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7.2 HRSR 02-06-2017    Request for Action To Housing and Redevelopment Authority Item Number 7.2 Agenda Section General Business Meeting Date February 6, 2017 Prepared by Amanda Othoudt, EDD Item Description Reading of Financial Condition Reviewed by Cal Portner, City Administrator Reviewed by Action Requested N/A Background/Discussion The HRA Bylaws suggest that the Chair of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority read the financial condition. The HRA approved the 2017 Budget & Resolution Establishing the HRA Tax Levy for collection in year 2017 at its regular meeting August 1, 2016. It was decided to maintain the balanced rate of 0.01466% to reduce drawing down on the reserves for the 2017 budget and allow funding new revolving loan programs. The 2017 HRA’s tax levy is .01466% of taxable market value. Direction from the commission included reallocating the $50,000 from the Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) in the 2016 budget for Property Acquisition/Program funding in 2017. The City Council approved the HRA Budget & Levy September 6, 2016. The HRA’s financial health is strong. Each year, money not used in the annual budget is transferred to unallocated cash reserve. The unaudited balance of this account on December 31, 2016 was $1,289,705. This money may be used to purchase buildings, land, redevelopment, creation of housing financing programs and a variety of other uses. The HRA has expressed an interest in being more aggressive in returning these funds to the community in the form of redevelopment and assistance programs. Specific goals will be articulated in the strategic plan. Financial Impact N/A Attachments  N/A