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<br />2.6 Once the program begins GMMHC will provide remodeling advisory services, <br />renovation loan administration and first time homebuyer training and linkages. <br />The budget for these programs includes $37,000 for the technical resource <br />center, $5,000 for the first time homebuyer program and $100,000 for <br />renovation loans. The City, with the assistance of GMMHC, would request <br />additional assistance for implementation of these programs from Ramsey <br />County, the I-35W Corridor Coalition and other state and regional sources. <br /> <br />2.7 By working in conjunction with GMMHC, a respected professional housing <br />service provider with a proven track record for success, staff believes that the <br />Roseville community will benefit in the most cost efficient manner. Roseville <br />will serve as the pilot community for offering these services to its residents. <br />Roseville will report to the other communities along the corridor and Ramsey <br />County regarding the success and/or shortfalls of these programs. <br /> <br />2.8 In addition to these services, the I-35W Corridor Coalition is reviewing the <br />support of a region wide Housing Preservation Ordinance to address housing code <br />issues to reduce the impact of a deteriorating housing stock in the region. The <br />implementation of a resource center will dovetail with the objectives of the <br />Housing Preservation Ordinance to assist residents improve their homes with <br />timely and cost effective programs. <br /> <br />3.0 Council Discussion/Direction Requested <br /> <br />3.1 Carolyn Olson, President of the Greater Minneapolis Metropolitan Housing Corporation <br />will be at the meeting to provide a history and summary of the organization and how a <br />partnership with the City of Roseville will not only meet Roseville's long term housing <br />strategies but the mission of their organization. <br /> <br />3.2 Staff is seeking Council input and direction regarding contracting with GMMHC for <br />implementation of new housing programs and services for 2000. <br /> <br />by: Cathy Bennett, 490-2241 <br />attachment: Summary of GMMHC Resource Center <br /> <br />Q:\Housing\RHIP Proposal 11,15.99 ws.doc <br /> <br />RCD - GMMHC Contract for Housing Program - Page 3 of 3 <br />