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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
Regular Housing and Redevelopment Authority
March 23, 2023, 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 HRA Minutes
Housing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 12-01-2022
4.2 Accept Plymouth Towne Square monthly housing reports and financials
Plymouth Towne Square Housing Report Jan 2023
Plymouth Towne Square Housing Report Feb 2023
4.3 Accept Vicksburg Crossing monthly housing reports and financials
Vicksburg Crossing Housing Report Jan 2023
Vicksburg Crossing Housing Report Feb 2023
4.4 HRA Executive Director Appointment
4.5 Resolution Decertifying Tax Increment Financing District 1-1
HRA Staff Report for Decertification of TIF 1-1 Mar 23
2023-05 Decertification of TIF 1-1 Mar 23
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1 Program Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action
Plan
CDBG Staff Report 3-23-23
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2023-01 CDBG HRA Resolution
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 General Amendment to the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual
Action Plan - Senior Community Services
HRA Staff Report for General Amendment 2022 SCS CDBG Allocation Mar 23
2023-02 HRA Resolution for General Amendment 2022 SCS CDBG Allocation Mar
23
6.2 General Amendment to the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual
Action Plan - Admin
HRA Staff Report for General Amendment 2022 Admin CDBG Allocation Mar 23
2023-03 HRA Resolution for General Amendment 2022 Admin CDBG Allocation
Mar 23
6.3 General Amendment to the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual
Action Plan - HOME Line
HRA Staff Report for General Amendment 2022 HOME Line CDBG Allocation Mar
23
2023-04 HRA Resolution for General Amendment 2022 HOME Line CDBG
Allocation Mar 23
6.4 Election of Officers. Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary
7. UPDATES
8. ADJOURNMENT
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Regular
Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
March 23, 2023
Agenda
Number:4.1
To:Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Prepared by:Denise Whalen, Support Services Manager
Reviewed by:Denise Whalen, Support Services Manager
Item:HRA Minutes
1. Action Requested:
Staff recommends approval of the December 1, 2022 HRA Minutes
2. Background:
The December 1, 2022 minutes are attached.
3. Budget Impact:
N/A
4. Attachments:
Housing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 12-01-2022
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DRAFT MINUTES
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
December 1, 2022
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Michelle Soderberg, Commissioners Lucas Larson,
Aqueelah Whitfield, Wayne Peterson, James Williams, and Joel Spoonheim
ABSENT: Commissioners Ronald Kelner
STAFF PRESENT: Deputy City Manager Maria Solano, Support Services Manager,
Denise Whalen, Housing and Redevelopment Authority Consultant Michele Schnitker
Housing and Economic Development Coordinator Kenny Niemeyer, Permit Technician
Michelle Bast
OTHERS PRESENT: Jody Boedigheimer of Grace Management
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Soderberg called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to
order at 7:03 p.m.
Deputy City Manager Maria Solano introduced herself to the Board and explained her role.
Consultant Michele Schnitker introduced herself to the Board and explained her role.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
Chair Soderberg opened and closed the Public Forum as there was no one present to speak.
3. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Whitfield, to approve
the Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
4.1. Approve proposed minutes from October 27, 2022.
4.2. Plymouth Towne Square Housing Report
4.3 Vicksburg Crossing Housing Report
4.4 HRA Executive Director Appointment
MOTION by Commissioner Spoonheim, seconded by Commissioner Whitfield, to
approve the Consent Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously.
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No public hearings.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1. HRA Budget 2023
Deputy City Manager Solano gave an overview of the staff report. She pointed out that the
tax levy has increased over the 2022 tax levy. There are no changes with CDBG funding.
Support Services Manager Whalen gave an overview of the Housing Choice Voucher
program. She informed the Board funding is unknown until the first of the year. Staff will
monitor revenue and expenditures to ensure adequate reserves.
Deputy City Manager Solano said changes are related to financial contractual services, also
maintenance and repair at HRA owned buildings.
Commissioner Spoonheim said it appears there is a budget detail missing related to an
increase in the expense for financial services. On page four this increase is $10,000. He
said professional and legal expenses are not increasing.
Deputy City Manager Solano replied in the HRA general fund report on page seven it
shows an increase of $8,000 for professional services. This is related to the general fund.
Commissioner Williams asked if employees at the senior buildings are city staff since.
salaries are included in the budgets for these buildings.
Support Services Manager Whalen replied they are employees ofGrace Management.
MOTION by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, to approve
the HRA Budget for 2023. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously.
Commissioner Spoonheim proposed to wait to approve the general fund budget until the
other budgets are discussed and voted on because some of the line items in the general
fun budget relate directly to the budgets for the senior buildings.
MOTION by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, to
withdraw the vote to approve the HRA Budget for 2023. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION passed
unanimously.
6.2 Plymouth Towne Square 2023 Budget
Deputy City Manager Solano gave an overview of the staff report.
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Commissioner Williams repeated his previous inquiry about the relationship between the
management fee paid and the employee salaries included in the budget for the senior
buildings. He asked whose employees these people are.
Deputy City Manager Solano replied the City hires Grace Management to manage the
properties and Grace Management hires the employees.
Chair Soderberg said the management fee is incorporated into the budget.
Commissioner Larson said it is a typical process that the project will pay for staff directly
associated with the project. This includes staff, property managers, maintenance, and will
allocate the cost of those employees. The fee goes to the corporate manager.
Commissioner Williams asked about the wages and benefits of the employees being paid
by the HRA if these are not HRA employees because Grace Management is their employer.
He asked why we are paying a fee to Grace Management and paying for their employees.
Mrs. Boedigheimer responded that Grace Management normally management services are
based on a percentage of rents. The current agreement was structured in 2001 and was a
different fee than 5% of revenue at the time. She said this is a nominal fee in comparison
to other management companies. She said the property is responsible to pay the expenses
of running the building. These expenses include employees and their benefits. Grace
Management receives a fixed fee and this is rotated between both properties.
Commissioner Williams asked about the line item where the fees are for the operating cost.
Mrs. Boedigheimer replied the management fee does not include wages for the employees.
Commissioner Peterson said this way of outlining expenses is good because it is
transparent. He said the Board sees what the costs are rather then combining all into one
lump sum.
Chair Soderberg added that if the Board decided to take back management of the buildings
from Grace Management we will know what it will cost to do so.
Commissioner Williams asked if there is a conflict of interest.
Deputy City Manager Solano said staff is happy with the services Grace Management and
stated that all is functioning well. She said the city is comfortable with the associated fees.
Commissioner Larson replied there is not a conflict of interest because the Board has the
opportunity to review and approve the budget every year. This is a standard structure.
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MOTION by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Spoonheim, to
approve the Plymouth Towne Square Budget for 2023. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION passed
unanimously.
6.3 Vicksburg Crossing 2023 Budget
Deputy City Manager Solano gave an overview of the staff report.
Commissioner Peterson relayed information received from Deputy City Manager Solano
about the debt liability for Plymouth Towne Square and Vicksburg Crossing as it relates to
notes and bonds. He read the following information from an email exchange: regarding
the distinction between current and long-term refunding there were two outstanding bonds
for the senior buildings. One originated in 2011 and the other in 2012. There was an internal
loan given by the city to Plymouth Towne Square in 2021 to pay the balance owed and a
payment schedule was created which causes the final payment to occur in 2023. The notes
and bonds are payable to the city. On the balance sheet the debt payments are listed. The
principal gets booked as an increase in assets; the interest is an expense. He says he looked
in a couple different places to see where this was going out to and determined it was mostly
rental income. He asked what percentage of the rent payments are going towards paying
the notes. He asked when those payments are no longer needed will the rent be the same
and that money be put into escrow.
Chair Soderberg replied that will be up to the Board. The rents will not be decreased as
long as affordability is maintained. The extra money will go into the general fund and then
we can decide to finance another project.
Commissioner Peterson asked what percentage of rent goes to the bond payment.
Mrs. Boedigheimer said she does not have the numbers available to relay what percentage
of the rent goes toward that payment. It is possible it will not require the same amount of
subsidy.
Chair Soderberg said the HRA financial consultants, Ehlers, will determine where we are
going to be and when we are going to be there. This will happen after staff is hired.
Commissioner Williams asked if there has been a prior precedent to learn how this was
handled previously when debt was repaid.
Support Services Manager Whalen answered no. She affirmed the rents will not go down
as long as the units remain affordable. She stated the rent payment at Plymouth Towne
Square differs for each individual because it is based on a percentage of their specific
income. Vicksburg Crossing has some units at market rates, and some are affordable. She
said subsidy might not be needed and then the HRA Tax Levy funds can be used for other
projects if those funds are not going to the senior buildings.
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MOTION by Commissioner Spoonheim, seconded by Commissioner Whitfield, to
approve the Vicksburg Crossing Budget for 2023. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION passed
unanimously.
MOTION by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Whitfield, to approve
the HRA Budget for 2023. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously.
7. UPDATES
No January meeting, meeting in February for CDBG Action Plan
Four Seasons mall
Prudential site
Chankahda Trail
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Chair Soderberg, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 p.m.
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Regular
Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
March 23, 2023
Agenda
Number:4.2
To:Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Prepared by:Denise Whalen, Support Services Manager
Reviewed by:Grant Fernelius, Community and Economic Development
Director
Item:Accept Plymouth Towne Square monthly housing reports and
financials
1. Action Requested:
Accept attached Plymouth Towne Square monthly housing reports and financials.
2. Background:
Plymouth Towne Square monthly housing reports and financials.
3. Budget Impact:
N/A
4. Attachments:
Plymouth Towne Square Housing Report Jan 2023
Plymouth Towne Square Housing Report Feb 2023
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Regular
Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
March 23, 2023
Agenda
Number:4.3
To:Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Prepared by:Denise Whalen, Support Services Manager
Reviewed by:Grant Fernelius, Community and Economic Development
Director
Item:Accept Vicksburg Crossing monthly housing reports and
financials
1. Action Requested:
Accept Vicksburg Crossing monthly housing reports and financials.
2. Background:
Accept Vicksburg Crossing monthly housing reports and financials.
3. Budget Impact:
N/A
4. Attachments:
Vicksburg Crossing Housing Report Jan 2023
Vicksburg Crossing Housing Report Feb 2023
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Regular
Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
March 23, 2023
Agenda
Number:4.4
To:Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Prepared by:Denise Whalen, Support Services Manager
Reviewed by:Grant Fernelius, Community and Economic Development
Director
Item:HRA Executive Director Appointment
1. Action Requested:
Confirm the appointment of Grant Fernelius, Community and Economic Development Director as
the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Executive Director.
2. Background:
The current Housing and Redevelopment Authority's (HRA) Executive Director, Maria Solano was
appointed by the board on December 1, 2022 until such time a new Community and Economic
Development Director is hired. The city manager has hired Grant Fernelius as the new Community
and Economic Development Director and is recommending the HRA Board appoint him as the new
HRA Executive Director.
3. Budget Impact:
N/A
4. Attachments:
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Regular
Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
March 23, 2023
Agenda
Number:4.5
To:Dave Callister, City Manager
Prepared by:Kenny Niemeyer, Housing and Economic Development
Coordinator
Reviewed by:
Item:Resolution Decertifying Tax Increment Financing District 1-1
1. Action Requested:
Staff recommend adopting the resolution directing staff to take the necessary steps to decertify Tax
Increment Financing District 1-1.
2. Background:
The Shops at Plymouth Creek (the “Project”) is a Redevelopment District established in 2004 to
facilitate the redevelopment of one 28-acre parcel of land into a combination of retail (Shops at
Plymouth Creek) and senior housing (Plymouth Towne Square and Vicksburg Crossing). Within the
Project, the City of Plymouth and HRA created the Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 (the
“District”). In 2005 the HRA entered into a Pledge Agreement with the City to pledge Tax Increment
Financing from the District for repayment of the $1,370,000 General Obligation Bonds issued by the
City for public improvements.
In 2010 the HRA modified the District to extend the term of the District from December 31, 2022 to
December 31, 2031 (legal term), to modify the budget to allow the additional 10% pooling for
affordable housing purposes.
The bonds and obligation to which tax increment from the District have been pledged have been
paid in full and all other costs of the project have been paid. Pooling capacity for the District has
been maximized.
3. Budget Impact:
There are no budget impacts in respect to decertifying Tax Increment Financing District 1-1.
4. Attachments:
HRA Staff Report for Decertification of TIF 1-1 Mar 23
2023-05 Decertification of TIF 1-1 Mar 23
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Agenda Number 4.5
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
STAFF REPORT
TO: Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
FROM: Kenny Niemeyer, Housing and Economic Development
Coordinator
MEETING DATE: March 23, 2023
SUBJECT: Resolution Decertifying Tax Increment Financing District
1-1
BACKGROUND:
The Shops at Plymouth Creek (the “Project”) is a Redevelopment District established in
2004 to facilitate the redevelopment of one 28-acre parcel of land into a combination of
retail (Shops at Plymouth Creek) and senior housing (Plymouth Towne Square and
Vicksburg Crossing). Within the Project, the City of Plymouth and HRA created the Tax
Increment Financing District No. 1 (the “District”). In 2005 the HRA entered into a Pledge
Agreement with the City to pledge Tax Increment Financing from the District for
repayment of the $1,370,000 General Obligation Bonds issued by the City for public
improvements.
In 2010 the HRA modified the District to extend the term of the District from December
31, 2022 to December 31, 2031 (legal term), to modify the budget to allow the additional
10% pooling for affordable housing purposes.
The bonds and obligation to which tax increment from the District have been pledged have
been paid in full and all other costs of the project have been paid. Pooling capacity for the
District has been maximized.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2023-05.
Staff recommend adopting the resolution directing staff to take the necessary steps to
decertify Tax Increment Financing District 1-1.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 2023-05
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223701v1
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HRA RESOLUTION 2023-05
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DECERTIFICATION OF TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1-1
WHEREAS, on November 23, 2004 the City of Plymouth (the "City") and its Housing and
Redevelopment Authority (“Authority”) created its Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 (the
“District") within its Redevelopment Project Area No. 1 (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, as of the date hereof all bonds and obligations to which tax increment from the District
have been pledged have been paid in full or defeased and all other costs of the Project have been paid;
and
WHEREAS, the Authority desires by this resolution to cause the decertification of the District after
which all property taxes generated by property within the District will be distributed in the same
manner as all other property taxes; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that HRA staff shall take such
action as is necessary to cause the County Auditor of Hennepin County to decertify the District as a
tax increment district and to no longer remit tax increment from the District to the City.
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223701v1
Approved this 23rd day of March, 2023 by the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
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Michelle Soderberg, Chair
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Grant Fernelius, Executive Director
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Regular
Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
March 23, 2023
Agenda
Number:5.1
To:Dave Callister, City Manager
Prepared by:Kenny Niemeyer, Housing and Economic Development
Coordinator
Reviewed by:
Item:Program Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Annual Action Plan
1. Action Requested:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2023-01 after the Plymouth Housing and
Redevelopment Authority holds a public hearing and considers comments from the public hearing
related to the CDBG FY 2023 program allocations as noted in the attached report.
2. Background:
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a federally funded program administered by the
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). It’s intended to support community
development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities. The CDBG program has
three national objectives and in order for an activity to be eligible, it must meet one of the three
national objectives listed below.
1. Benefit low- and moderate-income individuals
2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight
3. Meet community needs that present a serious or immediate threat to the health or welfare of
the community
Since 1994, the City of Plymouth has annually received a CDBG allocation for being an entitlement
community and a member of the Hennepin County Consortium. The HRA continues to carry out
identified activities that best serve the housing and community development needs of the City.
These activities include providing for preservation of the City’s housing stock, improving housing
affordability, providing essential social services, and supporting fair housing activities.
Staff anticipates for the 2023 program year, which runs from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, HUD will
allocate approximately $281,000 to the City. The HRA allocates these funds in three different ways to
accomplish identified activities within the City: 1) internal programs, 2) external programs, and 3)
public service programs. HUD regulates the amount of CDBG funds that may be provided for public
service programs. The amount may not exceed 15% of the City’s total allocation plus 15% of the
current year’s program income. For FY 2023, the estimated maximum allocation amount may not
exceed $61,500. This leaves $219,500 for internal and external housing programs as outlined in the
attached staff report. Any increase or decrease to Plymouth’s actual 2023 CDBG allocation will be
added to or subtracted from the Housing Rehab Programs.
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3. Budget Impact:
N/A
4. Attachments:
CDBG Staff Report 3-23-23
2023-01 CDBG HRA Resolution
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Agenda Number 5.1
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
STAFF REPORT
TO: Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
FROM: Kenny Niemeyer, Housing & Economic Development Coordinator
MEETING DATE: March 23, 2023
SUBJECT: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – Hold Public
Hearing on FY 2023 Program Year Allocations
BACKGROUND:
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a federally funded program
administered by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). It’s intended
to support community development activities to build stronger and more resilient
communities. The CDBG program has three national objectives and in order for an activity to
be eligible, it must meet one of the three national objectives listed below.
1. Benefit low- and moderate-income individuals
2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight
3. Meet community needs that present a serious or immediate threat to the health or
welfare of the community
Since 1994, the City of Plymouth has annually received a CDBG allocation for being an
entitlement community and a member of the Hennepin County Consortium. The HRA
continues to carry out identified activities that best serve the housing and community
development needs of the City. These activities include providing for preservation of the
City’s housing stock, improving housing affordability, providing essential social services, and
supporting fair housing activities.
Staff anticipates for the 2023 program year, which runs from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024,
HUD will allocate $272,452 to the City. The HRA allocates these funds in three different
ways to accomplish identified activities within the City: 1) internal programs, 2) external
programs, and 3) public service programs. HUD regulates the amount of CDBG funds that
may be provided for public service programs. The amount may not exceed 15% of the City’s
total allocation plus 15% of the current year’s program income. For FY 2023, the maximum
allocation amount may not exceed $60,616. Through the annual public service RFP process,
$56,500 is recommended for allocation to public services, as detailed below. This leaves
$215,952 for internal and external housing programs as outlined below.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2023-01 after the Plymouth Housing and
Redevelopment Authority holds a public hearing and considers any public comments related
to the CDBG FY 2023 program allocations as noted in the table below and further described
in this report:
Table 1.1: Recommended Allocations for CDBG FY 2023
Agency Amount
Requested
Estimated 2022
Carryover
Funds
2023 Funding
Recommended
Program
Income
Total Amount
Available
In
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Housing Rehab Programs NA $64,000 $65,352 $36,100 $165,452
First Time Homebuyer
Program NA $61,100 - $43,900 $105,000
CDBG Administration NA - $24,000 - $24,000
Ex
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a
l
Hammer Residences –
Public Facilities
Improvements
$49,100 - $49,100 - $49,100
Homes Within Reach -
Community Land Trust $70,000 - $70,000 - $70,000
Lutheran Social Services $5,000 - $5,000 - $5,000
Fair Housing Activities NA $4,000 $2,500 - $6,500
Housing Program Total: $124,100 $129,100 $215,952 $80,000 $425,052
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PRISM $35,000 - $18,000 - $18,000
HOME Line $13,864 - $14,000 - $14,000
Interfaith Outreach $15,000 - $8,000 - $8,000
Senior Community
Services $25,000 - $16,500 - $16,500
Public Service Total: $88,864 - $56,500 - $56,500
GRAND TOTAL: $212,964 $129,100 $272,452 $80,000 $481,552
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HRA ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS:
Staff recommends an allocation of $89,352 to HRA administered programs as further
described below.
The HRA administers two programs internally with CDBG funds: (1) First Time Homebuyer
Program and (2) Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Since the FTHB program was not utilized by residents in FY 2022 and has enough carryover
funds and expected program income to support around three clients in FY 2023, staff
recommend not allocating funds to the FTHB program in the 2023 program year.
The Housing Rehab Programs have assisted, on average, seven households per year over the
past five years. Staff recommends allocating $65,352 to the Housing Rehab Programs, which
along with expected program income and carryover funds should be sufficient to provide at
least four rehab loans.
Both the First Time Homebuyer and Housing Rehab Programs generate income from the
repayment of deferred loans. Over the past couple of years, we’ve experienced a steady stream
of repayments. Repayments occur when a homeowner moves or refinances their first
mortgage. In FY 2022, $131,652.30 of program income was received. Staff is conservatively
budgeting $80,000 in FY 2023 for program income.
Additionally, the HRA allocates a portion of CDBG funds towards administration costs of the
CDBG grant. HUD regulates the amount of funds that can be spent on administration to no
more than 20 percent of the total allocation plus current year program income. For FY 2023,
the maximum allocation amount is $70,490. Staff requests that $24,000 be allocated for
administration.
Table 1.2: Internal Programs Allocation for CDBG FY 2023
Housing
Program Proposed Activity
Estimated 2022
Carryover
Funds
2023 Funding
Recommendation
Estimated
Program
Income
Total Amount
Available
Housing
Rehab
Provide 4 deferred
loans $64,000 $65,352 $36,100 $165,452
First Time
Homebuyer
Provide 4 loans to
assist with down
payment and closing
cost assistance
$61,100 - $43,900 $105,000
CDBG
Administration
Program
Administration - $24,000 - $24,000
TOTAL: $125,100 $89,352 $80,000 $294,452
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXTERNAL PROGRAMS:
Staff recommends an allocation of $126,600 to external administered programs as
further described below.
Three programs – the Hammer Residences Public Facilities Improvements account, Lutheran
Social Services Homeownership Advising account, and the Homes Within Reach Community
Land Trust account – are administered by external agencies not classified as social services.
The Hammer Residences Public Facilities Improvements account assists with the
rehabilitation of affordable long-term rental units for people with disabilities. Hammer
Residences has a long history of working with the City and the HRA to provide affordable
housing for adults with development disabilities. Staff recommends an allocation of $49,100
be awarded to Hammer Residences in FY 2023 to support their full request of funds. Their
request includes renovations and accessibility improvements to two homes. Work includes
accessibility improvements to two bathrooms and two bedrooms, repair of kitchen
countertops, replacing poor condition doors and windows, and tree removal.
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) provides financial coaching and counseling to residents of
Plymouth. Their services help families and individuals move toward improved financial health
and building/maintaining wealth. The focus of the counseling is for aspiring homeowners,
current homeowners that express concerns about their mortgage or property taxes, and current
homeowners interested in reverse mortgages. Staff support fully funding LSS’s funding
request of $5,000 to reach approximately 50 households with these services.
Homes Within Reach (HWR) helps low- and moderate-income families purchase homes at a
reduced price through a community land trust. The land trust retains ownership of the land
and sells the physical structure to an eligible buyer. In the 2021 program year, HWR purchased
its first home in the City for inclusion in the land trust. Staff supports continuation of the land
trust and recommends an allocation of $70,000 for HWR to purchase a home. In addition, the
CDBG allocation will leverage other sources of funds from Hennepin County, Minnesota
Housing, and other private organizations and donors to purchase and rehab a home.
Finally, the City is a member of the Fair Housing Implementation Council (FHIC), which was
established to coordinate a regional effort to ensure fair housing for all. The FHIC approved
funding for three vendors who will undertake Fair Housing related activities during the 2023
program year. Staff recommends $2,500 be allocated for the continuation of this effort.
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Table 1.3: External Programs Allocation for CDBG FY 2023
Housing Program Proposed Activity Amount
Requested
Estimated
2022
Carryover
Funds
2023 Funding
Recommendation
Total
Amount
Available
Hammer
Residences –
Public Facilities
Improvements
Assist with renovation of 2 affordable
long-term rental homes with 8 total units
for people with disabilities
$49,100 - $49,100 $49,100
Homes Within
Reach -Community
Land Trust
Supplemental grant funding to purchase
another home $70,000 - $70,000 $70,000
Lutheran Social
Services of MN
Provide foreclosure prevention, rehab,
prepurchase and reverse mortgage
counseling to 50 households
$5,000 - $5,000 $5,000
Fair Housing
Activities
Outreach, education, and enforcement
actives in the Consortium - $4,000 $2,500 $6,500
TOTAL: $124,100 $4,000 $126,600 $130,600
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PUBLIC SERVICES:
Staff recommends an allocation of $56,500 to public service activities as further
described below.
The HRA allocates a portion of CDBG funds to community organizations to undertake public
service activities. These activities are directed towards low- and moderate-income individuals.
Staff solicited six social service agencies to submit a public service application and also posted
the Request for Funding application on the City website. Five agencies have requested CDBG
funds to continue programs currently being supported by the City. Staff evaluated and ranked
each proposal based on the following criteria:
• Feasibility: the likelihood that the proposed project may be completed within the
timeline proposed and within reasonable parameters of risk
• Organizational Capacity: the likelihood of the organization being able to complete the
proposed project
• Leverage of Other Funds: the extent to which the proposal demonstrates the
involvement of local partnerships and the extent to which other funds are leveraged
Table 1.4: Public Service Programs Allocation for CDBG FY 2023
Agency Proposed Activity Amount
Requested
Estimated 2022
Carryover Funds
2023 Funding
Recommended
Total Amount
Available
PRISM Provide homelessness prevention
services to 12 households $35,000 - $18,000 $18,000
HOME Line
Provide a tenant hotline and represent
tenants in negotiations to preserve
affordable housing to 220 households
$13,864 - $14,000 $14,000
Interfaith
Outreach
Provide housing assistance and
homelessness prevention to 5
residents
$15,000 - $8,000 $8,000
Senior
Community
Services
Provide minor home maintenance
services for 56 senior residents $25,000 - $16,500 $16,500
TOTAL: $88,864 - $56,500 $56,500
ATTACHMENTS:
1. FY 2023 CDBG Action Plan Progress
2. Summary of 2023 CDBG Public Service Applications
3. Resolution No. 2023-01
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ATTACHMENT 1
FY 2022 CDBG Action Plan Progress (as of 1/31/2023)
Goals Progress FY 2021
Carryover
FY 2022
Allocation
Program
Income
Committed
Funds Balance
Rehabilitate 7 homes through deferred
loans of up to $40,000
7 rehab loans in progress, $160,675.09 $108,569 $53,970.82 $157,226.24 $112,017.85
Provide 3 first time homebuyer
deferred loans up to $35,000
2 clients pre-qualified but
no loans issued, likely due
to difficult housing market
$27,099.51 $69,000.00 - - $96,099.510
Assist with the rehab of 12 affordable
rental units operated by Hammer
Residences, Inc.
12 units underway, to be
completed early spring $ 16,573.95 - - - $ 16,573.95
Assist with the purchase of 1 home for
Homes Within Reach’s land trust
Search for home is
ongoing - $60,000 - - $60,000
Provide 30 households homeownership
and financial counseling services
through Lutheran Social Services of
MN
32 households served $3,579.87 $3,000 - $4,977.74 $1,602.13
Provide services to 190 renters
households through HOME Line 128 households served $3,478.54 $6,749.00 - $10,227.54 -
Provide services to 40 at-risk youth
through Tree House 4 youth served - $15,000 - $3,221.25 $11,778.75
Provide services to 65 seniors with the
H.O.M.E (Household and Outside
Maintenance for Elderly) program
through S.C.S.
68 seniors served - $16,000 - $16,000 -
Provide homelessness prevention
assistance to 12 households through
PRISM and Interfaith Outreach.
19 households served $12,327.84 $19,000 - $14,322.29 $17,005.55
Fair Housing Activities Outreach, education, and
enforcement activities $6,000 $3,000 - $5,000 $4,000
CDBG Administration Administration Services - $22,410 - $59,959.93 ($37,549.93)
Lakeview Commons LLC. Bond
Payoff - $77,681.48 - -
TOTALS: $229,734.80 $322,728 $131,652.3 $270,934.99 $281,527.81
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ATTACHMENT 2
Summary of 2023 CDBG Public Service Funding Applications
Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota (LSS)
• Amount requested: $5,000
• Amount recommended: $5,000
LSS’ application is to provide financial coaching and counseling to residents of Plymouth.
Their services help families and individuals move toward improved financial health and
building/maintaining wealth. The focus of the counseling is for aspiring homeowners,
current homeowners that express concerns about their mortgage or property taxes, and
current homeowners interested in reverse mortgages. The goals set for the 2023 program
year are to reach approximately 50 households with these services. LSS had demonstrated
competent compliance with CDBG requirements, thus HRA staff is recommending fully
funding LSS’s request.
People Responding in Social Ministry (PRISM)
• Amount requested: $35,000
• Amount recommended: $18,000
PRISM proposes to use CDBG funds to support its Homelessness Prevention programs for
Plymouth individuals and families. The Homelessness Prevention program provides 0%
interest loans and grants to families experiencing financial crises so that they can stay
current on their rent or mortgage obligations and maintain stable housing while resolving
the crisis. PRISM additionally provides one-on-one casework and financial literacy
counseling to Plymouth residents. HRA staff recommend a lower award, in-line with pre-
pandemic funding levels.
HOME Line
• Amount requested: $13,864
• Amount recommended: $14,000
HOME Line operates a tenant hotline staffed by 6 full-time attorneys (1 fluent in Spanish),
2 half-time attorneys, one full-time volunteer coordinator, 7 tenant advocates, six of whom
are fluent in different languages (Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Portuguese and Tigrinya) and
volunteer phone advocates (primarily law students from the three area law schools). The
hotline logged a record 19,699 total calls last year. For over 20 years they have provided
legal representation to renter families faced with eviction as part of their Homeless
Prevention Program. The need and financial feasibility of the program was very defined
and showed that the program would have an impact in the City. The goals for the 2022
program year are similar to last year. Staff is recommending full funding, including an
additional $136 to round-out allocation dollars which will facilitate allocating the City’s
maximum allowable public service funding.
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Interfaith Outreach
• Amount requested: $15,000
• Amount recommended: $8,000
Interfaith Outreach’s application is seeking assistance for its Emergency Financial
Assistance program. The program provides individuals and families experiencing financial
emergencies with financial assistance, supportive services and connections to internal and
external resources to support continued movement toward financial stability. Interfaith
Outreach’s application scored lower due to no leveraged funds or partnerships. HRA staff
is recommending a slight reduction in funding compared to recent years.
Senior Community Services (SCS)
• Amount requested: $25,000
• Amount recommended: $16,500
SCS’s application is to provide outside maintenance for the elderly through their
Household and Maintenance for Elderly (H.O.M.E.) program. H.O.M.E. services include:
lawn mowing, snow removal, exterior interior painting, seasonal outdoor work (raking,
pruning, weeding, mulching), minor repairs (leaky faucets, door handles, replace light
bulbs), disability related projects (installing grab bars) and homemaking (dishwashing,
laundry, grocery shopping, meals and cleaning). HRA staff are recommending a funding
amount with a slight increase from previous years.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HRA RESOLUTION 2023-01
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION AND ALLOCATION OF FISCAL
YEAR 2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth, as an entitlement community, participates in the Community
Development Block Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth has developed a proposal for the use of CDBG funds, and held a
public hearing on March 23, 2023, to obtain the views of citizens on the proposed use of $272,452
in grant funding plus $80,000 in anticipated program income funds for the 2023 Community
Development Block Grant Program; 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 approved 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 apply for 2023 Community Development Block
Grant funds totaling $272,452 in addition to $80,000 in anticipated program income totaling $352,452
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development with the following allocations:
1. Housing Rehabilitation Grant/Loans 101,452.00
2. First Time Homebuyer Program 43,900.00
3. Program Administration 24,000.00
4. Hammer Residences 49,100.00
5. Community Land Trust 70,000.00
6. Lutheran Social Services of MN 5,000.00
7. Fair Housing Activities 2,500.00
8. PRISM 18,000.00
9. HOME Line 14,000.00
10. Interfaith Outreach 8,000.00
11. Senior Community Services 16,500.00
Total $ 352,452.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is hereby recommended to the City Council that all CDBG
program income may be used to cover expenses generated in any existing CDBG program or
activity and not just expenses related to the activity generating the income, unless otherwise
reallocated by the City Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is hereby recommended to the City Council that all
unexpended 2023 CDBG funds be allocated to an eligible activity in 2024, unless otherwise
reallocated by the City Council.
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Approved this 23rd day of March, 2023 by the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Michelle Soderberg, Chair
Grant Fernelius, Executive Director
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Regular
Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
March 23, 2023
Agenda
Number:6.1
To:Dave Callister, City Manager
Prepared by:Kenny Niemeyer, Housing and Economic Development
Coordinator
Reviewed by:
Item:General Amendment to the 2022 Community Development
Block Grant Annual Action Plan - Senior Community Services
1. Action Requested:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2023-02.
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.
The public service organization Senior Community Services (SCS) was originally allocated $16,000 of
2022 CDBG Funds. As of 12/31/2022, SCS utilized the entire funding amount of $16,000 to serve 68
households, 74% of which are low-moderate income.
3. Budget Impact:
Utilization of unprogrammed CDBG program income dollars - no impact
4. Attachments:
HRA Staff Report for General Amendment 2022 SCS CDBG Allocation Mar 23
2023-02 HRA Resolution for General Amendment 2022 SCS CDBG Allocation Mar 23
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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: March 23, 2023
SUBJECT: General Amendment to the City of Plymouth’s 2022
Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
Senior Community Services allocation
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.
The public service organization Senior Community Services (SCS) was originally
allocated $16,000 of 2022 CDBG Funds. As of 12/31/2022, SCS utilized the entire funding
amount of $16,000 to serve 68 households, 74% of which are low-moderate income.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2023-02.
The City of Plymouth HRA has additional funding from program income received during
the 2022 Program Year. These funds can be reprogrammed to support CDBG activities.
Staff recommend allocating an additional $15,200 of CDBG funds to SCS, to support their
continued service to Plymouth residents through most of the reminder of the 2022 CDBG
Program Year.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 2023-02
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HRA RESOLUTION 2023-02
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A GENERAL AMENDMENT OF THE 2022
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
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 Subgrantee Agreement dated July
1, 2022, relating to Sub-grantee’s allocation and use of Federal Fiscal Year 2022 Community
Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) funds (the “2022 Sub-grantee Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth intends to submit a general amendment to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development for the City of Plymouth’s 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plans and
held a duly constituted public comment period as required by its Citizen Participation Plan General
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 the City Manager to allocate additional 2022 Community Development Block
Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development with the following
allocation:
• Senior Community Services 15,200.00
Pending final approval by the City Council, the City of Plymouth will submit the general
amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval.
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Michelle Soderberg, Chair
_________________________________
Grant Fernelius, Executive Director
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Regular
Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
March 23, 2023
Agenda
Number:6.2
To:Dave Callister, City Manager
Prepared by:Kenny Niemeyer, Housing and Economic Development
Coordinator
Reviewed by:
Item:General Amendment to the 2022 Community Development
Block Grant Annual Action Plan - Admin
1. Action Requested:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2023-03.
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 cover administrative expenses incurred from administering the
CDBG program.
CDBG administrative costs are incurred from the city’s internal programs funded by CDBG: home
rehabilitation program and first-time homebuyer program. And compliance monitoring of public
service organizations that receive the city’s CDBG funding. The City of Plymouth HRA allocated
$22,410 of 2022 CDBG funds to cover CDBG administration expenses. As of December 31, 2022,
$58,390.65 in admin expenses have been incurred for the 2022 CDBG program year which began on
July 1, 2022, and will end on June 30, 2023.
3. Budget Impact:
Utilization of unprogrammed CDBG program income dollars - no impact
4. Attachments:
HRA Staff Report for General Amendment 2022 Admin CDBG Allocation Mar 23
2023-03 HRA Resolution for General Amendment 2022 Admin CDBG Allocation Mar 23
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Agenda Number 6.2
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
STAFF REPORT
TO: Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
FROM: Kenny Niemeyer, Housing and Economic Development
Coordinator
MEETING DATE: March 23, 2023
SUBJECT: General Amendment to the City of Plymouth’s 2022
Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
CDBG Admin allocation
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 cover administrative
expenses incurred from administering the CDBG program. CDBG administrative costs are
incurred from the city’s internal programs funded by CDBG: home rehabilitation program
and first-time homebuyer program. And compliance monitoring of public service
organizations that receive the city’s CDBG funding.
The City of Plymouth HRA allocated $22,410 of 2022 CDBG funds to cover CDBG
administration expenses. As of December 31, 2022, $58,390.65 in admin expenses have
been incurred for the 2022 CDBG program year which began on July 1, 2022, and will end
on June 30, 2023.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2023-03.
The City of Plymouth HRA has additional funding from program income received during
the 2022 Program Year. These funds can be reprogrammed to support CDBG activities.
Staff recommend allocating an additional $50,000 of CDBG funds to CDBG
administration. This allocation amount will be sufficient to cover the current overage of
$35,980.65 and additional administration expenses estimated to be received before the end
of the 2022 CDBG Program Year. Expending CDBG funds to cover CDBG administration
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expenses will allow HRA General Funds to be used for existing programs that support
housing needs in the City of Plymouth.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 2023-03
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HRA RESOLUTION 2023-03
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A GENERAL AMENDMENT OF THE 2022
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
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 City of Plymouth intends to submit a general amendment to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development for the City of Plymouth’s 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plans and
held a duly constituted public comment period as required by its Citizen Participation Plan General
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 the City Manager to allocate additional 2022 Community Development Block
Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development with the following
allocation:
• Program Administration 50,000.00
Pending final approval by the City Council, the City of Plymouth will submit the general
amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval.
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Michelle Soderberg, Chair
_________________________________
Grant Fernelius, Executive Director
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Regular
Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
March 23, 2023
Agenda
Number:6.3
To:Dave Callister, City Manager
Prepared by:Kenny Niemeyer, Housing and Economic Development
Coordinator
Reviewed by:
Item:General Amendment to the 2022 Community Development
Block Grant Annual Action Plan - HOME Line
1. Action Requested:
-
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.
The public service organization HOME Line was originally allocated $5,400 of 2022 CDBG Funds and
later received an additional $1,349 through a minor amendment to the 2022 Annual Action Plan. As
of December 31, 2022, HOME Line utilized the entire funding amount of $6,749 to serve 128
households, 77% of which are low-moderate income.
3. Budget Impact:
Utilization of unprogrammed CDBG program income dollars - no impact
4. Attachments:
HRA Staff Report for General Amendment 2022 HOME Line CDBG Allocation Mar 23
2023-04 HRA Resolution for General Amendment 2022 HOME Line CDBG Allocation Mar 23
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Agenda Number 6.3
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
STAFF REPORT
TO: Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
FROM: Kenny Niemeyer, Housing and Economic Development
Coordinator
MEETING DATE: March 23, 2023
SUBJECT: General Amendment to the City of Plymouth’s 2022
Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
HOME Line allocation
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.
The public service organization HOME Line was originally allocated $5,400 of 2022
CDBG Funds and later received an additional $1,349 through a minor amendment to the
2022 Annual Action Plan. As of December 31, 2022, HOME Line utilized the entire
funding amount of $6,749 to serve 128 households, 77% of which are low-moderate
income.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2023-04.
The City of Plymouth HRA has additional funding from program income received during
the 2022 Program Year. These funds can be reprogrammed to support CDBG activities.
Staff recommend allocating an additional $4,050 of CDBG funds to HOME Line, to
support their continued service to Plymouth residents through most of the reminder of the
2022 CDBG Program Year.
ATTACHMENTS:
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1. Resolution No. 2023-04
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
HRA RESOLUTION 2023-04
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A GENERAL AMENDMENT OF THE 2022
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
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 Subgrantee Agreement dated July
1, 2022, relating to Sub-grantee’s allocation and use of Federal Fiscal Year 2022 Community
Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) funds (the “2022 Sub-grantee Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth intends to submit a general amendment to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development for the City of Plymouth’s 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plans and
held a duly constituted public comment period as required by its Citizen Participation Plan General
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 the City Manager to allocate additional 2022 Community Development Block
Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development with the following
allocation:
• HOME Line 4,050.00
Pending final approval by the City Council, the City of Plymouth will submit the general
amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval.
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_________________________________
Michelle Soderberg, Chair
_________________________________
Grant Fernelius, Executive Director
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Regular
Housing and
Redevelopment
Authority
March 23, 2023
Agenda
Number:6.4
To:Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Prepared by:Denise Whalen, Support Services Manager
Reviewed by:Denise Whalen, Support Services Manager
Item:Election of Officers. Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary
1. Action Requested:
Election of Officers. Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary
2. Background:
According to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Bylaws, the Authority shall elect or appoint
a Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary at an annual meeting of the Authority from among the
Commissioners. The elected officers shall hold office for one year or until their successors are
elected. In February of 2022 the following Commissioners were elected:
HRA Chair - Michelle Soderberg
HRA Vice-Chair - Lucas Larson
Secretary - Aqueelah Whitfield
3. Budget Impact:
N/A
4. Attachments:
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