LOYALTON can anticipate a $3 increase in its water fee, according to City Council at the May 21st meeting. A Rate Study Group goes by the City’s infrastructure, the audit and how the City looks.
Under the fire department report, it was stated the department is in contact with the building inspector and a structural engineer in need of widening the doors at the firehouse. The new engine is wider and they need to come up with a plan for bracing. If over $5,000 for the total project, it requires prevailing wage with funds taken out of the budget and reserve.
Loyalton’s Planner, Gary Price, made a presentation for the Housing Element, required to make the City eligible for grants and avoid State penalties. He talked of “anything to assist affordable housing and to promote opportunities.” He told how Loyalton’s population had dropped 15 percent and the State had increased that much. He talked at length about Accessory Dwelling Units, like second units of 500-square feet or larger detached on the same lot, to encourage more residential development in lower-density residential areas and to encourage homeowners they can get rent. Just two units would reach the regional housing needs. He mentioned the west side of town, which could allow higher density but is in a flood plain. A study done was how to mitigate flooding which concluded a lot more effort to improving the site. Concerning a housing rehab grant program, it was stated, “a narrow band of folks qualify.” Price mentioned how Truckee may charge a user fee for vacant houses. He told how the City has to depend on larger entities.
Under the fire department report, it was stated the department is in contact with the building inspector and a structural engineer in need of widening the doors at the firehouse. The new engine is wider and they need to come up with a plan for bracing. If over $5,000 for the total project, it requires prevailing wage with funds taken out of the budget and reserve.
Loyalton’s Planner, Gary Price, made a presentation for the Housing Element, required to make the City eligible for grants and avoid State penalties. He talked of “anything to assist affordable housing and to promote opportunities.” He told how Loyalton’s population had dropped 15 percent and the State had increased that much. He talked at length about Accessory Dwelling Units, like second units of 500-square feet or larger detached on the same lot, to encourage more residential development in lower-density residential areas and to encourage homeowners they can get rent. Just two units would reach the regional housing needs. He mentioned the west side of town, which could allow higher density but is in a flood plain. A study done was how to mitigate flooding which concluded a lot more effort to improving the site. Concerning a housing rehab grant program, it was stated, “a narrow band of folks qualify.” Price mentioned how Truckee may charge a user fee for vacant houses. He told how the City has to depend on larger entities.