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File #: 0064X-2013    Version: 1
Type: Ceremonial Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/15/2013 In control: Ginther
On agenda: 3/18/2013 Final action: 3/20/2013
Title: To celebrate Homeport’s work in our community and to congratulate U. S. Congressman Pat Tiberi for being named a Champion of Affordable Homes.
Sponsors: Andrew Ginther
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To celebrate Homeport's work in our community and to congratulate U. S. Congressman Pat Tiberi for being named a Champion of Affordable Homes.
 
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WHEREAS, Homeport's mission is to create and preserve healthy, stable, and affordable communities, one neighborhood and one person at a time; and
 
WHEREAS, Homeport fulfills its mission by developing quality and energy-efficient homes, providing consistent and transformative education and services, involving and empowering residents, focusing on community revitalization, and creating strong and fruitful collaborations; and
 
WHEREAS, on Monday, March 18, Homeport and the Ohio Housing Council will recognize U. S. Congressman Pat Tiberi as a Champion of Affordable Homes; and
 
WHEREAS, Congressman Tiberi worked to ensure the extension of the nine percent floor for the housing credit, an important program for the creation and preservation of affordable homes in Columbus; and
 
WHEREAS, the housing credit has been used by Homeport to develop quality, energy-efficient homes for families in our community; now, therefore
 
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
 
That this Council celebrates Homeport's work in our community and congratulates U. S. Congressman Pat Tiberi for being named a Champion of Affordable Homes.