Item 3: Ordinance on Low-Income Housing Property Tax Exemptions

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federal funds through a One-Year Action Plan. Affordable housing development programs support the City Council Adopted Growth Management Policies, as well. The recommendation to amend Eugene Code directly supports the following Growth Management Policies:  Promote construction of affordable housing.  Encourage in-fill, mixed-use, redevelopment, and higher density development.  Improve the appearance of buildings and landscapes.  Provide for a greater variety of housing types. Extending the City’s tax exemption programs parallels the Envision Eugene pillar of providing affordable housing for all income levels. The draft Envision Eugene proposal presents Strategy # 4 to meet the growing and changing housing needs of Eugene residents by supporting subsidized affordable housing projects. Continuing the existing property tax exemption programs has been identified as a way in which this goal can be achieved. COUNCIL OPTIONS No action is required at this time; however, options will be provided at the time of City Council deliberations and action scheduled for April 25, 2011. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION As this is the public hearing for this item, no recommendation is suggested at this time. A recommendation will be provided for the City Council deliberations and action scheduled for April 13, 2011. SUGGESTED MOTION None at this time. A suggested motion will be provided at the time of City Council deliberations and action scheduled for April 13, 2011. ATTACHMENTS A.Location Map B.Draft Ordinance FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Becky L. Wheeler Telephone: 541-682-5532 Staff email: Becky.l.wheeler@ci.eugene.or.us \\Cesrv500\cc support\CMO\2011 Council Agendas\M110411\S1104113 - and Att's A and B.doc