HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2452 - Declaring that there is a need for the Housing Authority of Snohomish County to function within the city limits of Marysville for the purpose of purchCITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville, Washington
RESOLUTIONNO. :J.Lf-5}-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,
WASHINGTON, DECLARING THAT THERE IS A NEED FOR THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY TO FUNCTION WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS OF MARYSVILLE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING AND
OPERATING A RESIDENCE AT 1356 CEDAR A VENUE.
WHEREAS, the City of Marysville recognizes the growing need for the provision of
more housing affordable to all economic segments of its population, as well as the importance of
preserving the existing housing stock in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Marysville has not yet activated a city housing authority
pursuant to RCW 35.82.030, which permits a city to create a separate public body known as the
housing authority for its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of Snohomish County was established in 1971 and
has provided housing affordable to all economic segments in Snohomish County; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of Snohomish County's area of operation includes all
areas of unincorporated Snohomish County as of 1971, along with other incorporated areas of
Snohomish County within which the Housing Authority of Snohomish County is authorized to
operate by a city; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35.82.070(13) provides that a housing authority may exercise its
powers outside of its area of operation if the governing body of a city adopts a resolution
declaring that there is a need for that housing authority to function in such area; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of Snohomish County wishes to purchase a residence
located at 1356 Cedar A venue in Marysville adjacent to their existing development, known as
Westend Apartments, located adjacent to this property at 1350 Cedar Avenue to provide
additional affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, public health and welfare would benefit by the Housing Authority of
Snohomish County providing additional affordable and sanitary housing in the City.
NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MARYSVILLE, AS FOLLOWS :
Section 1. Declaration of Need. The City declares that there is a need for the Housing
Authority of Snohomish County to exercise its powers w ithin the boundaries of the City in
connection with the acquisition and operation of 1356 Cedar Ave as affordable housing , and
hereby requests and authorizes the Housing Authority of Snohomish County to so exercise its
powers in connections with 1356 Cedar Ave.
Section 2. Effective Date. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council at an open public meeting this Llf day of
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CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Attest:
By-+-~-T-"'--·~~C\.__--=--B~U1.=-=·~~k~~~~-1in1& f?i.tJL k . DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Approved as to form: