This article, in accordance with the authority granted by the state under Tex. Tax Code title 1, chapter 34, shall be known as the city community housing infill program ordinance, or the community housing infill program (CHIP).
(1999 Code, sec. 154.01)
This article is specifically intended to adopt for the city the alternative manner of sale authorized for municipalities under Tex. Tax Code section 34.015 so as to develop unproductive lots in the city, expand the local tax base, provide affordable housing, satisfy the city’s housing needs, and direct development in the city.
(1999 Code, sec. 154.02)
For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
Land.
Any tract or parcel of land within the city and within an area zoned by the city as R-1 single-family residential district and deemed by the city council as compatible for development.
Program guidelines.
Guidelines adopted by resolution of the city council for the operation of the community housing infill program.
(1999 Code, sec. 154.03)
(a) 
The city may sell land acquired by the municipality following the foreclosure of a tax lien in favor of the municipality or seizure of the land under Tex. Tax Code chapter 33, subchapter E, subject to the following conditions:
(1) 
Sales shall only be to an organization qualified under Tex. Tax Code section 34.015;
(2) 
The purchasing organization shall construct a dwelling or dwellings on the acquired land in conformity with the then existing community housing infill program guidelines;
(3) 
All sales shall be conditioned on the organization’s resale of the constructed dwelling to moderate to low income individuals or families as determined by the program guidelines;
(4) 
All sales shall be for cash and for a sum approved by the city council in an amount of not less than $250 per lot;
(5) 
All deeds and conveyances shall be without warranty and shall contain a reverter clause providing that the land conveyed shall revert back to the city in the event that the purchaser fails to construct the approved dwelling within any deadline set forth in the program guidelines;
(6) 
All dwellings constructed shall conform with all applicable zoning regulations and building codes adopted by the city;
(7) 
All conveyances shall be subject to all redemption rights provided by state law; and
(8) 
No conveyance shall be made unless and until a qualified organization has submitted a summary of the organization’s proposed construction and sales plan to the city council and such plan is approved by majority vote of the council.
(b) 
The city may enter into interlocal agreements for the resale of tax foreclosed properties in conformance with Tex. Tax Code section 34.051. Any interlocal agreement shall comply with provisions in the Tex. Tax Code.
(1999 Code, sec. 154.04)
(a) 
The city by resolution shall adopt guidelines for this community housing infill program. The guidelines shall establish criteria for this program, including, but not limited to:
(1) 
The minimum values and type of improvements to be constructed.
(2) 
Income limits for the individuals or families targeted by the program.
(3) 
Additional incentives, if any, offered by the city to assist the program.
(4) 
Terms for the resale of the constructed improvements.
(b) 
Program guidelines may be revised at any time by resolution of the city council.
(1999 Code, sec. 154.05)