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��� <br />� <br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />Department Approval <br />� �1`� �.� <br />Item Description: Presentation on Housing our Heroes Minnesota <br />BACKGROUND <br />DateNov. 16, 2015 <br />Item No.: l l .b <br />City Manager Approval <br />Blake Huffman is presenting information related to his nonpro�t organization, Shoreview Area <br />Housing Initative (SAHI) and the Housing Our Heroes MN initiative. The presentation will <br />focus on efforts to expand affordable housing in Roseville for disabled military veterans and <br />their families and to provide support services for those families. <br />The homes and services offered would: <br />Meet ADA compliance <br />Allow for affordable rent and possible home ownership for disabled veterans <br />o The homes are able to be built at below market cost because of the help from <br />volunteers and partnerships with local construction professionals and community <br />colleges. <br />Connect veterans and their families to supportive services including employment services <br />and counseling <br />For more on the Shoreview Area Housing Initiative visit www.sahimn.or� <br />For more information on Housing our Heroes MN visit www.housin�ourheroesmn.com/ <br />POLICY OBdECTIVE <br />To learn more about the proposed type of housing SAHI is considering building in Roseville and <br />to have the opportunity to discuss the concept. <br />BUDGET IMPLICATIONS <br />No budget implications at this time, but the developer may need financial assistance in the future <br />to develop this type of housing in Roseville. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />Provid initial feedback to SAHI about the housing concept. <br />REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION <br />No action at this time as it is a introduction from the developer about building housing in <br />�� Roseville for disabled military veterans and their families. <br />� Prepared by: Jeanne Kelsey, HRA Executive Director 651-792-7086 <br />Page 1 of 1 <br />