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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 26, 2003 Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Mr. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOI, UTION NO. 2003-II-I7 -ADJOURNING AS THE ECONOMIC DEVEI OPMENT AUTHORITY AND RECONVENING THE CITY COUNCIL. MEETING The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by LaValle. Ayes (5) Montour, LaValle, Fahey, Anderson, Blesener. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. SUBURBAN The City Administrator reported that he has informed the County of the HRA LEVY/ Council's position in opposition of a suburban HRA levy. He noted, HOUSING however, that Commissioner Wiessner contacted him to determine if the RESOURCE Council would support a Yz% levy to aid the Housing Resource Center. CENTER The Administrator reported that the HRC helps to maintain affordable housing stock in the County. Fahey stated that he feels the Council's initial response was appropriate and indicated that he remains committed to the idea that another layer of government is not needed. Fahey pointed out that there is no guarantee that the City would get back any of these levy dollars, and pointed out that a portion of this levy would go to cover administrative fees. Anderson felt that the scope of need in Little Canada may be such that the City could address this need on its own without paying the HRC or the County to administer a program. Blesener asked who would administer the program and how information would be communicated to the City's residents. Blesener expressed concern that wiles the City has a staff person assisting in administration of the program, information would not get out to Little Canada property owners. The Administrator indicated that it was his impression that the HRC does a good job of getting information out to communities. The Administrator reported that some of the things the HRC does is to buy homes from senior citizens wishing to sell, upgrade the property, and then remarket those properties. The HRC will also take out deteriorated homes or troubled houses and will sell diem at a loss.