Valley CDC Maple St Resolution to Mayor
December 8, 2008
Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation
Committee.
BE IT ORDERED
WHEREAS, the project preserves eleven units of very-low income affordable housing.
WHEREAS, there has been a significant decline in single-room occupancy housing in
Northampton over the past several decades.
WHEREAS, the Housing Partnership has identified the creation and preservation of single room
occupancy units as their highest priority.
WHEREAS, the Valley Community Development Corporation has an excellent record of
preserving and creating sustainable housing projects.
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2008, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee voted
5-2 to recommend $250,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to
support this project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED,
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That 250,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Valley
Community Development Corporation for the preservation of eleven single-room occupancy units
on Maple Street. And, that the grantee meets the conditions substantially approved by the
Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council.
Specifically, $250,000 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930-
359930).