HomeMy WebLinkAbout8111RESOLUTION NO. 8,lll
A RESOLUTION ON THE ISSUES OF GROWTH AND HOUSING
WHEREAS, strong neighborhoods and the availability of
adequate housing for all citizens help make a city strong;
and
WHEREAS, the issues of growth and housing patterns and
affordable housing were raised at a recent meeting of the
Board of Directors during a discussion on annexation; and
WHEREAS, the issues of housing and strong neighborhoods
apply to all parts of the City -- whether new areas of growth
or older developed areas of the City; and
WHEREAS, cities throughout the country have struggled
with aspects of urban growth that seem to defy solution --
primarily the deterioration of older parts of the city as a
city grows; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wants to examine
carefully the issues of housing and growth so that the Board
can consider those related issues in a realistic and
effective manner; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wants to encourage
candid communication among concerned citizens to help build
community awareness of the issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. The City Manager and the Planning Staff are
directed to study and compile information on how the
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availability of housing and housing patterns affect the
viability of cities as they grow, including trends in cities
of comparable size. The Staff also should focus on city
policies or other actions which have been effective and
positive in promoting affordable housing and strong
neighborhoods. The City Manager shall report ongoing
progress to the Board, so that any issues or concerns may be
clarified. A preliminary presentation for the Board is
expected April 15. The presentation should attempt to
clarify the real issues, make observations regarding
possible city policies and actions and the effectiveness of
any such actions, and make recommendations concerning any
policy considerations for the City of Little Rock.
SECTION 2. The City Manager shall continue his current
consultations with Deltic Timber concerning this issue, and
shall make Deltic Timber aware of the opportunity for its
participation in planning which will have a positive impact
for the City of Little Rock and Central Arkansas.
SECTION 3. The City Manager shall report back to the
Board of Directors by March 1, 1989, regarding the
desirability of the Board's appointing a committee of
citizens to meet with the City Manager and Planning Staff
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and the Board, as appropriate, to become aware of the
housing and neighborhood issues as plans are made for the
growth of our City.
ADOPTED: February 21, 1989
ATTEST: V40t, &t'01 APPROVED: v��"""""
City Clerk Jane Czech Mayor Floyd G. Villines, III