and supportive housing; and WHEREAS Michigan's Housing and Community Development Fund will accomplish its mission by: (a) financing downtown and neighborhood improvements to make them attractive places to live and do business; (b) financing affordable and market rate housing for young people, knowledgeable workers, immigrants, early retirees, and people with low and moderate incomes; and (c) financing supportive housing for the homeless and people with disabilities; and WHEREAS renter households in Michigan are more than two-and-one-half times more likely to pay more than 50% of their household income on housing. This puts the individuals and families of these households one paycheck away from becoming homeless. Data shows that children in stable housing do better in school and are less likely to be dependent on taxpayer support as adults; and WHEREAS creating vibrant communities and improving our quality of life means supporting safer, affordable rental units to helps families secure the stable housing they need to raise children and become active community participants; and WHEREAS the Michigan Housing and Community Development Fund would leverage additional funding from public and private sources. The economic and social impact will be tremendous and provide increased stability for families with extremely low and low incomes, which will in turn increase their quality of life and allow them to become invested in the success of their neighborhoods and the communities in Mich they live. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby recognizes that the preservation and production of affordable housing contributes to the economy and quality of life for residents in Oakland County and throughout the State of Michigan by creating jobs and adding to the local tax base. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners supports the Michigan Housing and Community Development Fund and its efforts to boost our economy, provide viable, affordable housing, create jobs and prepare Oakland County and the State of Michigan for the challenges of today and tomorrow. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the Michigan Legislature and Governor Granholm to appropriate the critical funding needed for the Michigan Housing and Community Development Fund. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk is requested to forward copies of this adopted resolution to Governor Jennifer Granholm, the Oakland County delegation to the Michigan legislature, the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC), Michigan State Housing and Development Authority, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), Community and Economic Association of Michigan (CEDAM), Community Housing Network, Inc., Oakland County Taskforce on Homelessness & Affordable Housing, Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLSHA) and Oakland County's Legislative Lobbyists. CohiimissionerJiTri Nash Commissioner Kelaine Zack ommissioner David Woodward District #18 44k- Comrnissionei District # 2-# /17/RA I_/1 /- A ill ommissione District # 0 bmmissioner Eric Coleman District #23 • - - — - Cbrmnssioner David Coulter District W25 Commissioner District # Cant'hissioner K District #16 Spector Commissioner District # Commissioner District # Commissioner District # Commissioner District # Commissioner District # Commissioner District # Commissioner District # Commissioner District # Commissioner District # Commissioner District # Commissioner District # Commissioner District # Commissioner Marcia Gershenson District #17 Commissioner District # iq Resolution #07154 June 14, 2007 The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Planning and Building Committee. There were no objections. Resolution #07154 July 19, 2007 Moved by Potts supported by Nash the resolution be adopted. Moved by Potts supported by Nash the Planning and Building Committee Report be accepted. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the report was accepted. Moved by Potts supported by Nash the resolution be amended to coincide with the recommendation in the Planning and Building Committee Report. A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the amendment carried. Discussion followed. Moved by KowaII supported by Gosselin to amend the resolution was followed: Remove the paragraph that states BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the Michigan Legislature and Governor Granholm to appropriate the critical funding needed for the Michigan Housing and Community Development Fund. Discussion followed. Commissioner KowaII withdrew the amendment Commissioner Gosselin withdrew support Moved by KowaII supported by Douglas the second BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph be amended as follows: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the Michigan Legislature and Governor Granholm to appropriate seek the critical funding needed for the Michigan Housing and Community Development Fund. Discussion followed. Moved by Greimel supported by Potts the amendment be further amended to state: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oakland County Board of Commissioners urges the Michigan Legislature and Governor Granholm to appropriate and/or seek the critical funding needed for the Michigan Housing and Community Development Fund. Discussion followed. As a point of order Commissioner Kowall stated which vote would take precedent. Vote on Greimel's amendment to Commissioner KowaII's amendment: AYES: Gregory, Greimel, Hatchett, Nash, Potts, Spector, Suarez, Zack, Burns. (9) NAYS: Jacobsen, KowaII, Long, Middleton, Potter, Rogers, Scott, Bullard, Crawford, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingell, Gosselin. (13) A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment to Commissioner KowaII's amendment failed. Vote on KowaII's amendment: AYES: Jacobsen, KowaII, Bullard, Crawford, Gingell, Gosselin. (6) NAYS: Greimel, Hatchett, Long, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Scott, Spector, Suarez, Zack, Burns, Douglas, Gershenson. Gregory. (16) A sufficient majority not having voted in favor, the amendment fatled. Ruth Johnson, County Clerk Discussion followed. Vote on resolution, as amended: AYES: Hatchett, Jacobsen, KowaII, Middleton, Nash, Potter, Potts, Rogers, Spector, Suarez, Zack, Burns, Douglas, Gershenson, Gingeil, Gregory, Greimel. (17) NAYS: Long, Scott, Bullard, Crawford, Gosselin. (5) A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the resolution, as amended was adopted. DOES NOT RESIN COWRY DENTIN ACM STATE OF MICHIGAN) COUNTY OF OAKLAND) I, Ruth Johnson, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on July 19, 2007, with the original record thereof now remaining in my office. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this 19th day of July, 2007.