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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 12-03 HRAP r HRA AGENDA City of Brooklyn Center December 3, 1979 8:00 P.M. II I 1. Call to Order: 8:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes November 19, 1979 4. Resolution Approving Guidelines For The Administration Of Emergency Home Rehabilitation Grants S. Adjournment t e ' MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA SPECIAL SESSION NOVEMBER 19, 1979 CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority met in special session and was called to order by Chairman Dean Nyquist at 10:20 p.m. ROLL CALL Chairman Dean Nyquist, Commissioners Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott. Also present was HRA Director Gerald Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning and Inspection Ron Warren, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, and Administrative Assistants Brad Hoffman and Tom - Bublitz. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 15, 1979 There was a motion by Commissioner Fignar and seconddd by Commissioner Lhotka to approve the minutes of the October 15, 1979 Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority meeting as submitted. Voting in favor: - Chairman Nyquist, Commissioners Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO ADMINISTER REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM Administrative Assistant Hoffman noted that references to the Metropolitan Council Housing and Redevelopment Authority in the resolution should be changed to refer only to the Metropolitan Council to be consistent with the contract. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -7 Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Fignar, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted.in favor thereof:, Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene Lhotka, and Celia Scott; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. DISCUSSION OF EMERGENCY REHABILITATION LOAN PROCEDURE Chairman Nyquist noted that this discussion item had originally appeared on the November 19, 1979 City Council agenda but that it would be considered by the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority rather than as part of the City Council agenda. The HRA Director explained that certain improvements in homes, particularly those which are weather related often require immediate attention. Administrative Assistant Hoffman explained that health and safety related improvements in homes are sometimes situations requiring emergency consideration. He explained that to date, there has been no formalized procedure developed to deal.with such emergency situa- tions. Administrative Assistant Hoffman that the administrative 11 -19 -79 -1- staff be given the authority to approve grant applications contingent upon the following conditions: 1. An emergency situation exists involving either seasonal` " consideration or life /safety considerations as determined by the Building Inspector. 2. That "a preliminary income verification has been completed to assure the applicant's eligibility under the program. Commissioner Fignar referred to the memorandum from Administrative Assistant Hoffman and agreed that the consideration of the emergency rehabilitation problems on an administrative level is a good idea. The HRA Director noted that the administrative -staff can develop some guidelines for the'admini- stration of emergency home rehabilitation grants. He noted that this would be accomplished in conjunction with the City Attorney's input. Commissioner_KUefler agreed that the development procedures £or administering emergency home rehabilitation grants is a logical approach . to the problem. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Lhotka and seconded by,'Commissioner Fignar to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Chairman Nyquist, Commissioners Kuefler, Fignar, Lhotka, and Scott. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center Housing.and Redevelop- ment Authority adjourned. at 10:30 p.m. Date Chairman 11. =19_79 -2- ti Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING .ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY HOME REHABILITATION GRANTS WHEREAS, Brooklyn Center home rehabilitation grants are given final approval by the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority; and WHEREAS,'proceed to work orders cannot be issued until final approval is given; and WHEREAS, the approval of Brooklyn Center's home rehabilitation grants necessarily involve the orderly process of eligibility verification and appli- cation ranking; and WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority recognizes that emergency situations require that some grant applications be addressed in a timely manner; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevel- opment Authority to provide an efficient and effective method for handling emergency situations: NOW,, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority that: f 1. An emergency be defined as a home repair creating an imminent threat to the health and safety of the inhabitants or a home repair requiring immediate attention because of seasonal considerations. 2. That such homes will be inspected by the City's Building Inspector and will be declared an emergency situation in his/ her ; opinion: 3. That a preliminary income verification be completed. 4. That upon meeting the first 3 conditions the administrative *staff is authorized to approve grant application requests and issue proceed to work orders prior to a final approval from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. 5. That all grant applications classified as emergency grants be submitted to the Housing"and.Redevelopment Authority for review along with all other grant requests in 'their normal order. Date Mayor F t ATTEST- . Clerk RESOLUTION NO. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.' o -