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Home My WebLink About2024-11-25 City Council Workshop Packet AGENDA MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL MANAGER WORKSHOP 6:00 P.M. day, November 25, 2024 City Hall, Council Chambers A.CALL TO ORDER B.ROLL CALL C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA D.UNFINISHED BUSINESS None E.NEW BUSINESS 1.Commissioner Interview 2.Budget Presentation – Public Safety 3.Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Update F.ADJOURNMENT RULES OF CIVILITY FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND OUR COMMUNITY Following are rules of civility the City of Maplewood expects of everyone appearing at Council Meetings - elected officials, staff and citizens. It is hoped that by following these simple rules, everyone’s opinions can be heard and understood in a reasonable manner. We appreciate the fact that when appearing at Council meetings, it is understood that everyone will follow these principles: Speak only for yourself, not for other council members or citizens - unless specifically tasked by your colleagues to speak for the group or for citizens in the form of a petition. Show respect during comments and/or discussions, listen actively and do not interrupt or talk amongst each other. Be respectful of the process, keeping order and decorum. Do not be critical of council members, staff or others in public. Be respectful of each other’s time keeping remarks brief, to the point and non-repetitive. THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK E1 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP STAFF REPORT Meeting Date November 25, 2024 REPORT TO: Michael Sable, City Manager REPORT FROM: Lois Knutson, Senior Administrative Manager PRESENTER: Michael Sable, City Manage r AGENDA ITEM: Commissioner Interview Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/AgreementProclamation Policy Issue: The City Council will be interviewing one candidate for a vacant seat on the City of Maplewood Parks & Recreation Commission. Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Council interview Russell Smith for the Parks & Recreation Commission. The suggested questions will be submitted under separate cover to the Council. Once the interview has concluded, Council Members will decide if they wish to recommend appointment. The results will be tallied and recommendation for appointment will be brought to the City Council at the meeting on December 9, 2024. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0.00 Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source Use of Reserves Other: n/a Strategic Plan Relevance: Financial SustainabilityIntegrated CommunicationTargeted Redevelopment Operational EffectivenessCommunity InclusivenessInfrastructure & Asset Mgmt. The CityÓs Commissions and Boards provide an opportunity for citizens to become involved in City government and be a part of the decision-making process. Background N/A Attachments 1.Candidate Application Workshop Packet Page Number 1 of 35 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 2 of 35 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 3 of 35 E1, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 4 of 35 E1, Attachment 1 Russell S. Smith Summary Dedicated and accomplished bğƷǒƩğƌ wĻƭƚǒƩĭĻ {ƦĻĭźğƌźƭƷ with over 20 years of diverse experience in environmental conservation, land management, and sustainable resource utilization. Proven expertise in conducting ecological assessments, implementing conservation strategies, and fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders. Proficient in regulatory compliance, habitat restoration, and wildlife management. Possess a strong track record of delivering impactful solutions to complex environmental challenges. A passionate advocate for preserving natural ecosystems and promoting environmental stewardship. Skills Plant identification including noxious weeds |Diseased tree identification |Aerial photograph interpretation | GPS | Overseeing contractors | Chainsaw instructor | ATV instructor | Work Experience Intermediate Resource Specialist | ab 5ĻƦğƩƷƒĻƓƷ ƚŅ bğƷǒƩğƌ wĻƭƚǒƩĭĻ ЊВВЏ Α ЋЉЋЋ Natural resource management statewide on 154 sites. Plant and tree identification, noxious weed control, RX burning, volunteer coordinator, and violation enforcement. Neighbor contacts and land owner resolution. Budget reporting and fund integrity. Prescribe Burning Laborer | The Nature Conservancy {ƦƩźƓŭ ЊВВЌ Α ЊВВЎ Act as line boss and line member. Conduct prescribed burning in a safe manner. Mop up after the assigned burn. Hazard tree removal. Summer Laborer | Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Summer 1984, 1985 & 1987 Cut grass, painting outdoor picnic tables, signs, parking lot barriers, etc. Trash pick-up and removal. Summer Laborer | Ramsey County Public Works Summer 1986 Back filling curbs, crack sealing, flagman, and filling potholes. Education Bachelor of Science Biology | Northland College Rainey River Community College | AA Degree Workshop Packet Page Number 5 of 35 E2 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP STAFF REPORT Meeting Date November 25, 2024 REPORT TO: Michael Sable, City Manager REPORT FROM: Brian Bierdeman, Public Safety Director PRESENTER: Brian Bierdeman, Public Safety Director Michael Mondor, Fire/EMS Chief AGENDA ITEM: Budget Presentation – Public Safety Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: As part of the 2025 budget process, department heads will highlight their budget priorities. The Public Safety department will give an overview of its 2025 priorities and emphasize notable changes. Recommended Action: This item is for discussion purposes. No action is needed. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $23,130,076 Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source Use of Reserves Other: The proposed 2025 Public safety budget is $23,130,076. This includes costs for salaries/wages/benefits, supplies & materials, professional services and internal charges for the Police Department, Fire Department and Ambulance services. Strategic Plan Relevance: Community InclusivenessFinancial & Asset MgmtEnvironmental Stewardship Integrated CommunicationOperational EffectivenessTargeted Redevelopment City staff are committed to providing the Mayor and Council Members, stakeholders and taxpayers with information pertaining to each department that is clear and transparent. Background: The City of Maplewood began its budget process in the summer of 2024. As part of the process, department heads met with the City Manager and Finance Director to discuss priorities in 2025. In August and September, the City Council was presented with budget scenarios before formally setting the limit in September. Before final approval of the 2025 budget, each department will provide an overview of their 2025 budget, discuss priorities for the year ahead and address questions. Workshop Packet Page Number 6 of 35 E2 The proposed 2025 Police Department budget is $13,421,801. This is an increase of 8% over the 2024 Police Department budget. The following chart provides a breakdown of the proposed 2025 Police Department budget: Police 2024 2025 Change 2026Change Original Budget from 2024 Conceptual from 2025 Budget Request Budget Salaries/Wages/Benefits 10,350,349 11,306,191 9% 11,871,501 5% Supplies & Materials353,000 347,500 -2%364,875 5% Professional Services 1,363,784 1,357,630 0% 1,425,512 5% Internal Charges 362,980 410,480 13% 431,004 5% Capital Outlay- - 0% - 0% Other Services - - 0% - 0% TOTAL 12,430,113 13,421,801 8% 14,092,891 5% The proposed 2025 Fire Department budget is $3,839,049. This is an increase of 16% over the 2024 Fire Department budget. The following chart provides a breakdown of the proposed 2025 Fire Department budget: Fire 2024 2025 Change 2026Change Original Budget from 2024 Conceptual from 2025 Budget Request Budget Salaries/Wages/Benefits 2,790,286 3,258,539 17% 3,421,466 5% Supplies & Materials117,700 147,700 25% 155,085 5% Professional Services 310,065 326,800 5% 343,140 5% Internal Charges 93,920 106,010 13% 111,311 5% Capital Outlay- - 0% - 0% Other Services - - 0% - 0% TOTAL 3,311,971 3,839,049 16% 4,031,001 5% The proposed 2025 Ambulance budget is $5,869.226. This is an increase of 15% over the 2024 Ambulance budget. The following chart provides a breakdown of the proposed 2025 Ambulance budget: Ambulance 2024 2025 Change 2026Change Original Budget from 2024 Conceptual from 2025 Budget Request Budget Salaries/Wages/Benefits 3,909,091 4,623,918 18% 5,086,310 10% Supplies & Materials269,250 269,250 0% 296,175 10% Professional Services 632,330 676,732 7% 744,405 10% Internal Charges 76,660 84,326 0% 88,542 5% Depreciation215,000 215,000 0% 225,750 5% TOTAL 5,102,331 5,869,226 15% 6,441,182 10% Attachments: 1.None. Workshop Packet Page Number 7 of 35 For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Agenda Item E2, Additional Attachment Ͻ϶ͮͬͮͰ Ƃİ yyyyyyyyyyyyyy t eeeeeeee fffffff a SafetyS Maplewood Public Budget ŗƚđŎăđŵ϶ͮͱ Overview For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Agenda Item E2, Additional Attachment 4 Grant Funded2 Social Workers 56 Sworn12 Civilian Calls 36,000 Police Department Organization Chart For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Agenda Item E2, Additional Attachment ¨ƂêĨĨĳŏĩ϶А¤đąŵƇĳƂŎđŏƂ϶êŏċ϶¤đƂđŏƂĳŗŏ ¤ Operational EffectivenessStaff Health, Safety and Wellness Focused Community OutreachTechnology and Protective EquipmentProfessional DevelopmentEfficiency and Data-Driven OperationsEmergency PreparednessTransparency/Trust 46.67% of General Fund Budget (Police)¡ŗňĳąđ϶uđƢ϶fŏĳƂĳêƂĳƚđŹ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Agenda Item E2, Additional Attachment For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Agenda Item E2, Additional Attachment Budget Changes WagesCrime AnalystCommunity Service OfficerIncrease in Fleet CostsEmployee Training and Professional DevelopmentEmergency Response Vehicle ¤¤¤¤¤¤ For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Agenda Item E2, Additional Attachment DWI Officer GrantTZD GrantAuto Theft Detectives Grant (2) BCA VCREU OfficerRCSO VCET DetectiveState Training ReimbursementState Vest Reimbursement ͮͬͮͱ϶¡?϶¤đƚđŏƇđ϶¨ŗƇŵąđŹϾ϶Йƚđŵ϶ѦͱͬͬϽͬͬͬК¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ Innovative Revenue Sources For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Agenda Item E2, Additional Attachment $1,843,965 Public Safety Aid $675,011 Ambulance Fund $52,959 Cardiac Wellness$107,000 Staffing Study$345,000 2025 PD Fleet$20,000 Tech StudyCommunity OutreachTechnology ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Agenda Item E2, Additional Attachment Ever-increasing Focused Community OutreachStaffing StudyTechnology StudyTechnology UpgradesProfessionalism, Transparency, and Operational EffectivenessHiring and Retention Looking Ahead¤¤¤¤¤¤ For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Agenda Item E2, Additional Attachment Budget Fire/EMS Department Overview For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Agenda Item E2, Additional Attachment 13.35% of Staffing General Fund Budget (Fire) ¤ Implementation of Operational ReviewFirefighter Health, Safety and Wellness Community Connections and InclusivenessLeverage Evolving TechnologyProfessional Development \[ĳŵđЌE~¨϶uđƢ϶fŏĳƂĳêƂĳƚđŹ¤¤¤¤¤ For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Agenda Item E2, Additional Attachment 2024 Firefighter Hiring Class Public Safety Director For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Agenda Item E2, Additional Attachment Budget Changes WagesIncreased StaffingEquipment ReplacementTechnology UpgradesEmployee Training and Development ¤¤¤¤¤ For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Agenda Item E2, Additional Attachment For the permanent record: Meeting Date: 11/25/2024 Agenda Item E2, Additional Attachment 7ƇĳňċĳŏĩϼƂİđϼ7đŏąİ ¤ Enhanced Operational Effectiveness and Baseline Response ReadinessFocused Community OutreachFurther Development of the Fire/EMS Cadet ProgramEMS FundingTechnology EnhancementsResearch Involvement Looking Ahead¤¤¤¤¤¤ E3 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOPSTAFF REPORT Meeting Date November 25, 2024 REPORT TO:Michael Sable, City Manager REPORT FROM: Michael Martin, Interim Community Development Director PRESENTER:Michael Martin, Interim Community Development Director AGENDA ITEM: Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Update Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation Policy Issue: Ramsey County will provide an update on its Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) programs and proposed Economic Development Authority (EDA) legislation. Recommended Action: This item is for discussion purposes. No action is needed. Fiscal Impact: Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is N/A Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source Use of Reserves Other: N/A Strategic Plan Relevance: Community InclusivenessFinancial & Asset MgmtEnvironmental Stewardship Integrated Communication Operational EffectivenessTargeted Redevelopment This is an opportunity for the city council to learn from Ramsey County on its economic development programs and initiatives and how they can work with Maplewood’s adopted strategic plan. Background: Josh Olson, Interim Director of Community & Economic Development will be at November 25 city council workshop to present and discuss an update on Ramsey County's housing and redevelopment authority and the county’s upcoming efforts for legislation to expand its economic development authority. The discussion is expected to include the following topic areas: Ramsey County Community & Economic Development Department areas of work Economic Competitiveness and Inclusion Plan Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Levy Workshop Packet Page Number 8 of 35 E3 o Looking ahead o Piloting new and enhanced business programming o Local Area Housing Aid (LAHA) i.e. Housing Sales Tax Attachments: 1.Ramsey County HRA Presentation Workshop Packet Page Number 9 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Levy Update Î City of MaplewoodNovember 25, 2024 Workshop Packet Page Number 10 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority ¤Ramsey County Commissioner Mai Chong Xiong, District 6 and Chair of ¤Areas of work¤Economic Competitiveness and Inclusion Plan¤Piloting new and enhanced business programming¤Local Area Housing Aid (LAHA) i.e. Housing Sales Tax Agenda¤Introduction¤Ramsey County Community & Economic Development (CED) 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A vibrant community where all are A county of excellence working with you Workshop Packet Page Number 12 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 well-being vision, mission and goals that guide Ramsey opportunity, and accountability. and mobility for all residents and businesses and invest in neighborhoods with concentrated , transparency and strategic investments prosperityopportunity accountability County: well-being, prosperity, financial poverty A county of excellence working with you to enhance our quality of life. A vibrant community where all are valued and thrive. 1.2.Cultivate economic 3.Enhance access to 4.Model fiscal The Board of Commissioners establishes the Strategic Priorities Vision: Mission: Goals: Workshop Packet Page Number 13 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 5 (available online) Transformation 1.Residents first: effective, efficient and accessible operations2.Advancing racial and health equity and shared community power3.Aligning talent attraction, retention and promotion4.Putting well-being and community at the center of Justice System 5.Advancing a holistic approach to strengthen individuals and families6.Responding to climate change and increasing community resilience7.Intergenerational prosperity for racial and economic inclusion Countywide Strategic Plan Seven strategic priorities Workshop Packet Page Number 14 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 6 Workshop Packet Page Number 15 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 7 Ashland Apartments, Saint Paul 2 Ramsey County Josh Olson, Interim Director Community and Economic Development Department (CED) Community & Economic Development Department Workshop Packet Page Number 16 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 8 Redevelopment Programs Business Support & Growth Programs onomic Development Department? Real Estate Projects Housing Infrastructure Programs What is the Community & Ec Workshop Packet Page Number 17 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 9 Reimagination Grant. Looking forward¤Small Business ¤ECI Plan 2.0. ¤CDBG/HOME¤ERF¤HRA Levy¤LAHA¤SAHA -NEW -NEW Site Assessment Grant debuts.Emerging and Diverse Developers Program introduced. ARPA funds awarded to affordable projectsStabilizeÓ. 2023-20242025 &¤ÒSupport and ¤ARPA¤CDBG/HOME¤ERF¤HRA Levy¤LAHA¤SAHA -NEW -NEW A more responsive, diverse mix of programming A more sustainable, locally driven funding model Housing Development Solicitation.Critical Corridor Program debut.Down Payment Assistance revamp.. 2022 HRA Levy Starts¤ARPA ¤CDBG/HOME¤ERF¤HRA Levy ¤GO Bonds -NEW NEW - -NEW Finalized ECI Plan.Deployed $25M in COVID small NOAH II Impact Dedicated $37m ARPA funds to affordable projects. KEY POINT: KEY POINT: 2020/21 COVID/ECI Plan¤CARES¤CDBG-CV¤CDBG/HOME¤ERF¤GO Bonds¤HOME-ARP -NEW Open to Business.Regional Portal (RCMB).Corridor Revitalization Pilot.$8.9m GO Bonding for Affordable Projects 2019 Transition¤CDBG/HOME¤ERF¤GO Bonds Administer HUD entitlement programs. View acronym key Pre 2019 Baseline¤CDBG/HOME¤ERF Identifying CEDÓs role and funding Workshop Packet Page Number 18 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 10 ECI View the full plan Track the progress prioritize inclusion in The strategies in the Plan future investments and other actions related to housing, job creation, workforce development and place-based investments. Workshop Packet Page Number 19 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 11 LitmoreApartments, Little Canada 3 Authority (HRA) Levy Housing and Redevelopment Workshop Packet Page Number 20 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 12 from its last metropolitan county to levy Housing and Redevelopment Authority ¤Ramsey County was the (excluding North Saint Paul) and approves 2022-2023 budget with levy for Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Competitiveness Plan (Released: March 2021) Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Levy¤County approves HRA area of operation ¤$12.6 Million (2024 approved HRA Levy)¤Funding is guided by Economic Inclusion and Workshop Packet Page Number 21 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 13 (2023) Areas Suburban RCSaint Paul HousingRedevelopmentAdmin (Avg. of 2022 & 2023) 73%17%10% 49.2%50.8% Spending by Programmatic Geographic Spending Parity ity (Saint Paul/Suburbs) ¤Planning¤Development + Infrastructure¤Suburban Commercial Corridor Initiative Strive for 50/50 spending par ¤Affordable Housing infrastructure investments¤Down payment assistance (FirstHome)¤Emerging & Diverse Developers Program¤Critical Corridors ¤Site Assessment Grants (SAG) Programming Funded by HRA Levy Housing ProgramsRedevelopment Programs Workshop Packet Page Number 22 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 14 $4,241,141 ERF HOME Ten FirstHome, two Critical Corridors and one Site Assessment Grant award(s) : CDBG ARPA TOTAL $1.2M $1,600,961 HRA 2023 Total Investment by City $740,744 $650,000 2023 HRA Levy Investment by City $279,423 $212,110 $199,024 $186,574 $146,374 $107,420 $81,145 *Not included in HRA Area of Operation $16,580 $0$500,000$1,000,000$1,500,000$2,000,000$2,500,000$3,000,000$3,500,000$4,000,000$4,500,000 $0$500,000$1,000,000$1,500,000$2,000,000$2,500,000$3,000,000$3,500,000$4,000,000$4,500,000 d Roseville aplewoo Roseville Shoreview Arden Hills Lauderdale Shoreview MaplewoodM Arden Hills Lauderdale Maplewood Little Canada New BrightonMounds View Little Canada New BrightonMounds View Falcon Heights Falcon Heights Vadnais HeightsNorth Saint Paul White Bear Lake Vadnais HeightsNorth Saint Paul White Bear Lake Workshop Packet Page Number 23 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 15 \[Gladstone Village, \[Gladstone Village II\] housing project. generation FirstHome loans.Corridors project. Rice Street Gardens\]and four single-family rehab loans and $17,311 (CDBG) for two energy efficiency loan.and $7,635 (HRA Levy) for one Site Assessment Grants project. ¤$2.7m (ARPA) for one renter-occupied ¤$683,414 (HRA Levy) for ten first-¤$550,000 (HRA Levy) for two Critical ¤$24,800 (CDBG) for six critical repair ¤$216,109 (ERF) for three ERF projects 2023 Maplewood Spend Highlights All Funding Sources $0$0$0$0 $7,635 $17,311 $24,800 $216,109 $550,000 $683,414 2023 Maplewood Spend Profile Î $2,748,031 $0 $500,000 $3,000,000$2,500,000$2,000,000$1,500,000$1,000,000 Workshop Packet Page Number 24 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 16 $12,077,167 Gladstone Village ($500,000 HRA)Rice Street Gardens Concept Plan ($50,000 HRA)Enhancing the Public Realm in Rice & Larpenteur ($25,000 HRA) ¤¤¤ $8,738,818 3-year Profile (2021-2023) Homebuyer & Home Improvement ProgramsERF & SAGCritical Corridors Examples of Suburban/Ramsey County-wide services include EDD TA Program, HOMELine, Open to Business, CEO Next etc. * 20000004000000600000080000001000000012000000 Gladstone Village ($1.97m ARPA + $1.21m HOME)Gladstone Village II ($2.75m ARPA)Gladstone Crossing ($1.25m HOME-ARP + $1.25m HRA)Cobblestone Court Apartment ($141,774 CDBG)MN One Stop for Communities Housing Program ($100,000 CDBG)Goldenstar Apartments ($62,675 CDBG) ¤¤¤¤¤¤ $212,563 $66,784 0 Direct Spend Maplewood Spend Profile Î Owner-occupied HousingRenter-occupied HousingPublic ServicesPublic Facilities Ramsey County-wide Services* Suburban Ramsey County-wide Services* Workshop Packet Page Number 25 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 3 16% 17 Look Ahead To-Date Mortgage AssistanceOwner-occupied RehabEnery ConservationFirstHome 2024 FirstHome loans in Maplewood (Totaling $267,000)Share of total FirstHome loans from Maplewood 202120222023 9630 Homebuyer & Home Improvement Programs Summary Î Maplewood 2021 -2023 2421181512 Workshop Packet Page Number 26 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 18 Margaret St House, Saint Paul 4 Looking Ahead Workshop Packet Page Number 27 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 19 2024 Legislative SessionHF 3784 (Lee) / SF 4655 (Hawj) language to expand authority to better support diversifying industries, communities, and emerging entrepreneurs associated with HRA levy collectionopt-in to spending on eligible activities would remain. 2024 Legislative Request¤Sought to amend the countyÓs HRA statutory ¤Legislation would not impact the formula ¤Cities would have the choice to economic development authority (EDA) eligible activities. ¤If no opt-in, then existing HRA- Workshop Packet Page Number 28 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 20 to better serve targeted (i.e. housing sales tax) provides added to enable greater business retention, expansion and of small business support organizations to meet current and flexible capital technical assistance/advisory services flexibility Capacity building future needs.geographies, communities and/or industries.attraction. ÎArrival of Local Affordable Housing Aid ÎCurrently General Levy supports $345,000 business programming.ÎÎMore ÎAdditional Increasing the flexibility of HRA funding¤County remains steadfast in its prioritization of affordable housing.¤Increases flexibility in funding business programming.¤Areas of need identified to strengthen the small business ecosystem: Workshop Packet Page Number 29 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 2121 3 Programming (LAHA) Funded Local Affordable Sales Tax Workshop Packet Page Number 30 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 22 housing (single familyor multifamily). ¤New construction (up to 80% Area Median Income (AMI).¤Rehabilitation (up to 80% AMI). ¤Financing the supply of affordable ¤Homeownership Assistance (up to 115% AMI).¤Financial Support for Nonprofit Housing Providers.¤Rental Assistance (up to 80% AMI).¤Shelter Capital and Operations. ÎInvest in lower AMI residents DepartmentofRevenueacross the seven-countymetro areafor affordablehousing. Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) ¤Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA)is a0.25% salestaxcollected by Minnesota ¤State-Allowed Eligible Uses:¤Ramsey County's 2024 aid amount is $6,011,349. Workshop Packet Page Number 31 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 23 CED HSD CED Housing Continuum/Responsible Dept. Eviction Prevention/ SupportiveHousing/ Affordable Housing Preservation, Supportive Housing/ Affordable HousingInvestments, 2024 Fund Distribution $5 Million+Any Unallocated Recommendations for CountyÓs 2024 LAHA Eligible Use (Support & Stabilize) Emergency Rental Assistance$1 MillionEviction Prevention, Portfolio Stabilization of Existing Housing Affordable Housing Creation/ Preservation Workshop Packet Page Number 32 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 24 ounty touse their LAHA to amplify impact city LAHA funding could be connected to could ÎFirst Home Downpayment Assistance.ÎSingle Family Rehab Deferred Loan Program.ÎManufactured Home Critical Repair Grant Program.ÎSingle Family Home Critical Repair Grant Program.ÎMultifamily Rehab and New Construction.ÎEmerging and Diverse Developers Program. Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) of existingprograms within their city.include: ¤Local citiescan partner with Ramsey C¤Existing RC programs that Workshop Packet Page Number 33 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 Workshop Packet Page Number 34 of 35 E3, Attachment 1 26 Block Grant Î COVID19 allocation. Acronym Key Obligation Bonds. Plan allocation ¤HUD: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.¤CDBG: Community Development Block Grant¤CDBG-CV: Community Development ¤HOME: Home Investment Partnership Program.¤HOME-ARP: Home Investment Partnership Program Î American Rescue ¤GO Bonds: General ¤ERF: Environmental Response Fund.¤ECI Plan: Economic Competitiveness & Inclusion Plan.¤ARPA: American Rescue Plan Act¤TFL: Tax Forfeited Land¤RCMB: RamseyCountyMeansBusiness.com¤LAHA: Local Affordable Housing Aid (Housing Sales Tax)¤SAHA: Statewide Affordable Housing Aid¤CED: Community and Economic Development Department Workshop Packet Page Number 35 of 35