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e ""'lIIII 20 1/26/70 I e I I e I e I: I ~ I: II ii I: " I' i! 11 il HUD explaining that there was a possibility that the Joint Housing Resolution could affect a request from the private sector, and the Joint Houslling Committee felt they should not in any way compete wEh the private sector. , The City manager distributed a letter from Breeden Bros. pertaining to construction of low rent housing by the private sector. This matter will be discussed further at the regular meeting. I: Hr. HcDonald,moved seconded by Hr. Teague that the Council approve the request f6r' 300 addHional Ii units of housing'. as set forth in-Resolution No. 1754. 1\ ~ I; " Councilman Hohr was not satisfied that this request shot.dcl be red,uced to 300 un'its. Hrs. Niven explained that the situation will be reviewed July 1, and the Committee will report back to the Council regarding the next years goal. Hrs. Niven outlined the history of housing' for low income families, and ,formation of the Joint Housingl: Committee. In a report submitted July, 1968, the Committee outlined needs which were adopted by the Council as a resolution. She said the most impartial advice suggepted the Turnkey acquisition pro- gram to augment the leased housing program now in effect in the City, since HUD i's' presently looking on the Turnkey program favorably.. She commented on the effect this type housing would have on the tax rolls, its cost to residents of the City, and" the inability of th,e,public or private sectors to meet the housing needs. Hrs. Niven felt, however, because of the present Federal policies in this area, that it would be reasonable at this time to ask for 300 units, rather than the 400 previously suggested. " Ii II I; :1 Ii ,I :, II I, I: I I: I (: " i, I: II I: I: I ~ I: 'I :, d 'I I: '! 'I II I, t: II I; I: !, I' 'I I, II 11 I: " Ii II il II " II i: I: " I' Ii Ii II II i! Ii ,I I: Ii II " 'I I, i, I. II II I' !; I, I: " I, Ii 11 i! I: I! I: Hrs. Bob Peters, Central Lane County League of Women 'Voters, read a statement suppprting the Joint Housing Committee request, and supporting private and government involvement to meet the housing crisis. Teri White, Director of Housing Programs for Lane Human Resources, offered :support, and explained the plight of many families seeking pelp from that organiz~tion: Hr. Ron Schmaedick, representative 'of Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, asked to explain their position 'and that of the Eugene-Springfield Home Builders Association and the Eugene Realty Board, who have discussed this matter and are on record as opposing it. Their basic opposition is the issue of taxation. Hr. Schmaedick also'questioned that the need had been adequately established. He felt the Planning Commission had discouraged private developers by refusing to rezone land for such housing. He indicated that there is surplus low cost housiNg in the area, stating that Ya-Po-ah Terrace has ten units of rent supplement housing avail~ble. ":'f . .. Hr. Jame~ Sheppard, President, Eugene Board of Real t~rs, explained:' a' letter, to the Register Guard, and suggested that people should maintain a certain degree of independence.' He also objected to Turnkey housing not beimg on the tax rolls. Mr. Robert Suess, builder, felt this housitg would be too costly to build, and consequently would not serve its intended purpose. Hr. Ray Wiley, Vice" President, Breeden Bros., argued that the Joint HousihgCommittee estimate of growth was entirely too high, and that low-rent housing is available in Eugene. He' stated that there are,ten vacancies in Westmoreland University Housing. In answer to Councilman Williams question, Hrs. Niven 'said the Council last summer requested Lane County Housing Authority to apply for 100 additional units of leased housing. The request was tabled, because of a low vacancy ratio and unfulfilled commitments for the other 600 units. Since developers are having trouble getting financing, or interest rates are too high, the lease prices exceed those authorized. - " Hr. Suess said he had informed the Housing Authority he had three vacancies, but he had'not heard from them. He explained that 4 and 5 bedroom houses lease at too low rents to be profitable to the developer. I Hrs. Robin Cushmari~ Housing Expediter, outlined present needs, and explained that they could increase considerably in the next six months. There was further council discussion and questions of those in favor and opposed. Dr. Purdy suggested that',the Council could go ahead/with 200 Turnkey units ,and determine in six months what the need was; Hrs. Niven explained that the application for 100 units of leased housing had never been withdrawn from the Housing Authority. She explairied that in talking to FHA about the Lutheran request she had been told the applicant would receive only fifty units. She asked that ,the City 'Council witte to the Regional 'Office when it sends a copy of the Resolution which has, an explan'~~ion o'f ~he reductio~, and make it very clear that they should' give preference to the private sector which will make units available for the same income group. I, " I: :i I' " " I' , I! Ii :' After further discussion, Dr. Purdy seconded by Hr. Williams, amended the previous.~otion to approve 200 Turnkey units and approve another 100 rent subsidy units and ask that the Council form a .commLt.t~e to meet with the Housing Authority, Joint Housing Committee and Home Builders and report back in six months on additional units that may be needed. Councilman Gribskov asked for clarification whether the rent subsidy units would be those on file with the H . or an additional 100 units. OUslng Authority 1/26/70 - 2 ...oIlll