Title
A Resolution declaring the intent of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado to issue its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds to finance the construction of Bentley Commons, a 192 unit affordable housing project, located at 2730 Bentley Point, Colorado Springs, CO.
Presenter:
Steve Posey, HUD Program Manager, Planning & Community Development
John Bales, Fred Marienthal, Kutak Rock LLP
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning and Community Development
Body
Summary:
A Preliminary Inducement Resolution for the issuance of Private Activity Bonds (PAB) for Bentley Commons, a 192 unit affordable housing project located at 2730 Bentley Point Colorado Springs, CO 80910. The project consists of new construction of 168 units and rehabilitation of 24 existing units.
Previous Council Action:
18-038, 19-352, 20-389: Resolutions adopted to carry forward the City's annual private activity bond allocations for the financing of affordable multi-family rental projects.
Background:
In 2018, 2019, and 2020, 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 attainab...
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