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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/02/1975 . ,-' . . MINUTES HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA September 2, 1975 The Special Meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana was called to order at 2:05 P.M., by Chairman Harry K. Yamamoto, in the Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana. The following members of the Authori ty responded to the roll call: - Present Absent Gordon Bricken David F. Orti z John Ga rthe Vernon S. Evans David L. Brandt James E. Ward Harry K. Yamamoto, None Chairman . The following persons were also present: Manuel Rede, Executive Director-Secretary Keith L. Gow, City Attorney Bruce C. Spragg, City Manager Florence I. Malone, Recording Secretary Representatives of the Press REPORT OF DIRECTOR SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING Mr. Rede stated that although the developer, National Housing Consultants, Inc., is willing and able to finance the project as a Revised Section 23 FHA insured 221 (d) 4 project, he has requested the opportunity to explore the possibility of bond financing under Section 8 of the 1974 Housing and Community Development Act which permits higher "fair-market" rents (to be paid by HUD), reduced interest rates by 1 or 1 1/2 percentage points, and reduced processing time. . He stated further that staff concurred in the developer's request with the proviso that an outside financial consultant analyze the opportunities that might be available under Section 8 as opposed to proceeding under FHA insured. Mr. Charles Peters, of National Housing Consultants, Inc., spoke in favor of exploring the Section 8 financing and stated that ultimately it would result in tenant rent reduction. On motion of Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Bricken and carried unanimously (7-0) the Authority: - 1. . 2. Authorized Housing staff to hire a financial consultant at a cost not to exceed $2,000 to conduct a feasibility study for the Santa Ana Senior Housing Project to include the following: (a) HUD Section 8 and Section 23 housing programs, as applicable to the Senior Housing Project, (b) bond financing, FHA insured financing, or other alternative methods, (c) a proposed implementation plan for expeditious development of the Senior Housing Project. Directed Housing Authori ty staff to prepare a report for the Housing Commission which will: . - . . , . MINUTES HOUSING AUTHORITY 3. - 2- September 2, 1975 a) Outline the findings of the feasibility study conducted by the independent consul tant, and Recommend a proposed financial plan and project implementation plan for consideration by the Housing Commission. b) Authorized Housing Authority staff to continue discussions with National Housing Consultants regarding possible bond financing under Section 8 program. No thing to report. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES UNFINISHED BUSINESS No thing to repo rt . NEW BUSINESS Nothing to report. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was ad- journed at 2:48 P.M., on the unanimously approved motion of Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Garthe. ~~,lli~ FLORENCE I. MALONE Recording Secretary