Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Robert Camareno, City Manager
Contact Info
rcamareno@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Discuss and consider approval of the creation of a Workforce Housing Taskforce.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The City Council was presented with the New Braunfels 2018 Workforce Housing Study on February 11, 2019. The study clearly showed that the price of housing in New Braunfels has increased to the point where certain segments of the workforce in our community are experiencing housing insecurity. The study identified the need and total demand for affordable for-sale housing and rental units.
City Council may consider the creation of a Workforce Housing Taskforce to review the results of the report and, working with City staff and other housing experts, develop a plan to improve opportunities for workforce housing in New Braunfels.
Staff is requesting the City Council provide policy direction on the creation of a Taskforce. If approved, staff will return with a suggested taskforce makeup and suggested goals.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
FISCAL IMPACT:
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council provide direction on the creation of a Workforce Housing Taskforce and ask staff to come back at the June 24, 2019 Council meeting with a recommendation.