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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Packet 02 15 2001AGENDA PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THURSDAY, February 15, 2001, 7:00 pm WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 1. Call to Order — 7:00 p.m. 2. Introduction and Administration of Oath of Office for New Commissioner Sandy Hewitt 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Stone Creek Village Development - Resolution 5. PUBLIC HEARING ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM a. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Allocations - Resolution b. Citizen Participation Plan and Anti -Displacement and Relocation Assistance Policy Resolution 6. Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) Certification - Resolution 7. Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the Bassett Creek Townhome 8. Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Programs 9. Plymouth Towne Square Monthly Housing Reports 10. Other Business 11. Adjournment If you have any questions regarding the HRA meeting please call Ed Goldsmith, HRA Supervisor at 763-509-5412. C:ATEMPA00215 1 doc 4; AGENDA PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THURSDAY, February 15, 2001, 7:00 pm WHERE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN SS447 1. Call to Order – 7:00 p.m. 2. lotrodoetloo and Administration of Oath of Offi'e for New Commissioner Sandy Hewitt 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Stone Creek Village Development - Resolution S. PUBLIC HEARING ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM a. Community DevelopmLot Block Grant (CDBG) Allocations - Resolution b. Cldmu Participation Plan and Anti -Displacement and Relocation Assistance Polley Resolution Section g Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) Certification - Resolution 7. Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the Bassett Creek Townhome S. Heonepio County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Programa 9. Plymouth Towne Square Monthly Housing Reports 10.. Other Business 11. Adjournment If you have any questions regarding the HRA meeting please call Ed Goldsmith, HRA Supervisor at 763509-5412. ft J1.1 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOLMI, MN SS447 DATE: February 7, 2001 for Housing and Raievelopment Authority Meeting of February IS, 2001 Ae TO: Anne fralburt, Executive Director FROM: Edward Goldsmith, HRA Supervisor SUBJECT: Financial Assistance for the Proposed Ston k Village Development At the January IRA meeting the Boat d authorized a letter of intent to Dominium Development regarding the allocation of Section 8 Project Based Vouchers to support Dominium's application to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) for assistance to develop the Stone Creek Village rental development at the northeast quadrant of State Highway SS and Medicine Lake Drive West in Plymouth. The proposal includes the development of approximately 140 mixed - income two- and three-be-droom rental apartments at an estimated cost of $16,977,600 ($121,269 per unit). A minimum of 30 (21%) of the apartments are to be affordable rentals. I have met with Dominium and MHFA staff to discuss the possibility for the Stone Creek Village proposal to receivt MHFA financial assistance during the current funding cycle. The deadline for this cycle has been extended to February 2e. We discussed additional ways in. which the application could be enhanced to improve its chances of being selected for funding. One of these enhancements is a firm commitment for local funding as part of financing for the develrpment. MHFA will give additional ranking points for prwmWs that include a firm commit mem for local financial assistance. Local support for Stone Creek Village in this funding round is essential since we anticipate the possibility of two other proposed Plymouth developments applying for MHFA assistance in the next round this summer. If Stone Creek Village doesn't raceive funding this round, we could have the undesirable situation of three proposed Plymouth developments competing against each other in the next round. In order to provide a local commitment in support of the Stone Creek Village proposal to leverage MHFA funding, the HRA could authorize the allocation of CDBG and HRA Affordable Housing Account funds. The allocation could be authorized by the HRA subject to adequate financing from MHFA and other sources. In addition to local and MHFA fimding, Dominium is also proposing to apply for Hennepin County HOME and Metropolitan Housing Opportunities Program federal funding. We estimate that the Stone Creek Village Development would require up to 5366,000 in a firm local fimding commitment to obtain additional points towards an allocation of Tax Credits and other funding from the MiffA and MHOP that could be worth as much as $3.5 million in assistance to the development. For the current CDBG program year the HRA will have $236,575 in CDBG Af indsble Housing Development fiords and $130,000 :a HRA At%rdable Housing Account fiords that can be committed to the Stone Creek Village Proposal upon adoption of the proposed reallocation of 2000 and prior year CDBG funds also being considered at the February HRA meeting. Given the significant amount of Tax Credit and MHOP assistance that can be available by committing these HRA funds to the Stone Creek Development proposal, the HRA should make a commitment to provide such assistance. Local tax increment financing may also be necessary to 511 any affordability gap remaining after all possible state and federal fimds have been allocated for the development. If Dominium is unable to obtain the additional finuhing needed Som other sources to finance this development, the I'RA's fiords would no longer be needed and would be available for other uses. I recommend that the Plymouth iIRA, after holding the public hearing for the allocation of CDBG funding and adopting the Resoludon recommendiog the allocation of such shading, adopt the attached resolution committing up to 5366,575 In a combination of CDBG and HRA Affordable Housing Account fonds to pnwme a portion of the financing for the Stone Creek VWage development proposal subject to additional financing being available through the MHFA and other sources, execution of the appropriate agreements between the parries, and City approval of the development. as-Wwdwu—.* . 2 HRA RESOLUTION 2001.07 AUTHORIZING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HRA AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACCOUNT FUNDING FOR THE STONE CREEK VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, Dominium D.:velopment & Acquisition. LLC proposes to form the Plymouth Leased Housing Associates. LP to develop a mixed income rental housing development that includes housing affordable to low- and moderate -income families (the "Af ratable Housing") to be known as Stone Creek Village at the northeast quadrant of State Highway 55 and Medicine Lake Drive West in Plymouth; and WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth (the "City") and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority In and For the City of Plymowh, Minnesota (the "HRA") support the development of mixed income housing that includes Affordable Housing; and WHEREAS, the City has allocated federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the HRA for the development of Affordable Housing (the "CDBG Affordable Housing Development Funds"); and WHEREAS, the HRA has local funds available to it to support the development of Affordable JHousing (the "HRA Affordable Housing Account Funds"); and WHEREAS, the HRA wishes to support the development of Affordable Housing as part of the Stone Creek Village proposal in association with funding through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency MHFA) and other sources. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA. that it hereby allocate up to 5236,575 in CDBG Affordable Housing Development funds and $130,000 in HRS Affordable Housing Account funds for a total of up to 5366,575 to be available in support of Affordable Housing development as part of the Stone Creek Village development; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the disbursantent of such funds is contingent upon the award of funding from MfWA and other sources necessary to finance the proposed development, including the specified Affordable Housing; the execution of the appropriate agreements between the HRA and the developer. and the appropriate City approvals to commence construction of the development. Adopted by the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority on February 15, 2001. M w.) MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: Feb 7, 2001 for Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting of February 15, 2001 TO: bu4 Executive Director FROM: Melissa CamicpllA Specialist through Edward Goldsmith, HRA Supervisor SUBJECT: Public Hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for 200011 with a Recommendati rt to the City Council The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated $322,000 in CDBG funds to the City of Plymouth for the 2001 program year that will begin on July 1, 2001. This amount includes a four -percent increase over the 2000 program year allocation. in order to determine the funding needs for FY 2001, staff evaluated the mid -year progress of FY 2000 CDBG funded activities. The following chart shows the goals for FY 2000 CDBG funding, as submitted to HUD, along with our present progress: GOALS AND PROGRESS FOR 2000 CDBG FUNDING! SQ Freda EAW-ded thrawk Cod Prwess weh &raw& 12611a 00 120314000 Assist homeowners with 6 Number of homes rehabilitated: 3 589,769.16 expended to date of the Rehabilitation deferred loam and completed, 4 underway, 3 sr --Il rcpav 174,596.91 allocated 6 Small Rmk Grants trants awarded Assist 4 First Time Homebuyers Number of first time homebuyers assisted: S 68,588.45 expended to date of the with daferred loam received Plymouth CDBG foods S 17 426.66 allocated Develop 2 new single fiumly Development opportunities expected before 500.00 expended to date of the homes through the Atrordeble June. Preserved affordability of I Sl 15.070.20 allocated Housms Den towobomw. Replace group home with an No affordable Iota available, project No draw on funds of the 540,000.00 accessible home for 6 persons changed to rehabilitation. Completion allocated through Hammer Residences before June. Assist 6 fiimilies with day are Number of households receiving assistance: 55,212.88 expended to date of the subsid GMDCA 3 526159.66 allocated Serve 60 households in 47 households assisted through 5.000.00 expended to date of the homeowneribiP 1ro8n6e.m Homeownership Programs and 15,000.00 allocated 200 households in tempt 113 renter assisted through HOME Line. information and referral services dwough CASH Provide self-su icivo y Number of families counseled: 35 S 1,356.00 expended to date of the counseling for 3S houreholds Number eompAeung program: 6 514,492.00 allocated receiving Section 8 renal assistance throtah TRANS Assist 40 homeless and near- Number of youth assisted: 10 55.500.00 expended to date of the homeless Youth throush YMCA S5.500.00 allocated Provide year-round services and Data am received. No draw on funds of the $4.000.00 programs to 6 at -risk teenagers allocated duough Family Services. SQ Staff anticipates that We goals of all activities will be met prior to the end of the fiscal year. Staff expects that there will be unexpended funds remaining in the administration, first time homebuyer, day care assistance and the .ielf-sufficiency assistance activities due to these services coating less than budgeted. This funding will be carried over into the next year and will be available for the respective activities. Staff recommends reallocating $72,000.00 of the $112,099.80 available funding in program administration and $50,000.00 of the $107,838.21 available funding in the fust time homebuyer program to the Affordable Housing Development program. This reallocation to the affordable housing development activity would provide funding to support the development of affordable rental housing at the S•.one Creek Village Apartments by Dominium Development needed prior to June 30, 2001. In the FY 2001 budget, staff is recommending an increase of $42,000 over 2000 in the allocation for the First Time Homebuyer program to $92,000. Staff has done considerable marketing of the First Time Homebuyer program recently and has seen a significant increase in interest.. Staff is also anticipating increased homeownership opportunities due to a large residential development, The Reserve, opening this fall. Staff is recommending a slight decrease of $14,700 from the 2000 budget in the allocation for the Housing Rehabilitation program to $85,300; however, unexpended funds of 84;827.75 will provide a total of $170,127.75 available through June .31, 2002.. Staff will be focusing rehabilitation efforts in the Elmhurst neighborhood and expects six homes to be rehabilitated within the fiscal year. CDBG regulations limit the amount of funds that can be spent on "public service" activities. Public service activities are those activities "which are directed toward 'Improving the communitys public services and facilities, including but not limited to those concerned with employment, crime prevention, child care, health, drug abuse, education, fair housing counseling, energy conservation, welfare, or recreational needs." The regulations stipulate that public service activities funding may not exceed 15% of the City's total allocation ($322,000), plus l5% of the previous year's program income 48,998.46). For the 2001 program year, Plymouth cannot fund public service activities in excess of 55,650. In order to allow for a small contingency. staff recommends allocating only $48,300 which is 15% of the total allocation without program income. HRA staff mailed out questionnaires soliciting public service proposals from the following agencies and non-profit organizations: Community Action Suburban Hennepin (CASH) • Kids Care Connection Comnunity Buiklers • Mission, Inc. Family Hope Services • Northwest Branch YMCA Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association (GMDCA) • People Responding in Social Ministry (PRISM) Hammer Residences • Plymouth Housing Alliance Hone Free • Robbinsdale Area Redesigned Ho=Line • Training and Resources to Attain Individual, Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners Long-term Success (7RAR S) Seven organizations submitted public service funding proposals. Five applicants are past CDBG recipients. The two new applicants, PRISM and HomeLine, are well-established and vital social service agencies serving Plymouth. The HomeLine program previously received Plymouth CDBG funding through CASH. HomeLine is now an independent agency responsible for its own fund raising. R Staff evaluated and ranked the individual proposals based on the following criteria: 77 1. Does the proposal emphasize housing related activities for low/moderate income persons? 2. Is the proposed activity a necessity in Plymouth? 3. Will CDBG funds assist in leveraging other funding? 4. What is the demonstrated capacity and experience of the applicant related to the proposal? S. What is the record as a subrecipient or if a new applicant, are they well established? 6. Has the applicant met their goals of previous CDBG funding? 7. Is the proposal consistent with the City's HUD Consolidated Plan? S. According to the Consolidated Plan, what is the funding priority of the proposal? 9. Are there procedures appropriate to verify conformity to CDBG reporting requirements? 10. Is the fimding appropriate to proposed service and number served? 11. Have the applicant's performance and funding reports been complete and accurate? 12. Are there unresolved audit findings, citizen complwnts, or other uncorrected problems? Staff is recommending fimding the amount requested for CASH, HomeLine, artd Northwest Branch of YMCA proposals. These three were ranked highest among the evaluation criteria. CASH, HomeUne, and YMCA proposals emphasize housing related activities for low/moderate income persons, which has been identified by the HRA as its highest CDBG priority. Staff is recommending fimding of a lesser amount than requested for GMDCA, Family Hope Services, and PRISM. These proposals are not directly related to housing activities; however, the proposed activities are considered a high finding priority in the Consolidated Plan. Staff is recommending considerably less finding than requested for GMDCA due to the availability of unspent fiords carried over from previous fiscai years. The funding available to GMDCA, which includes the balance of the carried over finding and the N recommended funding, will adequately support the proposed services. The following table is a summary of the public service funding requests and the amount of funding recommended by staff Potdk Service Requests: Proposed Activity Amomt Paquestail Recommendation CASH Provide foreclosure prevention, tenant, rehab. S15,000 S131000 base and reverse mortgage couvseliug to 300 households. Family Hope Services Provide weekly support group services and 6,000 5.000 00940 -one . with 15-20 st-risk GMDCA Provide d d1d are assists= to supplement the 23,000 56,800 State Slidion Fes prosr= to 8-10 familia. Ho=Lme Provide tenavt hotline, tensor rep arctation in 10,000 5101000 negotistioos, tenant orgavizivg to preserve affordable housing, end ramalpresenntioes at schools assisting 388 households. NW Branch YMCA Provide armseft ase mansgemen. crisis 57,500 7,500 intervention, sweet- aced ouueack leper, and refenai services to 30 YOWL PRISM Provide opemiog support far Elder Eapresss 55.000 4,000 29 households. Total: 68.500 548,300 Non-Publk Savive RequedL, Hemmer Residences Accessbility modiRations to bathroom of 532,000 32,000 zrow War saying 4 individuals. Hammer Raideoas Additive of elevator to group home serving 4 40.000 50 individuals. Total: 672,000 32.000 The following table shows the 2000 CDBG budget, account balances as of December 31, 2000. stab's reallocation recommendations, stab's 2001 budget reconutwridations, and total funding available by activity through June 30, 2002. The December 31. 2000 balance includes program income of 19,998.46 for the Housing Rehabilitation program and $29.000.00 for the First Time Homebuyer Program earned from July 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000. No anticipated program income is shown for the 2U01 funding recommendati-n. As in previous years. any program income earned will automatically be recycled into the activity generating the income. Aetivity 2000 Budget 129MM Balance 2080Rediam" R— I, 2001 Fmmdlmg Retoeamaeded Available Thmusb&-IMM Housing ReImMUNtpn Loam SIOOA 8.w 584,827.73 •• 595.30040 S170,127.75 First lime Homebuyer 40,000.00 107,838.21 •• SSOAOOAO) 920M 149,838.21 Afmdabk Housing Development 20,000.00 114,575.20 • 122,000.00 0.00 236,575.20 Hamner Redde:aes 40,000.00 40,0^0.00 3240040 72.000.00 CASH ISAKOD 10,000.00 IS.Og0.00 25,000.00 Family Hope Services GMDCA I 4,000.00 16,000.00 4.000.00 20.946.78 • SAM 6.000.00 10,000.00 23.745.78 HomeLiee 1 0.00 0.00 IOA00.00 10,000.0 NW Branch YMCA I S.S00.00 0.00 7,500.00 7.500.00 PRISM 1 0.001 0.00 4,000,00 1000.00 TRAILS 1 20000 13,136.00 • 0.00 13,136.00 Administration 64,SOC. 112,099.80 • I (72,000.00) AMMI 104,499.80 Totah: 311.000.00 5507.423.74 50.00 632200040 Sm OAU.74 Bulame includes funds from 1999 Balance includes fords from 1999 mod program itccome received. I recommend that atter holding the scheduled public bes ing and considering any public comments the Board review staff's proposed uses for 2001 CDBG foods and reallocation of prior year funding and adopt the attached resolution providing a recommendation to the City Council for adoption of Its 2001 CDBG program and reallocation of prior year funding. Nxam el,o.—urunarohaxvece.ayslax HRA RESOLUTION 200145 s RECOMMENDING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2001 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND THE REALLOCATION OF $122,000 IN PRIOR YEAR FUNDS WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth anticipates receiving a Community Development Mock Grant CDBG) furnding allocation of S322,000 for CDBG fiscal year 2001; and WHEREAS, unexpended fiords are available from prior year CDBG allocations for reallocation to other eligible activities; and WHEREAS. or: F,xuary 15, 2001, the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority held a duly constituted public hearing to allow interested parties to express their opinion; and WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Plymouth 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 IN AND FOR THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it recommends that the Plymouth City Council authorize the City Manager to apply for 2001 Community Development Block Grant funds totaling $322,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Devc1opment with the follox• ; allocations: l 1. 2. Housing Ra-i:ilitation Grant/Lem First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program S85,300 92,000 3. Hammer Residences 32,000 4. Community Action for Suburban Hennepin (CASH) 15,000 5. Family Hope Services 51000 6. Greater Minneapolis Day Care Association (GMDCA) 6,800 7. HomeLine 10,000 8. Northwest Branch YMCA 51500 9. People Responding in Social Ministry 4,000 10. Program Administration 64.400 Total 5322,000 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is hereby recommended to the City Council to authorize the reallocation of $122,000 from prior years CDBG budget in unexpended account balances; $72,000 from the Program Administration activity and $50,000 from the First Time Homebuyer Program activity, to the Affordable Housing Development program activity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is hereby recommended to the City Council that all CDBG program income earned is to be expended as an additional CDBG allocation for the program activity generating the income, unless otherwise reallocated by the City Council. Adopted by the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority on February 15, 2001. R Sb. MEMO CI1Y OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH B0111LEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: February 7, 2001 for Housing & Redevelopment Authority Meeting of February IS, TO: O Hurlburt, Execud Director FROM: Melissa Carn+cc Specialist through Edward Goldsmith, HRA Supervisor jl SUBJECT: Revision of Participation Plan and Adoption of Anti -Displacement and (( Relocation Assistance Policy for the Community Development Block Grant Program The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that all Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement communities support and encourage the participation of citizens &,ring the development and evaluation of their CDBG programs. The City is required to establish the standards it will use by adopting a Citizen Participation Plan. We recently changed the public evaluation phase of our program to include a public hearing process jointly held with the other members of the Hennepin County Consortium, which has prompted staff to review and revise our Citizen Participation Plan (CPP). The Hennepin CountyJConsortiumconsistsoftheCDBGentitlementcommunitiesofPlymouthandBloomingtonand the remainder of suburban Hennepin County that participates in CDBG through the County. The Consortium was formed to meet HUD requirements regarding the allocation of federal HOME housing assistance funding in suburban Hennepin County and other planning requirements related to the CDBG program. Previously, the HRA held two required public hearings independent of the County. Under the revised Plan. the HRA will continue to hold the public hearing generally held in Februaryry of each year to receive citizen input on the CDBG funding recommendations, the annual action plan. and the HUD required Consolidated Plan. The City will then participate in the Hennepin County Consortium public bearing generally held in August of each year to receive citizen input on the evaluation of program activities. The Consortium's hearings are generally held at the Hennepin County Government Center. 'These hearings are publicized through the weekly Sun Publications, including the Plymouth Sun Sailor, which is the same method the HRA uses to notify City residents of public hearings. Materials related to the hearings are also available at all Hennepin County Public Libraries. Persons can submit comments directly to the HRA in addition to attending the hearings. As necessary, the HRA can also hold its own public hearings in addition to the ones bald by the Cossortium. The CPP was entirely rewritten to conform to the layout and formal of the Consolidated Plan and the Consortium's CPP. In addition to the public hearing process changes, the following bra) additions and clarifications were made: Adds consultation with State and local agencies related to lead-based paint hazards in regard to outreach efforts; Defines the public vmment period as 30 days; Specifically names the documents available to the public; Includes updated City phone numbers; and Includes access information to Consortium documents and public hearings HUD also requires that all CDBG entitlement communities minimize the displacement of residents and businesses when implementing CDBG funded activities. The City is required to establish the standards it will use by adopting an Anti -Displacement and Relocation Assistance Policy. Staff reviewed the current City policy and revised the Minimizing Displacement section of the policy. This section previously included: providing incentives to developers to build affordable housing, implementation of local programs to help rental owners meet code and energy standards, worming with non-profit agencies to provide abandoned or vacant structures as housing opportunities, developing accessible housing, and providing homeownership opportunities for moderate income families. These activities are not relevant to minimizing displacement and were therefore deleted. This section was also revised to include more specific examples of how the City will minimize displacement through the use of code enforcement, rehabilitation activity staging, relocation arrangements, policy review, counseling resources, and housing preservation. In addition, both documents were reviewed and revised for consistency with current federal requirements. 1 recommend that atter holding the scheduled public hearing and considering any public comments the Board revkw the proposed revised Citlun Participation Plan and And - Displacement and Relocation Assistance Policy and adopt the attached resolution providing a recommendation to the City Cornell for the recession of the previous veralons of these documents and adoption of the revised Pin and Polley. Attachments: 1. Dreg HRA Resolution 2. Revised Citizen Participation Plan 3. Revised Anti -Displacement and Relocation Assistance Policy N. rA"UN1WCffWd yma o HRA RESOLUTION 2001.06 7 RECOMMENDING THE RESISION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS 91-103 AND 93-247 AND THE ADOPTION OF THE REVISED CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN AND ANTI -DISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE POLICY WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement communities to establish a Citizen Participation Plan encouraging public participation in the development and evaluation of CDBG activities; and WHEREAS, the Citizen Participation Plan has been revised to add the flexibility to hold joint public hearings as part of the Hennepin County Consortium; and WHEREAS, HUD requires CDBG entitlement communities to establish an Anti -Displacement and Relocation Assistance Policy that sets the standards to be met by all CDBG funded activities do minimize the displacement of residents and businesses and assist in relocation; and WHEREAS, the Anti -Displacement and Relocation Assistance Policy has been revised to incorporate more specific and effective methods to minimize displacement; and WHEREAS, the HRA Board of Commissioners has duly advertised and held the required public hearing to receive comments, and after holding such heann, reviewed and discussed proposed revisions to the Citizen Participation Plan and Anti-L_0iacement and Relocation Assistance Policy; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA. that it is hereby recommended that the City Council rescind City Council Resolutions 91-103 And 93-247 and all previous versions of these documents and adopt the attached revised Citizen Participation Plan and the Anti -Displacement and Relocation Assistance Policy. Adopted by the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority on February 15. 2001. Attachment, #2. CrrMM PARTICIPATION PLAN The purpose of this Citizen Participation Plan is to establish a process that serves as the foundation for developing stronger relationships in the community. The City of Plymouth supports and encour"es the participation of citizens, community groups, and other interested parties for both the development and evaluation of programs and activities funded by Community Development Block Grants and covered in the Consolidated Plan. The City of Plymouth is part of the Hennepin County Consortium and is covered under the Hennepin County Consortium Consolidated Plan. This Citizen Participation Plan is limited to the ectiAties of the City of Plymouth. The other entitlement jurisdictions within the Consortium have their own citizen participation plans. This Plan will remain in effect until all activities funded by the program arc completed or until changes become appropriate or mandated. OUTREACH The City's citizen participation process is designed to ensure opportunities for residents and interested representatives of local groups and organizations, including minorities, non-English speaking persons, and persons with disabilities, to be involved in making recommendations on the housing and community development needs within the City. The City will provide special encouragement to persons of low and moderate income who arc residents of slum and blighted areas, of public (rousing and subsidized Musing, of targeted revitalization areas, and of areas in which fords arc used or proposed to be used. The City will also consult with State and local health and welfare agencies as appropriate concerning activities related to lead-based paint hazards. The City of Plymouth will work through Hennepin County with community-based organizations, serving the targeted populations, to organize events such as focus group meetings, forums, round table discussions and telephone polling. Notices of meetings will be published through local media and direct mailings. ACCESS TO INFORMATION The City of Plymouth will provide full public access to program information and a schedule of meeting tines and publication dates. The proposed Consolidated Phar and any amendments will be made available to the public for comment at least 30 days before its submission to the Plymouth City Courwil. Program records and information, consistent with state and local laws regarding personal privacy and obligations of confidentiality, are available for citizen review at the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA), Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth, NN 55447 and at the Hennepin County Office of Planning and Development. The Plymouth HRA may be reached by telephone (763) 509-5410 (TDD (763) 509-S06S) or facsimile (763) 309-5407 during normal business hours. During.public comment periods, published documents will be available at Hennepin County libraries. All documents are available to the public at no charge and provided within two days of a request. Information will be made available in accessible formats upon request. . Documents to be published include: The citizen Participation Plsu. Anti -Displacement Policy. The proposed Consolidated Plan. The adapted Consolidated Plan. Substantial amendments to the Consolidated Plan. Performance repots for all programa covered in the Consolidated Plan. Information about the proposed activities within the Consolidated Plan relating to the City of Plymouth will be available to the public. This includes, but is not limited to:. The level of annual funding. The range of activities that may be undertaken and the objectives that must be met. The amount of assistance that will benefit very low and low-income persons. Plana to minimize displacement and explain the assistance available to those displaced. Tie amoral program development, schedule and procedure. Copies of the regulations and issuances governing the programs. Documents regarding other important program raauirements, such as contracting procedures, envirotmrental policies, fair housing and other equal opportunity requirements and relocation provisions. All hey documents, including prior applications, grant agreements, the citizen participation process, performance reports, oder reports required by HUD and the proposed apphcation for the current Yew. Records of hearings. All promotional mailings and materials. Documentation of funding awards and the selection process. TECH ICAL ASSISTANCE The City of Plymouth will provide assistance b any group, representing very low and low-income persons, which wants to develop funding proposhls for any of the programs operated in the City and covered by the Consolidated Plan. The level and tnv of assistance may vary and will be determined by the City of Plymouth Representatives of the City of rlymmuth, Hennepin County, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, or other involved public agencies will provide the necessary assistance and expertise. To receive technical assistance, contact the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopmemt Authority at (763) 509.5410. IJJJF[4c,!"-! I Q Ee Public hearings will be held to bear citizens' views about housing and community development needs, development of proposed activities, and review of program performance. The wrings will be held in places accessible to persons with disabilities, and appropriate accommodations will be made to into the needs of non-English speaking attendees. The City of Plymouth may choose to hold separate public hearings and/or participate in the public bearings held by the Hennepin County Consortium. The purpose of the public hearings will be to: Hear views of citizens, public agencies and other interested parties. Respond to proposals and comments at all stages of the consolidated submission process. Identify housing and community development needs. Review proposed use of fimds. Review profs performance. Two hearings for each annual program cycle will be held at different tines in the program year to help develop the programs projected activities. One hearing will be held prior to the submission of the Consolidated Plan to the Plymouth City Council and Hennepin County Board, and one. hearing will be held during the implementation stage. The hearings will be held at times and locations convenient to potential and actual beneficiaries of each program covered within the Consolidated Plan. In addition to public hearings, a minimum of one public informational meeting will be held before the fust public hearing. Meetings will be held at different times and locations and will be formally announced through the media and direct mailings. To give adequate notice of public hearings, the City of Plymouth and/or Hennepin County will publish notices detailing the purpose of the hearings in their respective official newspapers, at least 10 days in advance. Calling (763) 509-5410 or the City Web site, httpJ/www.ci.plymouth.am.us can also access information about City public hearings. Information about County public hearings can be accessed as well by calling (952) 541-7080 or (952) 541-7981 (ITDfrM or the County Web site, http://www.co.hemwpm.mm.us. WRrrM RESPONSE The City of Plymouth will consider all comments aW views received, both in writing and orally, at the public hearings. Summaries of all comments and response will be attached to the final Consolidated Plan. Thereafter, summaries of public comments will be attached to any plan amendments, performance reports and annual plans. All complaints pertaining to the Consolidated Plan, written and vcr!al, will be responded to within 15 working days. When a written complaint is directed toward the City of Plymouth through a Hennepin County meeting, both the City and the County will provide a written response within 15 working days. AMENDMENTS TO TM CONSOLIDATED PLAN Amendments to the Plan are required for: 1) a substantial change in the allocation of priorities, 2) a substantial change in the distribution of funds, 3) funding an activity not previously described in the action plan, or 4) a substantial change in the purpose, scope. location or beneficiaries of an activity. Any substantial change to the Plan will require citizen response. A substantial change is defined as any change resulting in more than a 50 percent increase of decrease in the original budget in any authorized activity. Proposed anendruents will be published and allow a 304sy comment period before the amendment is considrmi by the City of Plymouth and the Hennepin County Bound. All comments will be responded to within 15—arhing days. Attachment #31 V-%'4L4) U0 ANTI -DISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE POLICY Pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (HCD Act), and 24 CFR Part 570, and the Cranston -Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, as amended by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, the City of Plymouth Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program will be implemented in such a manner as to minimize the direct and indirect displacement of tenants and owners from their residences and/or places of business. Assisted activities will be structured to avoid displacement to the greatest extent possible. Irlinlmising Displaeemeot Consistent with the goals and objectives of activities assisted under the CDBG prOW.m the City of Plymouth and the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority fl'•' will take steps to minimize the direct and indirect displacement of persons a:•c businesses. Such steps may include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Coordcnate code enforcement *vith rehabilitation and assistance programs. 2. Administer housing and building codes and rehabilitation standards in reinvestment areas to limit undue financial burden on established owners and tenants. 3. Stage rehabilitation of apartment units to allow tenants to remain ir. the building or complex during and after rehabilitation, wonting with vacant units first. 4. Arrange for facilities to house persons who must be relocated temporarily during rehabilitation. 5. Adopt procedures to identify and mitigate displacement resulting from intensive public investment in neighborhoods. 6. LRilize counseling sources to provide homeowners and tenants with information on assistance available to help them remain in their neighborhoods in the face of revitalization pressures. 7. F.mphuuuze preservation of the present housing stock by offering home improvement Ions to homeowners, therefore decreasing the need for demolition of substandard housing. And -Displacement and Relmdoo Assistance Plan When CDBG assistance is utilized for an activity that results in displacement, the Plymouth HRA will adopt an Anti -Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan, consistent with this policy, detailing how relocation assistance will be provided. Assistance will comply with acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1980 (URA), as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24. Documentation of assistance provided must be maintainri to demonstrate compliance. These rogwrements must be met regardless of the actual funding source for the relocation assistance. Replacement of Lowehdoeome Affordable Housing The City of Plymouth will require the replacement of all occupied and vacant occupiable lower-income affordable housing demolished or converted to a use other than as lower- income affordable housing in connection with a project assisted with funds provided under the CDBG program. This is in accordance with the HCD Act at Section 104(d); and the program regulations at 24 CFR 570.606(1). All replacement housing will be provided within three years after the commencement of the demolition or conversion. Before entering into a contract. committing the City of Plymouth or the Plymouth HRA to provide funis for a project that will directly result in demolition or conversion, the following information will be made public and submitted to HUD: 1. A description of the proposed assisted project; 2. The address, number of bedrooms, and location on a map of lower=income affordable housing that will be demolished or converted to a use other than as lower-income affordable (musing as a result of an assisted project; 3. A time schedule for the commencement and completion of the demolition or conversion; 4. To the extent known, the address, number of bedrooms and location on a map of the replacement housing; 5. The source of funding and a time schedule for the provision of the replacement housing; 6. The basis for concluding that the replacement housing will remain lower-income affordable for at least 10 years from the date of initial occupancy; 7. Information demonstrating that any proposed replacement of housing units with smaller dwelling units (i.e., one 2 bedroom unit with two 1 bedroom units), or any proposed replacement of efficiency or single -room occupancy (SRO) units with units of a different size, is appropriate and consistent with the housing needs and priorities identified in the approved Consolidated Plan. To the extent then the specific location of the replacement housing and other data are not available at the time information is made public; the general location of such.housing will be identified on a map. As soon as the specific data are available the disclosure will be completed and the information made public. I Relocatlon of LoweMneoW Households from Affordable Housing Relocation assistance will be provided in accordance with Section 104(d) of tie HCD Act and as stipulated in 24 CFR WAWA to each lower income household displaced because of demolition or conversion of a lower-income affordable dwelling unit to a use other than as a lower-income affordable dwelling unit as the result of an assisted activity. In complying with this provision relocation assistance may exceed the amount of assistance as prescribed under the URA. Unless otherwise stated in its plan the City of Plymouth shall identify the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA). 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. Plymouth, MN SS447. (763) 309-5410 as the office responsible for tracking the replacement lower- income affordable housing and ensuring that it is provided within the required period. The Plymouth HRA. unless otherwise stated in a plan, will be responsible for providing relocation payments and other relocation assistance to any lower income person disp:acod by demolition or conversion or lower-income affordable housing to another use. DeQnldons Lower-income affordable unit is a unit having a market rent, including utility costs paid by the occupant. which does not exceed the applicable Fair Market Rent (FMR) for existing housing as established under the Section 8 existing housing program. An analysis must be completed to determine the market rent for each affected property. This provision pertains to all rental and non -rental residential properties. 9ROWed dwelling unit is a unit that is lawfully occupied. Vacant ounsdahle dwelling unit is: 1. A dwelling unit which meets Section 8 Housing Quality Standards (HQS) regardless. of how long it. has been vacant; or 2. A vacant unit that is in substandard condition that is suitable for rehabilitation regardless of how long ithas been vacant; or 3. A dilapidated unit, not suitable for rehabilitation which has been occupied (except by x f :mens) within three months before the execution of the agreement leading to romolition between the funds recipient and the property owner. Lower-income household is a household where total income does not exceed the Section 8 lower income limit (80% of the area median) as established by HUD. i.% b.l MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: February 7h2001 for Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting of February 15, 2001 TO Anne urlburt, Executive Director FROM: PQa Dom, Housing Administrator through Edward Goldsmith. HRA Supervisor : SUBJECT: Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) Certification The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has established the Sect -on 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) to measure public lousing agency performance in key Section 8 program areas, enabling HUD to identify the HRA's management capabilities and deficiencies. SEMAP certifications are required to be submitted for each fiscal year, within sixty days of the year-end. This will be our second year submitting a SEMAP Certification. The scoring and sampling of SEMAP has been the subject of some criticism from national industry groups such as NAHRO and continues to be a controversial subject. SEMAP requires the HRA to certify its performance under fourteen different indicators. The indicators are: selection from the waiting list, reasonable rent, determination of adjusted income, utility allowance schedule, Housing Quality Standards (HQS) quality control inspections, HQS enforcement, expanding housing oppordmides, Fair Market Rent (FMR) limits and payment standards, annual reexaminations, correct tenant rent calculations, pre -contract HQS inspections. lease -up, and family self-sufficiency (FSS) enrollment. The last indicator of FSS r -la itment is not applicable to Plymouth, as the HRA is not required to administer an FSS prod;. —t, does so voluntarily. In addition to the fourteen indicators, we are eligible for a deco .a bonus indicator. Ten of the indicators are verified through HUD's Multi -Tenant Characteristics Sysiem (KrCS) and our annual audit. MICS is the system through which we electronically submit data to HUL on a monthly basis. The remaining four indicators require that the HRA conduct a very limit -.3 quality control sampling and assessment. Denise Hutt, Clerical Supervisor, performed this gW.1a, ontrol sampling. Her findings were that 3 out of 5 files actually reviewed showed that the applicants were selected for admission in accordance with our selection policies; 9 out of 10 files actually reviewed showed that the determined rent reasonableness followed the HRA's written procedures; 9 out of 10 files actually reviewed showed that a correct determination of adjusted income was made; and 4 out of 5 files actually reviewed showed that the HRA took the proper steps in following-up on failed HQS inspections to ensure HQS compliance. Because of the change in the Section 8 fiscal year end from June 300 to December 310 some of the activities that were reviewed actually occurred before last year's SEMAP review. As a result some of the certifications reviewed were processed between January 2000 and July 2000 and do not reflect new procedures, which were implemented after the previous SEMAP review in August of 2000. We anticipate that next year's review will fully reflect the now procedures and show improved Pte• After the recent supervisory review, staff made the following additional procedural changes to ensure that all files in the future are able to mat SEMAP standards. Any questionable preference qualifications will be reviewed with the HRA Supervisor or designee. Staff will record on each verification form the annual calculation of income. assets, or expenses to ensure that there are no discrepancies between the written verification and computer data. Staff has completed the certification form to accurately reflect the quality control sample, recent audit, and our MICS data. The certification must be approved by HRA Board resolution and signed by the HRA Chair and Executive Director. Within 120 days of our year-end, HUD will send us a SEMAP profile that will contain the HRA's SEMAP score and overall performance rating. We are eligible for a maximum total of ISO points, plus the S -point bonus indicator. We expect to score a 12S, which would qualify us as a standard performing housing agency. I recommend that the HRA Board adopt the attached resolution approving for eieendon the Sectio g Management Assessment program Certification for sabmbsion to HUD. BRA RESOLUTION 2001-M APPROVING AND EXECUTING THE SECTION 8 MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM CERTIFICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000. WHEREAS, the US Department of Housing and Iii -ban Development (HUD) .0 s established the Section 8 Management Assessment Program to objectively evaluate housing agency management of the Section 8 tenant -based program; and WHEREAS. staff has conducted a quality control sample of files, electronically submitted monthly tenant data to HUD, and an independent auditor has conducted an audit sample of tenant files; and WHEREAS, staff' has completed the Section 8 Management Assessment Program certification truly and accurately for the fiscal year ending December 31. 2000, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that the autbenty approves and authorizes the HRA Chair and Executive Director to execute the Section 8 Management Assessment Program Certification for fiscal year ending December 31, 2000 for submission.to HUD. Adopted by the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority on February 15, 2001. Section 8 Management Assessment U.B. 0aperbMn1 of Housing OMB Approval No. 2677.41116 (exp. 8131MIN) and urbain "Ream Program (SEMAP) Was d PPtmweuw° Hft*% Certification Public reporting burden for this collection of Information 1e sedmsted to average 12 hours par reeponse. Including the time for reWswing Instructlo- searching existing dais mums. gathering and maintaining tie data needed. and completing and reWewing the cofie c'M of information. This agencyn not conduct or epauor. and you are not regalred to respond to, a collection o1 Information unless It dleplays a currently valid OMS control numb@-. This collection of Information Is required by 24 CFR am 888.101 which requires s Public Housing Agency (PHA) administering a Section 8 tenant -based assistance program to submit an annual SEMAP Certification within 80 days after the and of Its fiscal year. The Information from the PHA concerns the performanceof the PMA and provides assurance that them Is no evidence of seriously de idant performance. HUD uses the Information and other data to assess PMA management eapablifte and deficiencies. and to assign an overall performance rating to the PHA. Responses are mandatory and the Information collected does not lend Itself to confidentiality. Ineruetlon a Respond to gds cert0ication form using the PHA's actual dale for the fiscal year Just ended. PM or PHA IFY &Wrm- (mmhkVWvvl I Submission Date 1 Plymouth smsiaf a Rediw-ulgpso t 1 12/31/2000 1 2/7/2001 Check here M tits PITA expands Mss then 8700.888 a year In Federal swards f—I Indkatore 1.7 will not be rated 0 the PHA expends Mss than 8700.000 a year in rat awards and Its Section 8 programs are not audited for compliance with regula0ons by an Ir dependent auditor. A PHA Oral expends Mss than 8300.000 in Federal awards In a year must still complete the cerfifmcatlon for grace Indicators. t. SebdW from •e WAn Lim. (24 CFR 682.64(4)(1) and 882.204(a)) a) The PHA hs written policies In Ile admk lWidin plan for - , 11 g applicants from the waiting IN. PRA Raspaas Yes 0 No Q h) The PHA's queliyr control samples of applicants readwmg the top of the waiting IW and at admissions show that at least 68% of she families in the samples we a setactad from the waiting Ibt for admisdon In accordance with the PHA'@ policies and met the soleetlon edteria that determined their places on the waiting list and their order of eeleefion. PHA Response Yea 0 No 0 2. Reasonable Rem. (24 CFR 1182.4, 982.84(d)(18). 982.1S8(0(7) and 682.5o7) a) ThoPHAhosandlmplementsareasan1"mmeenmeehodtodalermineanddocumentfareachunhleasedtMttherenttoamerIsreasonablebe$ an current rent for comparable uheaebted unite (f) at the time of NO leasing. (ti) before any Increase In the rem to owner. and (4i) at the HAP conb eanlvereery 8 there In a 8 percent decrease In the published FMR In gifted 60 days before the NAP contract anniversary. The PHA'@ method takes b:._ cornWeratlwnm the location, size. type. quality. and age of fir program unit and o1 eletilar unassisted wills. and any amenities. housing services. rnskdanhwhoe or udMin provided by the owners. PITA pi. q . . To O No Q b) The PHl1's quality control ownple of board fes for which a deEerndnallon of reasonable rent was required shows Oras the PWA followed its written meted to determine reasonable rad and doaanented Its debm*wftn Drat the rem to owner le reasonable ore required for (duds one): PNA Respo ass 0 At IeW Se% of units swnpled [ 80 to 87% of unit sampled Q Lees then fig% at unite sampled 3. Determination of Adjusted Income. (24 CFR pan S. subpal F and 24 CFR 882.616) The PHA'squaft eonlrol sampfe oltusrd fes shows goat the time of admission and reexerrdnatlon.8re PHA properly obtained third party verification of adjusted trsorne a docrmended why third party verification was not available: used the verified information In detem fining acquitted Inwwme:property attributed allowances for expenses: and. where the it" ill responsible for udkfts under the lease. the PHA used to appropriate Witty allowances for the unit leased in delta dnkg the gross rare for (dwak ane): PNA Respo se Q At few t0% of fess sampled Q oro to St% of Nes sempted 0 Lase Man blot of Sten sampled 4. Why Atloeance Sche". (24 CFR 662.617) The PNA melrealns on up4D4W utlBty afiowwm sohsdde. The PMA Indowed utility rale dela brat It obtained wNhIn the teal 12 sones. and adjusted Its usfiy allowanhce schedule 6 tare hes bean a change of 10% or more In a umily rate since is lest time the utmty allowahes schedule was revised. PHA RAN Yea Q no 0 S. NOS Quality Central Inspections. (24 CFR 082AO5(b)) A PHA supwvl- (a od-*Witted pareon) rekspecled s sample olunits during the PHA 0soal yea. whldh met the minimum sample size required by HUD (see 24 CFR 986.2). for quality eorerol of NOS Inspections. The PHA supervisor's relr 111 -- ample was drawn from recently completed NOS I I ,11ae and represents a apse section al nslgfhb a I - We and is work o1 a cross aewtlwn ef kspselero PITA Response Yea 0 No 0 6. NOS Enforcement. (24 CFR 662.404) TM PNA's qudly oonhol sample at ase Nee with failed NOS Inspections @fess tat, for all cases sampled. any died Ifiedhneaten ing NOS dddenO wore connected witltin 24 hours ham the' iixi c orh and. allother cited NOS defidenmdss werecorrected within no more than 30 calendar days from IF 1, W or arNPHAapgwvedexten . or.6NOS -01, d 1werenotoerededeMdnthereguiredWnshru fPHAstop; housingaasialario.. paynsnbbeginningnsWwtrentheUralolInamonthfogswkgisoorectbnpaledortookina ptandvigorousactiontomdoreetolemfiyddigations for (dhedh cele): PRA Resposne 0 At Ieant Ss% of asps nampled O Late Man 98% of eases nanhpind form HUD40M (812000) Previous edition Is obsotele Page 1 of 4 rel. 24 CFR Pan 985 7. Ehh —IM H&AbV Cppakad M (Yd CFR 98 SgdX5). 982.1UMX3) and (bN4). 982.301(x) ane 983.301(b)(4) and (b)(12)). AWI= G ft to PMAa with O In WAWPalNan FMR erase. Cheek bars M not aPpI- -1 a) ThePNAhesswrlllanpo9t ioo= pparkO"bpowWMoftrdlaouWdeareasdpwaftormhoftowcw*albnWYehdaadyddwstss arae In he Jurisdiction tet the PHA esnslilm arae of pars IV or adnoiby eancentratlon, and whidr Incudes actions the PHA will take to encourage mwsr pprUdpallon. PHA RaaPana Yam ® No 0 b) The PHA hastloamwdaton tut @tnowra fret N took eefione khtlicated In Ib when galley toaneourage penleWbon by owners outside eras of poverty and mdnalty Cohoerhtratlon. PHA N pan4a Yms O No O c) The PHA hasprepared maps t al stew rarbw ares. bothwithin and neighbedrp ita wrlWkYlan. with housing opporkWtles oulslds areas d parerly and mkrody concentration: the PHA has assembled Information about lob op9ordddeet. scrods and Servkas In thea areas: areae PHA Usss tae maps and related Information when brisibng vaaiur (holders. PHA Raapaaaa Vas Q Ns Q d) The POWs Information padsl ler vouder hokero cowalns either a ON of owre a who we wing to leap. or properties available for lases. under the voucher program. or a IW of other arpardtalbna tui will help families find unite and the Ilett Incudes properties or orgeNratons that operate outside area of poverty or minority Cohhonmbafiorh. PHA Raeponms Yea © No 0 e) The PHA'a intom mUm packet Induce enepin alm d how portebl9ty wo*e and Induda n IW d Wpinboeng PHM wfih the name. addressand telephorhs nu dm d a cor'-'FM I, Bleach, PHA ReePatms Yms FV-Fj No 0 t) The PHA ha anayasd whalhn you dw holders have eperlerhcad difficulties In finding housing outside area of poverty or minority eoncentradon one. where such dl9ladtles wee amend. to PHA ha considered wh@Oher It Is appropriate to seek approval do, mplk paymentstandard amounts In any part of Its (hphdktlon and has sought MUD approval when necessary. PHA N. I o , Yea 0 MOO 8. Payment standards. The Pia has adapted current payment standards for the voucher program by unit elks for each FMR area In the PHA Jurisdiction and. 8 applicable. for each PWldatlgnatad pad of an FMR area. which do not exceed 110 percent of the eurrenl applicable FMR and whtdh are not less than 90; 1 , Id the current FMR (uhdess a lower percent Is approved by HUD). (24 CFR 982.803) PHA N,p, a Vms Q No Q Enter cumord FMR@ and payment standards (PS) O4tR FMR 16R FMR 24IR FUR 3 -OR FMR 448R FMR _ PS PSS PS 842.00 PS 1140.00 PS 1184.00 060 PHA hms Jhaladldlah In sen Beth ene PMR arms, edictal It tlw PHA bms oMMldwd apanata paymmeM standards fora PHAdealgnsM pat of an FM arms, sUmb akallr M and Payment atarhdard eorrhpaisorre for each P11R ams and designated am 9. Annual Reexaminations. The PHA compNlms a messmbution for ach psrddpdng family at lead every 12 months. (24 CFR 982.818) PMA Response, To [ Ne 0 10. Correct Tenant Rent Caladatlons. The Pia Correctly alCuWn tenant rent In the rental certificate program and the family rerd to owner In the rental wooden Program. (24 CFR 882. Sabpnt IQ PMA Response Yms Q No 0 11. Preombad HOS trropedlone Eedm newly lease usht passed MDS kwpedbn before tis begkuirg dated the assWW Ieata end MAP oonbad. (24 CFR 982.305) PMA ftaponms Yes, Q No 12. Annual MDS Inspections. The PMA bepeet, am unit oder contrad at least annually. (24 CFR 982AO5(a)) PMA ippon Yea 0 NO Q 13. Lease -Up. The PMAaeadmsaaletenoeContredsenbehafdeOgi leI&nMataBenumbordurftdohasbamo der hudgelforalleatoneyear. PMA Repass Yea 0 Na Q 148. "Seg&MMMEM&Mt ThePWlhn I ONdlmmBaInPSSasm*dm . (MCFR984.10R AppBssmatytoPNMm**Mloada8dtterahFBSpog ms Chu* hero H amt al"COM Q PHA Rsapothaa a. Nenberd mardatery FSS slots (Countunita kmded undw ft FY 1902 FOS Incer" a8eN8 and in FY 1993 wW later through IO)MOSO. Exclude unfit tended In Corrheetisn wbh section 9 and Section 23 prBJee 4=0 contract bm*m ona: lousing demsfitien, dipcalllen HUD WM* public and replacement; mu props ty Sala: prpeld or temdrheled morlgaga ender sectlan 239 or eeetiorn 221(4)(3): and Seellon 8 renewal l ndkp. Subheet to numhber d 90 aooaquly Completed their contracts an or after 102111988.) u or. Number at mandatory FSB slots under MUD4pproved axcaptien Previousedllon Isabeolete Pegs 2 d 4 term HUD42M (52000) ref. 24 CFR Part 985 b. Number Of FBS hunifts currently GnM Md C. PorM0 hr. 8 you are Bre MOW PHA. enter Ve number of families currently enrolled In you FBS program, but who J haw moved ender pwtdOy and whose Seetim 8 assistance Is administered by another PHA PoIAM of FSS dots filled (b + c divided by a) Cr 14b. Parent of FSS FaAldpante wtlh Escrow AccountSafanres. The PHA has made proprson In suppomhp family 004uMldercy as measured by ftpercentofcurrently, enrolled FOS lamilin wtlh escrow account belanees. (24 CFR 884.905) AppOM only W PH" required to adminlster an M Form. Chsckhehaa M act applicable 0 PHA Raponea T" O Ho 0 PartebDty: 0 you are Ne MOW PHA, oder Ne number of landiles with FSS eeerowr accounts currently enrolled In your FSS program, but who laws waved ander portability and -1— 6-0 8 assblanee ls administered by anodier PHA Dsewwwbad m t)enus hidieater (Optic W and any for PHAs w0h (urbmcticn in metropolitan FUR areas). The PHA Is subndltlnp wish Ode certification data Well slaw Nal: 1) l Wf «more of all Bedlam O bate s wtlh 104, asddsd by tlwn PHA In lis pdrrdpal aperatlng area resided in low powry ansae Iraals m tee rad afane leaf PHA FV-. 2) The Peroent of Station a nava kMMU wilh dddM. wfp moved to low paws IV saurus becte in tla PHNs principal gwding area durhrp ft Met PHA FY lssi Ieast two peroeaaae points Malar Nan Nt peroem of all Section 81e M With dMMM who resided in low poverty comae two at Nt end a1 Nt fast PHA FY; 9) The peroea101611-1 8 mover familbs with drBdren wive moved to low poverty ansa trials In the PHNs Principal peraWa area over the fast aro PHA FYs 4 at Meet twoperoeafape points Mahar Nan Ne perard of cog Bsetlon 8 families with dsldren who resided In low povemy census tracts at Ne OW of Ne second to last PHA Fy. PHA Reponse Yea © He 0 HIM attain eonpMted 1n 1 - 11en bones l 11 1 r addendum. l hor" adtly dial. foNe beat of my kowWpe, 8wn above repowes ander the Beetlan 8 flardigam ntAessssnrent Program (SEMAP) arebus and actuate for On PHA flecal year hndkstsd above. I also artly Vst, to my prese'km~. Vere Is not evidence to' -1 - seriously dddent performance that cels doubt on the PHA•s apecily to admintefar section 8 rprlsl assistance In axordarce with Federal law and repafadons. ? " Win di HID a®pnoseoidsWMclahmandMalwnstde fbnvldlonway result in-' ' greftddPwal L (18 U.S.C. 1001, 1010, 1012; 31 U.S.C.3rA.91it. Ewecutive Dtrecta. etynaturo Chairperson. Board of Commissioners. slprmfare Date (nmvtfdlykw Date (mndddlyyyy) The PHA may Indude w1h Its OEMIIP osttllleatlon any Im oft beadnp on the a=NM or capMlerass of lht konmadon used by On PHA M providing its GwokeraL Previous edition Is obsolete form HUD42NO (BMW) Peps 3 d 4 ref. 24 CFR Pam 885 SEMAP CerMcatlon - Addendum for Reporting Data for Deaoncentration Bonus Indicator 0.01 MA No Plyasatb ec"Lm a Reae"10paeat authority Duro OmWd&nffl 12-31-00 p q O Area d p City of Plyssouth, 8suuoDia Coaaty, Massieeota The esosrophle emnY tar wNdr Ino Census tebcdates dale) 8poelallnaauetbnalarsu sareglarUPNOe. Comgoteacopyottnbaddendumbra@Mme&opo wooorporssnotamatWlanarea(io..pindpd opera" arses) wlwro sus PHA hes Mated 20 or more Sseson Olen Mes wsh ohlldren In Ina leaf eomploted PHA FY. HUD wa rete Ire areas separefoy and ew separate radnps wa awn be wWillr-, by the number of assbled femllbs wsh ddldrmr N each area and avoraped to detemdne bonus pointe. 1890 Cenous Poverty Rate of t+drdpsl Opsretlnp Aron 3.39% Criteria to Obtain Deconowdrs ion badb:ator bonus Polios To qualify for bonus points, a PHA must complete the requested Information and answer yes for only one of the 3 criteria below. However. State and regional PHA9 must always complete One 1) b for each metropolitan pmelpal operating area. 1) 140 a. Nwltber of Section 8 famllbe with chUmn assbted by Uw PHA le hs Principal c; -a0ng area at Ore end of the last PHA FY who live in low poverty census tracts. A low poverty census tract is a tract wijh a poverty rate at or below the overall poverty no for the principal operating area of the PHA. or at or below 10% whichever Is greater. 140 b. Total Section 8 families with children assisted by the PHA In ss principal operating area at the end of the last PHA FY. 100ib c. Percent of all Section 8 families with children residing In low poverty eenew tracts In the PHA'9 principal operating area at the end of the lest PHA FY (line a divided by line b). Is line a 60% or more? Ya Q NOM a. Percent of ell Section 8 families with children reeWirg In low poverty census tracts In the PHA'e principal operating area at the and of the NO completed PHA FY. b. Number of Section 8 temples withchildren who moved Wow poverty come tracts during the last completed PHA FY. c. Number of Section 8 families with children who moved during the lest completed PHA FY. d. Percent of all Section 8 mover families with children who moved to low poverty cerme tracts during the lest PHA fiscal year (lino b dhdded by line c). Is line d at least two percentage points higher than the a? Yes Q me 0 3) a. Percent of a0 Section 8 families withchildren reslding In low poverty censustracts In the PHA's principal opereWg area at the end of the second to last completed PHA FY. b. NumberefSe don8fandleswNhici non who moved bbwpovenyeemushacleduMplhelesfMrooanpletedPHA FYs. c. Number of Section 8 families with children who moved during the leet two completed PHA FYs. d. PereWofaiSecOon8moverfarWkswNhchildrenwhomou tolowpsvertycenauetracteaverthelesitwompleted PHA FYe (I ne b divided by one Q. Is The d at teat two percentage points telpher than 8ne a? Ya Q No Q Itens of the 3 ci him a above te niK Ute PHA may be esglbte for 8 bmw polntL On Inatrud ions abon concerting bones points for Stats end tegle W IMM" f roan HUD42M (82000) Previous admon Is obsolete ref. 24 CFR Pan sae 7. W MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: February 7, 2001 for Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting of February IS, 2001 TO: Anne Hudburt, Executive Director FROM: Edward Goldsmith, HRA Supervisor,:., 4 ` J SUBJECT: Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for the Bassett Creek Townhome In preparation of the sale by the HRA of the townhome in the Village at Bassett Creek, I have been developing a revised Declaration of Restrictive Covenants to replace the original one placed on the property by the Rottlund Companies for the benefit of the City as a condition of the Village At Bassett Creek Development Agreement between the City and Rottlund. The purpose of this revised Declaration is to strengthen the long-term resale restrictions on the property to keep any subsequent sales affordable and to provide a reasonable return on the homeowners equity on the property. The formula for determining subsequent re -sale prices will be basically undianged. It will continue to be based upon the average increase in the sale price for owner occSJ homes in the metropolitan area. Among the additional features that am being investigated to be added to the Declaration are creation of an indefinite tern to the Declaration, an improved formula for determining the subsequent sale prices, restrictions on the incomes of prospective purchasers, a simplified right of first refusal procedure for the owner to offer the unit for sale to the HRA, elimination of the owners ability to buy out of the re -sale restrictions. The revised Declaration will be brought to the Board for review prior to sale of the unit in either March or April. Before the HRA can apply the revised Declaration to the property, the original Declaration must be removed from the property title. The original Declaration can only be removed upon authorization of the City Council. The HRA will have to formally request the Council to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to file the necessary documents to remove the Declaration from the property before the new Declaration is filed on the property prior to its sale to the new homeowner. I recommend that the HRA Board authorize the Emotive Director to request of the City Council that it authorize the Mayor and City Manager to file the necessary documents with Hennepin County to remove the Declaration of Rewlelive Covenants filed by Rotdond Homes on the property at 944 Treaton Lane North, Lot 41, Block 2, Village At Bassett Creek, PID 36-118-22 24 00641n order for the HRA to place a revised Declaration on the property to enhance the long term efRordebWty of the home. In I 'N MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 DATE: February 6, 2r1, for Housing and Redevelopment Authority Mating of February 15, 2001 TO: Anne Hurlburt, Executive Director FROM: Edward Goldsmith, HRA Supervisor " SUBJECT: Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Programs Under the state legislation that authorized the creation of the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HCHRA), local HRA's can request that the HCHRA not operate its programs in the local HRA's jurisdiction. As required by the legislation, the HCHRA has advised the Plymouth HRA of the following programs it intends to make available within the City of Plymouth during 2001: The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA)'s Minnesota Cities Participation Program MCPP) for below market interest rate first-time homebuyer mortgages and assistance. The MHFA Housing Rehabilitation Programs, including the Rehabilitation Loan, and Accessibility Loan programs. The MHFA Home Improvement Loan Programs, including the Fix -Up Fund and Community Fix - Up Fund. The MHFA Community Revitalization Fund Program for single-family, accessibility modular ramp grants. Affordable Housing Incentive (AHIF) Fund Program for funding housing affordable to low-income households. An initial allocation of $2 million from the County and $1 million from the Family Housing Fund was made available county -wide in 2001 for this program. Each of time programs is available to income eligible residents, prospective homebuyers, and properties in Plymouth. Because of the administrative and financial requirements for these programs, it is impractical for the Plymouth HRA to independently administer or operate these programs in Plymouth. The HCHRA operation of there programs in Plymouth makes possible assistance that supplements the housing programs Operated by the HRA and is beneficial to the City and its citizens. 1 recommend that the HRA Board take me action In regards to the nodfieadon from the HCHRA, thus allowing the HCHRA to operate the specified programs within the City of Plymouth. A 9. MEMORANDUM To: Anne Hurlburt Ed Goldsmith From: Melody Burnham, Housing Manager, Plymouth Towne Square Date: February 2001 RE: PTS Monthly Report for January 2000 February Newsletter (attached) January Resident Council Meeting Minutes (attached) Monthly Financial: Financial report unavailable due to year end Occupancy/Marketing: 97 units leased plus 2 caretaker units Plant Operations: (January) Holiday decorations taken down Water leakage in four apartments from roof area - ice dams Annual Building inspection from City of Plymouth All Hallways painted per capitals expenditure Chandelier and center lighting cleaned Resident Services: (January) New Beautician hired I'm Okay program meeting Noon Lunch Plymouth Police came to give Senior Safety Talk 3 special music programs Josephine's apparel Goals Achieved this Report Month: (January) Scheduled painting of hallways Beautician hired for building Attended Supervisor Training through Walker J • Hived Full-time Caretaker/Maintenance for April 0 All apartments rented Goals for next month: (February) Continue working on and Floor ventilation issues Continue working on Roof issues Prepare new VL Subsidy list with City Prepare list of waiting list refusals. Start Waiting List up-date process cc: Denny O'Donnell RESIDENT COUNCIL -January 11, 2001 Members present - Ben Kelley, Gail Norman, Jane Moore, Thelma Paine, George Miller, Mary Kay Gormley, Melody Burnham and Kathy Boescn. Minutes from the last Council Meeting were read and one correction was. made. A note to thank the residents for the holiday giving was omitted from the January newsletter. Kathy will put it in the February newsletter. COMMITTEE REPORTS Music - there will be 3 special music programs during the month of January. Pancake - will be the 0 Saturday of January and will be a French Toast Breakfast. Historian - nothing Get-together - Clarice had a suggestion that whoever is in charge should not be able to purchase the whole meal. NEW BUSINESS Financial Report was given by Thelma Paine. The balance is S1,036.36. An • will be added by the entertainment on the financial report. The PTS Flea Market was discussed. Melody and Kathy will meet with Dorris Whyte and Ruth Clark. Mary Kay went over the new By -Law changes. There was discussion on more changes. Members will look over the By -Laws and it will be discussed more at the February meeting. It was discussed to take out the Committee Reports, because tie chairpersons do not attend the Resident Council meeting. It was also discussed that it is not necessary to read the Resident Council minutes at the Resident Meeting. The outgoing members will be Ben, Thelma and Jim. MANAGEMENT Apartment 114 is rented as of February 1". 30S is rented as of February 1" and 302 is not rented. Johnny Pineapple was great and those who were there enjoyed him. Discussion was held regarding different ways to announce special entertainment so maybe more residents will participate. Thelma and Gail will be co-signers on the Resident Fund checking account. They will go to the bank to sign the signature card. NEW BUSINESS The wetland pond on the side of the building is a protected environmental area and we cannot touch it. Trash containers are too long. Sometimes the pick-up is at a different time. The plants in the Activities Room are leaving water marks on the shelves. Thelma Paine has volunteered to water the plants that are left there. We will order plants for Valentine's Day for all the residents who have left PTS this past year and are in a care center. They would be Joyce McCaughey, Bemie Hackett, Ed Petchel, Jo Warren, Tom Sullivan, Catherire',4 hre. Kathy will check with Dundee. Suggestiui; - that the doors to the garage be locked when entering the elevator arca. That is against the Fire Code. Melody has talked to the Plymouth Police about doing a safety talk for the residents. mTOWNE CRIER Feb: vary 2001 MUSIC J7 :j p FEBRUAIZY a, Day Celeb a n I LENT Tl o O o0 A 0 0 o f oa 0 0 6 A A Note from Melody: Happy Valentine's Month I was very pleased to see that 40 residents came to the Senior Security Program we had presented to us by the Plymouth.Police Department. This was a very informative session and I heard from many of you that you learned a lot. The Police Department left some extra pamphlets in the office. I would encourage you who were unable to attend to please stop by and pick a copy up. The following is a brief recap of some of the topics we discussed. The common areas of PTS are your home. Do not let anyone into the building who is not visiting you. If someone that you know asks you to let them in for another resident, call that resident first to get their permission or call the office. Do not prop open common doors. Report suspicious activity to the police department/management immediately. Telling someone the next morning is not going to do any good. Call 911. Keep your apartment door locked at all times. Allow the garage door to close behind you before driving into or out of the garage - Leave a light or television on to make your home look and sound occupied. Tell your neighbor when you leave so that they can look out for you. Keep you windows locked at night if you live on the first floor. Do not leave garage door openers in you vehicle. Especially if you are having your car serviced, using valet parking, etc. (This was one point many were not doing.) I hope you will take time to read through these and start applying them to your life. Our building can only be as safe as you help us keep it. Don't forget to stop by the office and pick up your pamphlets. V%,'qoGUESS WHAT? Chuck Pursley our tax man, will be here again in March and April to do your taxes. THERE IS NO CHARGE. Sign up on the bulletin board. r The office always has post cards of PTS for sale - cost is ¢50 each. r Got a PTS doorstop????????? Wanna return it??????? r The company that built and launched the original Titanic is building an exact duplicate ocean liner set to sail in the summer of 2002. r Abraham Lincoln was the first U.S. President to wear a beard. V There is a photo album in the office of all residents if you can't place a name with a face. And if you haven't had your picture taken, please check with the office. W Micro -particles in a sneeze can travel as fast a 100 miles per hour. W The name of the Ori -Call -Caretaker is posted by the bulletin board. V It snows more each year in the Grand Canyon than it does in MN. Wrap celery in tin foil, it lasts longer. It really works! ! ! ! W Shirley Temple made a million dollars before the age of ten. W Thelma Paine is in charge of watering the plants in the Activities Room. If you want to keep your plant, please put your name on it. If your name is not on the plant it will be thrown away if it is dying. V The dryer lint traps must be cleaned after you have dried your clothes. W The new phone books are by the mailboxes. Recycle your old ones in the newspaper or cardboard bins down in the garage. W You probably noticed the recycling bins in the trash area have been moved. Please pay attention to what type of recycling goes into these bins. Glass, and cans may be mixed. JOKE A teenaged boy with spiked hair, nose ring and baggy clothes says to his friend, "I don't really like to dress like this, but it keeps my parents from dragging me everywhere with them." The poem below was written my Micki Larson who is taking a writing course. Here are her ABC's of Plymouth Towne Square. PTS A is for adults, yes, we were young once! B is for balance, sought by our bunch! C is for caring; there are quite a few! D ear God, sustain me, lone life is quite new. E veryone trying, each in their own way, F or making a new life, so what can I say? G ood cooks prevail in our replica -town, H aving IM talent was a star in our crowns! I t once again has each finding a place, J ust as in school days, each hoping for space. K eeping our apartments is _Ae playing house. L asking room for all things; we hope not a mouse! M ornings come early, N ights lasting long, so O n with my prayers, He'll help me along! Pancakes and lunches, pot -lucks, more food, Q uickly fills calendars..Is abstinence rude? R egular card games, puzzles claim some; S arae for the library, there are books for each one! T ime to visit, sharing joys and our woes, U nderstanding fills us, cause most of us 'know', V olunteers are prevalent, trying to share, and W orking together with the staff, each who cares! X cellent decor, holiday fun, Y ear -round surprises help meld us as one! Z est 'for life' friendships make my life here fair! our home address is Plymouth Towne Square. OM All residents of WS tre wviz4d to p nelentine's 1)" on Wedoesdoy, Februtry 141 A 1:00 P.M. Refresbwents served - Vvlentine 0trd exchonge Wft111A Wf Tey SWA`N[FAT!'ft Sti1 LNrq" OP _ _ P KIM _ 1 I 1 1 All residents of WS tre wviz4d to p nelentine's 1)" on Wedoesdoy, Februtry 141 A 1:00 P.M. Refresbwents served - Vvlentine 0trd exchonge Wft111A Wf Tey SWA`N[FAT!'ft Sti1 LNrq" OP _ _ P d1O TRAVEL LOG Moe will be here again this year to present a travel show for you. It will be Tuesday, February 20''' at 10:30. Come - Relax and enjoy the show! HOLIDAY GIVING Last month we forgot to thank those of you who contributed to our PTS Holiday Giving. Your response to such a wonderful cause was overwhelming and your generosity was tremendous to say the least. Thank you for opening your hearts to someone who truly appreciated it. I MEL WYNKOOP THELMA PAINE SHIRLEY RUNDE MARVEL JOHNSON JIM GRANGE BLANCHE EYLER DOROTHY LEUER BEVERLY LEACH EARL LUND PAT LAMBIE JEAN VON ARX JODY WYNKOOP 6 7 7 8 11 17 18 23 23 24 27 28 e Apt. 213 Apt, 227 Apt. 109 Apt. 226 Apt. 1.14 Apt. 303 Apt. 211 Apt. 105 Apt. 318 Apt. 132 Apt. 31 Apt. 21 To the worldp, you may be one person# But to one person, you nW be the world" 9 a PTS R 8IDFNT PI UR S If you, have not had your picture taken for the PTS Photo Album, please come to the fireplace room and Bill Lambie (our In- house photographer) will take it for you. The date is Monday, february 6'' between 11:00 and 11:30. P -S R«A MAJZKet His year rafAar Man a Qraft Sada we wi#d Of doing a PTS flea Mw4dt, wAicA wi88 da Friday, Marc$ 80" from 10.2:00, in #A# dining room& We are renting taddes for $0 for (As sgeare ones and $l for UP ronmd. yon sway said wAatever yoN wisA and Qeep Me rwoney for yoarsadf. We add Aave odds and ends around Me Aonss Mat we mead to recycle. Start Annting for Moss treasnras and sign-sop on (As doard for your dad#es. jemmy Hnffrwam and Grdarice Severson Anve dean dasy trying varions domed recipes to we can sad# Aorwerwada domnts and coil" daring Me fdoa Mar4et. Mat a fen event - Into voer frasA into casA! Dont AAve emoegA for a fade? SAare a tadde witA a ffiend. fir: '.:r:•'.in:r::+•_€=t! ANTIQUOS WE BUY G JUNK. WE SELL AWTIQUES G t o iii Medical Notes by Dennis Cold"& NDd 01hyTlpsord, CMS ARTHRITIS Arthritis is a major health problem in terms of numbers of dollars and lives encumbered. The term literally means inflammation of the joints. The number one type of ar- thritis is osteoarthdgs (OA) or de- generative arthritis, a non-inflam- matory disease. The usual age of onset Is 40 - 50; however, it can be seen In high risk Individuals as early as their 20s. As the term Im- plies, OA Is primarily a wear -and - tear process. Swelling can occur as a result of cartilage and tissue fragments irritating the joint space. Genetics also plays a role. The symptoms start with pain and stiff- ness after activity followed by a period of rest. There Is minimal primary swelling or redness in- volved. The Initial x-rays show little damage. Interestingly, when the course is advanced and symptoms abate to some degree, the x-rays may look terrible. The treatment Includes medicines, analgesics, rest, and modification of activities. Surgery can help major joints af- ter an extended course of the dis- ease. The next major types of arthritis are the immunologic (or collagen vas- cular) forms. These Include rheu- matoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythmatosis and their many rela- tives. As you know, there can be significant systemic problems, also. The cause is unknown but may in- clude genetics, Infection, stress, etc. The symptoms are severe pain, swelling, and some redness with wafmth. Many joints are in- volved and both sides of the body are affected as opposed to one or a few joints as seen with OA. Fa- tigue, skin and tissue Involvement, sun sensitivity, as well as a multi- tude of other symptoms, differen- tiate the forms of the disease. Again, the treatment includes medications of many kinds, chemo- therapy, rest, lifestyle modification, and surgery. Rarer forms of arthri- tis include psoriasis, gout, and bac- terial Infection. These are usually acute forms and rarely come to a Physical Therapist's attention. Diagn::_ticatly, there are a few clini- cal tools that are helpful. In medi- cine, we use the term'pathogno- monic, meaning that if a clinical finding Is seen, there is a 100° chance of a particular disease oc- curring. In OA, nodular thickening of the small joints of the fingers with mild deformity is pathogno- monic. With rheumatoid arthritis, fingers slant laterally from the metacarpal and phalange joints in advanced stages. LENT February 28 - April 14, 2001 Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, is a period of fast- ing and penitence traditionally ob- served by Christians in preparation for Easter. The length of the Lenten fast, during which individu- als eat sparingly, was established In the 41" century as 40 days, ex- cluding Sundays. Lent originated In the earliest days of the Church as a preparatory time for Easter, when the faithful rededicated them- selves and when converts were in- structed in the faith and prepared for baptism. By observing the 40 days of Lent, the Individual Chris- tian Imitates Jesus' withdrawal in the wilderness for 40 days. The ob- servance of fasting or other forms of self-denial during Lent varies within Protestant, Catholic, and Anglican churches. It Is a season for reflection and taking stock, a sort of spiritual check-up." The word "Lent" comes from the Old English word, Langton, mean- ing spring. Lent Is 40 days long because it Is the traditional num- ber of discipline, devotion, and preparation In the Bible (i.e., Moses fasted on Mt. Sinai 40 days and nights; during the Great Flood It rained 40 days and nights; Moses and the Jews wandered In the desert for 40 years before reach- ing the Promised Land; and Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderoess fasting before starting his teach- ing). Giving up something for Lent Is a custom observed by many. Chris- tians believe that by denying them- selves something they enjoy, their wills become disciplined. The be- lief is that resisting temptations when they are not sinful results In rejecting temptations when they are sinful. Instead of giving up' something, others do some special reading or extra Christian service. In the past, the Lenten fast was very serious to many Christians. During the fast, no meat, cream, butter, or eggs were eaten. That Is why the tradition of eating pan- cakes on Shrove Tuesday (day before Ash Wednesday) began, as a way to use up the eggs and cream which would not keep until Easter. Shrove Tuesday, also called Pancake Tuesday, has tra- ditionally become the day for a last fling, and celebrating Mardi Gras' means "Fat Tuesday") and Car- nival (literally means "Goodbye, Meat"), times of feasts and gaiety before Lent starts. In some areas, ' Carnival is celebrated on the Mon- day before Shrove Tuesday (called Shrove Monday) and for longer periods of time. NOON LUNCH4 Wednesday, February 21'" 12:00 in the dining room. 5.00 Swedish Meatballs Mashed. Potatoes & Gravy Coleslaw Bar and Coffee We are in need of volunteers. GET-TOGETHER Get -together this month will be a week early because of Valentine's Day. It will be February 7th at 5:30 and will be a Chicken dinner (from Thriftway) Mashed potatoes, 3 -Bean Salad,. Roll, Dessert and Coffee. Tickets on sale for $5.00 February 151 & 2nd. MUNIC SPEMAL MUSIC Julie Fern, a piano teacher will be here to playlor you on Tuesday, February What 1:00 in the dining room. - Ifyou believe thatyou have been a victim offraud, immediately contactyourlocal police departAient and the Attorney General's Office You can bep reduce the chance that anotherperson will become a victinf, and you »tight also assist in banging the criminal tojustice. Minnesota Attorney GeneraPs Office Consumer Protection 1400 NCL Tower 445 Minnesota Street Saint Paul, MN 55101 Minnesota Department of Commerce 133 E. 7" Street Saint Paul, MN 55101 612) 296-2594 Better Business Bureau 2706 Gannon Road Saint Paul, MN '55116 612) 699-1111 Minnesota Department of Human Rights 612) 296-5663 Hotline: (612) 296-3353 Toll-free: (800) 657-3787 TTY: (612) 297-7206 TTY Toll-frge (800 366-4812 Web address: www-ag.state.mn.us/consumer American Association of Retired Persons 60 E. Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55425 612) 858-9040 Crime Victims Center 612) 934-1914 Veteran's 4h'air'6 Office 800) 487-6233 THE ADJACENT DOCUMENT WAS SUPPLIED BY AGENCY NAFA rn urri nw. nrwifan muo nr, 0%4 y name is Laurie Reveling from the Plymouth area. I have been in the beauty industry for more then 25 years. I have worked in. salons, wig shops and beauty schools. I'm very pleased to have the opportunity work in your salon. Thank You Stop in and see me, Laurie Shampoo/Set -$12 Shampoo Only $4 Dandruff Shampoo - add $1 Haircuts Women - $12 Men -$10-$12 Permanent Wave $45 includes Cut Weekly Color Rinse $2 Tint and Shampoo Set $35 Comb Outs . $5 Manicure with clear polish.- $10 Mamcur. with colored polish - $13 Paraffin dip for nails - $10 Hair nets - $1 HOURS - Monday - 8:30 Wednesday - 1:30 Saturday - 8:00 CALL FOR APPOINTMENT - 763- 551-8912 February 2001 Monthly Planner 6, - f-?-Jol Prhiad htr CaMgarCreatw °Wson Ot/31 200t 3 1 2 3 Mach S M TW T F S S M T ar T F ti 10:00 AM Resident Coffee I -W PM Gama 7:09 PM Carib 7-W PM BINGO 3:30 PM SCHWAN'S 7. 10 7:00 PM TripoleyI, Is 16 U 1 n :0 11 1] Is 14 Is 1, 17 1 _ J ,. ss :.:r 1 1. m 21 r_ 21 H GROUNDHOG DAY n A s0 !1 M 3. h rl 79 30 sl 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 9,00 AM Church 7.00 PM BINGO 9:110 AM lWal.A41thk W.Phi TCF SMKING 10:00 AM Reskitut CoRm I -.W PM Games 7:09 PM Cards Service tEracm 5W.1 1:30 PM 3/13 Cards DR 1:30 PI11 RESIDENT 7-00 PM Tripoley9:30 AM Men's Club 5:30 PM GET COUNCIL 1:00 PM JULIE FERN- TOGETHER 7.00 PM BINGO PIANO 1:30 PM Denmark (DR) 11 12 13 1.4 15 16 17 9:00 AM Church 7:00 PM BINGO 9.00 AM Istal-MRide 1:00 PM VALEN- 10:00 AM Resaknt Coffee 100 PM Gama 7:00 PM Cards Service LINCOLN'S Iffacm sbml TINE'S DAY 7:00 PM BINGO 1:00 PM Hearing Aids BIRTHDAY 9:30 AM Mcn'sClub PARTY 3J0 PO1 SCHWAN'S 1:30 PM Denmark (DR) 7:00 PM Tripoley1:30 PM 3/13 Cards DR 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 9..00 AM Church 7:00 PM BINGO 91M AM Rial A -Ride IM PM NOON 1:00 PM RESIDENT 1:00 PM Gama 11:39 AM P, '-eak0w Service PRESIDENTS DAY 0owerv3b=b 9:30 AM Men's Club LUNCH MEETING 7.0" Tripolcy 10:00 AM Moo, 10:30 AM MOE'S 1:30 PM 3/13 Cards DR 700 PM BINGO R TRAVEL NO AM COI'FL'L 7 OU PM Cards PROGRAM WASHINGTON'S 1:30 PM Demmark (DR) BIRTHDAY 25 26 27 28 9AOAM Church 7:00 PM DINGO 9M AM Md-A41thr 1:30 PM 3/13 Cards DR Service farolmshool ASH WEDNESDAY 9:3030 A Club 1:30 PM Denmark (DR) Prhiad htr CaMgarCreatw °Wson Ot/31 200t 3