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Millions for Austin Homebuyer Programs

Thursday, March 28, 1996
  • The Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) approved over $3.5 million in federal grants to bolster local housing initiatives.
  • A significant portion of funds, including $150,000, will establish and operate a Down Payment Assistance Program for homebuyers.
  • Additional grants will support the "Welcome Home Program" and expand the Single Family Loan Program, with the AHFC taking over its management.
  • These programs aim to increase affordable homeownership opportunities and financial aid for Austin residents.

Full Transcript

MINUTES OF THE AUSTIN HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING March 28, 1996 Present: Max Nofziger, Ronney Reynolds, Jackie Goodman, Brigid Shea, Gus Garcia, Eric Mitchell Absent: Bruce Todd The meeting was called to order at 3:55 p.m. ======== Item No. 1 (62) Item No. 2 (63) Item No. 3 (64) === ==== Approve the minutes of December 14, 1995, meeting. Motion The Board, on Board Member Jackie Goodman's motion and Board Member Gus Garcia's second, approved Item No. 1 (52) with a 4-0-0 vote. Board Members Max Nofziger and Brigid Shea were out of the room. Approve a resolution authorizing the General Manager or his designee to accept a grant in an amount of $150,000 from the City of Austin, from HOME Year 3 funds approved by Council for down payment assistance; accept grants from donors to be deposited into a Special Down Payment Assistance Fund with the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC); authorize the AHFC to operate the Down Payment Assistance Program and expend any funds received into said fund; and authorize entering into participation agreements with the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. Motion The Board, on Board Member Jackie Goodman's motion and Board Member Brigid Shea's second, approved Item Nos. 2 5 (63-66) with a 5-1-0 vote. Board Member Eric Mitchell voting against. - Approve a resolution authorizing the General Manager or his designee to accept a HOME Program Years 3 and 4 grant in an amount not to exceed $1,160,000; to execute an agreement to accept transfer of the Single Family Loan Program to the Austin Housing Item No. 3 (64) (continued) Item No. 4 (65) Item No. 5 (66) Finance Corporation (AHFC) and authorize the General Manager or his designee to execute grant agreements, certifications, and such other instruments as may be necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the Single Family Loan Program; and increase the AHFC budget accordingly Motion The Board, on Board Member Jackie Goodman's motion and Board Member Brigid Shea's second, approved Item Nos. 2 5 (63-66) with a 5-1-0 vote. Board Member Eric Mitchell voting against. Approve a resolution authorizing the General Manager or his designee to accept a 21st Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in amount not to exceed $1,185,840 to fund the Welcome Home Program and authorize the General Manager or his designee to execute grant agreements, certifications, and other instruments as may be necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the Welcome Home Program; and increase the budget by same amount Motion The Board, on Board Member Jackie Goodman's motion and Board Member Brigid Shea's second, approved Item Nos. 2 5 (63-66) with a 5-1-0 vote. Board Member Eric Mitchell voting against. Approve a resolution authorizing the General Manager or his designee to accept a grant from the 21st Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in an amount not to exceed $1,046,269 to fund the Single Family Loan Program; to execute an agreement to accept transfer of the Single Family Loan Program to the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) and authorize the General Manager or his designee to execute grant agreements, certifications and such other instruments as may be necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the Single Family Loan Program; and adjust the budget accordingly Motion The Board, on Board Member Jackie Goodman's motion and Board Member Brigid Shea's second, approved Item Nos. 2 5 (63-66) with a 5-1-0 vote. Board Member Eric Mitchell voting against. The meeting was adjourned at 3:59 p.m. 1v#4105