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Council denies amendment request on Novi development incentive tied to affordable housing
Summary
Council voted unanimously Nov. 15 to deny a requested amendment to the Novi Economic Development Agreement that staff and a developer sought to clarify affordable housing commitments and reporting; councilmembers said the proposed changes did not meet the city’s affordable‑housing goals.
At its Nov. 15 meeting, the Concord City Council considered an amendment to the Novi Economic Development Agreement that would have clarified the developer’s affordable housing commitment and reporting requirements. City staff explained the item was not a public hearing but that the Novi representative had appeared at an earlier meeting to request the amendment.
Councilmember (Speaker 3) moved to deny the amendment request, citing concern that the proposed language did not achieve the council’s intended affordable‑housing goals. The motion was seconded by Speaker 19 and the mayor called for a voice vote. Councilmember (Speaker 17) added that although additional information provided on Monday was appreciated, the plan still fell short of the city’s affordable‑housing objectives. The mayor announced the motion to deny passed unanimously.
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