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Nate Ruppert, Lennar, introduced himself and stated that he is also a Board member for Elevate <br />Hope House and has been directly involved in the last two builds. He stated that it has been <br />awesome to see the excitement and involvement of trade partners and spoke about the <br />commitments they received for products and labor in those last two projects. He estimated that <br />$200,000 to $250,000 in donations were received for the project currently being built, and believed <br />that those types of donations would carry over towards this project. He stated that the Lennar <br />Foundation has also committed to continuing a partnership with Elevate Hope House, noting that <br />the donation for the last project was $200,000. He stated that there is a commitment towards this <br />project, but he cannot disclose the amount being discussed at this time. <br />Member Hills asked if there is any idea of how much the Lennar Foundation provides in charitable <br />donations annually. <br />Mr. Ruppert stated that for every home Lennar builds, $1 <br />those funds are spread across each division. He stated <br />has been allocated each year. <br />Member Stewart understood that Lennar has residentia <br />experience in commercial builds. <br />tntribut- the foundation, and <br />cent years, to • about $500,000 <br />d asked abo he company's <br />Mr. Ruppert stated that locally, the division mostl builds resin -tial units and commented on the <br />similarities between this type of build and to hhomes. He stated that they also have a <br />commercial/mixed-use division, and they have constructs apartment buildings in the metro area. <br />He stated that they have also built amenity ce ,-rs; _u hich imilar product. <br />John Heinrich, Anoka <br />a County Commiss <br />House in the past and ca <br />commented on •w the org <br />serve, but <br />workin <br />awar <br />July tha <br />unty . mmissioner, in <br />e stated that the Coun <br />k to the good d work t <br />ization has brough <br />duced himself and provided his perspective as <br />a provided LAHA funding to Elevate Hope <br />rganization has done with that funding. He <br />gether the community, not just for those they <br />those who donate and assist with the projects. He spoke about his experience <br />ith the organization on a project in 2019. He stated that more people have become <br />e mission and <br />cused on fun <br />Julie Braasta., .ka Coun <br />member of the . ake C. <br />and its mission. Sh- state <br />to be involled. He stated that he will be golfing at a tournament in <br />ng fohis project. <br />Commissioner, introduced herself and stated that, as a previous <br />Council, she has more extensive experience with the organization <br />at Elevate Hope House has been a great partner, not just to the cities <br />they belong to, but to those they serve. She stated that in her role at the County, they have been <br />able to assist the organization in its mission for funding through CDBG. She commented that the <br />organization invests in the communities they build in and helps to address the issue of affordable <br />housing. She believed this would be a good use of Ramsey's LAHA dollars. She commented that <br />the organization not only provides housing but also teaches the skills needed to be successful going <br />forward. She thanked the City for considering this request. <br />Olivia Sprosty, project architect, stated that she has been working with Ms. McDermott on the <br />project's feasibility and has contributed her time to develop the concepts shown and work with <br />Economic Development Authority/ June 11, 2026 <br />Page 4 of 11 <br />