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e H. 1974-75 Housing Funds Balance - Copies of memo from Joint Housing Committee were previously distributed to Council members. The Committee recommended that the balance of the 1974-75 housing funds ($60,333) budgeted from revenue sharing monies be used to purchase properties suitable for low-income housing. It was proposed that no property actually be purchased under this recommendation until a reasonably workable plan had been presented for development of the property to assure its use for the intended purpose. Betty Niven, member of the Housing Committee, explained that the reason for recom- mending withholding purchase until a suitable plan is developed 1s in line with experimentation with construction of low-income housing in smaller structures - four to eight units per development in scattered locations rather than the present practice of 24 to 32 units per development. The Housing Committee wanted to be sure a development on the smaller scale would be financially feasible before a property was purchased. Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Williams to approve the recommendation. Comm aPRrove Councilwoman Beal wondered if some of the existing city-owned land - undeveloped5/14/75 park lands, existing housing properties, etc. - could be used for the proposed low-income housing. Mrs. Niven answered that city park lands were reviewed every two years with this in mind but it was always demonstrated that it was not feasible to put even relocatable housing on it. Land foreclosed had also been considered but practically all of it was steep terrain unsuitable for the type of housing proposed. Councilwoman shirey inquired about ownership of the land after it was developed. Also, who had control over maintenance of the properties. Mrs. Niven answered that the builder would own it and control the upkeep. Contracts are developed between the city and the builder for the term of the mortgage to guarantee rents to people with income levels specified by the city. e Vote was taJ.on on motion to approve the recommendation. Motion carrJcd unanimously, Mr. Keller not present. I. Right-of-way Acquisition authorization was requested for: 29th and Willamette intersection improvement 1. Roger L. Lee, Nathan Coleman, and R.Keith Allen-$285 (Tax Lot 18-03-07-11-8200) 2. Mary and Fled Aden, trustees - $1,335 (Tax Lot 18-03-06-44-6400) 3. Mary and Alfred Mikesell, trustees - $23 170 (Tax Lot 18-03-06-44-6200) 4. John O. Chatt - $3,530 (Tax Lot 18-03-06-44-6700 and 6701) 5. Stanley and Gertrude Jacobson - $550 (Tax Lot 18-03-07-11-7700) 28th Avenue sidewalk, Friendly to Chambers 1. E. H. and Mary E. Stuart - $121.90 (2794 Adams) 2. Minnie G. Watson - $1,000 (906 West 28th) . Warren Avenue 1. Charles and Mary Temple - $1,150 (Tax Lot 18-04-03-7100) Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Williams to authorize purchase of right-of-way as requested. Motion carried unanimously, Mr. Keller not present. Comm approve 5/14/75 J. Improvement Petitions Paving and sanitary and storm sewers in Woodhaven Subdivision Petitioned by owners of 83% of property to be assessed (northwest corner of 27th and Garfield). Paving and sanitary and storm sewers in Hazel Park Subdivision Petitioned by owners of 100% of property to be assessed (Royal Avenue and Echo Hollow Road). City cost for 30-inch storm sewer e~timated at $3,040. e Mr.' Murray moved seconded by Mr. Williams to approve the petitions. Motion carried unanimously, Mr. Keller not present. 5/27/75 Corrun approve 5/14/75 13 2..90