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OW t hi lon: To work together ko respotibiy grow oar community, and to provide quality, cost -affective, and efckent government tet does. <br />CC Regular Session 7. 9. <br />Meeting Date: 06/28/2016 <br />By: Tim Gladhill, Community Development <br />Information <br />Title: <br />Consider Letter of Support for Habitat for Humanity for Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Application <br />Purpose/Background: <br />The purpose of this case is to consider approval of a Letter of Support for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's <br />application for Minnesota Housing Finance Agency funding. <br />Observations/Alternatives: <br />According to Mike Nelson of TC Habitat, the organization is looking to seek funds to revitalize scattered residential <br />sites. This could be for the acquisition of undeveloped lots or remodel of existing homes. Exact locations have not <br />yet been determined. <br />TC Habitat has complete numerous similar projects throughout the region, including Ramsey. The largest known <br />project completed by TC Habitat was a 24 unit townhome development in Town Center Gardens. <br />Attached is a draft Letter of Support for consideration. Staff believes the request is reasonable, as it helps achieve a <br />number of the City's housing goals in terms of affordability and revitalization. Additionally, the program helps <br />bring undeveloped lots into the tax base. <br />Funding Source: <br />No City Funds are being requested. This case is being handled as part of normal Staff duties. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends approval of the Letter of Support. <br />Action: <br />Motion to approve the Letter of Support. <br />Letter of Support <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Tim Gladhill (Originator) Tim Gladhill 06/23/2016 11:19 AM <br />Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 06/23/2016 11:20 AM <br />Form Started By: Tim Gladhill Started On: 06/14/2016 10:58 AM <br />