(a) That at the time of enactment of the amended YIHA ordinance codified in this chapter there existed in the Yurok area of operation unsafe and overcrowded dwelling accommodations; that there was a shortage of decent, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations available at rents or prices that Tribal members could afford; that there were insufficient dwelling accommodations to meet the needs of Tribal members who want to live within the Yurok area of operation; and that such shortage forced Tribal members to leave the area or to occupy unsanitary, unsafe and overcrowded dwelling accommodations;

(b) That these conditions caused an increase in and spread of disease and crime; constituted a threat to the health, safety and welfare of Tribal members; and necessitated excessive and disproportionate expenditures of public funds for crime prevention and punishment, public health and safety protection, fire and accident prevention and other public services and facilities;

(c) That the Authority has made significant progress since the enactment of the Amended YIHA ordinance codified in this chapter to relieve these conditions, but that the underlying conditions and need for safe and affordable housing persist;

(d) That the shortage of decent, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations cannot be relieved through the operation of private enterprises;

(e) That the providing of decent, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations are public uses and purposes, for which Tribal money may be spent and private property acquired and are governmental functions of Tribal concern;

(f) That residential construction activity and a supply of acceptable housing are important factors to general economic activity, and that the undertakings by the Authority and authorized by this chapter to aid the production of better housing and more desirable neighborhood and community development at affordable costs will continue to build a more stable and larger volume of residential construction and housing supply which will assist materially in achieving full employment;

(g) That the Tribe has determined that the provisions of this chapter are necessary for the public interest;

(h) That Tribal Council has the responsibility to ensure Tribal housing activities are conducted in a fair and accountable manner;

(i) That the Authority is a public body created and operated pursuant to Tribal law;

(j) That the Authority shall succeed to and maintain responsibility for all rights, obligations, assets and liabilities of the Authority immediately preceding adoption of this amendment and restatement of the amended YIHA ordinance. [Ord. 37A § 4002, adopted, 6/6/2014.]