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Roseville Finance Commission Agenda Item Page 3 of 8 Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) The HRA has applied for CDBG funds from Ramsey County over the years to use for construction and rehabilitation of single-family and multi-family housing in Roseville. The funds are usually tied to a 30- year mortgage and are either paid back upon early sale of property or forgiven after 30 years. The funds are tied to income restrictions and must be used in developments that serve at least 50% of the units to 80% or less area income. The income ranges are from $46,000 to $81,500 based upon size of family. These funds are awarded based upon if a project meets the REDA financial subsidy policy. The account balance is $337,000. Ownership Rehab Program Housing Resource Center Construction Consultation Since 2000, the City of Roseville has contracted with the Housing Resource Center (HRC), a program of the Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC), to provide construction consultations to Roseville residents. This contract also supports homeowners as they maintain and upgrade their homes. HRC staff provide the following services to Roseville residents free of charge: • Site visits with homeowners regarding home improvement and work to be performed • A written scope of work or a list of work for contractors to bid • Assistance in reviewing contractor bids, proposals, and estimates • Assistance during the construction process • Information on construction standards, building codes, and permits • Provide referrals for scope of worked needed As demonstrated in Attachment A, as of end of October 2016, the HRC provided 140 consultations compared with 71 consultations in all of 2015. Attachment A provides a full summary of the historical data as well as the current activity. Funded in the past by the RHRA levy, the amount budgeted for 2016 was $12,000 and for 2017 the amount is $15,000. Roseville Green Building/Remodeling Award Since 2010, the RHRA has budgeted $850 a year from the levy to recognize and reward up to three residential properties per year that incorporate best practices for improvements when building or remodeling a home in Roseville. The winning properties are highlighted at a City Council meeting, in the City’s newsletter, and featured on the City’s website. Attachment C highlights the last two years’ winners; this information is also available at www.cityofroseville.com/1824/Green-Remodeling-Award The budgeted amount for in the 2017 levy is $850.