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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
Regular Housing and Redevelopment Authority
October 27, 2022, 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC FORUM—Individuals may address the HRA about any item not contained on the regular
agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. If the full 15 minutes are not needed for the
Forum, the HRA will continue with the agenda. The HRA will take no official action on items discussed at
the Forum, with the exception of referral to staff for future report.
3. APPROVE AGENDA —HRA members may add items to the agenda for discussion purposes or staff
direction only. The HRA will not normally take official action on items added to the agenda.
4. CONSENT AGENDA —These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless HRA member or citizen so requests, in which
event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed elsewhere on the agenda.
4.1 September 22, 2022 HRA Minutes
HRA Meeting Minutes 09-22-2022.pdf
4.2 Reclassification of Funding Activities for the Community Development Block Grant
Annual Action Plan
4.2 HRA Staff Report for matrix code modification 10-27-22.pdf
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 HRA Resolution for CDBG CV Supplemental Funding
6.1 HRA CDBG CV RFP Staff Report 10-27-22.pdf
7. UPDATES
7.1 HRA Updates
8. ADJOURNMENT
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Regular
Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
October 27, 2022
Agenda
Number:4.1
To:Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Prepared by:Danette Parr, Community and Economic Development Director
Reviewed by:Danette Parr, Community & Economic Development Director
Item:September 22, 2022 HRA Minutes
1. Action Requested:
Approve the attached September 22, 2022 HRA Minutes
2. Background:
N/A
3. Budget Impact:
N/A
4. Attachments:
HRA Meeting Minutes 09-22-2022.pdf
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DRAFT MINUTES
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
September 22, 2022
MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting-Chair James Williams, Commissioners Lucas Larson,
Aqueelah Whitfield, Wayne Peterson, and Ronald Kelner
ABSENT: Michelle Soderberg and Joel Spoonheim
STAFF PRESENT: Community and Economic Development Director Danette Parr,
Housing and Economic Development Manager Devon Pohlman, Support Services
Manager Denise Whalen, Housing and Economic Development Coordinator Kenny
Niemeyer, Permit Technicians Michelle Bast and Jenny M. Bailey
OTHERS PRESENT: Mayor Jeff Wosje, Councilmember Jim Davis
1. CALL TO ORDER
Acting Chair Williams called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
Acting Chair Williams opened and closed the Public Forum as there was no one present to
speak.
3. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Commissioner Kelner, seconded by Commissioner Peterson to approve the
Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
4.1. Approve proposed minutes from August 25, 2022.
MOTION by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Kelner, to approve
the Consent Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1 Proposed Changes to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan and
Submission of HUD-50077 CR021
Support Services Manager Whalen provided an overview of the staff report.
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MOTION by Commissioner Kelner, seconded by Commissioner Whitfield, to approve
the proposed changes to the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan and to
submit HUD-50077-CR. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously.
Acting Chair Williams opened and closed the public hearing because there was no one
present to speak.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1. Discussion of Proposed Moderate-Income Housing Policy
Housing and Economic Development Manager Pohlman gave an overview of the staff
report. She summarized that direct financial assistance is what drives this policy. She
provided an overview of the policy changes that were made resulting from bond and legal
counsel review. She also highlighted to the HRA that the final draft policy was routed to
those who had previously commented on the policy and were invited to provide comments
on the final draft now, either by submitting written comments or attending and providing
verbal comments at the September HRA meeting. There was one attendee present to listen
to the discussion, but who did not wish to provide verbal comments, and one written
comment was received from Housing First Minnesota. A copy of this written response was
distributed to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Commission. Housing and
Economic Development Manager Pohlman reviewed a summary of the written comment
receive. She also noted that long-term compliance with the policy has been contemplated
and the staff recommendation is for it to be managed by a third party to ensure adequate
expertise and capacity as it relates to affordable housing compliance which will provide
expertise in compliance oversight and the capacity necessary for this function.
Commissioner Larson stated his reoccurring concern is to be sensitive to balancing long
term supply and demand with short term solutions for affordable housing. He said we wants
to be sure that what we put before the Council is supportable and grounded in the context
of financial feasibility as it relates to development. He said he has asked the former Housing
Manager for information about this type of policy being used in other cities locally and
nationwide. He said he is unprepared to vote on this policy until more answers about the
effects of this policy related to the amount of government assistance and actual
redevelopment costs to the developer can be shown. He said adding an affordability
component may deter some developers from Plymouth. He said there needs to be
practicality to what we discuss and not just growing another department of the city.
Housing and Economic Development Manager Pohlman replied there are a number of
examples of communities in the Twin Cities that have adopted similar policies, often
referred to as inclusionary zoning, though many cities have adopted other naming
conventions associated with these policies, with some communities such as St. Louis Park
and Minneapolis who are tracking new affordable units created as part of online dashboard
work.
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Acting Chair Williams asked about the goal-oriented timeline the HRA had set forth to
consider this policy.
Housing and Economic Development Manager Pohlman replied by discussing the push
pull factors and stating there can be flexibility with regard to a specific timeline to bring
this policy to City Council. At this time, staff is weighing several redevelopment
opportunities in the works where this policy could be applied. She said that Housing TIF
projects require affordability, and that this policy would impact cases where
Redevelopment TIF is being considered. The timeline is driven more by potential
opportunity costs of pending redevelopment projects with direct financial assistance
requests to the City. However, that should be balanced with necessary due diligence
requested by the HRA to support consideration of such a policy. Currently the demand for
multi-family rental units is very strong in the Twin Cities metropolitan region, and the
rental market is moving significantly faster than the single-family market.
Commissioner Peterson said he appreciates Commissioner Larson’s point of view and
stated our discussion of this policy will benefit from considering his concerns. It is better
to look into these issues and delay bringing the policy to City Council to make sure people
are being well served and due diligence is conducted.
Commissioner Whitfield agreed further discussion will benefit all.
Commissioner Kelner expressed his consent to more discussion.
Mayor Wosje said there has been a longtime informal policy in Plymouth that if you ask
for TIF you are expected to bring affordability to the project. Recent developments have
resulted in expectations that 20% of the units are affordable because developers know the
City expects affordability. Mayor Wosje asked what the results of using this policy have
been, particularly in second tier suburbs. He said it is wise to understand what the HRA is
putting forward.
Acting Chair Williams said the intention was to bring this policy to City Council in early
fall. He asked if this information would be available in the next 30-45 days potentially.
Housing and Economic Development Manager Pohlman noted that staff could attempt to
provide additional information to inform the HRA’s recommendation yet this fall, likely at
an October or November meeting. Responding to an earlier question about compliance, she
gave a specific compliance model example of a 100-unit multifamily development with
20% of the units affordable at 60% AMI. In this case, the compliance cost that the City
anticipates incurring is about $1,800 and the owner/developer would be expected to take
on fees of approximately $2,300 in the first year for the annual set up (with fees decreasing
thereafter). She also noted that in reference to previous questions raised pertaining to how
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the minimum development size was set at 10 units, said typically the multi-family
development in Plymouth ranges in size, but on average, is approaching 100 units.
Housing and Economic Development Manager Pohlman added that the Federal Reserve
Bank in Minneapolis has been active on this issue and would potentially be a good place
to reach out to.
Acting Chair Williams asked for a motion to pause voting on the Moderate-Income
Housing Policy until a later HRA meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Kelner, to pause voting
on the Moderate-Income Housing Policy until a later meeting. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION
passed unanimously.
6.2 Tax Increment Housing District 7-10: Sands (Element Project) and Associated
Closing Documents.
Housing and Economic Development Manager Pohlman gave an overview of the staff
report.
Commissioner Kelner asked where the $459,000 came from.
Housing and Economic Manager Pohlman replied that the TIF District, as previously
approved by the HRA and City Council, provided financing in this amount for a portion of
the costs of the construction of the site improvements incurred by the developer in the
project.
MOTION by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Kelner, to pass the
HRA Resolution Approving Pledge Agreement for the Element Project. Vote. 5 Ayes.
MOTION passed unanimously.
7. UPDATES
HRA Updates
• CDBG Program
• Redevelopment projects of interest
• Other
CDBG Update
Housing and Economic Development Manager Pohlman informed the Board that the
CDBG program grant for the 2022 program year was approved. The City Council also
approved advancing the CAPER which will be submitted to HUD next week. There is
$80,000 remaining of COVID funding and we are prioritizing key COVID impacts such
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as the need for emergency rental assistance, food security support and PPE supplies. The
RFP will be released tomorrow and will be open for three weeks. Staff has been in
communication with CDBG subgrantees about the prioritization for this supplemental
funding and our goal to get contracts in place so funds can be utilized in the first six
months of the 2023 calendar year. These emergency assistance funds need to be used by
July of 2023.
Redevelopment Projects of Interest
Community and Economic Development Director Parr spoke about ongoing development
and redevelopment projects. Regarding the Four Seasons Mall project, work continues
with Wellington Management to redevelop this site. The plans include multi-family
housing, a park and ride ramp, retail space and a medical office building. The City
successfully secured a $775,000 DEED grant to support redevelopment of the site and the
City is currently getting bids to demolish the building as its intended to be demolished
this winter. The Parkera-Dundee site is being redeveloped and will include a 70,000
square foot office building for TCO (Twin Cities Orthopedic); the ground breaking will
occur next week for this building. One of the later phases of this project is for multi-
family housing. The project in place for development in the area of Nathan Lane and
Schmidt Lake Rd continues. The Nathan Lane office warehouse building (United
Hardware) was demolished. CF Moto Sport Utility has been actively looking for a new
location and this site is a possibility for them to customize the space for their operations.
On Tuesday there was a closing on the Prudential site. The Planning Commission and
City Council will hold a work session to review the redevelopment plans for the
Prudential site. At this time, the ideas are for mixed us development. The site will
require a EIS Or AUAR in advance of the land use applications.
Commissioner Kelner asked if taking a piece of land from the Rockford Rd. property to
build something similar to Cranberry Ridge for low-income housing is being planned.
Community and Economic Development Director Parr responded the city has been
working with Wellington Management who is well-versed on affordable housing. There
are details to be discussed regarding how much money is needed in order to make a
project work. TIF funds will be needed and will include affordable housing.
Acting Chair Williams said he has spoken to many community neighbors of the Four
Seasons area. He noted that many residents of the area expressed skepticism about the
timeline and demolition given that the area has been blighted for some time. He inquired
further about the specific timeline.
Community and Economic Development Director Parr said there is motivation to tear the
building down. At this time, the City is taking bids to plan the cost and solidify timing. It
has been determined that it will be best to do so in the winter, the sooner the better.
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Acting Chair Williams asked if the intentions for this property will be published in the
Sun-Sailor newspaper and if that is a good resource for people wanting more information.
Community and Economic Development Director Parr said the City of Plymouth website
has current and updated information of all development and redevelopment projects and
is a great place to direct City residents to stay informed on project timing.
Other
Housing and Economic Development Manager Pohlman provided an update on the HRA
budget process with the City and said the 2023 proposed HRA levy is 3.34%. Information
about the budget will be shared more broadly with the HRA, and we anticipate providing
additional information at an upcoming HRA meeting.
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Acting Chair Williams, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:55
pm
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Regular
Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
October 27, 2022
Agenda
Number:4.2
To:Dave Callister, City Manager
Prepared by:Kenny Niemeyer, Housing and Economic Development
Coordinator
Reviewed by:Danette Parr, Community & Economic Development Director
Item:Reclassification of Funding Activities for the Community
Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
1. Action Requested:
Review and approve
2. Background:
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a federally funded program administered by the
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). The City of Plymouth HRA allocates
funding from its CDBG allocation to public service organizations who provide services to residents of
Plymouth.
Staff was notified by HUD that funding allocated for the rehabilitation of group homes serving
low-income people with disabilities should now be classified from an Affordable Rental Housing
Rehabilitation activity to a Facilities for Persons with Disabilities activity. This reclassification will
apply to the City of Plymouth’s CDBG Annual Action Plans of the 2019, 2020, and 2021 program years.
This request is a housekeeping item.
3. Budget Impact:
This action is a housekeeping item and pertains to the reclassification of already disbursed CDBG
and CDBG-CV funds.
No budget impact will be created.
4. Attachments:
4.2 HRA Staff Report for matrix code modification 10-27-22.pdf
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Agenda Number 4.2
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
STAFF REPORT
TO: Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
FROM: Kenny Niemeyer, Housing and Economic Development
Coordinator
MEETING DATE: October 27, 2022
SUBJECT: Reclassification of Funding Activities for the Community
Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
BACKGROUND:
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a federally funded program
administered by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). The City
of Plymouth HRA allocates funding from its CDBG allocation to public service
organizations who provide services to residents of Plymouth.
Staff were notified by HUD that funding allocated for the rehabilitation of group homes
serving low-income people with disabilities must be reclassified from an Affordable Rental
Housing Rehabilitation activity to a Facilities for Persons with Disabilities activity. This
reclassification will apply to the City of Plymouth’s CDBG Annual Action Plans of the
2019, 2020, and 2021 program years.
The impacted grant years and grant amounts are as follows:
o Program Year 2021 (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022). Total amount available
for funding is $39,467.95. Any unspent funds may be rolled forward to the
next program year for the same activity, or the funding agreement may be
extended through a funding agreement amendment at the discretion of the
City of Plymouth.
o Program Year 2020 (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021). Total amount available
to fund this activity was $11,532.00. Any unspent funds may be rolled
forward to the next program year for the same activity.
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o Program Year 2019 CDBG-CV COVID-19 funding (July 1, 2019 to
September 30, 2022). Total amount available to fund this activity was
$52,275. Any unspent funds may be extended through a funding agreement
amendment at the discretion of the City of Plymouth.
Additionally, funding allocated for preparing group homes serving low-income people
with disabilities for the COVID-19 pandemic must be reclassified from an Affordable
Rental Housing Rehabilitation activity to a Services for Persons with Disabilities activity.
The impacted grant year and grant amount is as follows:
o Program Year 2019 CDBG-CV COVID-19 funding (July 1, 2019 to
September 30, 2022). Total amount available to fund this activity is
$27,725.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2022-XX after the Plymouth Housing and
Redevelopment Authority considers any public comments related to the matrix code
modifications. A public comment period on this amendment was open from September 22,
2022 to October 25, 2022 and was posted in the Sun Sailor and the City of Plymouth
website. No comments were received.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 2022-XX
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ATTACHMENT 1
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HRA RESOLUTION 2022-xx
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE RECLASSIFICATION OF FUNDING ACTIVITIES
FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
FOR PROGRAM YEARS 2019 (CDBG-CV FUNDING), 2020 AND 2021
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth received Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding
allocations in fiscal years 2019, 2020 and 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth intends to submit a substantial amendment to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development for the City of Plymouth’s CDBG Annual Action Plans of the
2019, 2020, and 2021 program years and held a duly constituted public comment period as required
by its Citizen Participation Plan Substantial Amendment requirements; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it hereby recommends that the
City Council authorize staff to reclassify CDBG funding allocated for the rehabilitation of group
homes serving low-income people with disabilities from the Affordable Rental Housing
Rehabilitation activity to the correct matrix code classification as Facilities for Persons with
Disabilities. The impacted grant years and grant amounts are as follows:
o Program Year 2021 (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022). Total amount available for funding
is $39,467.95. Any unspent funds may be rolled forward to the next program year for the
same activity, or the funding agreement may be extended through a funding agreement
amendment at the discretion of the City of Plymouth.
o Program Year 2020 (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021). Total amount available to fund this
activity was $11,532.00. Any unspent funds may be rolled forward to the next program
year for the same activity.
o Program Year 2019 CDBG-CV COVID-19 funding (July 1, 2019 to September 30,
2022). Total amount available to fund this activity was $52,275. Any unspent funds may
be extended through a funding agreement amendment at the discretion of the City of
Plymouth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it hereby recommends that the
City Council authorize staff to reclassify CDBG funding allocated for the rehabilitation of group
homes serving low-income people with disabilities from the Affordable Rental Housing
Rehabilitation activity to the correct matrix code classification as Services for Persons with
Disabilities. The impacted grant year and grant amount is as follows:
o Program Year 2019 CDBG-CV COVID-19 funding (July 1, 2019 to September 30,
2022). Total amount available to fund this activity is $27,725.
Pending final approval by the City Council, the City of Plymouth will submit the substantial
amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval.
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Approved this 27th day of October, 2022 by the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
_________________________________
Michelle Soderberg, Chair
_________________________________
Danette Parr, Executive Director
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Regular
Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
October 27, 2022
Agenda
Number:6.1
To:Dave Callister, City Manager
Prepared by:Kenny Niemeyer, Housing and Economic Development
Coordinator
Reviewed by:Danette Parr, Community & Economic Development Director
Item:HRA Resolution for CDBG CV Supplemental Funding
1. Action Requested:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2022-XX pending the Plymouth Housing and
Redevelopment Authority approving new business item 6.2.
Staff recommends an allocation of $81,000 to public service activities as further described in
attached staff report.
2. Background:
The Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) received two rounds of Coronavirus
Aid, Relief and Economic Scarcity (CARES) Act Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
totaling $426,390 specifically for response, preparation, and prevention of COVID-19. During initial
allocation of CDBG-CV funding, $27,725 went unallocated, to be used for addressing future needs
created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, $55,000 of CDBG-CV funds which were intended to
be used for multi-family housing rehabilitation went unused. Staff is recommending that $81,000 of
these remaining funds be allocated to public-service organizations which continue to serve
Plymouth residents who are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The allocation of remaining
CDBG-CV funds represents a change that, by definition, constitutes a substantial amendment due to
the changed usage of dollars which were already allocated for other uses. As a result, it must be
approved by both the Plymouth HRA and City Council. HUD has allowed the City of Plymouth to
shorten the required 30 day comment period to 5 days as part of flexibilities enacted by the CARES
Act. Notice of public comment period will be published in the Plymouth Sun Sailor on November 23,
2022.
3. Budget Impact:
Mobilization of currently unutilized CDBG-CV funds - no impact on overall budget
4. Attachments:
6.1 HRA CDBG CV RFP Staff Report 10-27-22.pdf
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Agenda Number 6.1
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
STAFF REPORT
TO: Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
FROM: Kenny Niemeyer, Housing and Economic Development Coordinator
MEETING DATE: October 27, 2022
SUBJECT: 2022 Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) – Supplemental Funding
Allocations
BACKGROUND:
The Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) received two rounds of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Scarcity
(CARES) Act Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling $426,390 specifically for response, preparation, and
prevention of COVID-19. During initial allocation of CDBG-CV funding, $27,725 went unallocated, to be used for addressing future
needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, $55,000 of CDBG-CV funds which were intended to be used for multi-
family housing rehabilitation went unused. Staff is recommending that $81,000 of these remaining funds be allocated to public-service
organizations which continue to serve Plymouth residents who are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The allocation of remaining
CDBG-CV funds represents a change that, by definition, constitutes a substantial amendment due to its changing the usage of dollars
which were already allocated for other uses. As a result, it must be approved by both the Plymouth HRA and City Council. HUD has
allowed the City of Plymouth to shorten the required 30 day comment period to 5 days as part of flexibilities enacted by the CARES
Act. Notice of a public comment period will be published in the Plymouth Sun Sailor on November 23, 2022.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2022-XX pending the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
approving new business item 6.1. Staff recommends an allocation of $81,000 to public service activities as further described
below.
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The HRA has remaining funding from the City of Plymouth’s 2020 allocations of CARES Act funds (CDBG-CV) which are intended
to provide relief to impacts created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Activities funded by CDBG-CV funds must have a demonstrable
linkage to addressing impacts created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Activities are directed towards low- and moderate-income
individuals.
Staff solicited social service agencies to submit applications through the Supplemental Funding RFP application from 9/23/2022 to
10/14/2022 . Two applications were received by 10/14/2022. Staff evaluated and ranked each proposal based on the following criteria:
•Community Need: how well the proposed activity would address needs arisen from COVID-19
•Impact: how impactful the proposed activity would be
•Cost Effectiveness: the extent to which the requested funds would be leveraged alongside other funds
•Timeliness and Compliance: whether the applicant demonstrated organizational capacity to meet compliance requirements and
to spend down funds by 6/30/2022
Table 1.1: Recommended Allocations for CDBG FY 2022
Agency Amount
Requested
2022 Funding
Recommended
Pu
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PRISM $81,000 $51,000
Interfaith Outreach $30,000 $30,000
TOTAL: $111,000 $81,000
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Summary of 2022 CDBG Public Service Applications
2.Resolution No. 2022-0X
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ATTACHMENT 1
Summary of 2022 CDBG-CV Supplemental Funding Applications
People Responding in Social Ministry (PRISM)
•Amount requested: $81,000
•Amount recommended: $51,000
PRISM proposes to use CDBG-CV funds to support its Homelessness Prevention program
and MarketPlace Food Shelf program for Plymouth individuals and families. The
Homelessness Prevention program provides emergency short term financial assistance to
households at-risk of homelessness due to a crisis or temporary circumstance. The
MarketPlace Food Shelf program provides pantry staples, produce, cleaning products and
other needs to Plymouth residents. Additionally, PRISM supports its served residents
through Housing Case Mangers that advocate for residents’ wellbeing and work to keep
Plymouth community members housed. PRISM’s application shows a strong
organizational capacity with qualified staff who are experienced in complying with CDBG-
CV requirements.
Interfaith Outreach
•Amount requested: $30,000
•Amount recommended: $30,000
Interfaith Outreach’s application is seeking CDBG-CV funds for the Emergency Financial
Assistance program. This program provides individuals and families experiencing financial
emergencies with financial assistance, supportive services, and connects them to internal
and external resources to support continued progress toward financial stability. Interfaith
Outreach’s application shows a strong organizational capacity with qualified staff.
Additional support from Plymouth HRA staff may be required to support Interfaith
Outreach with meeting CDBG-CV compliance requirements.
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ATTACHMENT 2
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HRA RESOLUTION 2022-XX
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ALLOCATION OF REMAINING UNALLOCATED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COVID FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth (“City”) has delegated its responsibility for the expenditure of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the HRA pursuant to the Management Services Agreement dated
the 17th day of November, 1995, between the City and the HRA; and
WHEREAS, the HRA and Sub-grantee are parties to that certain Subrecipient Agreement dated July 8, 2019,
relating to Sub-grantee’s allocation and use of Federal Fiscal Year 2019 Community Development Block
Grant (“CDBG”) funds (the “2019 Sub-grantee Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) provides for
additional CDBG funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus (“CDBG-CV Funds”); and
WHEREAS, of the total allocation of $426,390 of CDBG-CV funds, $81,000 remain unutilized and
unallocated; and
WHEREAS, from September 23 to October 14, a Request for Proposal period was held and posted on the
City of Plymouth Housing webpage and open to public service entities to receive unallocated CDBG-CV
funds; and
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Plymouth, MN has
determined the following to be an appropriate use of Community Development Block Grant Funds in
accordance with federal guidelines and the City’s HUD approval Consolidated Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it hereby recommends that
the City Council authorize the City Manager to allocate remaining unallocated Community
Development Block Grant COVID funds totaling $81,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development with the following allocations:
1.PRISM 51,000.00
2.Interfaith Outreach 30,000.00
Total $ 81,000.00
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Approved this 27th day of October, 2022 by the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Michelle Soderberg, Chair
Danette Parr, Executive Director
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Regular
Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
October 27, 2022
Agenda
Number:7.1
To:Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Prepared by:Danette Parr, Community and Economic Development Director
Reviewed by:Danette Parr, Community & Economic Development Director
Item:HRA Updates
1. Action Requested:
Review updates on upcoming work items and areas of interest
2. Background:
N/A
3. Budget Impact:
N/A
4. Attachments:
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