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Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record regarding the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing; and adopt resolution approving the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA), to benefit Beacon Pointe, L.P., a partnership to be formed by Century Housing Corporation (Century Housing), a nonprofit corporation, in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000. (District 1)
DISCUSSION
Century Housing has requested that CMFA issue bonds on its behalf, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $45,000,000, for the development of a new affordable senior rental housing facility known as Beacon Pointe, which is located at 1201-1235 Long Beach Boulevard (Project).
Century Housing was established in 1995 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. In addition to being a lender to other affordable housing developers throughout the State of California, Century Housing also has extensive development experience. Over the past 18 years, Century Housing has developed more than 375,000 square feet of housing and supportive service space, which includes 987 residential units across 10 developments. The CMFA is a joint exercise of powers authority, consisting of over 240 California cities, counties, and special districts, whose mission is to support economic development, job creation and social programs throughout the State of California.
The CMFA will issue tax-exempt debt, the proceeds of which will be loaned to Beacon Pointe, L.P. This limited partnership formed by Century Housing will develop and own the Project, which will include 121 housing units and amenities including a community room, supportive services space, computer rooms, laundry rooms, a media room, bicycle storage, and a fitness facility. The Project will provide housing for low-income seniors age 62 and above. Rental occupancy will be restricted for 55 years to households with incomes no greater than 60 percent of t...
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