COMMITTEE ON HOUSING JOINT WITH COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS
MINUTES: August 1, 2005
BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS MEMBERS: Chair: Kaplowitz; Legislators: Alvarado, Bronz, LaMotte, Meyers, Ryan, Stewart-Cousins
HOUSING MEMBERS: Chair: Bronz; Legislators: Alvarado, Pinto
TECHNOLOGY MEMBERS: Chair: LaMotte; Legislators: Pinto
IN ATTENDANCE: CE’s office: B. Randolph, A. Neuman, S. Carrera; Budget: L. Bennett, A. Vietro; Planning: N. Drummond, S. Marino, L. Kelly, E. Hoffmeister, E. Cavorti, F. McLaughlin; Law: L. Alesio; Finance: S. Broege; W.C.C.: J. Hankin, S. Phillips, L. Torrieri, F. Boyar; DEF: R. Matarazzo; I.T.: A. Elliott, S. Wear; LWV: B. Strauss; D. Hughes, Constituent; BOL: B. Boland, R. Indelicato, S. Vanderberg, M. Nardi, Intern
With a quorum present, the Budget & Appropriations Committee was called to order at 10:17 a.m.
Committee on Housing convened at 11:47 am.
A16/C180(BPL01)
Legislation authorizing the County to enter into an inter-municipal agreement with Yonkers in connection with the Housing Implementation fund project known as 217-227 South Waverly Street Affordable Housing Project. In addition to the IMA, the legislation includes $385,000 in Bonds for infrastructure improvements associated with the project. $350,000 for public infrastructure improvements and $35,000 for related County soft costs.
Members inquired why the Westchester IDA and not the Yonkers IDA were participating in the project.
The inclusion of specific language was requested, and a revised version will be provided.
For Budget: On the motion of Legislator Alvarado, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins the item carried 6-0, as amended.
For Housing: On the motion of Legislator Alvarado, seconded by Legislator Pinto, the item carried 4-0, as amended.
With no further business to discuss, the Committee on Housing adjourned and the Committee on Budget and Appropriations adjourned at 12 pm.
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