Housing First Resolution to Mayor
April 3, 2008
Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation
Committee.
BE IT ORDERED
WHEREAS, The need for affordable housing in Northampton is well documented and this project
meets the goals of both the Sustainable Northampton Plan and the Community
Preservation Committee.
WHEREAS, The project moves forward the Housing First Concept: a widely accepted approach
to dealing with homelessness.
WHEREAS, The project provides a long-term housing solution that is less costly than alternative
approaches.
WHEREAS, The project leverages Community Preservation Act funds effectively.
WHEREAS, The project has broad-based community support.
WHEREAS, On March 19, 2008, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee voted to
recommend $220,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this
project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED,
That $220,000 is appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Friends of
Hampshire County Homeless Individuals, Inc. (FHCHI) for the acquisition of a house in
Northampton to provide up to six (6) units of permanent supported housing for chronically
homeless individuals. And, that the grantee meets the conditions substantially approved by the
Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council.
Specifically, $147,652.34 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930-
359930), and $72,347.66 is appropriated from the CPA Community Housing Reserve (account
#2344930-359933).