Housing Partnership Resolution to Mayor
April 3, 2008
Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation
Committee.
BE IT ORDERED
WHEREAS, Both the Sustainable Northampton Plan and the Community Preservation Act call
for a housing needs assessment for the City of Northampton.
WHEREAS, A needs assessment and strategic plan are necessary for the most effective allocation
of Community Preservation Act funds and other funds for community housing.
WHEREAS, The Northampton Housing Partnership has a long record of informed involvement in
affordable housing in Northampton and is uniquely qualified to oversee this project.
WHEREAS, On March 19, 2008, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee voted to
recommend up to $35,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support
this project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED,
That up to $35,000 is appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the
Northampton Housing Partnership for the development of housing needs assessment plan.
And, that the grantee meets the conditions substantially approved by the Community
Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council.
Specifically, $5,000 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930-
359930) and up to $30,000, after a review of the Scope of Services, is appropriated from the
CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930-359930).