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Council Adopts CHIP-Related Resolutions to Qualify for State Housing Funds; Language-access and MWBE Measures Included
Summary
Statesville approved a package of resolutions required to participate in the Georgia Department of Community Affairs CHIP program, including commitments on low- and moderate-income participation, language access, minority- and women-owned business outreach, and an affirmative fair housing marketing plan.
Statesville — The City Council voted Aug. 19 to adopt a set of resolutions required for participation in the state’s Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP), committing the city to accessibility and inclusion standards tied to the grant program.
Kenny, a city staff speaker, explained to council that the group of items under consideration would allow the city to receive CHIP funds and required the city to adopt policies ensuring low- and moderate-income people have access to work on redevelopment projects, along with language-access provisions, outreach to minority- and women-owned businesses, and an affirmative fair-housing marketing plan.
Why it matters: Acceptance of DCA CHIP funds can enable rehabilitation, repair and redevelopment projects targeted at low- and moderate-income households; the resolutions formalize program rules the state requires for local participation.
Key elements - Employment and participation: The resolutions commit the city to ensure opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents as part of CHIP-funded activities. (Kenny) - Language access: One resolution addresses language-access measures so residents with limited English proficiency can participate in program activities. (Kenny) - MWBE participation: The city committed to outreach measures to include minority- and women-owned businesses in contracting opportunities under the program. (Kenny) - Affirmative fair-housing marketing: The council adopted an affirmative fair-housing marketing plan as a condition of participation.
Council discussion A council member noted prior local collaboration with charitable partners—referencing church and Habitat partners—and asked whether the resolutions were related to that work. Kenny clarified that the resolutions are a requirement of DCA’s CHIP program and that the city would need to adopt the same resolutions again if future CHIP funds are sought.
Outcome Council approved the set of CHIP-related resolutions (agenda items 8–11) after a brief discussion and no public opposition.
