This article, in accordance with the authority granted by the
state under Texas Tax Code title 1, chapter 34, shall be known as
the city community housing infill program ordinance or the community
housing infill program (CHIP).
(2001 Code, sec. 3.901)
This article is specifically intended to adopt for the city
the alternative manner of sale authorized for municipalities under
section 34.015 of the Texas Tax Code 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.
(2001 Code, sec. 3.902)
Any tract or parcel of land within the city and within an
area zoned by the city as R-1 low density residential district, R-2
moderate density residential district or R-3 high density residential
district and deemed by the city council as compatible for development.
Guidelines adopted by resolution of the city council for
the operation of the community housing infill program.
(2001 Code, sec. 3.903)
(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 chapter 33, subchapter E of the Tax Code, subject to the following
conditions:
(1)
Sales shall only be to an organization qualified under section 34.015
of the Texas Tax Code;
(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 $250.00 per property;
(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 section 34.051 of the Texas Tax Code.
Any interlocal agreement shall comply with provisions in the Texas
Tax Code.
(2001 Code, sec. 3.904)
