The Grants Pass City Council tackled a few agenda items at its regular meeting on Wednesday night.
The City Council first passed a resolution awarding Home Bridging GP, Inc., an American Rescue Plan Act Public Infrastructure Affordable Housing Grant for up to $800,000.
The project site that will be upgraded with city sewer and water service is located at 235 NW Scenic Drive. Two acres out of the 10-acre lot will eventually have 22 one- and two-bedroom homes built for seniors over 60.
The concept for this planned community is unique and it will help with more than just the 22 seniors. They can use their equity in their old, hard-to-maintain homes to trade for one of the new homes. The builder will then upgrade their home to sell to a new buyer, creating more much-needed affordable housing in Grants Pass.
Dwayne Brown and Doug Walker were reappointed to the Housing Advisory Committee and it was suggested that a survey be sent out to get the community's opinion on permanent funding options for police and fire services.
Also part of the one-hour meeting was discussion on coordinating with the United Community Action Network (UCAN) and other non-profits for a warming shelter. There were also statements from current police officers and citizens concerned with open drug use in the parks.
