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A resolution to approve the Second Amendment to a grant contract for constructing affordable housing between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Affordable Housing Resources.
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WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (“Metro”), acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, previously entered into a grant contract with Affordable Housing Resources for the express purpose of constructing affordable housing approved by RS2017-965; and,
WHEREAS, Metro and Affordable Housing Resources executed a First Amendment to said grant agreement on April 3, 2019, extending the term of the grant contract, which amendment was approved by RS2019-1655; and,
WHEREAS, Metro and Affordable Housing Resources have agreed to a Second Amendment to the grant agreement to extend the term of the contract, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this Second Amendment to the grant contract be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That this Second Amendment to the grant contract for constructing affordable housing between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission, and Affordable Housing Resources, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves a second amendment to a grant contract between Metro, acting by and through the Metro Housing Trust Fund, and Affordable Housing Resources for the construction of affordable housing. The original grant contract approved by RS2017-965 granted $410,000 from the Barnes Fund for Affordable Housing to Affordable Housing Resources for a 24 month term. The grant was extended for another 12 months pursuant to Resolution No. RS2019-1655. This resolution approves a second 12 month extension for a total term of 48 months. There is no increase in the amount of the grant.