HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 - RESO 42 - Jeffco Housing BlueprintCITY OF WHEAT RIDGE
RESOLUTION NO. 42
Series of 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE JEFFCO HOUSING BLUEPRINT,
A COLLABORATIVE PLAN TO INCREASE HOUSING OPTIONS THAT
ARE AFFORDABLE IN JEFFERSON COUNTY AND FACILITATE
PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS JURISDICTIONS AND AGENCIES WITHIN
JEFFERSON COUNTY
WHEREAS, in 2023, City Council adopted the Wheat Ridge Affordable Housing
Strategy and Action Plan as a guiding document to address housing affordability in Wheat
Ridge; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County is experiencing a significant shortfall of more than
20,000 housing units, and median home prices in Jefferson County are 50% higher than
the national average; and
WHEREAS, the high cost of housing puts significant pressure on middle-income
households, especially those earning 60-120% of the area median income; and
WHEREAS, the Wheat Ridge Mayor and City Council understand that a lack of
options for housing that is affordable is a challenge in every community in the county; and
WHEREAS, the Wheat Ridge Mayor and City Council agree that addressing these
housing needs will be more successful and effective through partnership and
collaboration; and
WHEREAS, the JeffCo Affordable Housing Blueprint was developed in spirit of
partnership and collaboration and is a thoughtful and effective strategy to increase
housing that is affordable in Jefferson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the
City of Wheat Ridge support the JeffCo Affordable Housing Blueprint and will work
collaboratively with stakeholders throughout the county to advance the strategies set forth
in the Blueprint plan.
DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council this 26th day of August 2024.
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Bud Starker, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Margy Greer, Sr. Deputy City Clerk