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Ltd- June 26, 2025 Agenda
June 26, 2025 8:00am - 9:30am MDT
In person: Housing Catalyst, 1715 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins, CO / ZOOM:
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I.Call to Order (8:00-8:05)Lizette Mill
The Board is convening in two capacities:
As the governing board of Housing Catalyst and Villages, Ltd.
a.Mindful Moment
b.Citizen Input
II.Approval of Minutes from May 15, 2025 Board Meeting Lizette Mill
HC BOC meeting 5.15.2025.pdf
III.Action Items
a.Eastbrook Bond Inducement Resolution Preston Nakayama
HC - Board Action Memo - Eastbrook Bond Inducement.pdf
HC - Resolution HC-RES-2025-06-01 Eastbrook Bond Inducement.pdf
b.Myrtle SRO Resolution Michele Christensen
VIL - Board Action Memo - Myrtle SRO.pdf
VIL - Resolution VIL-RES-2025-06-01 Myrtle SRO.pdf
c.Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit
Report
Alexis Odden
Alexis Odden of Eide Bailly will present a brief overview of the final FY2024 Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), including key audit findings and the required
governance communications to the Board as part of the annual audit process.
8:00am
8:05am
8:10am
8:10am
8:20am
8:30am
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AFC - Board Memo - ACTION ITEM - FY2024 ACFR Acceptance - m2025.06.pdf
Housing Catalyst 2024 ACFR - Financial Statements with 2023 - FINAL 06.18.2025 wo Auditor
Report.pdf
Housing Catalyst 2024 Final Governance Letter.pdf
Larimer County Housing Authority 2024 Final Governance Letter.pdf
EB - Independent Audit Report - Housing Catalyst FY2024.pdf
IV.Committee Updates
a.Development Committee Update Preston Nakayama
Development Milestones (June 2025).pdf
Development 5-Year Project Plans (June 2025).pdf
b.Audit & Finance Committee Update Tonya Frammolino
AFC - 2025.06 Board Report FINAL_v1.pdf
c.Other Updates
V.Discussion Items
VI.Legislative and Advocacy Work
a.Advocacy Committee General Update Anne Nelsen
b.Colorado Legislative Update Julie Brewen
c.National Legislative Update Julie Brewen
d.Fort Collins City Council Legislative and Business Update Emily Francis
e.Larimer County Commission Update John Kefalas
VII.Legal Issues Jim Martell
VIII.Other Business
a.Special Presentation – Strategic Plan Goal 6: Build
community support for affordable housing
Rachel Gaisford
IX.Good News
8:45am
8:50am
9:05am
9:05am
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X.Upcoming Events
Development Committee - August 4, 2025
Audit & Finance Committee - July 14, 2025
Advocacy Committee - July 21, 2025
Housing Catalyst Board of Commissioners - July 17, 2025
Wellington Community Housing Board of Directors - August 7, 2025
NAHRO Summer Symposium (New York) - July 17 - 18, 2025
Care Heartside Hill Grand Opening - August 7, 2025
XI.Adjournment
XII.For Your Information
9:30am
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Housing Catalyst Board of Commissioners Meeting
M AY 15 , 2025
Attendees:
Commissioners: Anne Nelsen - Vice Chair, Jennifer Wagner, Heather Clemenshaw, (Virtual):
Emily Francis, Joseph Penta
Staff: Julie Brewen, Rachel Gaisford, Isela Orozco, Attorney Jim Martell, (Virtual): Tonya
Frammolino, Angelika Lintner, Lisa Hernandez, Meaghan Overton
Guests: (Virtual) Vanessa Fenley
I. CALL TO O RDER
Vice Chair Anne Nelsen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
a. Mindful Moment
The group engaged in a Mindful Moment as the meeting was called to order.
b. Citizen Input
Chief Executive Officer Julie Brewen welcomed Heather Clemenshaw as the
new Board Commissioner. Ms. Brewen shared Commissioner Clemenshaw
recently completed Colorado NAHRO Commissioners Training. She brings a
strong property management background and is eager to engage with the
Fort Collins community.
Ms. Brewen also shared that Amelia Callahan was appointed as an alternate
commissioner and would like to attend the Audit and Finance Committee
meetings.
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II. APPROVAL O F MINUTES F RO M APRIL 17, 2025 BOAR D
MEETIN G
Commissioner Jennifer Wagner made a motion to approve the minutes of the
April 17, 2025, meeting. Commissioner Joseph Penta seconded, and the motion
was passed unanimously.
III. ACTIO N IT EMS
a. Motion to Ratify Loan Modification documents by Village On Stanford LLC
Chief Financial Officer Tonya Frammolino requested Board ratification of a
lender-requested correction to resolution # HC-RES-2025-03-02, explicitly naming
Stanford Village on Stanford LLC as the General Partner entity. No other changes
were made to the previously approved resolution.
Commissioner Penta moved to ratify the corrected Resolution # HC-RES-2025-03-
02. Commissioner Wagner seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously.
b. The Grove in Bloom - Pedcor Limited Partner Request
Chief Real Estate Officer Kristin Fritz presented a request seeking approval of HC-
RES-2025-05-01, a resolution authorizing Housing Catalyst, LLC to be a Special
Limited Partner (SLP) in the tax credit partnership for Pedcor’s development of
The Grove in Bloom.
Vice Chair Nelsen noted an error in the memo under Section 3, stating that the
fee amount should read: A closing facilitation fee of $2,000,000 will be paid.
Commissioner Wagner moved to approve Resolution # HC-RES-2025-05-01 as
amended. Commissioner Penta seconded, and the motion was passed
unanimously.
c. 302 Conifer / Arrowleaf Development (Szanton Co.) - SLP Request
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Chief Real Estate Officer Kristin Fritz presented a request seeking approval of HC-
RES-2025-05-02, a resolution authorizing Housing Catalyst, LLC to be a Special
Limited Partner (SLP) in Arrowleaf Development, LLC’s 302 Conifer Street middle-
income affordable housing development.
Commissioner Wagner moved to approve Resolution # HC-RES-2025-05-02.
Commissioner Emily Francis seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously.
IV . CO MMIT TEE UPDATES
a. Development Committee Update
Chief Real Estate Officer Kristin Fritz provided the 5-Year Project Plans and
Milestones; both are in the Board meeting packet for reference.
Project Updates of note included:
• Village on Impala
o The grand opening for Village on Impala is scheduled for June 3
from 1–3 PM. Commissioner Joseph Penta confirmed he will
attend on behalf of the Board.
• Village on Eastbrook - Tax Credit Application
o Housing Catalyst will resubmit the tax credit application for Village
on Eastbrook this August. A new option from the Division of
Housing allows for conditional funding awards, which strengthens
the application.
• Volunteers of America – Switchgrass Crossing
o The Switchgrass Crossing project, located next to Mason Place, has
received 9% tax credit approval and is on track for an early 2026
closing. Housing Catalyst will be involved by supporting the land
sale and serving as a special limited partner. The project does not
include bonds or vouchers; instead, it will be structured as a land
transaction and tax-exempt partnership.
b. Audit & Finance Committee Update
Chief Financial Officer Tonya Frammolino noted the 2025 Board Report is located
in the Board meeting packet for reference.
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Ms. Frammolino reported that the Audit and Finance Committee met earlier this
week to review the Q1 2025 Business Update Report, with a focus on budget
alignment and key financial variances. No concerns were identified, and the
committee will continue to assess the effectiveness of the new report format.
The committee also discussed deferring the 2025 RFP for audit and tax services
due to recent staff turnover; no risks were noted with this postponement. All
LIHTC audits have been completed and accepted by investors, with no findings,
except for Village on Impala, which is experiencing a minor delay due to initial
startup complexities. There were no action items for the Board from this
meeting.
1. Q1 2025 - Quarterly Business Update
Ms. Frammolino presented Q1 financial results, highlighting strong voucher
and property performance, positive net income exceeding budget by $244K,
and nearly $20M in cash reserves. All LIHTC audits reported no findings. Real
estate portfolio occupancy and DSCR targets remain strong, with four
properties under close monitoring. Staffing remains slightly below target due
to hiring timing. The Villages repositioning is on track, and two development
projects are active, with Remington Project currently paused. The agency
remains well positioned, with sound financial health and no systemic
concerns at this time. The presentation is located in Boardable for reference.
Ms. Frammolino also noted the leadership team conducts a more in-depth
internal financial review each month. Directors provide detailed updates to
the executive team, and financial performance is monitored at a deeper level
than what is presented in the summary report to the Board.
V . LEGISL ATIV E AN D ADVO CACY UP DATE
a. Advocacy Update
Ms. Brewen shared the Advocacy Committee will continue bi-weekly meetings to
track federal developments and support local advocacy efforts. Members
reviewed staff-prepared materials and provided feedback; revisions are
underway. The committee now has useful resources to help communicate federal
policy issues, with ongoing commissioner input guiding further improvements.
b. Colorado Legislative Update
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Ms. Brewen reported that Housing Catalyst’s local advocacy materials are in use,
with meetings planned with Representative Boebert and local housing partners.
She also noted the upcoming distribution of a Colorado legislative session
summary and ongoing coordination with Colorado NAHRO’s legislative
committee to plan summer advocacy efforts.
c. National Legislative Update
Ms. Brewen reported that at the federal level, current budget proposals indicate
potential deep cuts to voucher programs and a shift toward block grants, along
with other concerns. Housing Catalyst is collaborating with Colorado NAHRO and
national partners to ensure consistent advocacy messaging. There is also growing
uncertainty around the planned phase-out of Emergency Housing Vouchers in
2026, with no guidance yet provided by HUD.
Ms. Brewen continues to meet regularly with various groups and key state and
national housing leaders to coordinate advocacy efforts on these rapidly evolving
issues.
d. Fort Collins City Council Legislative and Business Update
Mayor Pro Tem Emily Francis provided updates, noting City Council will consider
the CCIP tax proposal at the end of May, including a recommendation to increase
the housing allocation to $25 million. Before the next Board meeting, Council is
also expected to approve the Private Activity Bond (PAB) allocation, CDBG
funding, and revisions to affordability terms recently adopted through the Land
Use Code update.
e. Larimer County Commission Update
Nothing to report
V I. LEGAL I SSUES
There are no new legal issues.
V II. EXECUT IV E SESSIO N
A motion was made by Commissioner Wagner to move the Board of Commissioners
of Housing Catalyst go into an Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402 (4) (a)
(b) and (e) to confer with Housing Catalyst’s attorney for the purposes of receiving
legal advice on specific legal issues arising out of the purchase and acquisition of Oak
Street Parking Lot; and to determining positions relative to matters that may be
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subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and instructing
negotiators with respect to the purchase and acquisition of the Oak Street Parking
Lot. Commissioner Penta seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously.
Vice Chair Nelsen ended the executive session and reconvened the Housing Catalyst
board meeting at 9:49 a.m.
Commissioner Wagner made a motion to direct Housing Catalyst staff and legal
counsel to draft a letter to city staff regarding the cost incurred by Housing Catalyst
related to the Remington parking lot project. Commissioner Penta seconded, and the
motion was passed unanimously.
V III. OTH ER BUSINESS
a. Special Presentation – Strategic Plan Goal 6: Build community support for
affordable housing
The special presentation by Rachel Gaisford has been postponed to the June
26th Board Meeting.
IX. GO O D NEWS
Ms. Brewen shared the JumpStart Team’s recent national acknowledgment during
HUD’s FSS Office Hours call, which had over 400 participants. HUD leadership
highlighted creative success stories submitted by Housing Catalyst’s team, with
JumpStart being the only program featured. The recognition showcased the team’s
innovative approaches to supporting participants’ employment and self-sufficiency
goals and drew positive feedback from peers nationwide.
X. ADJO UR N H O USING C ATALYST BO ARD O F
CO MMISSIO NERS AND V ILLAGES , LTD.
Vice Chair Nelsen adjourned the meeting at 9:52 am.
XI. UPCO MING EV E NTS
Development Committee - June 2, 2025
Audit & Finance Committee - June 9, 2025
Advocacy Committee - May 19, 2025
Housing Catalyst Board of Commissioners - June 26, 2025
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Wellington Community Housing Board of Directors - August 7, 2025
Impala Grand Opening - June 3, 2025
NAHRO Summer Symposium (New York) - July 17 - 18, 2025
CARE Communities: Heartside Hill Grand Opening - August 7, 2025
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Resolution # HC-RES-2025-06-01
To: Housing Catalyst Board of Commissioners
From: Kristin Fritz, Chief Real Estate Officer
Meeting Date: June 26, 2025
Action Item: Bond Inducement Resolution
Board Action Requested: Approval of HC-RES-2025-06-01 to establish Housing Catalyst’s intent to issue
bonds for the Village on Eastbrook development.
Alignment to Strategic Plan: Approval of the Bond Inducement Resolution supports Goal 2: Increase
supply of affordable housing.
Background:
The Village on Eastbrook will provide 73 new affordable homes for individuals and families earning 30%
to 80% AMI. This project, with its vibrant design, diverse unit mix, amenities, and two elevators, is
designed for intergenerational living to support the health and well-being of all ages through social
interaction and community connections. Housing Catalyst will work with existing local partners such as
the Partnership for Age Friendly Communities, the Colorado State University Institute for the Built
Environment’s (IBE) Lifelong Homes Initiative, and others to create an intergenerational community at
the Village on Eastbrook.
Housing Catalyst applied for 4% Competitive Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits for the Village on
Eastbrook to CHFA in 2024 and did not receive a tax credit award. Housing Catalyst will reapply for tax
credits again in August 2025.
Description:
The 4% Competitive Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit application requires an inducement
resolution indicating that Housing Catalyst intends to issue bonds to finance the project. This resolution
allows Housing Catalyst to start incurring costs for the project and get them reimbursed from bond
proceeds once the bonds are issued.
The Board of Commissioners passed HC-RES-2024-06-02, which established Housing Catalyst’s intent to
issue up to $17 million in bonds for the Village on Eastbrook development. HC-RES-2025-06-01 amends
and replaces HC-RES-20 24-06-02 to establish Housing Catalyst’s intent to issue up to $20 million in
bonds to reflect the current project’s budget. CHFA requires that the bond issuance amount in the
resolution is at least 50% of project costs. Because project costs have increased and the scope has
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expanded since last year, an amended inducement resolution for a larger bond issuance amount is
required.
Fiscal Impact:
Development projects incur attorney’s fees for the creation of resolutions and other legal work, which are
paid for as part of the project’s budget. Additionally, Housing Catalyst will receive a bond issuance fee of 50
bps of the full bond amount, as well as ongoing PAB monitoring fees of 10 bps annually. If these fees change,
the revised fee schedule will be applied. The development of Village on Eastbrook will provide Housing
Catalyst an earned developer fee as well as ongoing management, accounting, and program overhead fees.
Summary:
The Bond Inducement Resolution is a required component of financing the Village on Eastbrook
development and is specifically required for the LIHTC application due on August 1, 2025.
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RESOLUTION NO. HC-RES-2025-06-01
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF HOUSING
CATALYST (“HOUSING CATALYST”) AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. HC-RES-2024-06-02 ADOPTED BY HOUSING CATALYST ON
JUNE 20, 2024 TO INCREASE THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF
BONDS EXPECTED TO BE ISSUED TO FINANCE THE
ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTIFAMILY
RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT TO $20,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF REIMBURSING CERTAIN QUALIFIED EXPENDITURES AND
RELATED MATTERS
WHEREAS, Housing Catalyst (“Housing Catalyst”) has been created as a body
corporate and politic, exercising public and essential governmental functions; and
WHEREAS, Housing Catalyst is authorized and empowered by the constitution
and laws of the State of Colorado, including particularly Part 2 of Article 4 of Title 29 of
the Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended, the Supplemental Public Securities Act
constituting Part 2 of Article 57, Title 11, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended, and
Article 56, Title 11, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended (collectively, the “Act”) to
issue bonds to finance the acquisition, construction and improvement of housing projects
for persons of low and/or moderate income; and
WHEREAS, Housing Catalyst previously adopted Resolution No. HC-RES-2024-
06-02 on June 20, 2024 (the “Prior Resolution”) expressing an intent to reimburse certain
qualified expenditures incurred with respect to the acquisition and construction by Housing
Catalyst of a multifamily rental housing development expected to be known as Village on
Eastbrook, a 73-unit rental housing project to be located at 3221 Eastbrook Drive, Fort
Collins, Larimer County, Colorado (the “Project”), with proceeds of one or more issues of
bonds issued by Housing Catalyst (the “Bonds”), in an amount not to exceed $17,000,000
(the “Prior Amount”); and
WHEREAS, Housing Catalyst, in order to reflect current volume cap sufficient to
support the Project and meet the 50% test as required by Colorado Housing Finance
Authority, now desires to amend the Prior Resolution to increase the Prior Amount to an
amount not to exceed $20,000,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF HOUSING CATALYST THAT:
1. The Prior Resolution is hereby amended such that all references to a not to
exceed amount of the Bonds shall be $20,000,000 and not $17,000,000.
2. The provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared to be separable, and
if any section, phrase or provision shall for any reason be declared to be invalid, such
declaration shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the sections, phrases or
provisions.
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3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
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(Signature Page to Amendment to Inducement Resolution – Village on Eastbrook)
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Adopted and approved this 26th day of June, 2025, by the Board of Commissioners of
Housing Catalyst.
By:
Chairperson
ATTEST:
Secretary
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Resolution # VIL-RES-2025-06-01
To: Villages Ltd. Board of Commissioners
From: Kristin Fritz, Chief Real Estate Officer
Meeting Date: June 26, 2025
Action Item: VIL-RES-2025-06-01
Board Action Requested: Approval of VIL-RES-2025-06-01 to approve the sale of 811 East Myrtle Street,
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 (Myrtle SRO).
Alignment to Strategic Plan: Approval of this resolution supports Goal 2: Increase the Supply of
Affordable Housing and the Dispose of Obsolete/Unsustainable Models and Restructure Portfolio
strategy by selling small, scattered site properties and properties with intensive capital needs, and
developing and/or preserving properties that operated sustainably and strategically. The sale of Myrtle
SRO to Family Housing Network (FHN) will ensure the property continues to serve low-income and
vulnerable (homeless) populations. This sale will also support FHN’s mission of providing stable housing
and resource navigation to vulnerable p opulations, including families experiencing homelessness.
Background: Myrtle SRO was not originally included in the portfolio restructuring and sale of 33 units
approved by the Board in June 2024. However, the unique opportunity to sell this property to the Family
Housing Network (FHN) preserves affordable housing stock, serves vulnerable populations, and aligns
with Housing Catalyst’s strategic goal to reposition its scattered site portfolio.
Description: Housing Catalyst has, over time, been pursuing several methods to reduce its scattered site
portfolio. Scattered site properties are expensive to operate and maintain, and many are older
properties with extensive capital needs. Housing Catalyst has successfully leveraged proceeds from the
sale of these properties into new acquisitions and developments that can be operated more efficiently
and sustainably while simultaneously creating net new affordable housing units. Proceeds from previous
property dispositions have funded the acquisition of Remington Row and have provided critical equity to
support the development of the Village on Eastbrook.
The sale of Myrtle SRO will provide equity for Housing Catalyst pipeline projects and will also support
FHN’s mission of providing stable housing and resource navigation to vulnerable populations, including
families experiencing homelessness.
FHN has the operational expertise to successfully manage Myrtle SRO, which is a property uniquely
suited to serving FHN’s residents. FHN serves families experiencing homelessness and provides a range
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of services and case management in addition to shelter and meals. The organization has a strong track
record in managing shelter and rapid re-housing, ensuring responsible, mission-aligned use of the
property. In addition, FHN’s 24/7 services model provides stability and will enhance outcomes for the
families they serve.
The sale of Myrtle SRO to FHN will also benefit the community at large. Selling this property to a
mission-aligned nonprofit preserves affordable housing stock and strengthens the local social safety net
for homeless and precariously housed families. FHN will be able to serve more families and enhance
their operations with the acquisition of this property. Over the long term, the sale of Myrtle SRO to FHN
will ensure that the building remains a community asset under responsible ownership. In addition, FHN
can access public and philanthropic funding for maintenance, renovations, and resident services—
relieving Villages, Ltd. of long-term capital obligations. Because the proceeds from this sale will be
reinvested into future developments, the sale of Myrtle SRO will also contribute to the creation of new
affordable housing in the community.
If approved by the Board of Commissioners, this property sale will be timed according to resident
relocation needs, real estate market conditions, opportunities for relocations to other Housing Catalyst
properties that have vacancies, and voucher contract requirements.
Fiscal Impact:
The estimated net proceeds from the sale of Myrtle SRO is $2,250,000, which will be used toward
acquisition, preservation, and/or development to increase the supply of affordable housing in Fort
Collins. A total of $525,000 will be repaid to the City of Fort Collins Affordable Housing Capital Fund.
Selling scattered site properties and properties with intensive capital needs and leveraging proceeds
into properties that can operate sustainably and strategically will have a positive long-term fiscal impact.
Summary:
The Development Committee and Housing Catalyst staff recommend approval of VIL-RES-2025-06-01
Resolution to sell the Myrtle SRO.
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RESOLUTION NO. VIL-RES-2025-06-01
OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE VILLAGES, LTD.
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF MYRTLE SRO
WHEREAS the Villages, Ltd. is a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Colorado (“the Villages”);
WHEREAS the Villages is an affiliate of and managed by Housing Catalyst, a body
corporate and politic organized and existing under the laws of the State of Colorado (“Housing
Catalyst”);
WHEREAS the mission of Housing Catalyst is to create vibrant, sustainable communities
throughout Fort Collins by acquiring, constructing, rehabilitating, owning, and operating
residential units for low and moderate income households;
WHEREAS the purpose of the Villages is to facilitate the mission of Housing Catalyst;
WHEREAS the Villages is the owner of the real property commonly known as 811 East
Myrtle Street, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 and legally described as follows (the “Property”):
LOTS 10 AND 11
Block 196
City of Fort Collins
County of Larimer
State of Colorado
WHEREAS the total proceeds from the sale of the Property are estimated to be
$2,250,000.00 which will be used toward acquisition, preservation, and/or development to increase
the supply of affordable housing in Fort Collins. A total of $525,000 will be repaid to the City of
Fort Collins Affordable Housing Capital Fund ;
WHEREAS selling the Property would further the mission of Housing Catalyst and the
Villages while continuing the current use of the Property through ownership and management of
the Property by a local nonprofit organization;
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Villages has determined that it would be in the
best interest of the Villages to sell the Property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Villages shall be and is hereby
authorized, empowered, and directed to sell the Property at such price and on such terms as the
Board of Directors may approve by subsequent resolution.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President, the Vice President, and the
Secretary, or any one of them acting alone, be and are hereby authorized and directed, on behalf
of the Villages to execute and deliver all agreements, instruments, certificates, and documents
required to consummate the sale of the Property.
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AND BE IT RESOLVED FURTHER that the foregoing resolutions shall continue in full
force and effect until express written notice of their prospective rescission or modification.
AND BE IT RESOLVED FURTHER that any and all transactions by or on behalf of the
Villages in connection with the sale of the Property prior to the adoption of these Resolutions shall be
and are hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed in all respects.
RESOLVED AND PASSED at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Villages,
Ltd., held this 26th day of June, 2025.
BY: ______________________________
Lizette Mill, President
ATTEST: _________________________
Julie J. Brewen, Secretary
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ACTION ITEM
To: Housing Catalyst Board of Commissioners
From: Tonya Frammolino, Chief Financial Officer, on behalf of the Audit & Finance Committee
Date: June 26, 2025
RE: Acceptance of FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
ALIGNMENT TO STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal 5: Ensure long-term financial sustainability
This action supports Strategy 2 under this goal: “Maintain sound financial planning and
transparency to ensure long-term viability.” Acceptance of the audited ACFR reflects
accountability, compliance with financial standards, and a commitment to transparen cy.
BACKGROUND:
Each year, Housing Catalyst engages an independent audit firm to complete an external audit
and prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standard s Board (GASB)
requirements. The audit for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, was conducted by Eide
Bailly, LLP.
Eide Bailly issued an unmodified (“clean”) audit opinion, indicating that the financial statements
fairly present the financial position of Housing Catalyst. There were no material weaknesses or
significant deficiencies reported.
Although Eide Bailly did not present directly to the Audit & Finance Committee, staff reviewed
the ACFR with the Committee and confirmed readiness to advance it for full Board
consideration.
A formal presentation by Eide Bailly will take place during the June 26, 2025, Board meeting,
including a summary of audit findings and required communications with those charged with
governance.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTION ITEM:
This item seeks formal acceptance by the Housing Catalyst Board of Commissioners of the
FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). While no resolution is required, the
Board acceptance affirms that the audited report has been received, presented by the external
auditor, and entered into the agency’s official record.
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ACTION ITEM
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this action. The ACFR reflects audited financial
outcomes for the prior fiscal year and supports transparency and reporting compliance .
RECOMMENDATION:
The Audit & Finance Committee recommends that the Board of Commissioners formally accept
the FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report following Eide Bailly’s presentation at the
June 26, 2025, meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
▪ Housing Catalyst 2024 ACFR - Financial Statements with 2023 - FINAL 06.18.2025 wo
Auditor Report.pdf
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Housing Catalyst
Fort Collins, Colorado
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
and Single Audit Report
Year ended December 31, 2024
With Comparative Totals for the Year Ended December 31, 2023
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Housing Catalyst
Fort Collins, Colorado
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
and Single Audit Report
Year ended December 31, 2024
With Comparative Totals for the Year Ended December 31, 2023
Issued by:
Financial Services Department of Housing Catalyst
Tonya Frammolino, Chief Financial Officer
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Housing Catalyst
Table of Contents
December 31, 2024
Introductory Section
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and
Canada (GFOA) December 31, 2023 Certificate vii
Organizational Chart viii
List of Principal Officials ix
Financial Section
Management's Discussion and Analysis 5
Basic Financial Statements:
Statements of Net Position 17
Statements of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position 21
Statements of Cash Flows 23
Combining Statement of Net Position - Discretely Presented Component Units 27
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses and
Changes in Net Position - Discretely Presented Component Units 29
Notes to Financial Statements 30
Combining Schedule of Net Position 61
Combining Schedule of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position 63
Combining Schedule of Net Position - Blended Component Units 65
Combining Schedule of Revenues, Expenses and
Changes in Net Position - Blended Component Units 66
Statistical Section (Unaudited)
Net Position (Table 1) 68
Changes in Net Position (Table 2) 69
Operating Revenues by Source (Table 3) 71
Non-Operating Revenues by Source (Table 4) 72
Debt Service Coverage (Table 5) 73
Ratio of Debt to Capital Assets (Table 6) 75
Service Area Demographics / Statistics (Table 7) 76
Principal Employers for the City of Fort Collins (Table 8) 77
Resident Demographics / Population Statistics (Table 9) 78
Resident Demographics / Ethnicity Statistics (Table 10) 79
Number of Housing Catalyst Dwelling Units (Table 11) 80
Property Characteristics and Unit Composition (Table 12) 81
Number of Housing Catalyst Staff (Table 13) 82
Single Audit Section
Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements
Government Auditing Standards 83
Independent Auditors' Report on Compliance for Each Major Program and on
Internal Control over Compliance Required by the Uniform Guidance 85
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs 88
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards 90
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Housing Catalyst
Fort Collins, Colorado
Introductory Section:
Letter of Transmittal
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Organizational Chart
List of Principal Officials
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June 18, 202 5
Lizette Mill
Chairperson
Housing Catalyst Board of Commissioners
1715 W Mountain Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Dear Chairperson, Mill, Honorable Commissioners, and Community Members:
We are pleased to present the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Housing Catalyst for
the year ended December 31, 202 4. This report is prepared in conformance with standards of financial
reporting as established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and the Government Finance
Officers Association. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD ) requires
that all public housing authorities publish , within nine months after the fiscal year-end, financial
statements presented in conformity with Un ited States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP). Housing Catalyst's financial statements presented here have been audited by Eide Bailly, LLP. The
auditors issued an unmodified opinion on Housing Catalyst's financial statements for the years ended
December 31, 2024, and 2023. The data presented in this report is the responsibility of the management
of Housing Catalyst. To the best of our knowledge and belief, the data presented is accurate in all
material aspects; it is presented in a manner des igned to fairly state the financial position and results of
operations of Housing Catalyst; and all disclosures necessary have been included to enable the reader to
gain an understanding of Housing Catalyst's financial affairs. GAAP requires that managemen t provide a
narrative introduction, overview, and analysis to complement the basic financial statements in the form
of Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A). Housing Catalyst's MD&A can be found immediately
following the report of the independent aud itors. This transmittal letter is designed to complement the
MD&A and should be read in conjunction with it.
Housing Catalyst is required to undergo an annual single audit in conformity with the provisions of Title 2
U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles
and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Information related to this single audit,
including the independent auditors' report on internal control over financial reporting and on
compliance and other matters based on an audit of financial statements performed in accordance with
Government Auditing Standards; the independent auditors' report on compliance with requirements
applicable to each major program and on internal control over compliance in accordance with the
Uniform Guidance; the Schedule of Federal Awards; Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs; and the
schedule of prior year audit findings are included in the Single Audit Section of this report.
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Organizational Overview
For more than fifty years, Housing Catalyst has been building community in Northern Colorado. The
agency addresses the growing need for affordable homes through innovative, sustainable, community-
focused solutions—developing and managing residential properties, administering rental assistance, and
coordinating community programs and services. As a mission -driven real estate developer, Housing
Catalyst forges public-private partnerships to build and preserve affordable homes. The agency owns,
manages, or was instrumental in the creation of more than 1,800 local residences. In 2024, Housing
Catalyst supported more than 1,500 local families through rental assistance programs, administering
nearly $21 million in Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) to local landlords on behalf of program
participants. Housing Catalyst’s resident services enhance social and economic wellbeing by providing
resources, community-building events, and self-sufficiency programs. Each year the agency serves
thousands of community members, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and children.
Founded in 1971 with a resolution by the Fort Collins City Council, Housing Catalyst now has a staff of
more than 90 employees, an annual operating budget of more than $40 million, and over $230 million in
owned and managed assets. The agency’s primary sources of operating funding are the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (housing voucher pass -through funding), property rental income,
real estate developer fees, and project-specific competitive public and private grants. Housing Catalyst
does not directly receive any City of Fort Collins general funds.
To achieve its mission, all Housing Catalyst operations focus on its triple bottom line:
• Maintaining the fiscal viability of the organization.
• Achieving a social goal through the provision of affordable housing and supportive services.
• Achieving environmental sustainability.
This report includes all of Housing Catalyst’s programs and its component units. Component units are
legally separate entities for which a government entity is financially accountable. Housing Catalyst is not
a component unit of the City of Fort Collins as defined by the pronouncements of the Governmental
Accounting Standards Board. The governing body for Housing Catalyst is its Board of Commissioners
comprised of seven members appointed by the Fort Collins City Council. The Board appoints a Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) to administer the affairs of Housing Catalyst. The City is not financially
accountable for the operations of Housing Catalyst, has no responsibility to fund deficits or receive
surpluses, and has not guaranteed Housing Catalyst's debt.
Economic Condition and Outlook
The 2021 City of Fort Collins Housing Strategic Plan found that disproportionate increases in housing
costs have continued to place a strain on residents. Between 2010 and 2020 rents in Fort Collins
increased 68%, the median sales price of single-family detached homes increased 124%, and the median
sales price of townhomes and condos rose 164%. During the same time period, wages increased by just
25%.
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Significant increases in home purchase prices increased the percentage of renters in Fort Collins. The city
is now almost evenly split between renters and homeowners. With demand for rental homes at an all -
time high, rents continue to rise. According to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Statewide
Apartment Survey, average rent in Fort Collins increased by 23% between 2020 and 2024. More than
60% of renters in Fort Collins are considered “cost burdened,” spending more than 30% of their income
on housing.
Similar trends are taking place at the county level. According to Larimer County’s 2021 Housing Needs
Assessment, between 2010 and 2018, median rent in Larimer County increased from $849 to $1,228 , a
45% increase. Renter incomes rose as well, but only by 33%—not enough to absorb the change in rents.
More than half of Larimer County renters are considered cost burdened.
As of 2019, only about 5% of Fort Collins’ overall housing stock was considered affordable. If the City of
Fort Collins hopes to reach its stated goal of ensuring that 10% of housing stock is affordable by 2040,
282 affordable homes would need to be added every year from 2020 -2040. As of the end of 2024, the
City was 1,114 units shy of meeting this target.
Funding instability continues to present challenges for long-term planning and budgeting. National
economic conditions contribute to local housing challenges, Congressional appropriations are often
uncertain when Housing Catalyst budgets are created, and staff must estimate annual subsidies based on
Congressional actions and historic data. In creasing sources of revenue other than those dependent upon
Congressional appropriations continues to be crucial to the sustainability of Housing Catalyst’s current
programs and future growth.
Since 2016, Housing Catalyst has maintained a S&P Global Rating of AA -. The rating reflects Housing
Catalyst’s strong enterprise risk profile, strong financial profile, very strong management, and clear
strategic plan to maximize affordable housing in Nort hern Colorado.
Long-Term Planning and Major Commitments and Initiatives
Housing Catalyst works to strategically increase the supply of affordable housing through new
development, preservation, acquisitions, and partnerships. The agency b uilds on its strength, history,
and reputation as a skilled developer to critically analyze and strategically pursue opportunities to build
and preserve homes that are affordable. Housing Catalyst develops and maintains strong strategic
partnerships and expertly utilizes available financing tools for maximum benefit to the Northern
Colorado community. To achieve its mission of building vibrant, sustainable communities, Housing
Catalyst approaches new construction and substantial renovation with a focus on intentional design,
environmental stewardship, and inclusive processes .
In early 2024, Housing Catalyst completed a Section 18 disposition of its remaining public housing units.
This strategic portfolio restructure enhanced operational efficiency, expanded affordability, and
introduced a broader range of housing types to better meet community needs.
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Housing Catalyst began to accumulate the assignment of significant Private Activity Bond (PAB) authority
in 2013 for the purpose of rehabilitating, developing , and refinancing affordable housing units located in
Fort Collins, Colorado. Through 2024, Housing Catalyst had secured the following assignments:
PAB Authority
City of Fort Collins $ 84,155,276
Larimer County 42,998,042
Weld County 16,165,035
State of Colorado 55,641,372
Other Counties 15,419,346
Total $214,379,071
Projects that have utilized or will utilize PAB authority are as follows:
Bonds
PAB Authority Issued
Village on Plum $ 8,750,000 2014
Village on Redwood 12,000,000 2016
Village on Horsetooth 19,190,000 2017
Village on Shields 35,000,000 2017
Lakeview on the Rise 30,950,600 2018
Meadows Townhomes 6,500,000 2020
Swallow Road Apartments 13,200,000 2021
Oak 140 14,272,787 2021
Northfield Commons 14,237,109 2022
Village on Impala 23,000,000 2023
Future Projects 37,278,575 -
Total $214,379,071
In January 2023, Housing Catalyst completed development on Oak 140. The five-story mixed-use building
is home to 79 apartments and two commercial tenant spaces. Made possible through a partnership
between Housing Catalyst and the Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority, Oak 140 is the first
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) project to address the community need for affordable housing
near downtown busines ses and services. The project was financed through a combination of 4% Federal
and State LIHTC’s, City of Fort Collins grant funds, capital contributions from the Downtown
Development Authority, a loan from Housing Catalyst, and Private Activity Bonds accumulated by
Housing Catalyst. To support the public bond offering, Housing Catalyst issued a general revenue pledge,
bolstered by its AA- credit rating from Standard & Poor’s..
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In summer 2023, Housing Catalyst began construction on the updated and expanded Village on Impala.
The project included renovations to the existing owned and operated Village on Impala, a 24-unit duplex
community, as well as the redevelopment of connected properties approved for Section 18 disposition .
The newly connected community provides 86 affordable homes, including 12 duplexes and 62
apartments. In total, the project nets 49 affordable homes, more than doubling the capacity of the
property. Community features include a clubhouse, playground, active green space, and connectivity
paths. The project was completed in the spring of 2025.
Financial Information
Management of Housing Catalyst is responsible for establishing and maintaining an internal control
structure designed to ensure that Housing Catalyst's assets are protected from loss, theft or misuse and
that adequate accounting data are compiled to allow for the preparation of financial statements in
conformity with GAAP. Housing Catalyst has designed its internal control structure to provide reasonable,
but not absolute, assurances that those objectives are met. The concept of reasonable assurance
recognizes that: (1) the costs of a control should not exceed the benefits likely to be derived and (2) the
valuation of costs and benefits requires estimates and judgment by management.
As a recipient of federal awards, Housing Catalyst is responsible for ensuring that adequate internal
controls are in place to provide compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts and grants
related to those programs. Those internal controls are subject to periodic evaluation by management,
and their independent auditors.
As part of Housing Catalyst's single audit, tests are made to determine the adequacy of the internal
controls, including that portion related to federal award programs, as well as to learn whether Housing
Catalyst has complied with applicable laws, regulations, contracts and grants. Housing Catalyst's single
audit for the year ended December 31, 2024, found no instances of material weakness in internal
controls. The results of these audit procedures are documented in the Single Audit Section of this Annual
Report.
Other Information – Awards
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded a
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Housing Catalyst for its Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 202 3. This was the eleventh
consecutive year that Housing Catalyst has achieved this prestigious award. In order to be awarded a
Certificate of Achievement, a government must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. This report must satisfy both generally accepted accounting
principles and applicable legal requirements.
A Certificate of Achievement is valid for a period of one year only. We believe that our current Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report continues to meet the Certificate of Achievement Program's
requirements, and we are submitting it to GFOA to determine its eligibility for another certificate.
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This recognition provides assurance to stakeholders, including funders, investors, and the public that
Housing Catalyst maintains the highest standards of financial integrity and reporting.
Acknowledgments
Timely preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report was made possible by the dedication
and hard work of the entire Finance and Accounting team. We extend our sincere appreciation to each
team member for their valuable contributions to this effort.
We also gratefully acknowledge the management and staff of Eide Bailly, LLP for their technical expertise
and professional support throughout the audit process .
Finally, we thank the members of the Board of Commissioners for their ongoing leadership and support,
without which of this report would not have been possible.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Brewen
Chief Executive Officer
Tonya Frammolino
Chief Financial Officer
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Housing Catalyst
Organizational Chart
December 31, 2024
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Housing Catalyst
List of Principal Officials
December 31, 2024
Board of Commissioners: Management:
Lizette Mill Julie Brewen
Chairperson Chief Executive Director
Anne Nelsen Michele Christensen
Vice-Chairperson Chief Strategy & Operations Officer
Karen Dunbar Tonya Frammolino
Commissioner Chief Financial Officer
Emily Francis Kristin Krasnove Fritz
Commissioner Chief Real Estate Officer
Joseph Penta
Commissioner
Jennifer Wagner
Commissioner
Heather Clemenshaw
Commissioner
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Housing Catalyst
Fort Collins, Colorado
Financial Section:
Report of Independent Auditors
Management's Discussion and Analysis
Basic Financial Statements
Notes to Basic Financial Statements
Combining Financial Schedules
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