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Home My WebLink About12/04/2025 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD - AGENDA - Regular Meeting Social Sustainability 222 Laporte Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6753 MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Affordable Housing Board FM: Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Social Policy and Housing Programs Manager RE: Hybrid Board Meeting The next Affordable Housing Board meeting will be held: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 4:00 In person at 222 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins. Online via Microsoft Teams at 4:00 BOARD MEMBERS: If you cannot attend the meeting, please contact Sue Beck - Ferkiss either by email (sbeckferkiss@fcgov.com) or by phone (970-221-6753). If you have issues day of the meeting call Sue at 970.556.5609. BUSINESS 1. Public Participation 2. Approval of Minutes: Copies of the draft Minutes of the Regular November meeting is attached for the Board’s approval. Approval of minutes requires formal motion and vote by the Board. 3. Hybrid meetings: 2025 meetings will be hybrid. PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION: 1. 2026 AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD WORK PLAN, BOB AND BOARD, (20 MINUTES) Annually, the City Clerk’s Office requires all boards and commission to create a work plan for the upcoming year. While this is due 11/30, the AHB has been given permission to do this at the December meeting. Please provide Sue any suggested updates or edits before the meeting if possible so we can review together and adopt the work plan at the meeting. • Board Action – Review & Adopt 2. BOARD OFFICERS & TIMING OF ELECTIONS, BOARD (20 MINUTES) Ordinarily, the election of board officers should be held each year during the regular meeting in May or June or at such time as any annual appointments become effective. This time frame follows the annual appointment of new members before office elections. 2 The Clerk’s Office suggests that new board members attend at least one meeting prior to election of officers taking place. This timing is altered slightly for the AHB since new terms start in July. However, since Stefanie is moving away, we need to either hold elections soon for next year or elect a new vice-chair to assist Bob until the new Board is appointed. • Board Action: Discussion and Planning 3. BUILDING CODE UPDATES - REVISITED, BOARD (20 MINUTES) While City Council is considering passage of the 2024 International Building Code and updated Energy Code on First Reading on December 2, the Board can issue a memorandum with comments and recommendations to be provided to the Council for Second Reading. Marcus included comments from the October meeting minutes (attached here for your convenience) in the Agenda Item Summary he prepared for City Council. • Board Action – FYI & possible recommendation 4. BOARD PRIORITY COMMITTEE REPORTS (20 MINUTES) • Knowledge Repository • Outreach, Education and Partnerships • Council and Local Legislative Support; and • Equity and Justice in Affordable Housing. o Board Action – Discussion 5. FYI – THE HUMAN SERVICES AND HOUSING FUNDING BOARD IS HOSTING A LEARNING SERIES. All are invited to attend as Guests / Members of the public: Wednesday, January 14 5:30pm – 7:30pm 222 Laporte Avenue – Fort Collins Guests: JC Ward & Alyssa Stephens City’s MHP dynamics and efforts, rental housing and registration Wednesday, February 11 5:30pm – 7:30pm 222 Laporte Avenue – Fort Collins Guest: Andy Smith URA and related work intersecting with affordable housing Wednesday, March 11 5:30pm – 7:30pm 222 Laporte Avenue – Fort Collins Guest: Beth Rosen Housing Funding Process Considerations 3 6. BOARD LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS AND REPORTS, FYI (AS TIME ALLOWS) For 2025, the Board has chosen the following outreach assignments: Jorja Youth Advisory Board Housing Catalyst (work with Kristin Fritz) Liaison to ASCSU Planning & Zoning Commission (tag team with Claire) Stefanie Disability Advisory Board Urban Renewal Authority Josh Parks & Recreation Board Liz Transportation Board Bob Human Services and Housing Funding Board Claire Downtown Development Board Planning & Zoning Commission (tag team with Jorja) John Economic Advisory Board Poudre Library District Board • Board Action: Report on any activity 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • BUILDING CODE UPDATES – ▪ Consider making a recommendation regarding the Building & Energy Code updates. Materials for this were in your October packet and Marcus attended the October meeting. Please let me know if you would like me to send those out again. • Homelessness Response Update for Loveland ▪ FYI - The Loveland Resource Center will stay open until March 15 for 20 people and have "room for 20 tents" behind the center. 8. BOARD MEMBER IDEAS – SPACE FOR NEW ITEMS (15 MINUTES) BOARD BUSINESS: • Meeting Logistics – ▪ November & December Meetings in-person at 222 Laporte Ave • Member terms update – 4 o Each board member’s term is decided by City Council when they appoint you. They are of different lengths to stagger board membership. Still, all board members can serve up to 8 years upon application and reappointment by City Council. o All regular terms expire in June. Here are the current term expiration dates: ▪ Stefanie June 30, 2027 ▪ John June 30, 2029 ▪ Bob June 30, 2026 ▪ Josh June 30, 2026 ▪ Claire June 30, 2028 ▪ Liz June 30, 2026 ▪ Jorja June 30, 2026 ▪ Kristin - Ex Officio Role starting January 2024 As a reminder, 4 Board members have terms expiring in June 2026. They will need to reapply to continue on the board. Applications will be available in December. • Contact with Council Liaison – o CM Potyondy is our City Council liaison and would like to be invited to specific meetings and will attend if available. She will have quarterly meetings with the Board Chair. • Project Certification – n/a • Ideas for future meetings: Housing Agency panel of providers – one for rental housing and one for home ownership; ); Land Bank deep dive (Sue); Incentives deep dive; Data Gaps Analysis – What do we have and what do we want (Tyler); Water Issues in Colorado (Mayor Arndt); Murphy Center update and plans for the future (Homeward Alliance); Grant Opportunities; How to Support Mobile Home Park conversions; How to keep locals in housing; and Volunteer needs for housing providers. ATTACHMENTS 1. Draft Minutes of the November meeting 2. FYI - City Council 6 Month Planning Calendar 3. FYI – AHB memo regarding Switchgrass Crossing’s request for CCIP funding 4. Draft 2026 Work Plan 5. FYI – October AHB Minutes 6. FYI - Calendar for Spring Competitive Process AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD December 4, 2025, REGULAR MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • November Regular Meeting 6. 2026 AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD WORK PLAN (20 MINUTES) BOARD • Board Action: Review & adoption 7. BOARD OFFICERS & TIMING OF ELECTIONS (20 MINUTES) BOARD • Board Action: Discussion and Planning 8. BUILDING CODE UPDATES – REVISITED (20 MINUTES) • Board Action: Consider making a recommendation to Council 9. OUTREACH VISITS & BOARD PRIORITY COMMITTEE REPORTS (40 minutes) • Knowledge Repository – Bob and John Participation for this Affordable Housing Board Meeting will be in person at 222 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins. You may also join online via Teams, using this link: AHB Teams Meeting Meeting ID: 273 629 013 506 Passcode: sJKVjM Online Public Participation: The meeting will be available to join beginning at 3:45 pm, December 4, 2025. Participants should try to sign in prior to the 4:00 pm meeting start time, if possible. For public comments, the Chair 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 address the Board or Commission. To participate: • Use a laptop, computer, or internet-enabled smartphone. (Using earphones with a microphone will greatly improve your audio). • You need to have access to the internet. • Keep yourself on muted status. Masks Strongly Recommended in Indoor Public Spaces While there are currently no public health orders in place, Larimer County Public Health officials strongly recommend that well-fitting, high-quality masks are worn in crowded indoor spaces. For more information, please visit fcgov.com/covid AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD December 4, 2025, REGULAR MEETING • Outreach, Education and Partnerships – Claire and Josh • Council and Local Legislative Support – John and Stefanie • Equity & Justice in Affordable Housing – Jorja and Liz • Board Action: Discussion 10. NEW BUSINESS – N/A 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – • Homelessness Response Update 12. OLD BUSINESS NOT COMPLETED AT PREVIOUS MEETING – n/a 13. LIST OF TOPICS BEING ADDRESSED AT MEETING – See Above 14. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS • Meeting Logistics – Hybrid • Liaison Reports (See #9) 15. OTHER BUSINESS • City Council 6-month Planning Calendar review (5 minutes) • Council Comments – Who, what? (5 minutes) • Review 2025 Work Plan (5 minutes) • Update on Affordable Housing Projects (5 minutes) • Future AHB Meeting Agenda (5 minutes) 16. BOARD MEMBER CONCERNS, ANNOUNCEMENTS • As needed 17. ADJOURNMENT Save the Dates! December 2 -City Council consideration of 2024 Building Code and Amendments & Consideration of adopting a Building Performance Standards Policy & Consideration of Assignment of Right of First Refusal under HB 24-1175 to Housing Catalyst December 9 – Housing Catalyst Community Report at City Council Meeting December 16 – Council consideration of Amendment to the Service Plan for the Foothills Metro District Did you know that the City has a Housing Newsletter? It is a great place to send people looking to learn more about what is going on in Fort Collins around Housing. Sign up for it at: fcgov.com/housing THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS. Date Service Area Type Agenda Item Strategic Outcome Internal & Employee Office Reading Proposed Changes to Harmony Corridor Plan.Neighborhood Centers to accelerate progress toward our goal for everyone to have the daily goods and services they need and want available within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their Services Reading Colorado Regional Airport community and increase the City’s effectiveness by simplifying processes and delivering modern Reading have no serious injury or fatal crashes for people walking, biking, rolling or driving in Fort Collins. Closing the Keep Fort Collins Great Fund High Performing Government Services Reading Meander Natural Area and Soft Gold Park to Willox Development Partners, LLC and a Temporary Construction Easement on Soft Gold Park to Willox Development Services Reading contracted residential waste hauler greenhouse gas, energy and waste goals; reduce air pollution; and improve community resilience. Appropriation of Unexpected Philanthropic Revenue Services Reading Supplemental appropriation of grant funds from the Colorado Division of Criminal affordability to address inequities in housing so that everyone has healthy, stable housing they CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PLANNING - PUBLIC 6-MONTH CALENDAR Agenda items containing action on current Council priorities as adopted by Resolution 2024-013 through 2024-024 are shaded light orange. : This document is posted every Monday and Thursday. Changes made between postings will not be reflected until the next posting. November 25, 2025 Special Meeting Council Meeting 11/24/2025 6-Month Planning Page 1 THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS. Community Services Reading Appropriating Matching Grant Funds for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Grant watersheds while delivering a resilient, economically responsible and high-quality water supply Employee Reading the Benefits Fund for Unanticipated Expenditures Culture & Recreation Employee Salary of the City Manager Employee Salary of the Chief Judge. Employee Salary of the City Attorney Office Executive Sessions Approved by the Voters in November 2025 Reading greenhouse gas, energy and waste goals; reduce air pollution; and improve community resilience. Reading greenhouse gas, energy and waste goals; reduce air pollution; and improve community resilience. Services Reading affordability to address inequities in housing so that everyone has healthy, stable housing they Reading Adopting Update to Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards on "Streetscape have no serious injury or fatal crashes for people walking, biking, rolling or driving in Fort Collins. Office Reading Larimer County Services Street.improve habitat conditions across the community and ensure equitable access to nature. Office Councilmember to Fill Vacancy through meaningful engagement and by providing timely access to accurate information. Office through meaningful engagement and by providing timely access to accurate information. 11/24/2025 6-Month Planning Page 2 THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS. Motion Call of Special Meeting on January 13: Council Swearing In Motion Call of Special Meeting on January 14: District 6 Vacancy Interviews Utility Services Motion Executive Session: Water topics Sustainability Services Report affordability to address inequities in housing so that everyone has healthy, stable housing they Office End of Term Report High Performing Government Community Services Discussion equipment that will revitalize parks and recreational facilities, as the planned buildout of the demand and incentivize sustainable outcomes in a place-based manner across the city. Services Midtown Business Improvement District barriers to local businesses and bolster economic mobility by facilitating workforce development Services Improvement District barriers to local businesses and bolster economic mobility by facilitating workforce development Office through meaningful engagement and by providing timely access to accurate information. CANCELLED No Meeting Fifth Tuesday through meaningful engagement and by providing timely access to accurate information. December 9, 2025 Work Session Council Meeting Council Meeting 11/24/2025 6-Month Planning Page 3 THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS. Ordinance-2nd Reading Sustainability Services Ord-1st Rdg Amending Ch. 7.5 - Fees, Art. 2, Capital Expansion Fees to clarify CEFS and TCEFs administration High Performing Government Utility Services Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Service Plan for affordability to address inequities in housing so that everyone has healthy, stable housing they January 14, 2025 Special Meeting Office Services Reading January 20, 2026 Work Session Office Assignments Office Discussion January 13, 2025 Special Meeting Council Meeting Work Session Council Meeting Work Session 11/24/2025 6-Month Planning Page 4 THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS. Sustainability Services Ordinance-1st Reading Municipal Code Changes to support the Mobile Home Park Enforcement Program City Manager's Services Reading To appropriate expenses related to the previous fiscal year's appropriations that High Performing Government February 24, 2026 Work Session Council Meeting Meeting March 10, 2026 Work Session Council Meeting March 24, 2026 Work Session 11/24/2025 6-Month Planning Page 5 Date Service Area Item Type Agenda Item Strategic Outcome No date (fall 2025) Community Services Ord-1st Rdg Appropriation: Senior Center Endowment Funding from the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Culture & Recreation 2.1 No date Community Services Resoluion Poudre Library IGA for Southeast Community Center Culture & Recreation 2.1 No date Financial Services Ord-1st Rdg Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the General Fund for Snow Removal. 9/15/2026 Financial Services Ord-1st Rdg To appropriate expenses related to unanticipated revenue, grants and unforeseen costs that had not previously been budgeted. for a two-year period (2027-2028) which becomes the City’s financial for the Fiscal Year 2027 and Fixing the Mill Levy for the Downtown Ex-Officio the Board of Directors of General Improvement District No. 1, Determining and Fixing the Mill Levy for General Improvement District Such Levy to the Board of County Commissioners of Larimer County; and Improvement District No. 15 for the Fiscal Year 2027; Directing the Secretary of the District to Certify Such Levy to the Board of Commissioners of Larimer County; and Making the Fiscal Year 2027 2027 Fiscal Year Operating and Capital Improvements Funds for the la Poudre River and regional watersheds while delivering a resilient, economically responsible and high-quality water Date Agenda Item Strategic Outcome 2027-28 Biennial Budget Preview REGULAR MEETING ITEMS UNSCHEDULED/UPCOMING ITEMS WORK SESSION ITEMS September 8, 2025 To: City Council Re: Gap Funding Discretionary Request – Affordable Housing Capital Fund Switchgrass Crossing – 3800 Mason Street, Fort Collins Per the mission of the Affordable Housing Board (AHB) to advise City Council on matters pertaining to affordable housing topics of concern to the City, we recommend that Council approves the Volunteers of America (VOA) request for $1.4MM gap funding for the Switchgrass Crossing project to offset additional costs due to Build America Buy America (BABA) requirements as well as general cost escalations conditional upon VOA closing any additional gap needs. Respectfully, Bob Pawlikowski Vice-Chair, Affordable Housing Board City of Fort Collins AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD 2026 Work Plan The Affordable Housing Board (AHB) will make recommendations to City Council on policy and programing to guide the City’s efforts to reach the goals of the Housing Strategic Plan in addition to assisting with the implementation of the Housing Strategic Plan. The City’s housing spectrum has two challenges: inventory and affordability. Demand for all housing and for affordable housing continues to outpace supply in the City. The AHB will focus its efforts on increasing and preserving the City’s affordable housing inventory and providing support to consumers of affordable housing by taking the following actions: • Promote implementation of the 26 strategies contained in the Housing Strategic Plan including those incorporated from the 2015-2019 Affordable Housing Strategic Plan: o Strategy 4.1 – Increase the Inventory of Affordable Rental Units o Strategy 4.2 – Preserve the Long-term Affordability and Physical Condition of Exiting Stock of Housing o Strategy 4.3 – Increase Housing and Supportive Services for People with Special Needs o Strategy 4.4 – Support opportunities to obtain and sustain affordable homeownership o Strategy 4.5 – Refine development incentives and expand funding sources and partnerships • Participate in/collaborate with other committees and work groups convened by the City Council, staff, board members or citizens, to advocate and educate on issues related to affordable housing. • Work with City staff and stakeholders in providing input on implementing the Housing Strategic Plan to preserve and increase housing options across the spectrum, meeting the needs of all Fort Collins residents. The Board will continue to prioritize funding for residents making no more than 80% AMI while encouraging more housing options for all City residents. For rental housing, the Board will prioritize funding for residents making no more than 60% AMI. • Work with staff on implementation of City Plan, as it relates to housing, to ensure and increase affordable housing options will meet the needs of all Fort Collins residents through the City’s long-term planning horizon. • Continue to play a critical role in the Competitive Process by reviewing all affordable housing proposals and meeting with the Human Services and Housing Funding Board (HSHFB) to discuss specific proposals and share priority rankings with them and the City Council. • Continue to work with staff to review and evaluate the effectiveness of the City’s current incentives to developers to produce affordable housing units, and recommend modifications, new incentives, and building code revisions to City Council. Also continuing to work with staff to provide input on Land Use regulations update. • Continue investigating incentives to preserve the current available stock of affordable housing including consultations with staff. This will include naturally occurring affordable housing and mobile home parks. • Assist staff in reviewing the Land Bank program’s implementation and potentially recommend changes to improve the program. • Review proposed policy, regulations, and code provisions regarding development (e.g., Metro Districts, development fees, density) to provide input to the City Council on the impact of these issues on housing affordability. • Research and educate City Council, the general public, and others on issues affecting affordable housing and on the potential for additional and current funding sources for the City’s various affordable housing funds to provide financial resources to affordable housing programs and projects. • Stay informed and advise staff and Council when considering whether the City should impose an affordable housing impact fee and/or inclusionary zoning or other dedicated on-going source of revenue. • Advocate for the need for housing affordability for the entire spectrum of wage earners in our community, specifically: o Engage with City Council through written and oral communication o Attend other public meetings including visiting with other City Boards and Commissions to stress the important relationship between economic, environmental, and social vitality o Use triple bottom line values as applied to affordable housing policy, regulation, facilitation, and funding o Seek additional understanding as to how people of color, disabled and other under-represented populations are negatively affected by local systems, policies and assumptions, in their efforts to attain appropriate housing. • AHB members may attend City Council meetings and address Council on matters pertaining to housing. A detailed discussion with the Board’s Council liaison is planned quarterly. • Work via the following committees to further the Board’s work: o Knowledge Repository; o Outreach, Education and Partnerships; o Council and Local Legislative Support; and o Equity & Justice in Affordable Housing. • Monitor the community’s efforts to end homelessness. • Monitor the community’s efforts to make home ownership achievable. • Schedule a Board retreat. • Be informed by staff of all requests for certification of affordable housing projects. • At least quarterly, review the Board’s Work Plan to assure the AHB work is accomplished. • Board members will consider liaison positions to other boards and commissions, as possible, including but not limited to: o Planning and Zoning Commission o Board of Realtors o Economic Advisory Board o Transportation Board o Human Relations Commission o Disability Advisory Board o Senior Advisory Board o Human Services and Housing Funding Board o Urban Renewal Authority o Associated Students of Colorado State University [Board/Commission Name] REGULAR MEETING Thursday, October 2, 2025 – 4:00 PM In person at Heartside Hill – 6514 Brittany Street Online via Microsoft Teams 1. CALL TO ORDER: 4:05 PM 2. ROLL CALL a. Board Members Present – • Stefanie Berganini, Chair • Bob Pawlikowski, Vice Chair • Claire Bouchard • Jorja Whyte • Josh Beard • John Singleton • Liz Young-Winne • Kristin Fritz, Ex Officio b. Board Members Absent – None. c. Staff Members Present – • Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Staff Liaison • Jessi Kauffmann, Minutes • Megan Keith, Presentation • Noah Beals, Presentation • Marcus Coldiron, Presentation d. Guest(s) – • Lisa Cunningham • Marilyn Heller • Olga Duvall • Melanie Potyondy, City Councilmember 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION a. Lisa shared information on a letter from the ACLU to the City of Loveland challenging the recent closing of a homeless shelter. b. The Loveland Housing Task force is hosting a Housing Panel called Housing Challenges in Loveland on Thursday, October 23 from 6:30-8:30. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Claire Bouchard motioned to approve the September 4, 2025 Affordable Housing Board Meeting Minutes. Josh Beard seconded. Approved 6-0. John Singleton abstained. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. LUC Phase 2 – The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers • Megan Keith, Senior Planner, Community Development and Noah Beal, Development Review Manager, presented on Phase 2 of the Land Use Code. • Seeking a recommendation from AHB on the adoption of the Land Use Code (prior to October 21st first reading). • Commercial Zone districts and corridors, ensure LUC is aligned with the City’s current policies. Phase 1 was residential focused. • Focused on advancing Fort Collin’s 15-minute city goals, clarity in the development process. • One area of focus is the Transit Oriented Development Overlay – allowing more housing and mixed-use buildings along bus routes. • The draft code is available for review containing 5 recommendations. • Harmony Corridor & Employment Zone District focus is to create resilient commercial and employment centers that are adaptable to future needs. • This phase will also create clearer building and site design standards that promote transit use, walking, and rolling along roads with frequent bus service. • Change of Use Process – improve predictability of the LUC, especially to support small business owners. • This next phase work kicked-off in Fall 2024 and included various community engagement activities. • The Board discussed ways to support this project. Board members unanimously agreed to support Phase 2 of the LUC with a few ideas on limiting other types of use, infill development, maximizing TOD funding aligning with HB 24-1313. Liz Young Winne motioned that the board write a memo that broadly supports the work done on the LUC – and to specifically include stronger emphasis on incentivizing infill, alignment with HB 24-1313, and more limited uses for auto- centric businesses. Bob Pawlikowski seconded. Approved 7-0. b. Building Code Update • Marcus Coldiron, Chief Building Official presented alongside Brad Smith on Building Code Update. • Seeking feedback or possible recommendation on the proposed package of building codes. • City of Fort Collins has adopted building codes since 1924. • Goal was to simplify code as much as possible while aligning regionally. • Most of Fort Collins does not fall within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). • EV Charging – revised language to align with newest LUC • Accessory Dwelling Unit – provides additional flexibility when adding an ADU to an existing dwelling. • Temporary Emergency Uses - Codifies a long-standing program allowing facilities to act as community-based shelters and seasonal overflow shelters without the need to perform a change of occupancy. • Energy Code: Enhanced outcomes using Modeled Performance – flexibility for designers/builders, supports innovation & new technologies, optimized energy savings, better alignment with community goals. This spans 3 code cycles: 2024, 2027, and 2030. • The Board will discuss further recommendations at the November meeting. 8. OTHER BUSINESS a. Board Member Updates • HSHF is hosting a learning series and those interested are encouraged to attend. • Quarterly meeting with Councilmember Potyondy tomorrow. • Kristin shared a lack of disruptions to housing voucher payments in the most recent federal government shutdown. HUD has promised to continue making payments. The impact to housing assistance with the continued federal budget will not allow an annual increase, so fewer vouchers will be available. • Bob gave a brief introduction on CARE Communities and shared gratitude for city funding helping make the project at Heartside Hill successful. CARE has a total of 8 properties including around 400 units. 9. ADJOURNMENT a. Meeting was adjourned at 6:06 PM Minutes approved by the Chair and a vote of the Board/Commission on XXX [Board/Commission Name] REGULAR MEETING Thursday, November 6, 2025 – 4:00 PM In person at 222 Laporte – Colorado River Conference Room Online via Microsoft Teams 1. CALL TO ORDER: 4:05 PM 2. ROLL CALL a. Board Members Present – • Stefanie Berganini, Chair • Bob Pawlikowski, Vice Chair • Claire Bouchard • Jorja Whyte • John Singleton • Liz Young-Winne • Kristin Fritz, Ex Officio b. Board Members Absent – • Josh Beard - excused c. Staff Members Present – • Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Staff Liaison • Tamra Leavenworth, Support • Kirk Longstein, Presentation • Janelle Guidarelli • Natalie Bucholz • Alyssa Stephens • Chad Wright d. Guest(s) – • Marilyn Heller • Lexi Valenti, Presentation • Trish Warner 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION a. Marilyn shared that the League of Women Voters Affordable Housing Team held a meeting and panel with a good turnout. b. Sue Beck-Ferkiss introduced Chad Wright, Director of the new Housing and Community Vitality Department. c. Natalie Bucholz from the Energy Services Team introduced herself and her cross-departmental work with manufactured home parks. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES John Singleton motioned to approve the October 2, 2025 Affordable Housing Board Meeting Minutes. Claire Bouchard seconded. Approved 6-0. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Consider making a recommendation regarding Building Code Updates - put over to December meeting b. Homelessness Response Update for Loveland 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Tenant Protections Sprint Recap • Lexi Valenti, Housing Laison for Larimer County presented on the Tenant Screening Sprint. • The team participated in a 9-week sprint on tenant screening technology and local impacts. • She shared common rental screening criteria such as income verification, credit history/score, criminal history, rental history. • Current screening decisions are largely offloaded to 3rd party tenant screening companies, simplifying to an approval or denial based on vague criteria. • There are tenant screening protections in place, but difficult to enforce. • Goal is to create a holistic, local uniform rental application in collaboration with tenants, landlords and stakeholders to improve transparency and compliance in the screening process. • She shared a Policy Roadmap that includes: policy focus & vehicle, data and evidence, coalition/alliance, local fit, implementation, and analysis. • The next steps are to create a tenant screening task force to investigate current practices and help identify tenant champions and conduct tenant focus groups/surveys. • The Board discussed ways to support this project and asked a few questions. b. Nature Based Solutions Plan • Kirk Longstein, Senior Environmental Planner at the City presented the Nature Based Solutions Plan • This plan focuses on Natural Habitats + Stormwater Management. There is an overall shift away from greenfield to multi-family and infill development. • He shared the history of green infrastructure in Fort Collins. • Existing conditions include: Urban Growth Pressures, Stormwater Challenges, Habitat Pressures, and Community Concerns. • Initial Barriers to NbS are: Land Use Code vs. Utilities Stormwater Criteria, Natural Habitat Buffer Zones (NHBZ) vs. Infill Development, City-wide Policy Alignment, and Maintenance Costs. • The three main deliverables and outcomes for this plan are Nature-Based Solutions Master Plan, NbS Opportunity Map, and Stormwater Park Concept Design. • The vision is to design with nature, not against it. • Key Goals for Development Review are: Improve stormwater function, increase habitat and ecological uplift, enhance human-nature connections, reduce policy and regulatory conflicts, and provide predictable, clear standards. • The Board asked questions and expressed support for various aspects of the plan. 8. BOARD PRIORITY COMMITTEE REPORTS/LIAISON REPORTS a. Knowledge Repository – Bob & John • Bob recommended the presentation shared on regional affordable housing at HSHF to be shared or presented to AHB in future. b. Outreach, Education and Partnerships – Claire & Josh • No new updates, Josh visited Parks and Rec Board ahead of October’s meeting and will share at next meeting. • Claire attended the Affordable Housing Summit and shared there may be potential opportunities for partnership. c. Council and Local Legislative Support – John & Stefanie • Economic Advisory Board workplan for 2025 has shifted to advising on economic health for the city with short term/long term affects on the local economy. John suggests the rising housing costs could be a good talking point for this. • Stefanie shared that the Disability Advisory Board cohosted a neurodivergent focused public education event. d. Equity & Justice in Affordable Housing – Jorja and Liz • Starting to see higher vacancy rates in student housing, which includes larger corporate apartments catering to students. The Director of off-campus life is predicting decreases in rent prices for student rentals. Jorja shared that her personal rent during the time at CSU went up over $100 per year. • Denver is also seeing higher vacancy rates, even in affordable housing spaces. 9. OTHER BUSINESS a. Board Member Updates – None. 10. ADJOURNMENT a. Meeting was adjourned at 6:05 PM Minutes approved by the Chair and a vote of the Board/Commission on XXXXXX Proposed 2026 Competitive Process Schedule Friday, March 6 +/- Application Materials Available ZoomGrants and Workbook — Wednesday, March 11 Regular HSHF Board Meeting - Beth Rosen Presentation Colorado River Room 222 Laporte 5:30pm Wednesday, March 25 Housing Presentations & Work Session with AHB Remote - TEAMS 5:30pm Thursday, April 2 AHB Ranking Meeting Colorado River Room 222 Laporte 4:00pm Wednesday, April 8 Regular Board Meeting with AHB Ranking Presentation Colorado River Room 222 Laporte 5:30pm Wednesday, April 22 Work Session with AHB Colorado River Room 222 Laporte 5:30pm Wednesday, April 29 Deliberation & Funding Meeting – Housing & CDBG Renewal Colorado River Room 222 Laporte 5:30pm