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HomeMy WebLinkAbout[06] Small Cities Grant 6 Council Agenda Item MEETING DATE: February 7, 2013 AGENDA ITEM: Public Hearing, Proposed Block Grant SUBMITTED BY: Administration BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: One of the projects initiated by the St. Joseph EDA was reviewing the impact that the housing requirement of CSB/SJU has on the housing and economy in St. Joseph. As a result of that effort, the City became aware of funding for low to moderate income property owners through the Community Development Block Grant. This grant would provide for funding to make improvements to their home, such as windows and siding. The funding would also provide an opportunity to landlords to make improvements; however the rent would have to meet the criteria for serving the low to moderate income. The City applied for the funding in 2012 with the assistance of the Stearns County HRA and we did not receive funding. The grant funds are competitive. The City could re-submit the application for funding in 2013 and this time the grant coordinator is the Central MN Housing Partnership. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The City Council authorized the submittal of the grant application, authorizing the Central MN Housing Partnership to act as the grant administrator. The cost for the services is $ 600, which has already been paid. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At this time the City is authorizing the full application to the Department of Employment Development. A representative (s) will be present at the meeting to provide an overview of the grant and answer any questions. Before the meeting between 5 and 6 the CMHP is conducting an open house for any property owner that has questions. They have advertised both the public hearing and open house in the Newsleader. ATTACHMENTS: Request for Council Action Hearing Notice Resolution 2013-008 Authorizing Application REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: A motion authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute Resolution 2013- 008 authorizing application for funding through the Small Cities Development Program. Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Application for Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Funding To Whom It May Concern: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,that the City Council of St. Joseph,Minnesota will meet in Council Chambers of the St. Joseph City Hall, located at 25 College Ave. N St. Joseph, MN 56374, at 7:15 p.m. on February 7, 2013, thereby dedicating a portion of their regular monthly meeting to identify community development and housing needs, including the needs of very low and low income persons, as well as other needs of the community that might be addressed through the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)program. The public hearing will include a review of the proposed CDBG activities,their benefiting location(s), overall cost and proposed financing, and the implementation schedule. Citizens will be provided the opportunity to comment upon the original Citizen Participation Plan and on substantial amendments to it, or to the activities for which CDBG funds will be used. Information and records regarding the proposed and past use of CDBG funds will be available at the St. Joseph City Hall during regular business hours. Dated this /S'day o - ,2013. J a• e ens, City Administrator Published in the St.Joseph Newsleader January 18, 2013 Resolution 2013-008 City of St. Joseph Application Resolution Small Cities Development Program BE IT RESOLVED that the City of St. Joseph act as the legal sponsor for the project contained th in the Application to be submitted on February 28, 2013 and that Rick Schultz, Mayor and Judy Weyrens, City Administrator are hereby authorized to apply to the Department of Employment Development for funding of this project on behalf of the City of St. Joseph. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of St. Joseph has the legal authority to apply for financial assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure adequate construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of the proposed project for its design life. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of St. Joseph has not violated any Federal, State or local laws pertaining to fraud, bribery, graft, kickbacks, collusion, conflict of interest or other unlawful or corrupt practice. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon approval of its application by the State, the City of St. Joseph may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the approved project, and that the City of St. Joseph certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in all contract agreements. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Rick Schultz, Mayor and Judy Weyrens, City Administrator are hereby authorized to execute such agreements and amendments thereto, as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the Applicant. I CERTIFY THAT the above resolution was adopted by the St. Joseph City Council of the City of St. Joseph on February 7, 2013. SIGNED: Date Rick Schultz, Mayor Date Judy Weyrens, City Administrator WITNESSED: Date Signature/Title This page intentionally left blank