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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 02/18/2021Housing Catalyst Board of Commissioners Meeting February 18, 2021 Attendance • Commissioners: Cathy Mathis, Jennifer Wagner, Emily Gorgol, Hep Wilkins, Ann Green, David Bye • Staff: Julie Brewen, Michele Christensen, Duane Hopkins, Kristin Fritz, Josh Suppes, Brian Heckart, Carri Ratazzi, Angelika Lintner, Traci McGraw, Justin Corey, Sam Seitz, Kim Iwanski • Legal Counsel: Jim Martell • Guest: Lindsay Ex Call to Order Chairperson Mathis called the meeting to order at 7:31 a.m. Approval of Minutes from January 21, 2021 Commissioner Wagner made a motion to approve the minutes from the Board of Commissioners meeting on January 21, 2021. Commissioner Wilkins seconded and the motion was passed unanimously. Staff Updates 1. Goal 4 Excellence in Business Operations • Director of Accounting Brian Heckart reviewed the strategies within this goal related to finance and accounting. He discussed the department’s accomplishments and plans in 2021. • Director of Human Resources Angelika Lintner explained plans to gather employee feedback and data in 2021. 2. Development Update • Myrtle Single Room Occupancy Substantial Renovation: Chief Real Estate Officer Kristin Fritz shared photos of the building before and after the rehab. Residents have moved back into the building. Funding came from a Villages, Ltd. contribution and City of Fort Collins’ Affordable Housing Capital Fund. • Oak 140: Ms. Fritz said staff are taking proposals from Low Income Housing Tax Credit investors now and will select the primary investor partner in the next few weeks. Staff are working with consultants on the structuring of financing with Private Activity Bonds, other types of bonds and debt. The board will review the bond financing resolution in May. We plan to close in June. Legislative Update • Colorado: Chief Executive Officer Julie Brewen said she and peer housing authority directors are engaging in discussion with advocacy groups who are drafting legislation that would require evictions to proceed through a jury trial. • National: Chief Financial Officer Duane Hopkins said the current federal COVID relief package includes significant rental assistance money. The Senate will vote on the nomination of Marcia Fudge as HUD secretary in the next few weeks. • City of Fort Collins: Commissioner Gorgol said there were many housing topics discussed at the last City Council meeting. The City is beginning the first phase of the Land Use Code update. The Metro District policy amendment will be discussed at an upcoming City Council meeting. Resolution of Appreciation for Duane Hopkins Chairperson Mathis read an honorary resolution, to show appreciation to Mr. Hopkins for his contributions to Housing Catalyst. Commissioner Bye made a motion to approve the resolution. Commissioner Green seconded and the motion was passed unanimously. Adjournment Chairperson Mathis adjourned the meeting at 8:29 a.m.