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10. Work with the Police Department Neighborhood Watch Program to provide information about Roseville's residential inspection and code enforcement program and provide rehabilitation information at neighborhood meetings. 11. Support affordable senior housing through the use of tax increment financing, Ramsey County Home Funds, HCTD, Minnesota Housing Finance programs, and Federal Home Loan Bank dollars. 12. Work with developers to utilize tax credit programs and revenue bonds to reduce the cost of financing for affordable housing. 13. Annually review and revise Roseville's Livable Communities Action Plan. 14. When appropriate, submit applications for Livable Communities Demonstration Account grants where the proposed projects provide a mix of housing choices. Section 5. Housing Programs — 2001 A variety of housing programs are available to Roseville residents through state, county and local sources. The City of Roseville provides a summary of the programs as outlined in the attached Housing Program Grid and summarized below. Each year the Roseville City Council reviews the effectiveness of the existing programs and changes, adds or deletes programs to better serve the resident in the most cost efficient manner. New programs and modifications to existing programs in 2001 to the Roseville Housing Improvement Plan are underlined. Community Fix-Up Fund - Low interest loans up to $35,000 for a maximum term of 20 years funded by Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. There is a household income limit of $��-49 78 890 There were three.loans for_a total _.-----� ------.... _.._.. _ __ amount of $45 0 18 issued to Roseville residents in 2000. Roseville Home Improvement Loan — Low or deferred interest loan up to $10,000 or not more than 50 percent of home improvement. The program is intended to be used where gaps exist with other loan programs. The program can be used for demolition if certain criteria are met. The loans are serviced by a Housing Service Provider, contracted by the City of Roseville, to provide more flexibility and ease to the resident. These loans will also be used to help properties in transition from a senior resident to a family. The City will work with housing developers to identify seniors moving out of single family homes. There were 11 loans for a total amount of $94,974 issued to Roseville residents in 200Q. -________ ___. _ County Home Improvement Loan — No interest, forgivable loan for necessary improvements to increase the livability of the home funded by Ramsey County. Roseville Housing Improvement Plan Page 4