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Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Seattle

In 2001, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Seattle Housing. The agreement governs the Rainier Vista redevelopment and provides assurance to neighborhood groups and advocates about replacement housing and other related issues. It sets out the following provisions:

• On-site density is limited to 1,010 units.

• 100 percent of the 481 existing public housing units at Rainier Vista will be replaced with units available to households with incomes at or below 30 percent of the area median income.

• Up to 71 of the replacement units may be built off-site and may be built in partnership with other nonprofits. These organizations may apply for up to $2.5 million in City funds to help fund their development.

• More two-bedroom apartments have been added and the number of one- bedroom apartments has been limited.

• Up to $2.4 million from City funds may be available as down payment assistance for the 200 affordable for-sale units.

• Many site design issues will be addressed through the usual city processes.

• SHA will employ sustainable building practices.

• SHA will seek to meet affirmative action goals.