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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Packet 03-27-2014MEETING AGENDA PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THURSDAY, March 27, 2014 - 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Medicine Lake Room City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve HRA Meeting Minutes for February 27, 2014 B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Report. C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept Monthly Housing/Marketing Report. 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Home Line. High school tenant education program. B. Social Service Funding Policy. Consider adopting a policy related to assisting social service agencies with HRA General funds. 4. ADJOURNMENT a.a. DRAFT MINUTES PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FEBRUARY 27, 2014 PRESENT: Chairman Jeff Kulaszewicz, Commissioner Jim Willis, Commissioner Toni Jelinek, Commissioner Paul Caryotakis, and Commissioner Adam Schmitt ABSENT: none STAFF PRESENT: Housing Program Manager Jim Barnes, HRA Executive Director Steve Juetten, City Manager Dave Callister, Housing Specialist Spencer Agnew, and Office Support Representative Tina Beckfeld OTHER: Grace Management Representative Jodi Bodigheimer 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kulaszewicz called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve HRA Meeting Minutes for January 23, 2014 B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Reports C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept Monthly Housing/Marketing Reports MOTION by Commissioner Willis, seconded by Commissioner Caryotakis to approve the consent agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARING A. Community Development Block Grant. Consider 2014 Action Plan, Chairman Kulaszewicz introduced HRA Specialist, Spencer Agnew, who gave an overview of the Community Development Block Grant program allocations staff report. Housing Manager Barnes contributed additional information from the staff report. Chairman Kulaszewicz asked the reason for minimal use of the First Time Homebuyer (FTHB) program over the past two years. Housing Manager Barnes Plymouth responded there are a number of factors influencing the use of the FTHB program: limited availability of affordable housing in Plymouth, tight mortgage lending practices, and higher unemployment rates. With bank regulations loosening and unemployment rates improving, owning a home is becoming more feasible. Draft Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority February 27, 2014 Page 2 Commissioner Caryotakis added potential homebuyers are risk averse, citing housing values do not always increase. Homebuyers must have enough income, but not too much, to qualify for the FTHB program and must be interested in investing in a home. Commissioner Jelinek asked how HUD views our lack of funding used for the FTHB program. Housing Manager Barnes responded HUD has not mentioned it in their review. Over past years Plymouth has used more FTHB funds so overall we are still on track with our five year plan. HUD is concerned that we spend down our allocation, but not necessarily tied to a particular program. We are tested yearly to confirm we have spent enough of the allocated funds. Commissioner Caryotakis asked if it would be beneficial to meet with financial institutions to make them aware of the FTHB program. Housing Manager Barnes stated staff will reach out to the professional community that utilizes the programs such as lending institutions, realtors as well as posting information at community gathering places. He complimented Communications Manager Helen LaFave on doing a great job of marketing our programs by including them occasionally in the Plymouth News. Chairman Kulaszewicz opened the public hearing. Chairman Kulaszewicz introduced John Estrem representing Hammer. Hammer is funded through the CDBG Affordable Housing Account. Mr. Estrem thanked the HRA and the City of Plymouth for a longstanding and ongoing relationship. Hammer has provided services for the disabled in the western suburbs since 1923. Currently they operate 36 group homes in a community setting and 10 integrated apartments, one in Vicksburg Village, focusing on residential life skills. Hammer supports 101 Plymouth residents with developmental disabilities. Support is provided 2417 365 days a year. Each residence is unique as our residents are each unique. The goal is to support individual independence and integration for each resident using a person -centered approach. Residents, unless already retired, work in a workshop or out in the community. All 101 residents in Plymouth that Hammer supports are adults. Funds provided to Hammer are primarily used to update or maintain the Hammer residences. In the coming year they plan to update the Ives residence by remodeling the small kitchen to make it more accessible. Commissioner Willis asked how many homes will be remodeled this year. Mr. Estrem says they will spend a half million dollars this year maintaining several of the 36 Commissioner Willis asked if other communities use CDBG funds for Hammer residences. Mr. Estrem stated Wayzata has inconsistently provided funds to Hammer. Hammer has approached other communities without success. Plymouth has been Hammer's most consistent funding contributor. Draft Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority February 27, 2014 Page 3 Chairman Kulaszewicz introduced Kate Frerich representing Tree House, Ms. Frerich thanked the HRA for their continued support. Tree House serves at risk teens from their location in Plymouth at Peace Lutheran Church on highway 101. This past year Tree House served 179 teens at their Plymouth location of which 97 were Plymouth residents. Tree House serves teens that may not be served through other programs and may fall through the cracks. Of the 179 teens served, 44% have been the target of a bully, 38% had suicidal thoughts, 35% cut themselves, 27% use alcohol or drugs, and 63% come from low income households. Tree House provides one-on-one mentoring to support teens with their variety of issues. Peer -based support groups are held once a week on Tuesdays. Other group sessions provided offer learning of life skills. Transportation is provided to and from the meetings. Ninety-eight percent of Tree House teens have seen a decrease in at least one at -risk behavior. Eighty-one percent have seen improved relationship with themselves or others. Ninety-three of 10th through 12th graders have started making plans for after high school. Twenty-four percent of Tree House teens are more likely to graduate from high school than their peers. Chairman Kulaszewicz asked if Tree House provides shelter for at -risk teens. Ms. Frerich replied no, however they do provide referrals. Commissioner Jelinek asked how the requested funds will be used. Ms. Frerich stated the funds will be used to provide weekly support sei vices and one-on-one mentoring to approximately 200 at -risk youth. Chairman Kulaszewicz introduced Carol Watson representing Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin (CAPSH). Ms. Watson said they provide service for a full -cycle home ownership program and make a significant difference for people buying their first home, maintaining and holding on to their home, repair services, and providing seniors information to make financially sound decisions about reverse mortgages. Ms. Watson encouraged the HRA to continue offering the FTHB program citing the Minnesota Homeownership Center has seen a decline in foreclosures and an increase in FTHB workshops. FTHB pre -purchase counseling has increased 20% in Minnesota. The trend is heading toward first-time home ownership and away from crisis management. One of the goals of CAPSH is to get first-time homebuyers mortgage - ready by helping them improve their credit rating. CAPSH serve 58 households in Plymouth last year of which 24 of those households were in foreclosure prevention, 21 were in the first-time home buyer education program, and 9 utilized the homebuyer counseling. CAPSH provides reverse home mortgage counseling however they do not promote it. They also provide a home repair program where they connect homeowners with reputable contractors to provide home maintenance. The majority of CAPSH participants are elderly or disabled. Ms. Watson said other services include energy assistance, legal services, and tax filing services. New this past year was financial training for seniors addressing scams and identity security. Draft Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority February 27, 2014 Page 4 Chairman Kulaszewicz introduced Lisa Jacobson representing People Responding in Social Ministry, (PRISM). PRISM serves the Plymouth area east of 494. Ms. Jacobson explained the transportation program was shut down due to the high cost taking a toll on the entire program. This year they are requested funding for two programs: Homelessness Prevention and Ways to Work. Homelessness Prevention provides a wide variety of assistance based on needs i.e, food, short-term rent assistance, and/or transportation. Ways to Work is a national program that provides vehicles with no -interest or low-interest loans for individuals with low income or bad credit. This is not a handout; it is a hand -up. Participants must attend financial literacy classes. PRISM is seeing the "new poor" suburban poverty classification: those in need due to lost jobs, divorce, or medical reasons. Last year one-on-one counseling services were provided to 121 Plymouth residents based on their individual needs. Commissioner Jelinek asked if other means of transportation has been substituted for the PRISM's canceled transportation program. Ms. Jacobson replied there are other programs they refer their clients to. Regular riders were provided with other available services. Chairman Kulaszewicz introduced Valerie Anderson representing Senior Community Services SCS). Ms. Anderson thanked the HRA for the opportunity to be present and for their long- standing relationship with the City of Plymouth and the HRA. SCS provides the H.O.M.E Program, the largest chore -program in the state of Minnesota, that services the elderly with minor home maintenance i.e. lawn mowing, snow shoveling, minor repairs, painting, and home making services. Seniors contact SCS when they have difficulty maintaining their homes due to aging. SCS combined their North and South H.O.M.E. program into one for efficiency. In 2012 SCS had 75 volunteers which provided 200 hours of service to seniors in the City of Plymouth. Volunteers came from Plymouth Covenant Church, Breck School, and Speak the Word International Church. Background checks are performed on volunteers to provide safety. Chairman Kulaszewicz asked what percentage of the funding is for administration. Ms. Jacobson replied approximately 10% of funding is used for administrative fees. Chairman Kulaszewicz introduced Beth Yodluboy representing HOME Line, HOME Line gives tenants the tools they need to solve their own rental problems. HOME Line is requesting funding for their Community Services Hotline which provides quick, easy answers to how they can resolve their rental problems. This hotline is open to all Plymouth residents regardless of income however statistics show that 90% of callers from Plymouth are low-income. The most frequent calls pertain to repairs, eviction, or security deposit issues. Last year 216 Plymouth families were helped with the hotline service that helped with 18 possible evictions and saved residents $31,000 in retained security deposits and rent abatements for repairs. Chairman Kulaszewicz asked how their request for $8,351.00 was determined. Draft Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority February 27, 2014 Page 5 Ms. Yodluboy answered the budget was divided by the number of calls and then multiplied by the number of calls from Plymouth equaling $8,351.00. Commissioner Caryotakis thanked the representatives for presenting. Commissioner Willis asked if all the organizations that were notified are being funded. Housing Manager Barnes answered no however all organizations that submitted an application wer"e recommended for approval with one adjustment noted in the staff report. Commissioner Willis thanked the speakers for presenting their programs and the important work they do to -make the lives of our citizens easier. Regarding HRA Resolution 2014-02, Commissioner Schmitt asked if there were any other options rather giving the entire overage amount to PRISM. Housing Manager Barnes replied PRISM was allocated the entire amount for continuity and for ease of tracking. He stated this could be changed by making an amendment to the resolution. MOTION by Commissioner Willis, seconded by Chairman Kulaszewicz, to adopt HRA Resolution 2014-2. Vote. 4 Ayes. 1 Abstained. Commissioner Schmitt abstained. MOTION approved. MOTION by Commissioner Willis, seconded by Commissioner Jelinek, to adopt HRA Resolution 2014-3. Vote. 4 Ayes. 1 Abstained. Commissioner Schmitt abstained. MOTION approved. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. HRA Development Opportunities Housing Manager Barnes gave an overview of the HRA Development Opportunities staff report considering entering into discussions with the City Council to acquire City owned parcels. Housing Manager Barnes stated staff has identified three city owned properties for possible HRA development. The intent for parcel #1 would be combining the properties for a single-family home, parcel #2 would be a single-family home and parcel #3 would be developed as a 4-6 multi -family dwelling project. Commissioner Jelinek asked if staff has investigated cost to develop these properties and whether they would be developed all at one time or staggered through multiple years. Housing Manager Barnes responded the HRA's contribution would mainly be the land and possibly a small amount of funds to assist with construction costs. His thought was to first talk Draft Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority February 27, 2014 Page 6 to the board and then the city council to determine their interest. Then plan for the future, doing one project at a time over multiple years. Commissioner Caryotakis asked how the City would dispose of properties such as these. Commissioner Willis responded if the property were buildable then the City would sell it. He stated single family scattered site housing aligns with the HRA's mission. Commissioner Caryotakis like the idea of the 3rd parcel as workforce housing that would deliver a product in need and also aligns with the HRA's goals. He asked how much staff time would be used to develop the single family lots. Housing Manager Barnes responded no new staff would be required; it would be absorbed with current work responsibilities. Chairman Kulaszewicz stated all three properties were worth looking at developing. He suggested staff contact the city council to get their interest. Commissioner Jelinek said if the council was interested then the HRA and City Council should have a j oint meeting to discuss the options. B. Election of Officers. Chair, Vice -Chair, Secretary, MOTION by Commissioner Jelinek, seconded by Commissioner Willis, nominating Chairman Kulaszewicz as chair. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. MOTION by Commissioner Jelinek, seconded by Chairman Kulaszewicz, nominating Commissioner Caryotakis as vice-chairman. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. MOTION by Chairman Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner Caryotakis, nominating Commissioner Jelinek as secretary. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. C. Funding HOME Line program through HRA reserves of the general fund Housing Manager Barnes asked the HRA board to fund the HOME Line prograrn that educates high school student on renting responsibilities. The HRA stopped funding this program 3 years ago due to CDBG regulations. Housing Manager Barnes asked the board fund $1,000.00 toward this program to be used in our local high schools for the 2014 fiscal year. Each session costs approximately $250.00. Commissioner Willis asked if any other programs are funded as a line item in lieu of being budget through the CDBG. Housing Manager Barnes replied no, Draft Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority February 27, 2014 Page 7 Commissioner Willis cautioned this could open the HRA to more requests for funding in this manner and it would set precedence going forward. He recommended establishing criteria for evaluating this type of funding and the satiability of such funding. HRA Executive Director Juetten reiterated the need for criteria to determine when and how organizations can request funding from the general fund. Commissioner Willis felt there could potentially be many valid programs that do not fit the CDBG criteria that may seek finding from the general fund and the HRA should be prepared. Chairman Kulaszewicz stated he was in favor of funding $1,000.00 from the general fund for the HOME Line educational program on the condition that parameters were established for funding going forward. Commissioner Willis asked if a decision must be made tonight, Housing Manager Barnes stated no. Staff could draft program guidelines, more information could be brought to the HRA board about this program, or it could be discussed at next year's HRA budget meetings. Chairman Kulaszewicz suggested the directive to be: get additional data on the specifics of this program and how the program could be funded going forward. 5. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chairman Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner Willis, to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. P PLYMOUTH TOWNE SQUARE MEMORANDUM To: Jim Barnes From: Jeff Lelivelt, Managing Director, Plymouth Towne Square Date: March 11, 2014 Re: PTS Monthly Report for February 2014 March Newsletter and Calendar attached Occupancy/Marketing Current Occupancy — 99 units (100%) Current Wait List Status One Bedroom — 60 applicants; closed Two Bedroom — 28 applicants Administrative/Building Operations 216-7 — East garage door chain broke late Thursday. Maintenance disabled the door to maintain security. Repair service fixed the door on Friday during regular service hours. 2118-19 — Roof leaks detected in 3`d floor north apartments on Tuesday. All Star Construction was called out to shovel snow and break up ice dams. Leaks discovered in 3`floor west apartments. All Star was called again and entire roof was serviced. Resident Services 2112 — Valentine's Celebration. 75 people attended. 2115 -- Monthly resident Saturday breakfast. 38 residents attended. 2120 — Monthly resident meeting and birthday bash held. 39 residents attended. 15500 37th Avenue North • Plymouth, MN 55446-3250 Phone (763) 550-9525 • Fax (763) 55I-0144 Owned I)y Plymnudi Housing and Redevelopment Authorlry Balance Sheet 20,14 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS M 1 PETTY CASH M I OPERATING ACCOUNT M I SEC DEPOSIT CASHACCOUNT INVESTMENTS -WORKING CAPITAL FUND INVESTMENTS - NEW DEBT SERVICE ACCOUNTS REC-TENANTS INTEREST RECEIVABLE PREPAID PROPERTY INSURANCE PREPAID WORKERS COMP INSUR PREPAID OTHER TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS FIXED ASSETS LAND SITEIMPROVFMENTS BUILDING BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS FURN, FIXT & EOUIP-GENERAL FURNITURE & FIXTURES- HOUSEKEEPING COMPUTERS/OFFICE EQUIPMENT ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION TOTAL FIXED ASSETS NON-CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -TRADE ACCRUED PAYROLL ACCRUED COMPENSATED BALANCES ACCRUED INTEREST ACCRUED REAL ESTATE TAXES ACCRUED OTHER TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES LONG-TERM LIABILITIES SECURITY DEPOSITS BONDS PAYABLE - SERIES 2011A BOND PREMIUM TOTAL LIABILITIES EQUITY RETAINED EARNINGS RSRVD FOR DS RETAINED EARNINGS TOTAL EQUITY CURRENT YEAR INCOMEI(LOSS) TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY Ending Balance 560 112,449 55,381 865,513 145,326 972) 5,000 7,912 196 6,609 459,247 111,300 5,767,619 301,779 379,211 8,696 13,060 3,403,001) 12,947 1,164 3,515 38,687 36,671 2,923 54,452 2,920,000 75,297 111,665 1,551,480 Total 1,197,813 3, 638, 000 4,835,812 95,985 3,049,149 3,145,734 1,663,145 26,934 4,835,812 Profit and Loss Variance trough fi=r;broaiy 28, 20.14 MTD Actual Budget Var. YTD Actual Budget Var. Year Budget INCOME APARTMENT RENTAL REVENUE 53.599 52,562 1,037 107,166 105.124 2,042 630744 HRA INDIVIDUAL 17,917 17,917 0 35.834 35,834 0 275.41)4 GARAGE RENT 3,036 2,880 158 6,048 5,700 288 34,550 GUEST ROOM REVENUE 110 193 83) 11D 386 276) 2.316 LAUNDRY REVENUE 833 855 22) 1,614 1710 104 10,250 APPLICATION FEE REVENUE D 53 53) 115 106 9 636 TRANSFER FEE REVENUE 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 INVESTMENT INCOME 1,255 1,250 6 2,511 2,500 11 15,000 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 0 185 185) 110 370 260) 2,220 TOTAL INCOME 76,752 75,895 857 153,708 151,790 1,916 911,240 EXPENSES ADMINISTRATION MANAGER SALARIESIWAGES 3,575 3,677 299 7,540 7,754 214 45.524 PAYROLLTAXFS 724 1,069 345 1,808 2,138 330 12,828 HEALTH INSURANCE 2,462 446 2,036) 3.293 892 2.401) 5.352 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE 65 178 113 163 356 193 2,136 MAINTFNANCE SALARIESIWAGES 3,053 3,701 706 6,240 7,522 1,262 45.132 EMPLOYEE COSTS 80 80 0 200 200 0 1.040 SEMINARJTRAINING 0 25 25 0 50 50 300 BANK FEES 41 5 36) 47 10 37) 60 LICENSE a PERMITS 0 0 0 0 0 O 694 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 97 89 8) 176 178 2 1,068 POSTAGE7OVERNIGHT EXPRESS 49 8 41) 49 10 33) 98 PRINTING 0 10 10 0 20 20 120 MANAGEMENT FEES 4,400 4,400 0 8,800 800 0 52,800 PROFESSIONAL FEES 0 350 350 80 700 621 4,200 TELEPHONE EXPENSE 493 500 7 993 1.00 7 8,000 EQUIPMENT LFASE/REPAIR 0 130 130 295 260 35} 1.560 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0 95 95 29 190 161 1.140 TOTAL AOMIN EXPENSES 15,062 15,D23 39) 29,713 30,086 373 181,250 RESIDENT SERVICES RESIDENT PROGRAWACTIVITIES 981 300 681) 1,053 500 553) 5,200 TOTAL RES SERV EXPENSES 981 304 681) 1,053 500 553) 5,200 MARKETING PROMOTIONALIPARTIES 0 15 15 0 30 30 180 TOTAL MARKETING EXPENSES D 15 15 0 3D 30 180 HOUSEKEEPING CONTRACTLADOR 1,394 1,521 128 2.787 3,042 255 16,252 CLEANING SUPPLIES 42 115 73 184 230 46 1,360 TOTAL HOUSEKEEPING EXPENSES 1,435 1,636 201 2,971 3,272 301 19,632 Profit and Loss Variance G i,. i = #"r { 3'' E' I t `3 r`.` SQUARE BUILDING & GROUNDS CABLE TV EXPENSE UTILITIES - ELECTRICITY UTILITIES - GAS UTILITIES - WATERISEWER WATER SOFTENING SERVICE DOORS, KEYS & WINOOWS FIRE SYSTEM SERVICE LAWN SERVICEILANDSCAPISNOW RMVL PEST CONTROL TRASH REMOVAL UNIT TURNOVER REPAIRS ELEVATOR -REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE BUILDING & GROUNDS SUPPLIES HVAC - REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE MISCELLANEOUS B & G EXPENSES TOTAL BUILDING & GROUNDS OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES PROPERTY & LIABILITY INSURANCE PAYMENT IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAX TOTAL OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES NET OPERATING INCOME 1( LOSS) DEPREC, INTEREST& OTHER EXPENSE DEPRECIATION EXPENSE AMOR7'VATiON EXPENSE RESERVFJREPLACE CAPITAL EXPENSE INTEREST EXPENSE TOTAL DEPREC, INTEREST & OTHER NET INCOME! 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Legend tells us3 that St. Patrick used this little three leaved plant to explain the Trinity. Although it Grows abundantly in Ireland, it cannot be grown in the United States. 6 Annually, tons of shamrock plants, with "a bit of Irish soil clinging to them" are flown across the OIL Atlantic for March 17. It has become a symbol of good luck as well as an emblem of national pn.de for the Irish. Many Hands Make Light Work' KITCHEN CLEAN LIP DAY Friday, March 7 Several times a year we gather together in the kitchen to organize, clean, and sort, tell jokes and clean the contents of the cupboards. This is neces- sary as our dining room and kitchen are heavily used. This is a good thing but it means a thorough cleanup is necessary occasionally. There will be a sign up sheet in the dining room. Come for a short time or for the length of time it takes to get the job completed. Thanks in advance. COMMUNITY POTLUCK Friday, March 7, 500 As usual bring something to share well as your own dishes, utensils', and beverage. Maybe even some green beer! Thanks to Marge Baker for organizing our potlucks. PHARMER PHIL Thursday, March 13, 1,30 Pharmacist Phil will be at PTS to answer ques- tions about medications and other related topics. His main presentation will be on skin care, TIME FOR A BATTERY CHANGE? If you haven't changed the batteries in your. - garage door opener in a while you may want to PlymouthToMTn Square March, 2014 take care of that. Several people have had incon- veniences lately when they tried to get in or out of the garage. ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY Monday, March 17, 1.30 Let's celebrate the greening of spring with a St. Patrick's Day party in the dining room. This will consist of coffee and deserts. Entertainment will be the Plymouth Rockers, acclaimed senior choir. Average age is 75. Some of the members live right here at P TS. SOUP AND SALAD LUNCH Tuesday, March 25, 11:30 We're in for a treat again with out soup and salad luncheon. The residents supply the soup and Jeff supplies the salad ingredients, There will be a sign up sheet in the dining room for anyone who would like to share their favorite soup. We usually have many varieties to choose from. Many people sam- ple several. join us. DRYER UPDATE If you have to dry tennis shoes in the dryer please make sure there are other things in the dryer with thein as they mark the inside of the drum with black marks that come off on the clothes of the next person using the dryer. Thanks. 1-ir e e I Tev Year Year c>f the Mcprse 2014 is the year of the Horse and is a time for people to go forward in the direc- tion of their goals and dreams. This is the most important celebration for the Chinese people and was celebrated here at PTS by the Tai Chi group and other invited guests. The Chinese lunar calendar incorporates both the lunar cycle and the position of the sun. According to legend, the calendar dates back to 2600 BC when the mythical Yel- low Emperor started the first cycle of the Chinese Zodiac and named an animal to represent each year in the twelve year cycle. If you Frere born F in 1930, 1942, 1954, w 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, v 2014 you are influenced by the sign of the horse. 9 d S - t qk. - y Y Photos by ry i t tv. 1M. e - tea r 7 hrt - DorlSWertZ s-4... _ 14k - 7 k'S ' 4c..i a5 i, t fi`. g-rte g., .x It was s0000 cold that: Hitchhikers were holding up pictures of thumbs. When we milked the cows we got ice cream. When we milked the brown ones we got chocolate ice cream. I chipped my tooth on my soup. Starbucks was serving coffee on a stick. City Health Inspectors decided that there might be a serious flu outbreak to inspect._. in Hawaii. We had to chop up the piano for firewood_... But we only got a chord. winter groaners If the sun shines while its snowing, what should we look for?.... Snobows When are your eyes not eyes? .... when the winter cold makes them water. What do you call arctic rabbits hopping backwards through the snow together?.... A receding hare line. What do you call 50 penguins in the Arctic?.... REALLY L OS T(penguins live in the An tarc tic. What do you call a reindeer with no eyes?.... I have no eye deer. Which side of the Arctic Tern has the most feathers?.... The outside___ duh.... Why do Arctic Seals± Swim in salt water?... r Becausea er waterppp makes them sneeze. . What i an /9 07 A snow house without a bathroom. 1,01 Show of hands... Who's fired of snow? rc um a m Let go of people who dull your shine, poison your spirit, bring you drama and drag you down. Cancel your subscription to their issues. MARCH BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday to the following residents who are celebrating birthdays this month! MEWS' _._.'. WES KETTNER 1 S' S 4 y1nW`vu IDA MILLER 3 JEAN HARLOW 3 BELA KOLTUNOV 4 BARBARA MOWAN 4 MARGARET NELSON 43.- MATVEY PORTNOY 8 LEE EASTLACK 16 HENNY YOUNGMAN 16 w - '. moi BRUCE JOHNSON 19 Nan a N CARL REINER 20 HOWAED COSELL 25 e MARJORIE BAKER 28 9 . JAN MCINDOO 30 YEVGENIYA MENDYUK 30 Yk ALBERT WERTZ 30 ARNOLD MUSOKHRANOV 31w- i CI] a Q Q po dU In N Q 00 00 N N fi O a O Oq h4, C--, M o 0M 0 00 n oo ' nR' 0o N N Co n U U U U bQ bQ b,p r3 q bA QO 0 0 0 o z y y yh U U U U N O\ n L p D1 N N p 'U ti ti 1:3 s , 0 0 M tl Z M o K o i M Q M N o o 0o M ti M o F o 00 M M ry CF 00 O\ os O\ N O\ O\ '-• N DO O\ O\ N N CO Q\ 0\ 'r N eiUD o o q ra O N •fi q N E p N _, p Cra N0 FZ p i6666 A M 6 O O M O O m 00 ' n Do O ti n O ti ti n N 00 O\ O\ D M O VichA.,7g Crossing MEMORANDUM To: Jim Barnes From: Sara Paquette Date: March 13, 2014 RE: Vicksburg Crossing Monthly Report for February 2014 March Newsletter and March Calendar attached Rentals: As of February 28th we have 93 occupied apartments with 1 vacant, and we have 1 deposit at this time, giving us a total of 0 apartments available to rent. The Low Income Apartment waiting list now has 47 names so we have been adding interested people to the list. Listed below is a breakdown of units that are occupied and vacant. Style (Total #) Square Feet Bedrooms Occupied Vacant Deposits Est'd Move in Style A (23) 850 Sq Ft I Bedroom 23 0 0 Style C (8) 884 Sq Ft 1 + Den a 0 0 Style C2 (8) 950 Sq Ft 1 + Den a 0 0 Style D (8) 1187 Sq Ft 2 Bedroom 8 0 0 Style D2 (4) 1281 Sq Ft 2 Bedroom 4 0 0 Style E (7) 1055 Sq Ft 2 Bedroom 7 0 0 Style E2 (3) 1055 Sq Ft 2 Bedroom 2 1 1 March 17th Affordable 33) 725 Sq Ft 1 Bedroom 33 0 0 TOTALS 1 1 193 1 11 3155 `lici shuro L,anc N • Plymouth, ININ 55447 • Phone (763)559-1877 • Fax (763)559-0144 • nnnr.ci.ply nou[.nui.us Owned by Ptymouth Housing and RedevelopmeaL Authority EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Move-Ins/Move-Outs; We had one move in February I' into a 2 bedroom (Style D) apartment. Marketing We had a few slow weeks during the cold weather but traffic is starting to pick up. We have seen an increase recently in the number of prospective residents looking for affordable apartments. We do have 11 people on the 1 bedroom market rate waiting list and 11 people on the 2 bedroom waiting list. Many of these people have homes to sell so we are never quite sure when they will be ready to move. Resident Services We had our Valentine's Day party on Friday, February 14''. We had chicken dinners from Cub Foods and enjoyed music and stories provided by Jim Berner. The residents had a fun evening. We had our monthly birthday party on Thursday, February 24th. We decorated with balloons, festive napkins and plates. We listed the birthday people on a balloon poster and sang Happy Birthday. We also give each resident a card on their birthday. Building Issues This month we had Wi-Fi installed in the community room and the library. Balance Sheet G GROSSING i s Of February 2$, 2014 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS M I PETTY CASH M I OPERATING ACCOUNT M I SECURITY CASH ACCOUNT INVESTMENTS- WORKING CAPITAL FUND INVESTMENTS - DEBT SERVICE ACCOUNTS REC-TENANTS INTEREST RECEIVABLE PREPAID PROPERTY INSURANCE PREPAID WORKERS COMP INS UR PREPAID OTHER TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS FIXED ASSETS LAND SITE IMPROVEMENTS BUILDING FURNITURE, FIXTURES 8; EOUIP-GENERAL COMPUTERSfOFFICE EQUIPMENT ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION TOTAL FIXED ASSETS NON -CUR RENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES ACCOUNTS PAYABLE -TRADE HEARTS & MEMORIALS FUND DONATIONS ACCRUED PAYROLL ACCRUED COMPENSATED BALANCES ACCRUED INTEREST ACCRUED REAL ESTATE TAXES ACCRUED OTHER TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES LONG-TERM LIABILITIES SECURITY DEPOSITS BONDS PAYABLE BOND PAYABLE -2012A BOND DISCOUNT BOND DISCOUNT -2012A TOTAL LIABILITIES EQUITY RETAINED EARNINGS-RSRVD FOR DS RETAINED EARNINGS TOTAL EQUITY CURRENT YEAR INCOMEI(LOSS) TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY Ending Balance 516 614,626 60,755 368,111 9,896,887 984 3,083 8,129 198 3,836 874,593 238,793 9,025,428 348,957 8,680 2,669,532) 15,343 16 1,144 3,515 352,206 63,753 1,981 59,816 9,880,000 9,890,000 26, 237) 25,933) 10,135,881 11,501,708) Total 10,957,125 7, 826,919 18,784,044 437,957 19,777,646 20,215,603 1,365,827) 65,732) 18,784,044 Profit and Loss Variance VICKS'BURG C- ROSS ING Through Februzry 28, 201A MTD Actual Budget Var. YTD Actual Budget Var. Year Budget INCOME APARTMENT RENTAL REVENUE 92,752 89,785 2,967 184,054 179,570 4.484 1,079,940 APARTMENT RENTAL REVENUE- COUNTY 2.168 2.135 33 4,336 4,270 66 25,620 HRA SUBSIDY - TAX LEVY 4,167 4,167 0 8,334 8,334 0 50,004 GARAGE RENT 3,015 2,925 90 6,030 5,850 180 35,100 GUEST ROOM REVENUE 0 130 130) 0 260 260) 1,560 LATE FEE REVENUE 0 15 15) 0 30 30) 180 APPLICATION FEE REVENUE 70 53 17 70 106 36) 636 TRANSFER FEE REVENUE 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 INVESTMENT INCOME 423 417 6 846 834 12 5.004 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 270 450 180) 696 900 204) 5,400 TOTAL INCOME 102,865 1DD,077 2,788 204,366 200,154 4,212 1,204,444 EXPENSES ADMINISTRATION MANAGER SALARIES 3,933 4,2131 328 8,288 8,522 234 51,132 PAYROLL TAXES 728 1,038 312 1,835 2,076 241 12,456 HEALTH INSURANCE 1,366 1,624 258 2,590 3,248 058 19,488 WORKERS COMP INSURANCE 65 160 94 165 320 155 1,920 MAINTENANCE SALARIESWAGES 2,812 3,153 341 5,800 6,306 506 37.836 EMPLOYEE COSTS 80 6D 0 200 200 0 1,040 SEMINARrFRAINING 0 25 25 0 50 50 300 BANK FEES 8 5 3) 8 10 3 60 DUES, SUBS & MEMBERSHIPS 0 10 10 0 20 20 120 LICENSE & PERMITS 0 0 0 676 676 0 878 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT 67 68 1 121 136 15 816 POSTAGEIOVERNIGHT EXPRESS 10 12 2 28 24 4) 144 PRINTING 0 5 5 0 10 10 60 MANAGEMENTFEES 4,200 4,200 0 8,400 BAUD 0 50,400 PROFESSIONAL FEES 49 267 218 49 534 485 3.204 TELEPHONE EXPENSE 540 527 19) 1,075 1,054 21) 8,324 EQUIPMENT LEASE/REPAIR 47 104 57 93 208 115 1.248 OFFICE SUPPLIES 0 90 90 47 180 133 1,080 TOTAL ADMIN EXPENSES 13,909 15,529 1,720 29,375 31,974 2,599 188,504 RESIDENT SERVICES RESIDENT PROGRAMIACTIVITIES 336 283 53) 495 565 71 5,113 TOTAL RES SERV EXPENSES 336 283 53) 495 566 71 5,113 MARKETING ADVERTISING 4,500 400 4,100) 4,785 800 x3,985) 4.800 PROMOTIONALIPARTIES 0 0 0 0 0 0 700 TOTAL MARKETING EXPENSES 4,500 40D 4,10D) 4,786 800 3,985) 5,500 HOUSEKEEPING CONTRACT LABOR 926 1,030 104 1,852 2,060 208 12,360 CLEANING SUPPLIES 24 110 86 137 220 83 1,320 TOTAL HOUSEKEEPING EXPENSES 949 1,140 191 1,988 2,280 292 13,680 Profit and Loss Variance V! 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Year Budget BUILDING & GROUNDS CABLE TV EXPENSE 119 125 6 230 250 11 1,500 UTILITIES -ELECTRICITY 2,188 1,900 28B) 3,488 3,800 312 25,300 UTILITIES - GAS 6,833 3,700 3,133) 13,324 7,900 5,424) 22,700 UTILITIES- WATERISEWER 1,070 935 135) 1.860 1.870 99) 12,380 WATER SOFTENING SERVICE 268 162 86) 424 364 60) 2,184 DOORS, KEYS & WINDOWS 0 93 93 2 166 184 1.116 FIRE SYSTEM SERVICE 53 321 286 105 642 537 3,852 LAWN SERVICRLANDSCAPISNOW RMVL 1,981 1.225 756) 6,033 2,450 3,583) 14, 7CO PEST CONTROL 0 625 625 0 1.250 1.250 5,672 TRASH REMOVAL 599 300 299) 1.448 600 1848) - 3,600 UNIT TURNOVER REPAIRS 3,519 2,763 756) 6,914 5,526 1,388) 33,155 ELEVATOR -REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 426 534 108 839 1.058 229 6,406 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 299 1,200 901 2,010 2,400 390 27,400 BUILDING & GROUNDS SUPPLIES 467 750 283 715 1,500 785 0.000 HVAC - REPAIRS&MAINTENANCE 473 740 267 2,650 1,480 1,170) 8,880 MISCELLANEOUS B & G EXPENSES 0 833 633 0 1,666 1 T666 9,995 TOTAL BUILDING & GROUNDS 18,296 16,226 2,070) 40,159 32,952 7,2071 187,844 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES PROPERTY & LIABILITY INSURANCE 2,662 2,710 48 5,325 5.420 95 32,520 PAYMENT IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAX 4,615 4,664 49 9,164 9,326 164 55.966 TOTAL OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES 7,277 7,374 97 14,489 14,748 259 88,488 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 45,267 41,052 4,215) 91,291 83,320 7,971) 489,129 NET OPERATING INCOME 1( (LOSS) 57,597 59,025 1,428) 113,075 116,834 3,759) 715,315 DEPREC, INTEREST & OTHER EXPENSE DEPRECIATION EXPENSE 30,723 30,723 0 61,445 61,446 1 360676 AMORTIYATION EXPENSE 208 208 0 416 416 0 2,496 RFSERVFIRFPLACE CAPITAL EXPENSE 0 13,000 13,000 0 13,000 13,000 42.100 INTEREST EXPENSE - 56,473 37,456 21,017) 118,946 74.812 42,634) 449,472 TOTAL DEPREC, INTEREST & OTHER 89,403 81,387 8,016) 178,807 149,774 29,033) 862,744 NET INCOME f (LOSS) 131,806) 22,362) 9,444) 65,732) 32,940) 32,792) 147,429) v/ 0 V 13 cz 73 T O SJT yrll r 0 FF: z W 7 y o w N w w j w w F w z x Q cu z w w w s i ul u zw X Ir w r cL x z rc rc w w W a m ¢ x W a 0 w w i w o w= rn w z K rn 7 Z w z z F W In z nr i a y F z w w v¢i w W v w w o a w K y C Z y W O¢ W IX 0 U p W? 7 Z `{ K N l7 z 7 rZ z O 0 w z Q 4 l9 m 11Vl z w VI IWC V w 0 2 Z O W V, z Q y F N O W W h 1aa- U w w z W uww- W W $ N O lL Q F- Z O_' Z N g W V l'l 2EmL7l) Z l7 V S W W} N ['] t W T w '-A z W J J Y w z JWrFVi4NW (!1 ¢ F L' Q q 4 d d V Q W O Q w Iu Q N Z O ¢a d ¢ a i m Q w f¢¢ O a 2 LLl O¢ W O u O to W O s o O J p O v¢ ¢ x c ¢? 4 f a= z w w w w a w w ¢ r' o u u F' z W O N Y R r O N N d zaza Q g q q 4 q q 0 g 4 4 4 q 4 4 q q q 4 0 O q q 0 q 0 q 0 P q 0 W o a N o M a a CW o V N C a 'oz W o o r d m a uO g q q q o q o 0 O o o m O p g 0 0 0 q q q q q o q 0 O p a O p C r W O V N C N N a m w g q q o 0 o q o 0 0 0 0 0 0 o g o 0 o q o 0 0 0 0 0 o a Q Q q Cw n vo r a g Q a g o p o o a a q o o a o 0 0 0 0 o g q Q q q q o q q q o q q o µI o o v M d 5 o 0 o g o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0C0 W oN O d N d q D Q O g O Q q q q 0 g q q q q q q 4 q q q q q q q p q q O p q q p C r W ON O rm IL D U o a d g q q 4 0 g q q q q q q q q q q q q q q p q q O O q o p W O O m IL aa C 0 o g o 0 0 o p o 0 0 0 o g o q q o 0 0 0 o a q O o q o q q p W O U N M 4 i`p2i w n o d m m o W g IoiopvNmNN` Q N ry oLuW m N d z W 7 y o w N w w j w w F w z x Q cu z w w w s i ul u zw X Ir w r cL x z rc rc w w W a m ¢ x W a 0 w w i w o w= rn w z K rn 7 Z w z z F W In z nr i a y F z w w v¢i w W v w w o a w K y C Z y W O¢ W IX 0 U p W? 7 Z `{ K N l7 z 7 rZ z O 0 w z Q 4 l9 m 11Vl z w VI IWC V w 0 2 Z O W V, z Q y F N O W W h 1aa- U w w z W uww- W W $ N O lL Q F- Z O_' Z N g W V l'l 2EmL7l) Z l7 V S W W} N ['] t W T w '-A z W J J Y w z JWrFVi4NW (!1 ¢ F L' Q q 4 d d V Q W O Q w Iu Q N Z O ¢a d ¢ a i m Q w f¢¢ O a 2 LLl O¢ W O u O to W O s o O J p O v¢ ¢ x c ¢? 4 f a= z w w w w a w w ¢ r' o u u F' z W r a N O V m W M m a f N A rj p m T - w W A a` a q o p o 0 0 0 0 0 o Q 4 Q Q C 0 0 0 0 O O o 0 0 0 O W O v N O N m a m 0 y 0 0 0 0 0 4 9 0 0 0 9 4 0 0 0 O O O O O o o p 0 OLI W ON dOm 4 OZ a v 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C r W 4 a n o T a T O LIw a a N a o m m N C0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o O O O o p O o W a N O m d 4 C r LLl o d N O r a m a o o d o 0 o a o 0 0 o d o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o a O W o a n om a a v o 0 o d o 0 0 0 o d d o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CW 04 o N O r m v o o a o 0 o v o 0 0 0 0 o a o o d o 0 0 0 0 0 0 CW o p N 0 O m m a a W o a M O d m d N 111 N _ N N b N .- H W r m C6ry EL LL LIT M N mO M md w w w rc Z N w w ( w W H Z N w W F K y X O o-ac w o w ¢ U¢ w y] w Z w 7 Z Z 2 ll¢ W J p[ F u w z w z 0 w w 2 z i w W S vi a j w a s FQ Z x r}_- 3 w O w c g z [7 w Z K a w O vwi F s w O w w L7 2 g a ow N O W~ In W z w~¢- K Rz W u7 W Z w O L9 W Lal LL Y w> Ouj a O w Z F K F W D W W W l7 Iq N m b `s W w w D N K w p Z O 4. w 2 a N ` L F¢ a 3 rc z w Q Fit 0 ¢ O w 0 z z cIz-sbu«g Crassrng March 2414 Mother Nature might not be cooperating, but Kathy Erickson has done her best to bring spring to Vicksburg Crossing. She is responsible for our centerpieces on the lobby table and community room tables. Many resi- dents have commented on how lovely they are and how they brighten up the building. We had a wonderful Valentine's Day party. The food and music was enjoyed by all who attended. Thanks to our group of volunteers! This month we are having a luncheon for St. Patrick's Day. St. Patrick's Day Party UPS6, v We are going to have a luncheon on St. Patrick's Day Monday, rf mMarch 17th at 12:00. We will be having sub sandwiches, meatless taco dip tray with corn chips, fresh fruit and dessert. We will not be having entertainment so enjoy the time to visit 4 r with your neighbors! Sign up for the luncheon will be e 3a... Tuesday, March I 1 th and Wednesday, March 12th. .: The cost will be $5.00. No sign up after Thursday, March 13th. 04 If you would like to volunteer on the day of the party there will be a sign up sheet outside my office.QOV Vicksburg Now Has Wi-Fi ! ! ! ! We now have Wi-Fi available in the Community Room and the Library. Some people have also been able to access it in other locations. When you go to your Wi-Fi you will have the choice of several networks, you want to choose either "Library" or "Great Room". When you go to either of these networks you will get a message explaining that it is not a secure network and you are given the choice to continue. Only try to access the Library or Great Room networks, if you try to access any other network you will be asked for a password. Maintenance and Building Issues Please try to run the dishwasher and the clothes washer at a time when you are going to be in your apartment. It doesn't happen often, but if something should leak and you are not home it can cause a big problem, not only in your apart- ment, but also your neighbor's apartment. Several residents in the building have a sensitivity to perfume and other fra- grances. When a person suffers with this allergy it can cause them to have great difficulty breathing. Please take this into consideration when attending group gatherings in the building. March is a month when we generally see a lot of thawing:) and refreezing: be careful when you go out to the parking lot, over to the shopping area or if you go walking in the morning. Please be cautious when entering and leaving the garage. There is a dip in the driveway so take it slow! Yoga Kelly had to miss several classes during the month of February due to illness and school being canceled but Yoga is in full swing again now. In March Kelly will be out of town for a week so she has rescheduled a couple of class times. She will not be having class on Tuesday, March 11 th or Tuesday, March 18th. The make up days for those classes will be Monday, March 10th and Thursday, March 20th. Pharmacist Phil k Phil, the pharmacist at Lund's Pharmacy, will be here during coffee hour on Wednesday, March 12th. I'm not sure if he has a specific topic for this visit, but he always has useful information and gives residents a chance to ask questions. If you have questions about specific medications or are just looking for some general information join us in the community room on March 12th! Ten Strategies for Healthy Living Cindy Hedburg, from Good Samaritan Society Home Care, will be here on Wednesday, March 26th at 10:00 in the community room. She will be discuss- ing strategies for healthy living such as, maintaining a healthy weight, food choices, exercise, strength training and attitude. Cindy will be providing some healthy snacks. Hope you can join us! Trivia Night at Old Chicago Congratulations to Cheri, Verna, Irving, Jerry and Elaine, a team of Vicksburg Crossing residents, who won 1 st prize at Old Chicago Trivia night! 1711 1:1111 Happy Birthday to the following residents this month: March birthdays will be celebrated on Thursday, March 20th at 2:00 in the Community Room The birthday celebration is open to all residents who wish to come down and help us celebrate. Even if it's not your birthday) birthday party is always on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Phyllis Fraley March 1 st 1k tk Y Y l 1 1 4 4111 11)IS Y iiii i ..Y YI III III III ill 11 11 '!1 1 111111 Y 9 1 1 Iolene Uzell March 26th Jean Gimmestad March 29th Nedra Halsted March 31 st Frank Heglund March 31 st Y 1 • .\ Y 1 ,Y . Y ; qy! Y Y Y11 yY i • 1 .1 i Y 1 OR NOi .., - 0 " w-, - ma-mmm 0. rgme Ali Ali Ali Fi Ali Ali SIG Fi Ali fi Ali Ali Fi Ali Ali Fi iii Ali li Fi Ali Fi li Ali Ali !i Ali Rent is due on or before Wednesday, March 5th I vvi 71- 11,10z, Al1i AMli )! 1\ 4 7I11 iAK io ioE -XII-01 ) Aili *4E ) flsi 7l1,IOC -1 XI1i Y114,7 I Ali Ali }lii Ali -Xii vvpi ii* Fi Q A aQ m Fo m Com.`, -NA yAz. CL v m :7 C) ,kmV W - a 7 P— awe°n } 0 o fl c) o o m mztCS C7 o o n C o 03 k C cq 03 m C aper a V C5 CD G n G d m OOO -._ w CD v [D O __:3 cD CD d • O cD Q d 4 d Q d tb 4 CCD 90 co) 20 p r o cD p m o, o cp to o o o° Co a m d Q tii m d Z] cD tD cD cD bo o bra K 4 0 o a Z a Z kb m g o cD Zlb m ro d d d d d p _QC) p _ O O O O O O 4 O pQ. v 2 4 N O l CO) O ] y O O aCOOO ; zOois, a cn p u, p d ca, od cn cr o cn ooVoV1191C.1) V o Vo O d o . p n z, oo a w Agenda Number 10 6 PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STAFF REPORT T0: Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority FROM: Jim Barnes, Housing Program Manager through Steve Juetten, Executive Director MEETING DATE: March 27, 2014 SUBJECT: Home Line — Consider Allocating General Fund reserves for a High School Renter Education Program. BACKGROUND: At the February 2014 HRA meeting, the Board discussed the idea of funding a program offered by Home Line that provides renter education to high school students. At the February meeting, staff indicated that the HRA'used to provide funds for this program through the CDBG program, however because the income of the student's household could not be verified we need to discontinue funding the program. Many CDBG entailment communities continued to fund the program utilizing local funds. In general, the Board thought the program was worth while, however they requested additional information. Attached is a fact sheet provided by Home Line on what the programs covers along with some testimonials from schools who have offered the program. Staff supports this program and believes it will benefit future young renters. Home Line would offer the program to the Wayzata and Robinsdale school districts. The cost per each session is 250. For 2014, staff proposes to use $1,000 from the HRA General Fund reserves, which would allow for 4 sessions to be offered at the schools. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners consider allocating $1,000 from its General Fund reserve account to provide financial assistance to Home Line's high school renter education program. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Home Line program fact sheet HOME Line Speeches for High School Students HOME Line has given over 1,150 speeches to Minnesota high school students about how to find rental housing and maintain it. This speech has been attended by over 29,600 students at over 100 different high schools in 9 different counties. This class is usually given to Independent Living Skills/Money Management classes. We have also given the presentation in assembly-style—where an entire graduating class attends. Housing is the largest cost in most American's budgets and this class talks about the first phase of housing for most new graduates; renting. This is information that high school students will need soon after leaving school. This 45-60 minute (depending on class time) speech from one of our staff attorneys covers what every first-time renter should know, including: Applying for an Apartment Shopping for an Apartment/What's Affordable? Roommates Repairs Evictions Security Deposits Rates: In select areas, HOME Line has specific grants that cover the cost of these speeches. The speeches are free in: Suburban Ramsey County, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka and Washington County. Here are some quotes from former teachers who had a HOME Line attorney visit their class: It is such valuable information that students need to know before they erre renting ..," Champlin -Park High School Teacher Your information spawned all kinds of conversation the next day!" Eden Prairie High School Teacher I just love it when students actually admit to having a 'light --bulb moment.' I know that they learned a tremendous amount of information that is so relevant to their future needs. " Eden Prairie High School Teacher They always learn so much front you ... I think its so great to have a neo face telling theist the same or similar information in a ne-to way. I feel it really sinks in that way," Bloomington/ Jefferson High School Teacher Both the students and I really enjoyed your presentation, and learned a lot at the sante time." Wayzata High School Teacher Thank you for sharing such valuable information With my students, They truly appreciated it and coninzented the next day hoz) helpful it z)as. It means so much to us to have a partnership between the business world and the schools." Hastings High School Teacher Your presentation was direct and to the point —The students coniniented after7oards saying the presentation was really good and related to them." Crossroads School Teacher (St. Francis) The day following your presentation we did a brief review of the material you covered and they retained quite a bit; they not only enjoyed, they learned and benefited." Eastview High School Teacher Great world I wouldn't change a thing. I just hope you'll continue to provide this educational service for schools. Students will go into renting with their eyes wide open..." Minnetonka High School Teacher The students 'ranted and raved.' They mentioned your presentation Was 'cool' and geared toward high school students. You made it exciting and informative." Columbia Heights High School Teacher Agenda Number PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STAFF REPORT T0: Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority FROM: rim Barnes, Housing Program Manager through Steve ]uetten, Executive Director MEETING DATE: March 27, 2014 SUBJECT: Social Service Funding— Review Draft Policy Relating to Funding Social Service Agencies Utilizing HRA General Funds. BACKGROUND: At the February 2014 IIRA meeting, the Board discussed the idea of finding a program offered by Home Line that provides renter education to high school students. hn general, the Board thought the program was worCh while, however they felt that the HRA should have a policy in place so that it can better control and coordinate funding with the City's and HRA CDBG social service funding. Attached is a draft policy for review by the Board. This document is intended to generate discussion on Board priorities. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners discuss the draft policy relating to funding social service agencies utilizing HRA General Funds, ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Policy Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority General Fund Social Service Funding Policy Purpose of Policy: This policy establishes guidelines for financial support of public and nonprofit social service organizations. Introduction: The purpose of this policy is to establish a fair and objective process for considering requests from public and nonprofit organizations serving community residents, and supporting those services that most effectively benefit the citizens of Plymouth with the limited resources available. Type of Financial Support: The Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) generally provides financial support to public and nonprofit organizations through the Community Development Block Grant CDBG) program provided through the Department of Mousing and Urban Development (HUD). However, from time to time a provider approaches the HRA with a request that would not be eligible for funding under the CDBG regulations. In such cases, the HRA will consider funding the public entity or nonprofit organization(s) from their General Fund, General Policy Guidelines: The Plymouth HRA Board of Commissioners is solely responsible for determining whether the HRA will provide financial support to public or nonprofit organizations. This policy should not be construed to obligate the HRA to provide financial support of any kind to any organization. Financial support for public and nonprofit organizations is provided on an annual basis, with no obligation implied for future fielding commitments. Requests and approvals will be considered in conjunction with the HRA's annual budgeting process. Funding Criteria: The following criteria will be considered to determine fianding priorities for public and nonprofit organizations requesting HRA financial support. Community -wide benefit. Services provided by the organization must benefit and be available to the community as a whole by meeting an important city-wide need, and by serving a proportionately high number of Plymouth residents. Access to Funding. Must not be eligible to be funded under the federal CDBG program and have limited access to alternative forms of support. Cost effectiveness. The organization must not duplicate services already meeting community needs and currently being funded by another source from either the HRA or the City of Plymouth. Applicant must demonstrate a one-to-one match from funds not connected with the City of Plymouth. Limited to programs that assist youth under the age of 18. The maximum annual funding amount per organization is $5,000 per year. Request and Approval Process: The following procedures will be used to review requests for HRA support: Application forms must be submitted prior to August 1 for consideration in the following fiscal year — January 1 to December 31. Staff will review applications and make recommendations to the HRA Board based on the funding criteria in this policy. Funding approval will take place when the final budget is adopted by the Plymouth City Council in December of each year.