Paradise Pond Resolution to Mayor
July 2, 2008
Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation
Committee.
BE IT ORDERED
WHEREAS, The Paradise Pond Community Housing Project serves an important public
benefit by providing housing and stabilization for previously homeless families in
the community
WHEREAS, The project benefits from a wide range of support from the community
WHEREAS, Ongoing funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development is
contingent upon this years gap funding
WHEREAS, HAP, Inc. has excellent track record over many years of supporting affordable
housing in Northampton
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED,
That $26,627 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Paradise Pond
Community Housing Project for support of housing and stabilization for previously homeless
families in the community.And, that the grantee meets the conditions substantially approved by
the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council.
Specifically, $26,627 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930-
359930).