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MINUTES OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION
TRUST FUND COMMITTEE
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
June 22, 2006
7:30 a,m,
Housing and Community Development Department
1805 Central Avenue, Dubuque IA 52001
Vice Chairperson Doris Hingtgen called the meeting to order at 7:38 a,m, following staff
assurance of compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Committee Members Present: Doris Hingtgen
Harry Neustadt
Char Eddy
Committee Members Absent: Jim Holz
John Walsh
Staff Present:
David Harris
Joleen Patterson Jean Noel
Public Present:
Sarah Davidson
Certification of Minutes: 3 March. 2006 Trust Fund Committee Meetina
Char Eddy moved to approve the 3 March, 2006 Housing Trust Fund meeting minutes.
Doris Hingtgen seconded. Roll Call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Corresoondence I Public Inout
Sarah Davidson presented a power point presentation on behalf of Step by Step, Inc., a non-
profit organization that promotes projects for people with disabilities. They plan to convert
property located at 759 Bluff Street into a 7 1-bedroom, fully accessible, residential facility for
income-eligible women with physical disabilities. Volunteers and professionals have donated
their services along with matching funds and HOME grants through the Federal Home Loan
Bank and the City of Dubuque. Step by Step is requesting additional funding sources
through grants, tax credits and contributions.
New Business
2007 IFA Housing Trust Fund Application
David received notice from the Iowa Finance Authority stating the FY07 State Housing Trust
Fund application is available in the amount of $2.3 million for local Housing Trust Fund and
Project Based Housing Programs. He recommended the Step by Step project, located at
759 Bluff be considered for this application. Char Eddy moved to approve the application for
Step by Step. Harry Neustadt seconded. Roll Call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Information Sharina
David informed the Committee that the Iowa Finance Authority has approved the request for
revision of the HEART Project Trust Fund contract on behalf of the Four Mounds Foundation.
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Adiournment
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Char Eddy moved to
adjourn. Harry Neustadt seconded. Roll Call. All present in favor. Motion passed. Meeting
was adjourned at 8:25 a.m.
Jean Noel
Housing Secretary
Respectfully submitted by:
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David Harris
Department Director