city of tacoma
File #: RES39876    Version: 1 Name: RES - CCR Section 8 housing incentive pilot project
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 11/15/2017 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/28/2017 Final action: 11/28/2017
Title: A resolution authorizing the use of up to $50,000 of City Council Contingency Funds to support a pilot project to assist tenants and provide incentives to landlords who accept Section 8 Housing Vouchers; create funds for landlord damage reimbursements, and to assist tenants with screening fees and security deposits; and directing the City Manager to examine the feasibility of adding source of income as a protected class in rental regulations and negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with the Tacoma Housing Authority outlining the scope of work and deliverables. [Council Members Blocker, Campbell, and Walker Lee]
Sponsors: Keith Blocker, Marty Campbell, Lauren Walker Lee
Attachments: 1. Resolution No. 39876, 2. City Council Action Memorandum, 3. Council Consideration Request
Related files: ORD-22569

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A resolution authorizing the use of up to $50,000 of City Council Contingency Funds to support a pilot project to assist tenants and provide incentives to landlords who accept Section 8 Housing Vouchers; create funds for landlord damage reimbursements, and to assist tenants with screening fees and security deposits; and directing the City Manager to examine the feasibility of adding source of income as a protected class in rental regulations and negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with the Tacoma Housing Authority outlining the scope of work and deliverables.

[Council Members Blocker, Campbell, and Walker Lee]