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HUMAN SERVICES & HOUSING FUNDING BOARD
SUMMARY AGENDA
February 8, 2023 5:30PM – 7:00PM
Online via Zoom
This hybrid Human Services & Housing Funding Board meeting will be available online via Zoom, or by phone.
The meeting will be available to join beginning at 5:15pm. Participants should join at least 15 minutes prior to the
5:30pm start time.
ONLINE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
You will need an internet connection on a laptop, computer, or smartphone, and may join the meeting through
Zoom at https://fcgov.zoom.us/j/99150722954?pwd=RWhqWi83TjR4eTNrVnRvL2VrSjZzdz09
Webinar ID: 991 5072 2954
(Using earphones with a microphone will greatly improve your audio). Keep yourself on muted status.
For public comments, the Chairperson will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would
like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to
comment.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BY PHONE:
Please dial +1 720 928 9299 and enter Webinar ID 991 5072 2954.
Keep yourself on muted status.
For public comments, when the Chair asks participants to click the “Raise Hand” button if they wish to speak,
phone participants will need to press *9 to do this. Staff will be moderating the Zoom session to ensure all
participants have an opportunity to address the Human Services & Housing Funding Board. When you are
called, press *6 to unmute yourself.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PERSON:
To participate in person, individuals should join the Zoom meeting online and the chairperson will call upon each
participant to speak.
Documents to Share: Any document or presentation a member of the public wishes to provide to the Human
Services & Housing Funding Board for its consideration must be emailed to amolzer@fcgov.com at least 24
hours before the meeting.
Provide Comments via Email: Individuals who are uncomfortable or unable to access the Zoom platform or
participate by phone are encouraged to participate by emailing comments to amolzer@fcgov.com at least 24
hours prior to the meeting. If your comments are specific to any of the discussion items on the agenda, please
indicate that in the subject line of your email. Staff will ensure your comments are provided to the Human
Services & Housing Funding Board.
Individuals uncomfortable or unable to access the Zoom platform or unable to participate by phone are
encouraged to participate by emailing general public comments you may have to amolzer@fcgov.com. The
Staff Liaison will ensure the Human Services & Housing Funding Board receives your comments. If you have
specific comments on any of the discussion items scheduled, please make that clear in the subject line of the
email and send at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
HUMAN SERVICES & HOUSING FUNDING BOARD
SUMMARY AGENDA
February 8, 2023, 5:30PM – 7:00PM
Online via Zoom
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1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
2. AGENDA REVIEW
3. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION (3 MINUTES PER INDIVIDUAL)
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 11, 2023 Regular Meeting
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. 2023 Officers Election
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Board Roles & Conflict of Interest – Ingrid Decker – Senior Assistant City Attorney
b. Competitive Process Update
7. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
(Committees, Event attendance, etc.)
8. STAFF REPORTS
9. OTHER BUSINESS
(Board member concerns, Announcements)
a. Grantee Client Story
10. NEXT MEETING
a. Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | 5:30pm | Location: In-Person TBD
11. ADJOURNMENT
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REGULAR MEETING DRAFT
January 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Remote/ZOOM
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1. CALL TO ORDER
• At 5:32 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 Pat Hastings
o Erma Woodfin
o Mike Kulisheck
o Christine Koepnick
o Mike Nielsen
o Michaela Ruppert
• Staff Members Present
o Adam Molzer, Staff Liaison, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins
o Tamra Leavenworth, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins
• Guests Present
o Councilmember Julie Pignataro
For further information, details and insight, and audio recording, resources are available by contacting the
HSHF-Board staff liaison.
3. INTRODUCTIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS
Board members introduced themselves, including the two new members who were attending a regular
board meeting for the first time.
4. 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.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – November 9, 2022 Regular Meeting
Olga Duvall moved to approve the November 9, 2022 meeting minutes as presented. Josh Johnson
seconded approval. Michaela Ruppert and Mike Nielsen abstained since they were not members in
November. Approved 6-0.
6. COUNCIL LIAISON DIALOGUE – COUNCILMEMBER JULIE PIGNATARO
The board asked councilmember Pignataro what special projects she’d been working on with the Council.
She shared the ones she was most proud of, including eliminating taxes on feminine hygiene products and
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making sure things filtered through the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office now that it is up and running.
Councilmember Pignataro also expressed excitement over changes occurring with garbage redistricting
because of the positive environmental impacts it will have.
Councilmember Pignataro asked the Board to share any projects the Council helped with as it related to the
Human Services & Housing Funding Board. The Board expressed excitement about housing projects and
additional housing availability in Fort Collins.
Councilmember Pignataro expressed the Council’s commitment to affordable housing and the environment.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
8. NEW BUSINESS
a. 2023 Officer Nominations
Erma Woodfin moved to nominate Josh Johnson as Chair for 2023. Mike Nielsen seconded nomination.
Josh Johnson moved to nominate Olga Duvall as Vice Chair for 2023. Erma Woodfin seconded nomination.
Official motions and vote will take place at February meeting.
b. 2022 Annual Report
Adam Molzer presented an overview of the 2022 Annual Report, which included (but is not limited to) the
following:
• The Board held eight regular meetings and three special meetings related to the Competitive
Funding Process.
• The Board participated in a special funding cycle in the summer for ARPA (American Rescue Plan
Act) Social Services Recovery Grants.
• Board members hosted guest speakers such as the CEO of the Early Childhood Council to speak
about childcare, the program manager for Larimer County’s Behavioral Health Impact Grants, and
Beth Rosen who spoke about the plan and process for HOME-ARP funding.
• The Board established its’ core function to be making recommendations to City Council regarding
affordable housing and human services.
• CDBG Public Service Funds were awarded on a multi-year basis and will be separate from the
standard Competitive Process in FY23.
The board requested an amendment to the 2022 Annual Report regarding two housing proposals that
were withdrawn from funding consideration. Pat Hasting moved to approve the 2022 Annual Report with
amendment. Mike Kulisheck seconded. Approved 6-0. Michaela Ruppert and Mike Nielsen abstained
since they were not members in 2022.
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c. Competitive Process Update & Schedule of Activities
• January 10 – Funding process began for Housing and Human Service organizations to submit their intent
to apply. The deadline for intent to apply is January 25.
• February 13 – Deadline for funding proposals, after which City staff will create a summary for both
Housing and Human Services.
• In late February, Board members will be provided workbooks and have the opportunity to review applications.
• March 8 – Beth Rosen will join HSHF Regular Board Meeting to discuss housing priorities and strategies
for affordable housing and rehabilitation projects.
• March 29 – 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 5 – Board members will meet to evaluate and discuss proposals, but not funding. A preliminary
housing discussion to create draft ranking of proposals will be conducted.
• April 25 & 26 – Final funding recommendations will be made.
9. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
None
10. STAFF REPORTS
• Draft HOME-ARPA plan was approved by HUD last week, granting the City additional funding for potential
projects. Two questions were added to Competitive Process grant to screen for eligible organizations.
• Department Attorney will speak to the Board in February about Board roles, responsibilities, and conflicts of
interest.
• One Human Services Program grant recipient forfeited funds in FY21. Those funds will be added to the pool
for the upcoming grant round in FY23.A different service provider forfeited approx. $6,000 of their one-time
ARPA Social Services grant from FY22, and those dollars will be reassigned to other eligible City ARPA projects.
11. OTHER BUSINESS
Grantee Client Story: Adam Molzer shared a brief impact story submitted by Elderhaus in a recent report.
12. NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | 5:30 PM | Location: ZOOM
13. ADJOURNMENT
Josh Johnson adjourned meeting at 6:51 PM.
Minutes were finalized and approved by the Human Services & Housing Funding Board on ____________________