Minutes Housing Trust Fund Committee 8 22 08MINUTES OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION
TRUST FUND COMMITTEE
DATE: Friday, August 22, 2008
TIME: 7:30 a.m.
PLACE: Housing and Community Development Department
350 W. 6th Street, Suite 312, Dubuque IA 52001
The Housing Trust Fund Committee met at the Housing and Community Development
Department at approximately 7:30 a.m., and convened with a tour of the Washington
Neighborhood.
Committee Mebers Present: Doris Hingtgen Jim Holz Char Eddy
Staff Present: David Harris Joleen Patterson Lisa Barton
Minutes taken by:
Lisa Barton
Housing Secretary
Respectfully submitted by:
David Harris
Department Director
The Housing Trust Fund Committee toured several homes in the Washington Neighborhood.
Discussions Held
Discussion of current balance from previous year Trust Fund allocations; potential
projects (CDBG) funds
We currently have approximately $47,000 in unencumbered Trust Funds (CDBG) for support
of the Washington Neighborhood. The Teresa Shelter and Domestic Shelter contacted
David regarding funding for capital improvement projects. Discussion was held and it was
decided to approach the Domestic Shelter and Teresa Shelter and invite them to apply for
CDBG Trust Funds, in the approximate amount of $47,000, for grants for their facilities.
Discussion of IFA Housing Trust Fund Application
The new IFA Trust Fund application has been published and is due on October 1, 2008.
David will contact IFA staff to discuss application requirements.
Amend current IFA application
The current IFA Trust Fund now states that funds are to be used for homeowner projects
only. The Maria House, which is located in the Washington Neighborhood, is faced with
some water problems and they have asked David for assistance. Discussion was held and
the Committee agreed to request an amendment to the current IFA Housing Trust Fund grant
agreement making non-profits eligible for IFA funds. David will prepare this request.