Title
A resolution declaring the intent of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado to issue its multifamily housing revenue bonds to finance the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of an affordable multifamily housing facility known as Royal Pine Apartments.
Presenter:
Steve Posey, Community Development Division Manager
John Bales, Fred Marienthal, Kutak Rock LLP
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning and Community Development
Body
Summary:
The resolution will declare the City's intent to authorize the issuance of Private Activity Bonds (PAB) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $40,000,000 for Royal Pine and the new construction of approximately 232 total units of affordable housing located at 4150 Royal Pine Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920. The project will provide approximately 232 new affordable units at an average of 60% area median income (AMI) for Colorado Springs residents.
Background:
In 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 City Council voted to carry forward its PAB allocations for the purpose of financing qualified residential rental projects, an eligible use of PAB under the IRS code. Carrying forward PAB for multi-family affordable housing is a means for City Council to address the need for additional housing for lower-income populations in the community. The City is a conduit issuer of PAB. As a result, the City assumes no liability for repayment of the bonds. The developer accessing PAB financing agrees to carry all costs related to the bond issuance, marketing and servicing, including attorney's fees, document preparation, and public notifications.
This item supports the Mayor's goal of building or preserving on average 1,000 units of affordable housing each year established in HomeCOS, the City's affordable and attainable housing plan.
Furthermore, this item is supported by and implements PlanCOS Vibrant Neighborhoods Policy VN-2-A pertaining to affordable and attainable housing and providing a variety of hous...
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