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City Council Meeting Minutes July 17, 2007 Page 5 of 13 SUPPORT FOR THE HOME CONSORTIUM IGA RESOLUTION NO. 34, SERIES 2007 - A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE HOME CONSORTIUM INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO HOME CONSORTIUM INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Mayor Sisk noted Frank Alexander was in the audience. Mr. Alexander expressed his condolences and respect to Council for the loss of Tom Mayer. Frank Alexander, the Executive Director of the BCHA (Boulder County Housing Authority) and the LHA (Louisville Housing Authority) explained annually, federal grant money from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support low and moderate income housing has historically been available to the individual cities of Boulder (for both CDBG and HOME funds) and Longmont (for CDBG funds) on an entitlement basis, based on population. Other communities (including Louisville) can apply on aproject-by-project basis to the remaining state pool of funds. In July 2006, the entitlement communities agreed to join a larger regional area, termed a Participating Jurisdiction by HUD, consisting of the entirety of Boulder and Broomfield County. This allows for a larger pool of funds to be available on an entitlement basis every year to the two counties, city of Boulder and City of Longmont. An IGA was signed by these four parties. All the signing parties believed that under this agreement Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA), the agency who contracts for management of the Louisville Housing Authority (LHA), would continue to represent Louisville and advocate for funds on our behalf. Previously BCHA was told by HUD because Boulder County represented Louisville, and the other small communities, Louisville did not need to individually participate in the IGA. Recently Boulder County was told by HUD the City Council needs to participate by way of a required signature. This misunderstanding affects not only Louisville, but Lafayette, Superior, Erie, Lyons and Nederland. Lafayette approved this item at their July 3 City Council meeting. Superior and the additional communities are currently being scheduled for approval. Mayor Pro Tem Brown endorsed the effort by Mr. Alexander's office in establishing a greater pool of funds for affordable housing. Mayor Pro Tem Brown moved Council approve Resolution No. 34, Series 2007 - Council member Yarnell seconded. All in favor. Absent: Council members Sackett and Marsella. VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY JEFFERSON PLACE ORDINANCE NO. 1523, SERIES 2007 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE VACATION OF A 10-FOOT BY 125-FOOT ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY LYING