[Adopted 6-11-2008 by Ord. No. O-14-08]
The purpose of this article is to create the
administrative mechanisms needed for the execution of the City of
Rahway's responsibility to assist in the provision of affordable housing
pursuant to the Fair Housing Act of 1985.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
The individual or entity responsible for administering the
affordability controls of some or all units in the City's affordable
housing program to ensure that the restricted units under administration
are affirmatively marketed and sold or rented, as applicable, only
to low- and moderate-income households. This term shall have the current
meaning established by N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.14, as same shall be amended
from time to time.
COAH
The New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing.
MUNICIPAL HOUSING LIAISON (MHL)
The person appointed by the Mayor with responsibility for
the oversight and administration of the City's affordable housing
program.
MHL/RCA ADMINISTRATOR
The person appointed by the Mayor with responsibility for
the oversight and administration of the City's affordable housing
program and any regional contribution agreements entered into by the
City.
REGIONAL CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (RCA)
The transfer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27D-312 of up to 50%
of a municipality's growth share obligation to another municipality
within its housing region by means of a contractual agreement into
which two municipalities voluntarily enter. This term shall have the
current meaning established by N.J.A.C. 5:94-1.4, as same shall be
amended from time to time.
REGIONAL CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (RCA) ADMINISTRATOR
The person appointed by the Mayor with responsibility for
the oversight and administration, any regional contribution agreements
entertained by the City and any RCA affordable housing programs established.