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Human Services & Housing Funding Board
REGULAR MEETING
January 12, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Remote/ZOOM due to COVID-19
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1. CALL TO ORDER
• At 5:31 PM the meeting was called to order by Josh Johnson.
2. ROLL CALL
• Board Members Present
o Josh Johnson, Chair
o Olga Duvall, Vice Chair
o Steve Backsen
o Mike Kulisheck
o Pat Hastings
o Ethnie Treick
o Amanda McGimpsey
o Elizabeth Gillette
• Staff Members Present
o Adam Molzer, Staff Liaison, Social Sustainability - City of Fort Collins
• Guests Present
o Erma Woodfin
For further information, details and insight, and audio recording, resources are available by contacting the
HSHF-Board staff liaison.
3. AGENDA REVIEW
Josh Johnson read remote session instructions for the Human Services & Housing Funding Board and public
attendees. Adam Molzer reviewed agenda. The Board accepted the agenda without modification.
4. INTRODUCTIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Board members introduced themselves, including the two new members who were attending a regular
meeting for the first time.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Erma Woodfin introduced herself as a resident of Fort Collins who has served on the Women’s Advisory
Board, which is being paused, and may be interested in serving with this Board.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – November 10, 2021 Regular Meeting
Ethnie Treick moved to approve the minutes.
Olga Duvall seconded approval.
Amanda McGimpsey and Elizabeth abstained since they were not members in November. Passed unanimously.
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7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. CDBG Public Service Proposal Evaluation
On November 16, City Council approved changes to the framework of the Competitive Funding Process
that will provide greater flexibility to City staff and the HSHF-Board as they evaluate funding proposals
and distribute the available grant funds for various programs.
Board members previously voted to support specific process improvements related to the CDBG funds.
Moving forward, it will be evaluated how the Board will recommend the total funding, in their evaluation
of the five to seven proposals that qualify for federal CDBG dollars. Additionally, federally funded Public
Service programs are eligible for a three-year term instead of having to reapply every year.
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. 2022 Officers Nominations
Steve Backsen moved to nominate Josh Johnson as Chair and Olga Duvall as Vice Chair for 2022.
Mike Kulisheck seconded nominations. Vote will take place at February meeting.
b. 2021 Annual Report
Adam presented an overview of the 2021 Annual Report, which included (but is not limited to) the
following:
• The Board held eight regular meetings and two special meetings related to the Competitive
Funding Process.
• Board members hosted guest speakers to discuss equity and inclusion efforts, the City’s affordable
housing priorities and the Housing Strategic Plan, and legal issues pertaining to serving on a city
board.
• The Board voted to support the slate of recommended funds made available by federal stimulus
dollars related to HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development).
• The Human Services Housing Funding Board changed its name (previously CDBG Commission).
• During the FY21 Spring Competitive Funding Process, a total of $1.1 million dollars funded 39
human service programs and over $2M supported affordable housing projects.
Josh Johnson moved to approve 2021 Annual Report.
Pat Hastings seconded.
Approved 6-0. Amanda McGimpsey and Elizabeth abstained since they were not members in 2021.
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c. Competitive Process Update & Schedule of Activities
• January 6 – Funding process began for Housing and Human Service organizations to submit their
intent to apply. The deadline for intent to apply is January 26.
• February 14 – Deadline for funding proposals, after which City staff will create a summary for both
Housing and Human Services.
• In late February, Board members will have the opportunity to review and score applications using
nine criteria and will be provided workbook.
• March 30 – HSHF-Board will host a joint board meeting with the Affordable Housing Board. Local
affordable housing developers will offer live presentations for funding proposals.
• April 6 – Board members will meet to evaluate and discuss proposals.
• April 26 & 27 – Final funding recommendations will be made.
9. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
None
10. STAFF REPORTS
• City Council approved $150,000 of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding for Human Service
programs with COVID related needs.
• Last week, the Federal Government released their final document providing guidance for the use of
ARPA funding. Staff is reviewing that information.
• The Recovery Plan was taken to City Council on Tuesday, January 11. Human Service and Housing
interests are well represented in the plan. Further revisions are being made and will be considered
by Council in the coming months.
11. OTHER BUSINESS
Grantee Client Story
Adam Molzer shared a brief impact story submitted by Poudre School District in their recent quarterly
report.
12. NEXT MEETING
a. Wednesday, February 9, 2022 | 5:30pm | Location: ZOOM
13. ADJOURNMENT
Josh Johnson adjourned meeting at 6:25 PM.
Minutes were finalized and approved by the HSHF-Board on ____________________
City of Fort Collins Staff Liaison: ____________________________________________
Adam Molzer
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