HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 2022-04-06 Authorization for Loan for Procurement of Victoria VIillage Until Operation Turn Key Grant Funds are DepositedTOWN OF FRASER
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-04-06
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO SIGN FINANCIAL FORMS AND
DOCUMENTS TO APPLY AND ACQUIRE A LOAN FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF VICTORIA
VILLAGE UNTIL FUNDS ARE DEPOSITED BY OPERATION TURNKEY GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE DIVISION OF LOCAL AFFAIRS
WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Housing has awarded
the Town of Fraser $3,040,000 in grant funds through the Operation Turnkey (OTK) Grant
Program for the acquisition of the Victoria Village subdivision for the primary purpose of
developing affordable housing in Fraser.
WHEREAS, the Colorado Division of Housing will not be able to provide the awarded
grant funds needed to allow the Town of Fraser to procure Victoria Village on the scheduled
closing date of May 20th
WHEREAS, the Colorado Division of Housing expects funds to be provided to reimburse
the Town of Fraser's financial obligations by July 2022.
WHEREAS, the Operation Turnkey Grant award letter received from the Division of
Housing on March 3, 2022 allows grant funds to be used for acquisition costs or repayment of a
bridge loan for acquisition costs.
WHEREAS, the Town Manager and Staff will need to act promptly with available bridge
loan providers to secure funds needed so that the Town of Fraser can meet its closing
requirements.
WHEREAS, staff recommends authorizing the Town Manager to sign financial
documents related to applications and loan agreements so that funds can be deposited
promptly following review by the Town Attorney.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF
FRASER, COLORADO THAT:
The Town Manager is authorized to sign financial loan applications and documents
related to the procurement of a loan needed to allow the Town of Fraser to meet its
financial obligations on the scheduled closing date of May 20, 2022, for the acquisition of
Victoria Village for the primary purpose of affordable housing development. The loan
amount is not to exceed $3,040,000, the length of the loan is not to exceed 6 months,
and any loan agreement must follow approved review by the Town Attorney.
READ, PASSED ON ROLL CALL VOTE, AND ADTOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THIS 20th DAY OF April, 2022.
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Votes in favor:
Votes opposed:
Abstained:
Absent:
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO
Town Clerk