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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 02091993 - 1.24 t 1 -24 =Y Contra Costa TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS �.. County FROM: Harvey E. Bragdon Director of Community Development DATE: February 9, 1993 SUBJECT: Permanent Authorization of Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program (HR 18 and HR 42) SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS Support HR 18 and HR 42, legislation to permanently authorize the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, and authorize the Chair to sign letters to the County's legislative delegation. FISCAL IMPACT None. BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS Contra Costa County has affirmatively addressed its low and moderate income housing responsibilities through a variety of techniques, including the utilization of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. The permanent .reauthorization of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program would be a welcome addition to the arsenal of low and moderate income housing assistance techniques. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: IL41� RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RE ENDATION BOARD CO TEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S) : ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A VI'UNANIMOUS (ABSENT �� ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Jim Kennedy 646-4076 cc: Community Development FEB 0 9 1993 County Administrator ATTESTED County Counsel PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF County Housing Authority THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS• via Community Development AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ALFHA BY , DEPUTY nc:m sra7/hr18&42.bos I Y , Phil Batchelor The Board of Supervisors Contra Clerk olthe Board and County Administration Building �OC�t/, County Administrator 651 Pine St., Room 106 Costa (510)646-2371 Martinez, California 94553 County Tom Powers,1st District Jett Smith,2nd District s e L Gayle Bishop,3rd District Sunne Wright McPeak 4th District Tom Torlakson,5th District n. S February 9, 1993 Congressman William Baker 1724 Longworth Building Washington DC . 20515-0510 Dear Congressman Kker: RE: HR 18 and HR 42 This letter requests your support of legislation which would permanently extend the authority for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program (HR 18 and HR 42). The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program has proven to be a welcome addition to the arsenal of tools necessary to address the rental housing needs of very low income households. Our Board of Supervisors believes strongly in affirmatively addressing the broad spectrum of affordable housing needs. The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program can play a major role in our affordable housing strategy. We would like to continue to affirmatively address our housing needs and, to that end, we ask your support and urgently request your co-sponsorship of HR 18 and HR 42. Sincerely, Tom Torlakson, Chair Board of Supervisors TT:JK:lh cc: Community Development Department Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies sra7/baker.lir The Board of Supervisors Contra Phil Batchelor ftheBoar Clerk of the Board and County Administration BuildingCOSta County Administrator 651 Pine St., Room 106 (510)646_2371 Martinez, California 94553 County Tom Powers,1st District Jeff Smith,2nd District SE L Gayle Bishop,3rd District ,/r. _ �• Sunne Wright McPeak 4th District Tom Toriakson,5th District n. X:5 February 9, 1993 Congressman Ronald Dellums 2136 Rayburn Building Washington DC 20515 . Dear Congressman ellums: RE: HR 18 and HR 42 This letter requests your support of legislation which would permanently extend the authority for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program (HR 18 and HR 42). The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program has proven to be a welcome addition to the arsenal of tools necessary to address the rental housing needs of very low income households. Our Board of Supervisors believes strongly in affirmatively addressing the broad spectrum of affordable housing needs. The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program can play a major role in our affordable housing strategy. We would like to continue to affirmatively address our housing needs and, to that end, we ask your support and urgently request your co-sponsorship of HR 18 and HR 42. Sincerely, G� Tom Torlakson, Chair Board of Supervisors TT:JK:lh cc: Community Development Department Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies sraWdellums.ttr r The Board of Supervisors Contra CP1rklofthehBoard and County Administration Building Costa County(510)Administrator 651 Pine St., Room 106 Martinez, California 94553 County Tom Powers,1st District Jeff Smith,2nd District se L Gayle Bishop,3rd District ? _ Sunne Wright McPeak,4th District ,(; \•; Tom Torlakson,5th District vY1 February 9, 1993co to•cbbr+`t`' Congressman George Miller 2228 Rayburn Building Washington DC 20515 Dear Congressman filler: RE: HR 18 and HR 42 This letter requests your support of legislation which would permanently extend the authority for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program (HR 18 and HR 42). The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program has proven to be a welcome addition to the arsenal of tools necessary to address the rental housing needs of very low income households. Our Board of Supervisors believes strongly in affirmatively addressing the broad spectrum of affordable housing needs. The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program can play a major role in our affordable housing strategy. We would like to continue to affirmatively address our housing needs and, to that end, we ask your support and urgently request your co-sponsorship of HR 18 and HR 42. Sincerely, OWL, Tom Torlakson, Chair Board of Supervisors TT:IK:Ui cc: Community Development Department Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies sraWmiller.ltr Phil Batchelor The Board of Supervisors Contra Clerk of the Board a and County Administration Building Costa County Administrator 651 Pine St., Room 106 (510)646-2371 Martinez, California 94553 County Tom Powers,list District Jeff Smith,2nd District sE L d•' - a Gayle Bishop,3rd District j/J. _ �• Sunne Wright McPeak,4th District \. Tom Tortakson,5th District n � February9 1993 wrA'cobr+'c� Senator Diane Feinstein U. S. Senate Washington DC 20510 Dear Senator instein: RE: HR 18 and HR 42 This letter requests your support of legislation which would permanently extend the authority for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program (HR 18 and HR 42). The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program has proven to be a welcome addition to the arsenal of tools necessary to address the rental housing needs of very low income households. Our Board of Supervisors believes strongly in affirmatively addressing the broad spectrum of affordable housing needs. The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program can play a major role in our affordable housing strategy. We would like to continue to affirmatively address our housing needs and, to that end, we ask your support of HR 18 and HR 42 or any companion legislation on the Senate side. Sincerely, l om- Tom Torlakson, Chair Board of Supervisors TT:JK:Hi cc: Community Development Department Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies sralf/feinstei.ltr The Board of Supervisors Contra ClerPhkl fthehBoard and County Administration BuildingCOSta county Administrator 651 Pine St., Room 106 (510)646-2371 Martinez, California 94553 County Tom Powers,1st District J Jeff Smith,2nd District SE L E Gayle Bishop,3rd District Sunne Wright McPeak 4th District Tom Torlakson,5th District n' d.< February 9, 1993 poi a Senator Barbara Boxer 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 Dear Senato�er: RE: HR 18 and HR 42 This letter requests your support of legislation which would permanently extend the authority for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program (HR 18 and HR 42). The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program has proven to be a welcome addition to the arsenal of tools necessary to address the rental housing needs of very low income households. Our Board of Supervisors believes strongly in affirmatively addressing the broad spectrum of affordable housing needs. The Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program can play a major role in our affordable housing strategy. We would like to continue to affirmatively address our housing needs and, to that end, we ask your support of HR 18 and HR 42 or any companion legislation on the Senate side. Sincerely, l0a Tom Torlakson, Chair Board of Supervisors TT:JK:lh cc: Community Development Department Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies sraWboxer.ltr