HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2023-089 Authorization for County Municipal Housing Affordability Grant ProgramMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
June12, 2023
TB Resolution 2023 - 089: Authorization to Apply for Funding through the 2023Tompkins County Municipal Housing Affordability & Supportive Infrastructure Grant Program for a Financial
Feasibility Analysis of Residential Development
Whereas, the Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability has announced the availability of funding under the 2023 Tompkins County Municipal Housing Affordability & Supportive
Infrastructure Grant Program to support municipalities working to address thecommunity’s housing shortage, and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca is seeking to hire a consultant to develop infrastructure studies and make needed infrastructure improvements that support housing affordability, and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca and in particular the South Hill Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) is a project located in or near County Development Focus Areas, and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca estimates the total cost to complete a Financial Feasibility Analysis of Residential Development to be approximately $19,150, and
Whereas, grant applications are due by September25, 2023; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, or designated representative, is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for Financial Feasibility Analysis of Residential
Development under the Tompkins County Municipal Housing Affordability & Supportive Infrastructure Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $10,000 (maximum request), and upon approval
of said request to enter into and execute a project agreement with Tompkins County for such financial assistance to the Town of Ithaca.
Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Rich DePaolo
Vote: ayes – Howe, DePaolo, Levine, Goodman, Bleiwas, Rosen and Johnson