Issue $67 million in bonds to finance Crescent Park Apartments project
In Plain English
The city plans to issue tax-exempt and taxable bonds totaling up to $67 million to fund construction of a new multifamily rental housing project called Crescent Park Apartments. The bonds allow the city to provide low-cost financing to developers while transferring construction and financial risks away from taxpayers. If approved, the developer receives the loan proceeds and becomes responsible for repaying bondholders directly.
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Votes
Adopt the resolution authorizing multifamily housing revenue bonds for Crescent Park Apartments Project
8 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved issuing up to $67 million in revenue bonds to finance construction of the Crescent Park Apartments rental housing project. This financing tool allows the city to help developers access low-cost loans without putting taxpayer money at risk, since the developer is responsible for repaying bondholders directly. The bonds will fund construction of new multifamily rental housing in the city. All eight present council members supported the measure, with one member absent, continuing the council's pattern of strong support for housing initiatives.
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