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RESOLUTION NO. 10,134
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A
HOUSING PARTNERSHIP AND LANDBANK PROGRAM IN
THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD
PROGRAMS AND OTHER MATTERS NECESSARY TO
IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM IN BOARD OF DIRECTORS -
DESIGNATED TARGETED NEIGHBORHOODS; AND TO
AUTHORIZE CREATION OF A COMMUNITY HOUSING
BOARD WITH MAJORITY MEMBERSHIP OF TASK FORCE
MEMBERS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, a part of the FUTURE - Little Rock process included recommendations which
called for the creation of a Landbank Authority and Housing Partnership Program; and
WHEREAS, City staff concurs with the recommendations from the Housing Partnership
and Landbank Authority Task Force co- chaired by Jerry Hulsey and Director Joan Adcock that met
for several months to fulfill the FUTURE -Little Rock goals in a manner that complies with
Arkansas law; and
WHEREAS, City staff has submitted an outlined Implementation Plan, approved by the
Housing Partnership and Landbank Authority Task Force, which calls for the creation of three (3)
new staff positions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. The City accepts the Implementation Plan of the City staff and the Housing
Partnership and Landbank Authority Task Force, attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution, and shall
incorporate these recommendations into City policy as set forth in appropriate ordinances and
resolutions.
SECTION 2. The City hereby authorizes creation of a Community Housing Board to
provide input from neighborhood residents and community concerns about development of low and
moderate income housing within the City. The majority of the initial membership of this board shall
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1 be taken from the membership of the Housing Partnership and Landbank Authority Task Force that
2 created the Implementation Plan.
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ADOPTED: November 18,1997
ATTEST:
ROBBIE HANCOCK
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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THOMAS M. CARPE
CITY ATTORNEY
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APPROVED:
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IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN
FOR THE
HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
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Prepared by: City of Little Rock
Department of Housing and Neighborhood Programs
I. Introductio
FUTURE -Little Rock program funds will be used to launch the Housing 00.
Partnership and Landbank Program as a "one -year pilot program" in order to
determine its effectiveness in target neighborhoods and non -target areas,
depending on funding availability. At the close of the fiscal year, an executive
report will be prepared to gauge the program's effectiveness before future funds
are committed to continue program activities in target areas as well as non-
targeted areas.
The plan for the creation of a Housing Partnership Program, Housing Partnership
Clearinghouse, and a Landbank Program proposes that their activities and
operations be initially supported by funds from the special half cent sales tax
created as a result of the FUTURE -Little Rock referendum.
The "Annual Program Budget" for the (3) Housing Partnership/Landbank
Program entries will provide funding for property acquisition, new construction,
rehabilitation, housing program information, and leveraging capital for private
sector involvement.
The City Attorney's office will determine the limits on the allowable uses of these
public funds. Private sector funds will also be leveraged to provide additional
financial support.
The budget provides funds for salary, benefits, and operating for the Housing
Partnership Program. The FY 1998 budget for the first year includes $413,000 in
FUTURE -Little Rock funds and possibly other resources obtained through the
Central High School Homeownership Zone Application.
Funding for the start-up year will finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of 25
units of affordable housing for homeownership and 8 rental units. These numbers
of units correspond to the Task Force decision to maintain a 75 %/25% ratio
between ownership and rental units. The majority of the ownership units will
result from the acquisition and rehabilitation of single - family homes. The
remaining will result from the acquisition and rehabilitation of ten (10)
antebellum homes, which will be subdivided to provide one ownership and one
rental unit. The owner- occupant will provide on -site property management,
leading to further neighborhood stabilization.
The "Annual Program Budgets" were developed through extensive
communication with our consultants, Task Force and City staff. A three -step
process was used. The first step in creating this budget was to gather information
on the sources and uses of funds. Information on the sources of funds included
the type of funds available, the amount, and the restrictions on its use.
Information on the uses of funds included typical projects to be undertaken,
project development and operating costs, rents and sales prices, the income of
households to be targeted, and the Task Force's preferences about the ratio of
ownership to rental housing.
II. OrganizatilStructure •
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The existing Little Rock Board of Directors will serve as the ultimate authority
for the Landbank Program operations. A neighborhood advisory board known as
the Little Rock Community Housing Board will be established to provide input
from neighborhood residents.
Three full -time staff persons will be required to manage the programs of the
Housing Partnership and Landbank Program. (See organization chart.)
III. Job Descriptions of Staff
The following job descriptions have been devised in draft form in order to carry
out the program functions for the Housing Partnership and Landbank Program:
• Landbank Program Administrator:
To oversee the Housing Partnership and Landbank Programs to ensure
financial feasibility; effective operations, and timely completion of housing,
community development, and neighborhood revitalization projects that utilize
these program funds.
• Housing Partnership Clearinghouse Administrator:
To establish and maintain computerized files and hard data systems in order to
maintain a community -wide clearinghouse for affordable housing developers,
consumers, and service providers. Also attends meetings and make
presentations to community development corporations, citizen participation
committees, non - profit developers, and others to provide information and
technical assistance.
• Administrative Assistant I:
To perform work of average difficulty in providing administrative support and
researching and analyzing materials for an assigned housing program
(Housing Partnership and Landbank Program) in the City of Little Rock's
Department of Housing and Neighborhood Programs.
IV. Salary, Benefits, Capital Items and Operating for Three Positions
FISCAL YEAR 1998 - $155,064
Salary
Benefits
Capital
Operating
Landbank Program Admin.
$34,396
$ 6,067
$ 9,665
$11,304
Administrative Assistant 1
$20,390
$ 4,873
$11,406
$ 2,550
Housing Partnership
Clearinghouse Admin.
$28,663
$ 5,581
$ 9,665
$ 11,304
TOTAL:
$83,449
$16,521
$30,736
$24,358
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HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS
Sandra Edwards
Administrative Asst. I
(Grade 708)
Landbank Program
Administrator
(Grade 711)
ADMINISTRATION
Tim Polk
Director
Administrative
Assistant I
(Grade 708)
V. Anne Guthrie
Historic Preservation Admin.
(Grade 710)
Housing Partnership Cl
Administrator
(Grade 711)
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ATTACHMENT "A"
Nominees Recommended to Serve on the Little Rock Community Housing Board
NAME POSITION
1.
Director Joan Adcock
City Board
2.
Jerry Hulsey
Open
3.
Dale Taylor
Lender
4.
Farris Hensley
Landlord Rep.
5.
Del Berry
For - profit Rep.
6.
Jim Mercado
Open
7.
Howard Hanson
CDC Rep.
8.
Elmer Jackson
Open
9.
Vacant
Neighborhood Rep.
10.Vacant
Real Estate Rep.
I I.Vacant
Non - profit Rep.