[Ord. of 4-2-1990]
(a)
The purpose of this article is to develop ways to increase the supply
of affordable housing in the City of Milford by providing for the
City's participation in the State of Connecticut Housing Partnership
program as established by Section 8-336f of the General Statutes.
(b)
In order to receive initial designation under the Connecticut Housing
Partnership program, it is the City of Milford's responsibility
to submit evidence to the State of Connecticut Commissioner of Housing
that the City has formed a housing partnership in accordance with
Section 8-336f of the General Statutes and that sufficient local resources
have been committed to the Milford Housing Partnership.
[Ord. of 4-2-1990]
The Milford Housing Partnership is hereby created in accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 137c, Section 8-336f of the General
Statutes of the State of Connecticut.
[Ord. of 4-2-1990]
The membership of the partnership shall include the Mayor of
the City of Milford and such other members appointed by the Mayor
and whose qualifications shall be as follows:
(a)
Representatives of the Milford Planning and Zoning Board, Inland
Wetlands Agency, and Housing Authority and any local community development
agency, not to exceed four in number;
(b)
Representatives of the local business community, such as local bankers,
realtors and developers, not to exceed two in number;
(c)
Representatives of public interest groups, such as housing advocates,
members of the clergy, members of local civic groups and representatives
of local nonprofit corporations, not to exceed two in number; and
(d)
Local urban planning, land use and housing professionals, not to
exceed two in number.
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The members of the Milford Housing Partnership shall serve without
compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses, in accordance
with the provisions of the City of Milford Charter and Code of Ordinances.
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[Ord. of 4-2-1990]
The Milford Housing Partnership shall attempt to obtain development
designation under the Connecticut Housing Partnership Program. In
order to receive such development designation, the Milford Housing
Partnership shall have the following duties:
(a)
To examine and identify housing needs and opportunities in the City
of Milford;
(b)
To explore the availability of any state, municipal or other land
that is suitable for the development of affordable housing;
(c)
To review applicable zoning regulations to determine whether such
regulations restrict the development of affordable housing in the
community;
(d)
To identify any necessary changes to such regulations;
(e)
To establish priorities and develop a long-range plan to meet identified
housing needs in the community consistent with regional housing needs;
(f)
To establish procedures for the development of a written proposal
to achieve such priorities in accordance with said plan;
(g)
To start an activity, development or project designed to create additional
affordable housing in the City of Milford; and
(h)
To undertake any task required by the General Statutes to fulfill
its duties to obtain development designation.
[Ord. of 4-2-1990]
No person shall have the right to expend any public funds of
the City of Milford in carrying out any partnership activities authorized
by this article without prior approval by the Board of Aldermen nor
shall any person have any right to bind the City by contract, agreement
or otherwise without prior and specific approval of the Board of Aldermen.
[Ord. of 4-2-1990]
(a)
At all times when any orders, rules and regulations made and promulgated
pursuant to this article shall be in effect, they shall supersede
all existing resolutions, orders, rules and regulations insofar as
the latter may be inconsistent therewith.
(b)
This article shall not be construed to conflict with any state or
federal statute, rule or regulation.
[Ord. of 4-2-1990]
This article shall become effective in accordance with the Charter
of the City of Milford.
