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El REQUEST FOR ACTION <br /> River <br /> TO ITEM NUMBER <br /> Housing and Redevelopment Authority 5. <br /> AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY <br /> May 6, 2013 Brian Beeman, Director of Economic <br /> Development <br /> ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By <br /> Discuss HRA Special Housing Program Jeremy Barnhart,Deputy Director, <br /> Community Operations and <br /> Development <br /> REVIEWED BY <br /> ACTION REQUESTED <br /> None: General input/discussion <br /> BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION <br /> In the past, the HRA has indicated strong interest in being more proactive in housing programs. These <br /> programs are varied, and can be drafted to accomplish specific goals of the HRA. Staff has identified the <br /> following needs: 1st time buyer's assistance, affordable housing, and blight assistance. <br /> Staff has been conducting preliminary research in order to identify any special programs other cities may <br /> have to offer;HRA direction may help focus the search. <br /> It is envisioned that full development of a housing program will take months, and will be assisted in great <br /> detail by the proposed housing intern. <br /> P® IESEO sr <br /> INAJUPE <br />