4.11 HRSR 02-06-2017
Request for Action
To
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Item Number
4.11
Agenda Section
Consent
Meeting Date
February 6, 2017
Prepared by
Amanda Othoudt, EDD
Item Description
Receive report on Modifications/Amendments to
Statute and/or Enabling Resolution
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Receive report
Background/Discussion
Housing and Redevelopment Authority Bylaws suggest the periodic review of any modifications or
amendments to the Statute and/or Enabling Resolution. The HRA attorney has provided a brief
summary, attached.
These updates will be reflected in ongoing processes and policies. If there are any questions on the
update, please inform staff beforehand, as the attorney will not be present.
Financial Impact
N/A
Attachments
HRA attorney memo dated December 29, 2016
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Elk River HRA Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Gina Fiorini
DATE: December 29, 2016
RE: Housing and Redevelopment Authority Legislative Update
The HRA has historically received an annual update of legislative changes to the Municipal
Housing and Redevelopment Act, Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 to 469.047 and other
legislative changes that are relevant to the HRA. Legislative changes enacted in 2016 pertinent to
the HRA are outlined below.
• There were no legislative changes to the Housing and Redevelopment Act.
Other legislative changes impacting the HRA included the following:
• Housing and redevelopment appropriations. Section 5 of Chapter 189 (HF 2749/SF
2356) appropriates funds to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. A total of $500,000 is
appropriated for the housing trust fund to establish an exploited families rental assistance
program. Another $500,000 is allocated for competitive grant programs to fund housing
projects in communities with low housing vacancy rates and that have certain education and
training centers. The Workforce and Affordable Homeownership Development Program
received $750,000 in fiscal year 2017. Section 2, subd. 3 of Chapter 189 (HF 2749/SF
2356) allocates $500,000 to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for a grant providing a
family stabilization plan program. An additional $250,000 is provided to the Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency as a one-time appropriation for risk mitigation programs to reduce
landlord financial risks for renting to persons eligible for family homeless prevention and
assistance program under Minnesota Statutes, Section 462A.2015. Higher priority will be
given to applicants that can demonstrate a matching amount of money by a local unit of
government, business, or nonprofit organization. Section 2, subd. 2 of Chapter 189 (HF
2749/SF 2356) provided $2 million dollars to the Department of Employment and Economic
Development for redevelopment programs. Effective July 1, 2016.
• Community Integration. Chapter 163 (HF 3199/SF 2414) is the omnibus Department of
Health and Human Services law. Article 3, section 12 requires the commissioners of Human
Services, Education, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Department of Employment
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and Economic Development, and Information Technology, in consultation with
stakeholders, to develop a collaborative action plan consistent with the state Olmstead Plan
to increase community integration of people with disabilities, including housing, community
living, and competitive employment. The priority is to align policies and funding, streamline
access to services, and increase efficiencies in interagency collaboration. Recommendations
must be provided to the Legislature by January 1, 2017, including proposed statutory
changes, changes necessary to the data practices act to allow for data sharing, and
information technology solutions required to implement the actions. Effective August 1,
2016.
• Housing Support Services. Chapter 163 (HF 3199/SF 2414) of the omnibus Department of
Health and Human Services law. Article 3, section 13, requires the commissioner of Human
Services to design comprehensive housing services to support an individual’s ability to
obtain or maintain stable housing. The proposal must support the goals of improving
housing stability, increasing opportunities for integrated community living, preventing and
reducing homelessness, increasing overall health and well-being of people with housing
instability, and reducing inefficient use of health care that may result from housing
instability. The commissioner is required to present an update to the Legislature by February
1, 2017. Effective August 1, 2016.
• Tax increment financing (TIF). There were no changes to the tax increment financing act,
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 through 469.1794.