HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Administration of Section 8 Voucher Program for Arbor Hills RESOLUTION NO. 01-060
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
CITY TO ADMINISTER SECTION 8 VOUCHER PROGRAM
ON BEHALF OF ARBOR HILLS APARTMENT COMPLEX
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,in 1976,the City ofAmes purchased the Harlan School site from the Ames Community
School District and sold the land at a reduced amount to Hunziker and Furman Developers with the
stipulation that an apartment complex be built to house low-income families; and,
WHEREAS, a 43-unit apartment complex and day care center called Arbor Hills was built; and,
WHEREAS,the owners of Arbor Hills have given notice to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development(HUD)that they will not renew their Section 8 contract with HUD to keep Arbor Hills as a
low-income, subsidized housing apartment complex; and,
WHEREAS,the stipulation for the complex to remain low-income housing is part of a restrictive
covenant that runs with the land, and in accordance with the Code of Iowa, is enforceable for 21 years;
therefore,Arbor Hills would have to continue to be rented as low-income apartments regardless if Hunziker
and Furman chose not to renew their Section 8 contract with HUD; and,
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2001, staff received a letter from HUD formally requesting the City's
assistance in administering vouchers for families affected by the expiring Section 8 contract at Arbor Hills
apartments,and this letter stated that HUD would provide sufficient funds to support the rental cost for the
43 units affected; and,
WHEREAS, staff is recommending that the City assume the administration of the additional 43
vouchers on behalf of the Arbor Hills residents.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa, that the
administration of the Section 8 Voucher Program for the residents of the Arbor Hills Apartment Complex
is hereby authorized.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of February,2001.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffinan, Quirmbach,Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of February, 2001.