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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 31, 2014 - City Council Newsletter City of Eugene 125 East 8 Avenue, 2 Floor thnd Eugene, Oregon 97401 (541) 682-5010 (541) 682-5414 (FAX) www.eugene-or.gov EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER July 31, 2014 IN THIS EDITION CITY RELEASES 2014 AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AROUND THE CITY City Releases 2014 Affordable Housing Request For Proposals An estimated $1.5 million in federal HOME funds and an estimated $1.4 million in Eugene Systems Development Charge waivers are available for the construction or preservation of housing affordable to low-income households in Eugene. Proposals must be submitted to the City of Eugene by Thursday, Sept. 18, at noon. All potential applicants are encouraged to contact staff to discuss their project and potential uses of available resources as soon as possible. Eugene’s Affordable Housing program has provided HOME funding for a number of successful projects recently, including: Bothy Cottage (2014), a group home for female ex-offenders with children; Stellar Apartments (2013), a 54-unit, multi-family housing complex with a community building, playground, public art and community garden; and Willakenzie Crossing (2012), a 56-unit, multi-family complex with a supportive housing program for developmentally disabled individuals to live independently. In addition to being well- designed, these developments are also energy efficient to reduce costs for residents. Developments funded through the Request for Proposals (RFP) process include one-, two-, and three-bedroom units available to households earning less than 50 percent of the area median income. The developments are distributed throughout the community, but in proximity to shopping, schools, job opportunities, and public transportation. The RFP process is open and competitive, resource-based awards are available upon satisfaction of the described criteria. The RFP is available online at www.eugene-or.gov/development. For more information, contact Ellen Meyi-Galloway at 541-682-5532 or email ellen.e.meyi-galloway@ci.eugene.or.us. EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 1 July 31, 2014