HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES-CC-1992-08RESOLUTION NO. 08-92
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE STATUS OF HOUSING CONDITIONS IN
MOAB CITY AND RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE HOUSING
CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY BASED UPON THE FINDINGS OF THE MOAB CITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING NEEDS POLICY PLAN AND ADOPTION OF
THE SAME.
WHEREAS, the City of Moab conducted a housing survey in March
1992, and the results and findings of said survey are contained in
the Moab City Community Development & Housing Needs Policy Plan,
attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the City of Moab, based on the results of said
survey, recognizes the inadequacies of the housing situation within
the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Moab recognizes that establishing goals
to improve the housing status within the City is necessary and in
the best interest of the citizens of Moab City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Moab is informed of the availability of
many funding sources for improvement of housing conditions within
the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE MOAB CITY COUNCIL
THAT the aforedescribed Moab City Community Development & Housing
Needs Policy Plan be adopted and that Moab City, through its
various departments and department heads investigate and/or pursue
available avenues to improve the housing condition of the City of
Moab.
DONE IN OPEN COUNCIL this 7TH day of April, A.D.,
1992.
Thomas A. Stocks,
Mayor of Moab City
ATTEST:
John st,
Cit R=corder
MOAB CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &
HOUSING NEEDS POLICY PLAN
SECTION 1
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
1.01 - Moab City Planning Goals & Objectives
A11 policies concerning land use, growth, annexation, housing,
transportation, recreation, economic development, parks and
recreation, public safety and education, public facilities and
services, etc. are found in the City of Moab General Plan (adopted
January, 1992). See attachment (A).
There are also other guidelines Moab City follows for planning
purposes which includes the Moab City Ordinances, the Moab City
General Plan Resource Book, the City of Moab Spatial Analysis and
Physical Planning Guidelines prepared by the Utah State University
Environmental Field Service Team in 1989, the City of Moab Parks
and Recreation Master Plan, and the Grand United Future Economic
Development Recovery Plan. All goals, objectives and policies to
assist in goal implementation are found in these documents and the
City of Moab General Plan.
Another planning resource available is City-wide mapping.
Base maps were completed from aerial photographs taken in 1991.
The maps are digital and may be updated as new information is
received. The information can be drawn at any scale and with any
combination of features depending on the purpose of the maps.
SECTION 2
HOUSING
2.01 - Moab profile
The Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy prepared by
the Southeastern Utah Association of Governments completed
December, 1991 covers a profile of Moab City and Grand County
concerning general housing problems, issues and concerns including
elderly and low income households, disabled and homeless housing
needs, demographics, income and employment, cost of housing and
condition of housing. See attachment (B).
The City of Moab also conducted a housing survey in December,
1990. However, since 1990 over 200 remodeling permits have been
issued in the City and housing conditions are improving. The
results of the survey were as follows:
836 acceptable homes (homes in good condition)
246 deficient homes (homes that need minor repairs)
253 deteriorating homes (homes that need substantial repairs)
6 dilapidated homes (homes that should be bulldozed)
A housing survey map and a map showing the location of
buildings in Moab is provided in the attachment section of this
document. See attachment (C).
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been a serious problem in Moab, the City does not have adequate
quality housing for low-income residents --housing available to low-
income individuals are usually found in run down trailer courts.
2.09 - Summary of population and housing characteristics
See 1990 Census of Population and Housing --attachment (D).
2.10 - Residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan
and certification
See attachment (E).
2.11 - Resources available
Financial resources available to assist with housing
developments in Moab City and Grand County include the CDBG Interim
Loan Float Program, Rental Rehabilitation Block Grant Program,
Section 502 Rural Housing Loan (FmHA), Section 504 Rural Rental
Housing Loans (FmHA), Critical Need Housing Funds, Emergency
Shelter Grants, 312 Rehabilitation Program, Unified Tax Exempt
Board Allocation Program, and Housing Development Restricted
Account.
SECTION 3
HOUSING NEEDS & IMPLEMENTATION
3.01 - Needs
At present, Moab is confronted with important issues and
challenges in relation to its housing stock. These issues include:
1) How to best cope with aging neighborhoods?
2) How to provide housing opportunities to those whose economic
capabilities leave them out of the present housing market?
3) How to best handle government programs of housing rehabilitation
and public housing?
4) How to have new potentials in ownership and creative develops nt
concepts to benefit the residents of Moab?
5) How to deal with varying lot sizes and types of structures in
neighborhoods so there is continuity in the sizes and types of
homes?
These issues and others provide a nucleus and delineate the
need for a housing element. With the development of the City
General Plan, Moab is in a position to address housing issues, and
to provide adequate guidance for a comprehensive housing strategy.
The quality of housing depends on a number of variables that
combine to influence the rate of deterioration:
Age: This factor has a major influence on quality. The older the
dwelling, the more the likelihood of structural faults, exterior
maintenance problems, etc.
Building material: The type of material used in construction is
important. A brick home 30 years old will probably withstand
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useful in improving older neighborhoods and substandard rental
properties. The City has hired a building inspector/zoning
official to help people come into compliance with health, welfare
and safety laws. The City may hire a full or part time code
compliance officer in the future.
Grants and loans: A number of programs and a variety of options
exist to help improve the quality of housing stock in the city. The
rehabilitation of existing structures can be accomplished through
several government programs that provide funding to the occupant in
the form of grants and loans. Information concerning grants and
loans may be obtained from the Utah State Department of Community
and Economic Development.
Residential building plans: In 1991 Grand County formed a Golf
Course Development Committee to create a Master Development Plan
for the municipal golf course. In the future, demands for new
residential housing projects around the City owned golf course will
be expected. New housing projects in the City limits will be
provided by developers. As of March 1992, there is a demand for
more housing in Moab and developers are starting to focus on the
profits of new housing in the area.
Economic development & new commercial development: Moab has
experienced a substantial increase in commercial development in the
last 4 years:
1989
Super 8 Motel
Spouse Variety Store
City Market
1991
McDonalds Restaurant
Eddie McStiffs Restaurant and Brewery
Poplar Place Restaurant and Pub Renovation
Lube-It Shop
1992
Family Drug Store
Comfort Suites Motel
Canyonlands Best Western Motel
Moab Valley Inn Motel
Super 8 Motel Expansion
Silver Sage Motel
Luxury Suites Motel
Red Rock Lodge Motel Expansion
Pasta Joes Restaurant
Fat City Smokehouse Restaurant
The new developments have provided and will continue to
provide jobs for Moab residents. Although most jobs in Moab are
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ATTACHMENTS
(A) Moab City General Plan
(B) Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy
(C) Housing Survey Map & Building Location Map
(D) 1990 Census of Population & Housing: Summary Population &
Housing Characteristics
(E) Residential Antidisplacement & Relocation Assistance Plan and
Certification
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ATTACHMENT (A)
Moab City General Plan
ATTACHMENT (B)
Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy
SOUTHEASTERN UTAH ASSOCIATION
OF GOVERNMENTS
COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING
AFFORDABILITY STRATEGY
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Prepared by
Deborah L. Hatt, Program Manager
Melissa H. Herrera, Program Assistant
A special thanks to the volunteers whose
efforts contributed to this project.
Funding for this project was provided by
the Department of Housing and Urban Development
thru the Housing and Community Development Act
of 1974, Small Cities CDBG Program.
SOUTHEASTERN UTAH ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY STRATEGY
GRAND COUNTY PROFILE
GENERAL BACKGROUND
Grand County, once famous for its production of uranium, has
only recently gained notoriety for its natural beauty and
breathtaking scenery. A region once home to hundreds of uranium
miners has suddenly become a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and
vacationers. The county encompasses an area of 3,692 square miles
and includes Arches and portions of Canyonlands National Parks, as
well as an uninhabited portion of the Ute Indian Reservation.
With extensive deposits of coal, potash, uranium, oil and
natural gas, Grand county experienced extensive growth and
development in the period of the late 170's and early '80's.
International economic forces, federal energy policy and
environmental concerns have combined to virtually eliminate much of
the natural resource extraction industry in the county. The
recent increase in tourism and the popularity of such outdoor
activities as mountain biking, have lead to significant gains in
employment and job opportunities within the service industries.
However, these new jobs are invariably part time, temporary,
minimum wage and rarely include health insurance, sick leave or
other benefits previously enjoyed by the average worker in this
county. Currently Grand County has the lowest average non-
agricultural wage in the district, and the second lowest in the
State.22
Moab City, with a population of 3,971 (60% of the county
total), is the focus of almost all commercial, cultural and
educational activity in the County. While a small portion of Green
River lies within Grand County, the only other incorporated town in
the county is Castle Valley with a population of 211. Except for
a few very small (10-30 people) communities scattered around the
county, most along I-70, the population of the unincorporated
county is concentrated on the outskirts of the Moab City limits.
Spanish Valley, the most populous unincorporated area, is just
southwest of Moab City on State Hwy 191.
GENERAL HOUSING PROBLEMS/ISSUES AND CONCERNS
Grand County/Moab City's present image as a tourism hot spot
coupled with the decline in real wages previously provided in the
mining industry has caused a lack of affordable housing in the
22Source: Regional Labor Market Report, Utah Department of
Employment Security, 1st Quarter 1991, Published
May 1991
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LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
By far the greatest need in Grand County is affordable housing
for LMI households. Again, the largest inadequately housed group
is the single female head -of -household family. Many of these
families must depend on less than acceptable trailer/ mobile homes
for housing. The primary housing assistance for LMI individuals
and families are apartments in one of three complexes which have a
total of 60 FMHA subsidized units. A Housing Authority was formed
in the 1970's, but until recently was never completely organized
and has been inactive. Although the current participants are
enthusiastic, diligent and hardworking, the results of their
efforts so far are discouraging. The Housing Authority's first
application for an initial 25 ea. HUD certificate and voucher
subsidies was turned down. The organization was invited by HUD to
apply again in about 12 months.
DISABLED
All 20 of the units in the Senior Complex are also available
to, and are at least minimally adapted for the needs of, the
disabled. There is a waiting list of up to 8 months for one of
these units, and most of the disabled live with their families.
As in Carbon County, this complex is also located on the edge of
town and presents the same type of transportation problems,
especially for the wheelchair bound resident. There is no
supportive/supervised housing for the mentally ill/disabled. In
general, the disabled in Grand County are caught in the same
housing shortage as the other population groups. In addition,
because this is a remote, sparsely populated rural area the social,
medical and rehabilitative services found in larger cities are in
very limited supply here.
HOUSING NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS AND AT -RISK POPULATIONS
The infant Grand County Housing Authority's primary
accomplishment so far has been the establishment of Seekhaven, a 15
bed spouse abuse shelter, which can also provide emergency housing
to women and their children (male children must be under 14 years)
who are homeless because of economic reasons. While this s'.:elter
is only occasionally full to capacity, there is almost ilways
someone in residence, and the majority of clients are from abusive
situations. There are no facilities for the emergency shelter of
resident homeless families or transients. While Grand County is
the hot spot right now for vacationing tourists, the county is
remote from the highways traveled by people moving from city to
city looking for economic opportunities. For this reason, the
homeless transient is rarely seen in Grand County. There are
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county has the highest average rents and the lowest average
incomes in the district.
CONDITION OF HOUSING
% of Units Needing Repair: 35%
% of Units Unsuitable for repairs: 3%
Approximate Cost of Repair: $5-15,000
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Supply of Units (1990 Survey and 1991 Windshield Survey)
TOTAL VACANT % VACANT
1775 14 ' 8%
Single Family 114 0 .0°�
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4-Plex 48
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Trailer/Mobile Homes
TOTALS
2709 41 1.5%
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