Minutes HousingTrust Fund Committee 9 29 08
MINUTES OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION
TRUST FUND COMMITTEE
DATE:
Monday, September 29, 2008
TIME:
12:00 noon
PLACE:
Housing and Community Development Department
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350 W. 6 Street, Suite 312, Dubuque IA 52001
Chairperson Jim Holz called the meeting to order at approximately 12:00 p.m., following staff
assurance of compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Committee Members Present:
Char EddyDoris Hingtgen Jim Holz
John Walsh
Committee Members Absent:
Dorothy Culbertson
Staff Present:
David Harris Joleen Patterson Lisa Barton
Correspondence / Public Input
None
Certification of Minutes: 18 June, 2008 Trust Fund Committee Meeting
John Walsh moved to approve the 18 June, 2008 Housing Trust Fund meeting minutes.
Char Eddy seconded. Roll Call. All others present in favor. Motion passed.
Certification of Minutes: 22 August, 2008 Trust Fund Committee Meeting
Char Eddy moved to approve the 22 August, 2008 Housing Trust Fund meeting minutes.
Jim Holz seconded. Roll Call. John Walsh Abstained. All others present in favor. Motion
passed.
Old Business
None
New Business
Review and Approval: IFA FY2009 Housing Trust Fund Applications
David reported the IFA FY2009 application is primarily the same as last years except the
forgivable loan amount was increased to $10,000. Jim Holz suggested that the demolition of
derelict properties and relocation of City-acquired houses to vacant lots be added to the IFA
application. Discussion was held and it was decided to add the demolition/relocation under
the program description found on page 2 of the application. The Trust Fund committee is
also asking for use of part of the requested 2009 award as a tax credit guarantee in the
amount of $75,000 for the Step by Step project.
John Walsh motioned to approve all of the above and Char Eddy seconded the motion. Roll
Call. All others present in favor. Motion passed.
Review and Approval: Request from Y Domestic Shelter for Rehab Assistance
The Domestic Shelter submitted an application to use the remaining CDBG Trust funds for a
new roof and tuckpointing. Discussion was held and John Walsh motioned to approve
$47,000 to go to the Domestic Shelter in case they have other deferred maintenance. This
approval is subject to receiving an inspection report from Dick Firzlaff, Housing Rehabilitation
Inspector, stating that the building is structurally secure and up to housing code. Dick will
also obtain appropriate bids for this additional work. Char Eddy seconded the motion. Roll
Call. All others present in favor. Motion passed.
Information Sharing
None
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Jim Holz motioned to
adjourn and Char Eddy seconded. Meeting was adjourned at approximately 1:55 p.m.
Minutes taken by:
Lisa Barton
Housing Secretary
Respectfully submitted by:
David Harris
Department Director