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Title 06
Chapter 06.09
Section 06.09.010
 

Title 06 Intergovernmental Operations

Chapter 06.09 Formation of the Spokane Housing Authority as a Joint Housing Authority

Section 06.09.010 Finding of Necessity

Upon review of the information before it and in consideration of material provided to it, the City Council of the City makes the following determinations:

  1. The City Council hereby adopts the recitals set forth in this Ordinance;

  2. Access to safe, secure and affordable housing is important to the residents of the City, Spokane Valley and the County, collectively “the Community”.

  3. Access to this type of housing is increasingly difficult to many residents of The Community;

  4. The Spokane Housing Authority, with support from the Community has successfully undertaken many initiatives to provide more housing opportunities, but there is still an unmet need that can best be addressed by the collective approach of the Community.

Date Passed: Monday, March 5, 2018

Effective Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018

ORD C35594 Section 1