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| | | | 1. Call to Order at 9:05 AM
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| | | | 2. Roll Call. | | | |
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| | | | 3. Review and approval of the December 6, 2018 meeting minutes.
Minutes note: Motion by Ms. Biscobing seconded by Mr. Haywood, Sr., to approve the minutes of the December 6, 2018 meeting. There were no objections. | | | |
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| | | | 4. Special request from Alexander & Co., to move previously allocated Housing Trust Funds, for the Soldiers Home project, to the Housing Authority of Milwaukee.
Minutes note: Appearing:
Jonathan Back - Alexander & Co.,
For Profit Developer partner with The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee to redevelop the Soldiers Home Project: 101 unit for veterans and families that are at risk of homelessness or already homeless.
Julie Wilson - Assistant City Attorney - Housing Authority
Mr. Mahan received a notification from the Alexander Company, confirmed with the Housing Authority, that the grant is better suited to go directly to the Housing Authority.
Mr. Back explained that the funds end up in the project either way; there has been multiple source of soft financing through capital camgaign through the Home Depot funding; however, all funds run through the Housing Authority and are contributed or loaned into the project. This transfer would follow suit creates a taxable situation for the Alexander Co., for the project to benefit so less much money gets into the project as a result of tax reformed change.
Mr. Hiller, seconded by Ms. Biscobing made motion to move previously allocated $150,000 Housing Trust Funds, for the Soldiers Home project, to the Housing Authority of Milwaukee. There were no objections
Mr. Hiller asked if a memo can be submitted as part of the file, that would reflects any changes on the application of this project. There were no objections.
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| | | | 5. Review and Approval of the request to rescind funding allocated to Gorman & Company for the Washington Park Townhomes Project.
Minutes note: Mr. Higgins said that in a 2017 meeting the Gorman & Company to rescind the funds allocated ($100,000) to the Washington Park Townhomes Project. The request was denied because it would affect the scoring of the project. As of today, The Gorman Company has not returned the funds nor submitted a letter to the CDGA Administrationto confirm the return of the funds.
The project is complete.
Motion by Ms. Biscobing, seconded by Mr. Arora to rescind funding allocated to Gorman & Company for the Washington Park Townhomes Project. There were no objections.
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| | | | 6. Review and Approval of the Housing Trust Fund Grant Application to be released for RFP.
Minutes note: Total amount is $900,000
also there are few smaller accounts that will be added to this amount, making it available for funding.
Application release for RFP is August 2, 2019.
Technical Review Committee will meet late september 2019 to craft their recommendations for approval by the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board.
Ald. Murphy asked if there is a possibility to allow for a portion of dollars to be used for legal services for tenants who are being evicted.
Mr. Higgins said that CDGA office is involved with Eviction Prevention Task Force; funding legal services for that purpose. $100,000 have been allocated for 2020.
Mr. Hiller asked for questions on the application be amended to reflect the longevity of developers involved in the projects, motion made by Mr. Haywood, Sr., seconded by Mr. Hiller. There were no objections.
It was requested, unanimous that all questions be specific and consistent throughout the entire application, for better scoring by the Technical Review Subcommittee.
Mr. Hiller made the recommendation to CDGA to include supportive services, such as eviction counseling, as part of the application.
Motion by Ms. Biscobing, seconded by Mr. Hiller to approve the Housing Trust Grant application as amended. There were no objections.
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| | | | 7. Announcements. | | | |
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| | | | 8. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 AM | | | |
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