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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority - HRA Support Documents 2010 Supporting DocumentsHRAOfflce 115 l Frlberg Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-739-3249 0 Fergus Falls/Otter Tail County HRA ="~t.r:~ . Housing & Redevelopment Authority Fax 218-736-4706 ffhra@prtel.com wwvv.fergusfallsh ra. com Riverview Heights Hlghrlse 205 North Sheridan Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-739-9498 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: ENCLOSURE MEl\10 Board of Directors, Otter Tail County Jill.A Jeffrey Gaffaney, Executive Director February 11, 2010 :Meeting to be Held Thursday, February 18th at 10:00 a.m. at the HRA Office, 1151 Friberg Ave., Fergus Falls, l\fN. 56537 Regular Minutes of December 17th, 2009 Meeting ~ AGENDA 1 v4airperson -Call Meeting to Order 2,/A;~roval of Minutes 3. Executive Director A. 2~ Annual HRA Appointments & Designations L/ Board Officers for Fiscal Year 2010 2.:/ Legal Publications for Fiscal Year 2010 3. ~ Depository (Banks) for Fiscal Year 2010 4. 1/,. Board Member Per Diem for Fiscal Year 2010 Mileage Reimbursement Rate for Fiscal Year 2010 Proposed HRA Meeting Schedule for Fiscal Year 2010 Bif·strative Expenses -December 2009 & January 2010 tment Listing D dated Procurement Policy, Resolution No. 091 E Section 8 :Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) Certification ~ution No. 092 F . ..-t;m'ttal Fund Program Update ~A 2010 MN. Cities Participation Program 4. R~~bili~t~i~;~~:cialist -Dennis Christenson B. TC Tax Levy Update . 2010 SCDP Potential Applications 5. R~itation Assistant/Housing Manager -Sue Bjorklund ~ ~~9 Deer Creek/Parkers Prairie SCDP B. Public Housing Update 6. Hom~idgA°dministrator -Mary Jo Schwarz ~~ti~~ 8 Update PLEASE CALL IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND/ ~=::.....:..;.;-•.;:::•--:::::·--:.;:;.:--::;.;•-;.::-=-===::::::·-===-·-=··-Providing Housing Opportunities ===tlimi,\Iw·!•.cr:ersw\J.i:;.tEE:l!lf:l4~p~dll.::lo:0::u· T~G-;.a:i:acw01w11d·a1i:doll:;e: ===· { The Otter Tail County HRA Board of Commissioners met in a regular meeting on December 17th, 2009 at the Fergus Falls HRA 1151 Friberg Ave., Fergus Falls, MN. 56537 MEMBERS PRESENT Scott Rocholl, Chaiiperson Robert Bigwood, Vice Chaiiperson Janice Palan, Secretary Hazel Hovde Art Schwartz OTHERS PRESENT Jeffrey Gaffaney Dennis Christenson Mary Jo Schwarz . Vicki Scheer Scott Rocholl, Chaitperson opened the regular meeting. ABSENT Sue Bjorklund A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from the October 15th, 2009, meeting. Ml Janice Palan SI Art Schwartz Jeffrey Gaffaney, Executive Director, reviewed the administrative expenses for the months of October and November, 2009. A motion was made and seconded to approve the expenses. Ml Art Schwartz SI Hazel Hovde The Investment Listing was reviewed, there was one CD renewed at Security State Bank and the only other changes were the balances in the checking and savings accounts. The 2009 Capital Fund Program and the 2009 Capital Fund Stimulus Program have both been.closed out. Monitoring of the Stimulus Program by HUD will be completed by a "remote review" and is scheduled for December 21st, 2009. The 2010 Capital Funds should be available the latter part of the summer of 2010. Annual Administrative Contracts for the Otter Tail County HRA were reviewed. The only changes on all four contracts were revising the dates to January 1, 2010-December 31, 2010. A motion was made and seconded to approve the Section 8 Voucher Program contract. Ml Robert Bigwood SI Hazel Hovde A motion was made and seconded to approve the Low Rent Public Housing Program contract. Ml Robert Bigwood SI Hazel Hovde A motion was made and seconded to approve the MHFA Rehab Program contract. Ml Art Schwartz SI Janice Palan A motion was made and seconded to approve the Tax Levy Program contract. Ml Hazel Hovde SI Janice Palan Resolution #090 regarding the 2010 Public Housing Operating Subsidy was reviewed. Jeff explained that the factors needed to calculate the subsidy for 2010 are not received from HUD until late January but the resolution certifying that all statutory and regulatory requirements have been met must be submitted to H:\Users\VICKI\2009 minutes\minutes • otc Dec 09,doc 1 HUD by January 1, 2010. Actual operating forms will be presented at the February meeting. A motion was made and seconded to approve Resolution #090. Ml Robert Bigwood S/ Hazel Hovde A letter from Patrick Wesley from the Department of Treasury was presented regarding the IRS 1099 audit completed for the 2007 tax year on the Otter Tail County Section 8 Program. The letter stated that there would not be an employment tax examination conducted at this time as the audit presented no problem. Dennis Christenson, Rehab Specialist reported that there are 37 MHFA Deferred Loan Program Phase XIV applications that have been taken, 4 were ineligible, 33 have been inspected, 2 have rehab in progress and 31 are complete. This phase is almost closed out and Phase XV is starting up with 5 applications taken, 4 of which have been withdrawn or were ineligible, I is in process and 1 has been inspected. There are many compliance issues that have changed for the new phase including Radon testing as a requirement now. There are 2 applications taken, 1 was ineligible, I in process, I is bidding and 1 has been inspected for the Community Fix-Up Fund Program. Two applications have been taken for the 2008 Rental Rehab Program. The Perham triplex is closed out. The 8 units in Henning are also complete. Twenty-one HRA Revolving Rent Rehab applications have been taken. One has been withdrawn, 20 have been inspected, 1 has rehab in progress and 19 have been completed. With 2009 Otter Tail County Homeowner Tax Levy funding, 21 applications have been taken, 21 have been inspected, 2 have rehab in progress and 19 are complete. There are 5 applications for the Otter Tail County Tax Levy Rental Rehab Program, 3 are in process, 2 have been inspected, and 2 are complete. The sewer hookups have now been completed to close out the SCDP Urbank Comprehensive Grant. The pre-applications were approved for the two Small Cities Applications submitted for Pelican Rapids and New York Mills and Dennis is now preparing the full applications. Deed has requested that the funds be used within the Cities for the first 15 months before using them in the Townships to take a more targeted approach. Pelican Township chose to opt out of the program due to this requirement but after talking with them and explaining that it may be possible to complete a short form requesting more funds if they are all allocated, they agreed to again participate. Public hearings have taken place in both communities and Dennis hopes to hear if the full applications will be approved the first part of April. As Sue Bjorklund was viewing a "webinar" regarding the MHFA program, Dennis reported that 31 applications were taken for the Pelican Rapids SCDP for the Homeowner component, 10 were withdrawn or were ineligible, 21 were inspected and 21 were completed. Twenty applications were taken, I was ineligible, 20 inspected and 20 were completed for the commercial component and 12 applications were taken, 12 inspected and 12 were completed for the rental component to close out the Pelican Rapids Small Cities Program. Nineteen applications have been taken, 4 have been withdrawn or were ineligible, 3 are in process, 2 have been inspected, 4 are bidding, 6 are in progress and 2 are complete for the Parkers Prairie/Deer Creek SCDP program. H:\Users\VICKl\2009 minutes\minutes -otc Dec 09.doc 2 \. Jeff reported in Sue's absence that the October rents owed for the Otter Tail County family Public Housing units totaled $2,665, and $3,315 was collected. Pre-paid rents of $467.55 were collected in September and pre,-paid rents of $1,11'7.55 were collected for November. One pet deposit of$300.00 was collected. Other outstanding charges totaled $203.19. The extremely low-income percentage was 40%. Twenty-three applicants were on the 2-bedroom public housing waiting list, 17 applicants on the 3-bedroom waiting list and 2 on the 4-bedroom waiting list. The November rents owed totaled $2,849.00 and $3,207.00 was collected including pre-paid rents of $1,117.55 in October and pre-paid rents for December of $1,475.55. Other charges of $215.31 were outstanding. The ELI was at 40%. Twenty-six applicants were on the 2-bedroom public housing waiting list, 17 applicants on the 3-bedroom waiting list and 1 on the 4-bedroom list. Sue requested that the account receivables balance for fiscal year 2009 in the amount of $215.31 be written off the books. A motion was made and seconded to write-off$215.31. Ml Art Schwartz S/ Hazel Hovde Mary Jo Schwarz, Housing Administration reported that for the month of October there were 110 leased and HAPS totaling $32,490. There were 173 families on the waiting list and 5 ports out paid totaling $2,082.00. There are 6 port outs pending and 18 vouchers issued. For the month of November there were 117 leased and HAPS totaling $32,025. There were 154 families on the waiting list and 5 ports out paid totaling $1,771.00. There are 4 port outs pending and 17 vouchers issued. There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Ml Art Schwartz S/Janice Palan Janice Palau, Secretary Date H:\Users\VICKI\2009 minutes\minutes -otc Dec 09.doc 3 Fergus Falls/Otter Tail County HRA Housing & Redevelopment Authority HRA Office 1151 Friberg Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-7 39-3249 Fax 218-736-4706 ffhra@prtel.com www.fergusfallshra.com Riverview Heights Highrise 205 North Sheridan Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-739-9498 Otter Tail County HRA 2010 Appointments & Designations 1. HRA Board OHicers: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Chairperson Vice Chairperson Secretary Legal Publication: Depository: (Banks) HRA Board Member Per Diem Amount/Meeting Current IRS Mileage Rate $ $ S-<-(>'\.r.✓b s~ 6~L ~~ Proposed HRA Meeting chedule: See Attachment ~ ~ f,) \,;, v<---6 ~1:\UseFsi.J!;Ff);{)TG eeaFtl epf! & aes.tle€ Providing Housing Opportunities f CURRENT OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA BOARD OFFICERS: 1. CHAIRPERSON -SCOTT ROCHOLL 2. VICE CHAIRPERSON -ROBERT BIGWOOD 3. SECRETARY -JANICE PALAN CURRENT LEGAL PUBLICATION: 1. FERGUS FALLS DAILY JOURNAL, MN. CURRENT BANKS USED FOR DEPOSITS: 1. SECURITY STATE BANK-FERGUS FALLS, MN. IRS Announces 2010 Standard Mileage Rates fj)IRS .gov IRS Announces 201 O Standard Mileage Rates IR-2009-111. Dec 3, 2009 WASHINGTON -The Internal Revenue Service loday issued the 2010 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile f()( business, chantable, medical or movmg purposes Beginning on Jan 1 2010, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car {also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be • 50 cents per mile for business miles dnven • 16.5 cents por mile dnvon for medical or moving purposes • 14 cents per mile dnven en service of charitable organizations The new rates for business, medical and moving purposes are slightly lower than last year's The mileage rates for 2010 reflect generally lower transportation costs compared to a year ago The standard mileage rate for business is based on an annual study of the fixed and variable costs of operatmg an automobile The rate for medical and moving purposes Is based on the variable costs as deIerm1ned by the same study, Independent contractor Runzhe1mer International conducted the study A taxpayer may not use the bus10ess standard mileage rate for a vehicle after using any doprecIat1on methOd under the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MAC RS) or after claiming a Secllon 179 deducllon for that vehicle In addition, the business standard mileage rate cannot be used for any vehicle used for hire or for more than four vehicles used simultaneously Taxpayers al\vays have the op11on of calculaung the actual costs or usmg their vehicle rather than usmg the standard mileage rates Revenue Procedure 2009-54 contams add1t,onal details regarding the standard mileage rates Subscnbe to IRS Newswire Page Last Rev,ewed or Updated, December 03, 2009 http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/artic1e/0,,id=2 l 6048, 00. html Page l of l 1/6/20 10 OTTER TAIL COUNJTI( HRA 2010 SCHEDULED BOARD MEETINGS FEBRUARY, 18™, 2010 OCTOBER 21 81 , 2010 DECEMB£R 16TH 2010 11:\UsersVEFF\otc scheduled meetings.doc 10:00 A .,M., 10:00A.,M., 10:00 A .,M., OTTER TAIL COUNTY BRA EXPENSES FOR.THE MONTH OF December, 2009 Bank of the West -Office Rent $ City of Fergus Falls -Health Insurance $ Principal Mutual Life Insurance -Retirement $ Otter Tail Telcom $ U.S. Postmaster $ MN Benefit Association $ AT & T Moblility $ Dennis Christenson -Mileage $ Jeffrey Gaffaney -Mileage $ Mary Jo Schwarz-Mileage $ Vicki Scheer -Mileage $ Scott Rocholl -Per Diem $ Janice Palan -Per Diem $ Hazel Hovde -Per Diem $ Art Schwartz -Per Diem $ Robert Bigwood -Per Diem $ City of New York Mills $ City of Henning $ MNNAHRO $ B & D Town & Country Foods $ Dean's Country Market $ Mark Gaworski Accounting $ Larry's Supermarket $ Housing Data System $ A-1 Lock & Key $ American Family Insurance $ Home Depot $ Salaries $ H:\Users\tempory letters\OTC HRA EXPENSES dee 2009 450.00 1,850.00 950.00 225.00 200.00 400.00 22.79 377.30 46.80 194.15 49.15 73.20 109.50 87.50 120.50 60.00 266.00 40.00 150.00 60.00 80.00 .500.00 40.00 120.00 243.00 582.49 23.74 9;874.85 OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA EXPENSES FOR THE MONTH OF January 2010 Bank of the West -Office Rent $ City of Fergus Falls -Health,Insurance $ Principal Mutual Life Insurance -Retirement $ Otter Tail Telcom $ U.S. Postmaster $ MN Benefit Association $ AT & T Moblility $ Dennis Christenson -Mileage $ Jeffrey Gaffaney _:Mileage $ Mary Jo Schwarz-Mileage $ City of New York Mills $ City of Henning $ City of Pelican Rapids $ Culligan Water Co. $ American Family Insurance $ The Schiff Group $ Mike's Plumbing & Heating $ North Dakota BCI $ Salanes $ H:\Users\tempory letters\OTC HRA EXPENSES Jan 2010 450.00 ' I 1,850.00 1 950.00 225.00 200.00 400.00 22.91 436.00 51.90 205.00 266.00 40.00 331.86 57.98 582.41 200.00 352.42 30.00 15,052.88 February 18, 2010 •••n•rim'""'""''""'•H-•••------ FINANCIAL FUND INSTITUTION -·-- CERTIFICATES Security State Bank Public Housing X~!gl.!S Falls SAVINGS ACCOUNTS Security State Bank Section 8 Admin _Fergus Falls Reserve -------------Security State Bank Public Housing Fergus Falls Security Deposits _, -- CHECKING ACCOUNTS Section 8 Existing NOW Account Public Housing NOW Account MHF A-Loan Account NOW Account Otter Tail County Tax Levy NOW Account MHFA-HOME Account NOW Account ' ' n··-·- H:\Users\MARK G\Additional items needed\invest list otc -December 2009.doc OTTER TAIL COUNTY JIRA INVESTMENT LISTING DESCRIPTION PRINCIPAL Money Market $6,564.29 Certificate #210979 Weekly Money $19,730.19 Market Savings -Commercial Money $7022.40 Market INTEREST RATE 0.35% .35% .35% - $65,462.45 1 ··--$22,391.80 $11,963.69 ' $224,060.31 l I $830.37 I LD. # 41-1518930 INTEREST PURCHASE MATURITY PAID DATE DATE Maturity Renewed Automatic Deposit 09/19/09 03/19/10 Monthly Account #9312-004634 Monthly Account #9312015673 ---- I I - RESOLUTION NO. 091 WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Housing and RedevelopmelitAuthority of Otter Tail County, MN (hereinafter referred to_ as OTC BRA) has updated their Procurement Policy (hereinafter referred to as Policy); and \ WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development is .requiring that Public Housing Agencies receiving Capital Fund Recovery Grants include as an attachment to their policy information pertinent to the Capital Fund Stimulus Grants; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority that the attached Amendment A be included with the updated OTC HRA Procurement Policy. /44t,~ Chairperson, Scot(.ilocholl February 18, 2010 Date February 18 , 2o'io· Date JAN () '120!0 Mr. Jeffrey Gaffaney, Executive Director Otter Tail County HRA 1 151 Friberg A venue Fergus Falls, MN 56537 SUBJECT: Otter Tail County HRA U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Minneapolis Field Office 920 Second Avenue South, Suite 1300 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-4012 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 HUD Remote Monitoring Report Dear Mr. Gaffaney: Our office has conducted a remote review of your administration of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) program. The purpose of the review was to determine if the Housing Authority was administering the program in accordance with all applicable regulatory and programmatic requirements. The scope ofthereview included the following: I. Grant Initiation and Approval 2. Environmental Compliance 3. Procurement Policy Amendments 4. Recovery Act Grant Performance The attached report describes the results of the review. A fmmal response, within the timeframe indicated in the report, may be required. The PHA is reminded that the obligation end date for funds awarded under the 2009 ARRA CFP is March 17, 2010. Your Authority has obligated 100% of the grant based on our review ofLOCCS. At the one year date any unobligated funds will be recaptured. The expenditure end date is March 17, 2012. The statute requires PHAs to obligate 100% of their Capital Fund grant within one year, and to expend 60% of the grant within two years and 100% within three years. At the two year date, ifless than 60% is expended, any unexpended funds will be recaptured. Additionally, any unexpended funds at the three year date will be recaptured. If you have any further questions, please contact Deb Kravik at 612-370-3135 ext. 2225. s·n rely, I UC! . Director Office of Public Housing Enclosure www.hud.gov cspanol.hud.gov PHA_ Name: Otter Tail County PHA Number: MN l 77 Amount Obligated in LOCCS: $32,574 l SUMMARY OF ISSUES Issue No. Issues I The procurement policy does not include provisions for "Buy American" 2 The procurement policy does not include provisions for the Excl~sion of State and local laws related to procurement of goods and services U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Remote Monitoring Report Grant Number: MN46S 17750 l 09 Grant Amount: $32,574 Amount Expended in LOCCS: $32,574 . Authorization Date Statute, Response Regulation, Due to Required/Recommended Actions Notice, HUD FAQs ARRA Sec 1605 1/18/20IO Procurement Policy needs to be revised 24CFS 85;36(b)(l) OMBinterim Final Rule (2 CFR 176 Apr. 2, 2009), Notice PIH 200!)..:12, FAQ, Procurement, #12-19,July 17, and July 24, 2009 and Notice PIH 2009-31 ARRA Notice 1/18/2010 Procurement Policy needs to be revised PIH 2009-12 24 CFR 85j6(b)(l) F~Q, Procurement, #1-22 dated, April 10, 2009, .July 17, and Julv 24, 2009 3 The procurement poli(,:y does not include 24 CFR 85.36(1) 1/18/20IO Procurement Policy needs to be revised provisions for Cost or Price Analysis 7460.8 REV 2, Section 10.3 4 The procurement policy does not include 24CFR 1/18/2010 Procurement" Policy needs to.be revised provisions for Justification to Fair and 85.36( d)( 4)(i) Open Competition 7460.8 REV 2, Section 8.5 5 The procurement policy does not include 7460.8 REV 2, 1/18/2010 Procurement Policy needs to be revised provisions for Mandatory HUD Forms Section 10.5 6 The procurement policy does not include 24CFR 1/18/2010 Procurement Policy needs to be revised provisions for File Retention 85.36(b )(9) 24CFR 85.36(i)(l 1) .24CFR 85.42(a)-(b) 7460.8 REV 2, Section 3.3 ... Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) U.S. Department of Housing 0MB Approval 'No. 2577-0215 (exp. 1/31/2010) and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing Certification Resolution No. 092 Public reporting burden for this collecllon of Information is estimated to average 1.2 hours per response, Including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completl~g and reviewing the collectlon of Information. This agency may not conduct or sponsor, and·you are not required to respond to, a collection of Information unless It displays a currently valid 0MB control number. This collection-of Information i.s required by 24 CFR sec 985.101 which requires a Public Housing Agency (PHA) administering a Section 8 tenant-based assistance program to submit an annual SEMAP Certification within 60 days after the end of Its fiscal year. The information from the PHA concerns the performance of the PHA and provides assurance that there Is no evidence of seriously deficient performance. HUD usesJhe iriformallon and other data to assess PHA management capabllltles and deficiencies, and to assign an;overall performance rating to the PHA. Responses are mandatory and the Information collected does not lend Itself to confidentiality. Instructions Respond to this certification form using the PHA's actual data for the fiscal year just ended. PHAName 'For PHA FY Ending (mm/dd/yyyy) Submission Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 02/18/2010 Otter Tail County HRA 12/31/2009 Check here if the PHA expends less. than $300,000 a year In Federal awards n Indicators 1 -7 will not be rated if the PHA expends less than $300,000 a year In Fecleral awards and its Section 8 programs are not audited for compliance with regulations by an independent auditor. A PHA that expends less than $300,000 In Federal.awards In a year must still complete the certification for these indicators. Parformanca Indicators 1. Selection from the Waiting List. (24 CFR 982.54(d)(1) and 982.204(a)) (a) The PHA has written pollcles In Its admlnlstrallve plan for selecting applicants from the walllng Ifs!. PHA Response Yas [l] No D (b) The PHA's quality control samples of applicants reaching the top of the waiting list and of admissions show that at least 98% of the families in the samples were selected from the waiting llstfor admission In accordance with the PHA's policies and metthe selection criteria that determined their places on the waiting list and their order of selection. PHA Response Yes 17] No □ 2. Reasonable Rent. (24 CFR 982.4, 982.54(d)(15), 982.158(f)(7) and 982.507) 3. 4. 5. (a) The PHA has and Implements a reasonable written method to determine and document for each unit leased that the rent to owner is reasonable based on current rents for comparable unassisted units (I) at the time of lnilfal leasing, (II) before any Increase in the rent to owner, and (iii) at the HAP contract anniversary If there is a 5 percent decrease in the pubHshed 1'1MR In effect 60 days before the HAP contract anniversary. The PHA's method takes Into consideration the location, size, type, quaUty, and age of the program unit and of similar unassisted units, and any amenities, housing services, maintenance or utilities provided by the owners. PHA Response Yes· [lJ No □ (b) The PHA's quality conlrol '3ample of tenant files for which a determination_ of hilasonable rent was required shows that the PHA followed Its.written method to determine reasonable rent and documented Its determination that the rent to owner Is reasonable as required for (check one): PHA Response GZJ At least 98% of units sampled D BO to 97% of units sampled D Less than BO% of units sampled Determination of Adjusted Income, (24 CFR part 5, subpart·F and 24 CFR 982.516) The PHA's quarity control sample of tenant files shows that at the time of admission and reexamination, the PHA properly: obtained third·party verification ofadjusted Income or documented why thlr<:l'party verification was not available; used the verified information In determining adjusted income; properly attributed allowances for expenses; and, where the family is responsible for utilities under the lease, the PHA used the appropriate utility allowances for the unit leased in determining the gross rent for (check one): PHA Response [2J At least 90% of flies sampled D 80 to B9% of files sampled D Less than BO% offiles sampled Utility Allowance Schedule. (24 CFR 982.517) The PHA maintains an up-to-dale utility allowance schedule. The PHA reviewed uh1ity rate data that itobtalned within the last 12 months, and adjusted Its utility allowance schedule if there has been a change of 10% or more In a utility rate since the last time the utility allowance schedule was revised. PHA Response Yes [lJ No D HQS Quality Control lnspecUons. (24 CFR 982.405(b)) A PHA supervisor (or other qualified person) reinspected a sample of units during the PHA fiscal year, which met the minimum sample size required by HUD (see 24 CFR 985.2), for quality control of HQS inspections. The PHA supervisor's reinspected sample was drawn from recently completed HQS inspections and represents a cross section of neighborhoods and the work of a cross section of inspectors. • PHA Response Yu (l] No □ 6. HQS Enforcement. (24 CFR 982.404) The PHA's quality control sample of case files with failed HQS Inspections shows that, for all cases sampled, any cited Dfe-threatenlng HQS deficiencies were corrected within 24 hours from the Inspection and, all other cited HQS deficiencies were corrected within no more than 30 calendar days from the inspecUon or any PHA-approved extension, or, If HQS deficiencies were not corrected within the required time frame, the PHA stopped housing assistance payments beginning no later than the first of the month following the correction period, or took prompt and vigorous acUon to enforce the family obligations for (check one): PHA Response Ct] At least 98% of cases sampled D Less than 9B% of cases sampled Previous edition Is obsolete Page 1 of.4 form HUD-52648 (812000) ref. 24 CFR Part 985 7. Expanding Housing Opportunities. (24 CFR 982.54(d)(5), 982.153(b)(3) and (b)(4 ), 982:301(a) and: 983.301 (b)(4) and (b)(12)). Applies only to PHAs with Jurisdiction In metropolltan FMR areas. Check here If not ajlpllcable Ci] (a) The PHA has a written policy to encourage participation by owners of units outside areas of poverty or minority concentration which clearly delineates areas in Its jurisdiction that the PHA considers areas of poverty or minority concentration, and which includes actions the PHA will lake to encourage owner participation. PHA Response Yes D No D (b) The PHA has documentation that shows that It took actions Indicated In its wrillen policy to encourage participation by owners outside areas of poverty and minority concentration. PHA Response Yes D No D (c) The PHA has prepared maps that show various areas, both within and neighboring its Jurisdiction, with housing opportunities outside areas of poverty and minority concentration; the PHAhas assembled information about Job opportunities, schools and services in these areas; and the PHA uses the maps and related information when briefing voucher holders; PHA Response Yes D No D (d) The PHA's Information packet for voucher holders contains either a list of owners who are willing to lease, or properties available for lease, under the voucher program, or a list of other organizatlons that Will help families find units and the list includes properties or organizations that operate outside areas of poverty or minority concentration. PHA Response Yes D No D (e) The PHA's information packet includes an explanallon of how portability works and Includes a list of neighboring PHAs with the name, address and telephone number of a portability contact person at each. PHA Response Yes D No D (f) The PHA has analyzed whether voucher holders have experienced difficulties in finding housing outside areas of poverty or minority concentration and, where such difficulties were found, the PHA has considered whether it is appropriate to seek approval of exception payment standard amounts in any part of its jurisdiction and has sought HUD approval when necessary. PHA Response Yes D No D 8. Payment Standards. The PHA has adopted current payment standards for Iha voucher program by unit size for each FMR area in.the PHA jurisdiction and, if appllcable, for each PHA-designated part,of an FMRarea, which do not exceed 110 percent of the current applicable FMR and which are not less than 9D percent of the current FMR (unless a lower percent Is approved by HUD). (24 CFR 982.503) PHA Response Yes [lJ No □ Enter current FMRs and payment standards (PS) 0-BR FMR 383 1-BR FMR 456 2-BR FMR __ 5_8_8_ 3-BR FMR __ 7_17_ 4-BR FMR __ 7_39_ PS 394 PS 469 PS ------605 PS 738 PS ___ 7_9_7 __ If the PHA has Jurisdiction In more than one FMR area, and/or If the PHA has established separate payment standards for a PHA-deslgnated part of a·n FMR area, attach slmllar FMR and payment standard comparisons for each FMR area and designated area. 9. Annual Reexaminations. The PHA completes a reexamination for each participating family at least every 12 months. (24 CFR 982.516) PHA Response Yes[:2] No □ 1 o.. Correct Tenant Rent Calculations. The PHA correctly calculates tenant rent in the rental certificate program and the family rent to owner in the rental voucher program. (24 CFR 982, Subpart K) PHA Response Yes [ZJ No D 11. Precontract HQS Inspections. Each newly leased unit passed HQS inspection before the beginning date of the assisted lease and HAP contract. (24 CFR 982.305) PHA,Response Yes [I] No □ 12. Annual HQS Inspections. The PHA inspects each unit under contract atleast annually. (24 CFR 982.405(a)) PHA Response Yes[L) No □ 13. Lease-Up. The PHA executes assistance contracts on behalf of eligible families for the number of units that has been under budget for at least one year. PHA Response Yes[ZJ No □ 14a. Family Self~uffidency Enrollment The PHA has enrolled families in FSS as required. (24 CFR 984.105) Applles only to PHAs required to administer an FSS program. Check here If not appllcable [Z] PHA Response a. Number of mandatoiy FSS slots (Count units funded under the FY 1992 FSS incentive awards and in FY 1993 and later through 10/2D/1998. Exclude units funded In connection with Section 8 and Section 23 project-based contract terminations; public housing demoliUon, disposition and replacement; HUD multifamily property sales; prepaid or terminated mortgages under section 236 or section 221 (d)(3); and Section 8 renewatJundlng. Subtract the nurriber of families that successfully completed their contracts on or after 10/21/1998.) or, Number of mandatory FSS slots under HUD-approved exception Previous edition Is obsolete Page 2 of 4 form HUD-52648 (8/20D0) ref. 24 CFR Part 985 ,. b. Number of FSS families currently enrolled c. Portabillty: If you are the. lnltlal PHA, enter the number of famllles currently enrolled In your FSS program, .but who have .moved under portability and .whose Section 8 assistance Is administered by another PHA Percent of FSS slots filled (b + c divided by a) 14b. Percent of FSS Participants wHh Escrow Account Balances. The PHA has made progress In supporting family self-sufficiency as measured by the percent of currently enrolled FSS famllles-wilh escrow account balances. (24 CFR 984.305) Applies only to PHAs required to administer an FSS program. Check here If notappllcable [lJ PHA Response Yes D No D Portability: If. you are the lnltlal PHA, enter the number of families with FSS escrow accounts. currently enrolled In your FSS program, but who have moved under porlabllity and-whose Section 8 assistance Is administered by another PHA Deconcentratlon Bonus Indicator (Optional and only for PHAs with Jurisdiction In metropolitan FMR areas). The PHA is sutimlttlng with this certification data which show that: (1) Half oi' more of !!,11 Section 8 families with chlldren assisted by the PHA In its principal operating-area resldl!d in low poverty census tracts at the end of the last PHAFY; (2) The percent of Section 8 mover families with children who_moved to low poverty census tracts in the PHA's principal operating area during the last.PHA FY Is at least lwo percentage points higher than the percent of an Section B-famllles with chlldren who resided In low poverty census tracts at the end of the last PHAFY; (3) or The percent of Section 8 mover famllles with chlldren who moved to low poverty census tracts In the PHA's principal operating area over the last two PHA FYs Is at least two percentage 'points higher than the percent of all Section 8 families with children who resided in low poverty ce~us tracts at the end of-the second to last PHA FY. PHA Response Yes D No [lJ If yes, attach completed deconcentratlon bonus Indicator addendum. I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the above responses under the Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) are true and accurate for the PHA fiscal year Indicated above. I also certify that, to my present knowledge, there Is not evidence to Indicate seriously deficient performance that casts doubt on the PHA's capacity to.administer Sec 8 rental assistance In accordance with Federal law and regulations. Wamlng: HUD will prosecute false claims and nls. Conviction may result in aimlnal arnl/or civil penallles. (18 U.S.C. 1001, 1010, 1012: 31 U.S.C. 3729, 3802) L "'":it; ,._. =----,,.,_ sloners,.slgnature Dale (mm/dd/yyyy) 02/18/2010 .\ 02/18/2010 The PHA may Include with lts-SEMAP certification any Information bearing on the accuracy or completeness of the Information used.by the PHA ln•provldlng.lls certification. Prevlous edition Is obsolete Page3of4 form HUD-52648 (8/2()00) ref. 24 CFR Part 985 MCPP 2010 Fee Sc hedule Particioatinci Amount Allocation Processino Total City Allocated Fee Fee Fees Alexandria $188,402.00 $1 ,884.02 $40.00 $1 ,924.02 Anoka County $5,049,611 00 $50,496.11 $1,000.00 $51,496.11 Barnesville $100,000.00 $1 ,000.00 $20.00 $1 ,020.00 Becker County $490,194.00 $4,901 .94 $100.00 $5,001 .94 Beltrami County $665,606.00 $6,656.06 $140.00 $6,796.06 BreckenridQe $100,000.00 $1 ,000.00 $20.00 $1 ,020.00 -Carver Countv $1,359,939.00 $13,599.39 $280.00 $13,879.39 Chiooewa Countv $189,874.00 $1 ,898.74 $40.00 $1 ,938.74 ChisaQo County $764,595.00 $7,645.95 $160.00 $7,805.95 Clearwater County $125,151 .00 $1 ,251 .51 $20.00 $1 ,271 .51 Crow Wing County $935,911 .00 $9,369.11 $180.00 $9,549.11 Dilworth $100,000.00 $1 ,000.00 $20.00 $1,020.00 Fillmore County $317,772.00 $3,177.72 $60.00 $3,237.72 Freeborn County $473,273 00 $4,732.73 $100.00 $4,832.73 Fulda $100,000.00 $1,000.00 $20.00 $1 ,020.00 Glyndon $100,000.00 $1 ,000 00 $20.00 $1 ,020.00 Grant County $100,000.00 $1 ,000.00 $20.00 $1 ,020.00 Hennepin Countv $11 ,821 ,895.00 $118,218.95 $2,360.00 $120,578.95 Houston Countv $296,845.00 $2,968.45 $60.00 $3,028.45 Hubbard Countv $285,646.00 $2,856.46 $60.00 $2,916.46 Janesville $100,000.00 $1 ,000.00 $20.00 $1 ,020.00 Kandiyohi County $632,645.00 $6,326.45 $120.00 $6,446.45 Lake of the Woods $100,000.00 $1 ,000.'00 $20.00 $1 ,020.00 Little Falls $127,746.00 $1,277.46 $20.00 $1 ,297.46 Mahnomen County $100,000.00 $1,000.00 $20.00 $1 ,020.00 McLeod County $565,873.00 $5,658.73 $120.00 $5,778.73 Moorhead $549,742.00 $5,497.42 $100.00 $5,597.42 Mower Countv $577,877.00 $5,778.77 $120.00 $5,898.77 North Mankato $197,325.00 $1 ,973.25 $40.00 $2,013.25 NW MN Multi-Co HR $1,300,846.00 $13,008.46 $260.00 $13,268.46 Ortonville $100,000.00 $1 ,000.00 $20.00 $1 ,020.00 Otter Tail County $863,098 00 $8,630.98 $180.00 $8,810.98 Owatonna $385,165.00 $3,851 .65 $80.00 $3,931.65 Ramsey County $3,480,359.00 $34,803.59 $700.00 $35,503.59 Red W inq $247,358.00 $2,473.58 $40.00 $2,513.58 Rice County $954,499.00 $9,544.99 $180.00 $9,724.99 Scott County $1 ,950,032.00 $19,500.32 $400.00 $19,900.32 SE MN Multi-Co HRJ $1 ,549,888.00 $15,498.88 $300.00 $15,798.88 Sherburne County $1 ,232,147.00 $12,321 .47 $240.00 $12,561 .47 St. Cloud $996,261 .00 $9,962.61 $200.00 $10,162.61 St. James $100,000.00 $1,000.00 $20.00 $1,020.00 St. Louis Countv $2,971 ,287.00 $29,712.87 $600.00 $30,312.87 Stevens County $147,095.00 $1,470.95 $20.00 $1,490.95 Swift County $171 ,663.00 $1 ,716.63 $40.00 $1 ,756.63 Washington County $3,556,312.00 $35,563.12 $720.00 $36,283.12 Wells $100,000.00 $1 ,000.00 $20.00 $1,020.00 Worthinqton $172,878.00 $1 ,728.78 $40.00 $1,768.78 Wright County $1 ,810,950.00 $18,109.50 $360.00 $18,469.50 Total $48,606,760 .00 $486,067.60 $9,720.00 $495,787.60 0 """""'"""" QP.f"OATUNITY fF<eWW!l!lZ ·fF.iJa9z/@t1:1ter tf~gj ~(!J):ln[li)ttjf fH!ti«A Housing & Redevelopment Authority January 6, 2010 Barb Collins Minnesota Housing Finance Agency 400 Sibley Street, Suite 300 St. Paul, MN 55101 Dear Barb HRA Office 1151 Friberg Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 21 8-739-3249 Fax 218-736-4706 ffhra@prtel.com www.fergusfallshra.com Riverview Heights Highrise 205 North Sheridan Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-739-9498 I am pleased to submit the enclosed application for MHFA's 2010 Minnesota City Participation Program on behalf of the Otter Tail County and Fergus Falls HRA's. Attached to the application is a copy of an Agreement between our two agencies regarding the availability of a pro-rated share of the program reservation for a designated period of time exclusively to each jurisdiction. In accordance with the Agreement, we will need the following information from our office to assure that each jurisdiction (County and City) is aware of the MCPP resources available on a pro-rated basis: 1. Initially, the amount of allocation Fergus Falls would have received if applying on its own; 2. As loan funds are reserved, the status of the City versus County allocation. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at 218-739-3249. Thank you. cS;;;~· ~I J ef:frey Gaffaney Executive Director JG: vls Encl. Under the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (Minnesota Housing) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2010 Minnesota City Participation Program {MCPP) Pf ease complete the following application. Answer all questions. Minnesota Housing makes final determinations of the total amount of program funds available and individual allotments (in compliance with a per capita distribution method specified in statute). Direct any questions to Barb Collins, Minnesota Homes Division at 651-297-3122 (Metro) or 800-710-8871 (Greater MN). Minnesota Housing must receive all applications by 4:30 p.m., January 15, 2010, for funding consideration under this program phase . .ELIGIBLE' ORGANIZATION Legal Name of Applying Organization: Otter Tail County HBA □ City D City HRA [Kl County HRA 0 EDA D Port Authority 0 Multi-County HRA 0 Receive single allocation for all counties within your jurisdiction. D Receive individual allocation for each county in your jurisdiction. D Other public body authorized by a statutory or home rule charter City Administrative Organization: Contact Person: Address, City, State, Zip: Phone#: 218-739-3249 Otter Tail Count~ HRA Jeffrey Gaffaney 1151 Friberg Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 E-Mail: ffhra@prtel.com __ X_ The City elects to have Minnesota Housing issue on its behalf. The City chooses to self-issue. ORIGINATING LENDERS New participants must submit a letter of support from a Minnesota Housing contract lender. All Minnesota Housing contract lenders that participate in the, Minnesota Mortgage Program (MMP) originate loans in MCPP. LOCAL NEED AND ECONOMIC VIABILITY STATEMENT (CHECK THE BOX TO CONFIRM THIS STATEMENT) Qg MCPP helps the community meet an identified housing need by providing below~ market financing to first-,tinie homebuyers. In addition, sufficient demand for the allocation exists in the community (the program is economically v.iable). 11/09 PROGRAM SPECIFICS Statute sets Borrower Income Limits and House Purchase Price Limits -see Program Guidelines A. Program Enhancements -Check all that apply D The City has a down payment assistance program (not including HAF). D The City has lots available at a reduced cost. ~ None D Other -Please describe: *Attach information on Enhancement including contact person and phone number. B. Funds Requested ~ Maximum allowed by the population formula D Other$ _____________ if other, check one box below D The City will accept a lower amount D The City will not accept a lower amount -withdraw the application if not met DATA -(Minnesota Housing calculates this for the cities for which it sells bonds on their behalf.) A, Self-issuing Cities must provide along with their completed applications the following information concerning their 2009 allocations as of December 31, 2009: 1. Amount allocated. 2. Amount of allocation used -dollar amount and percent of allocation. 3. Data on the home purchase price, mortgage amount, income, household size, and race of the households served. Report by individual loan and allocation average. SIGNATURIES Provide authorized signature(s) from the organization submitting this application, including printed or typewritten nam , title, and phone number. Signature Jeffrey Gaffaney Name (Print) 218-739-3249 ·Phone Executive Director Title ffhra@prtel.com E-mail Address NOTE: SEND NO IFEIE \J\JITH THIS APPLICATION 11/09 AGREEMENT The Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (hereinafter referred to as Otter 'Fail County HRA and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority In and For the City of Fergus Falls, Minnesota (hereinafter referred to as Fergus Falls HRA), do hereby agree as follows: 1.) Application for the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency's (MHF A) year 20 IO Minnesota City Participation Program (MCPP) shall be sponsored by both agencies and shall include the entire county of Otter Tail. • 2.) The amount of funds requested shall be the maximum amount allowed under the MCPP. 3.) The amount of funds that would have been available to the City of Fergus Falls had the City applied solely for the program shall be determined through inquiry ofMHFA with said amount then being made available for loans exclusively within the city limits of Fergus Falls for a period of not less than four (4) months from the program start-up date; 4.) The difference between the allocation approved for Otter Tail County and the amount that the City of Fergus Falls would have been entitled for if applying solely for the program shall be made available for loans exclusively within the area of Otter Tail county outside of the City limits of Fergus Falls for a period of not less than four ( 4) months from the program start-up date; 5.) Upon expiration of the time period specified in 3 and 4 above; the funds remaining in the Otter Tail County total reservation of funds from MHF A shall be made available county- wide on a first come, first served basis through the remaining program period until such time as MHFA determines that all remaining program funds from all program participants shall be collapsed into a statewide pool. 6.) Each agency shall pay a pro-rated share of the processing/allocation fees based upon the amount of funds available pursuant to 3 and 4 above. The above terms and conditions represent the agreement in its entirety and any modifications made to this agreement must be reduced to writing. OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA By: 4-(-; 7-'~ Title: Chairperson Date: January 6. 2010 H:\Users\JEFF\MCPP Agreement.doc FERGUSF~ By:~~ Title: Chairperson Date: Janua.nr 6, 2010 Program MHFA Deferred Loans -Phase XV Community Fix-Up Fund Rental Rehab -2008 Program BRA Revolving Rent Rehab Lo_an Program OTC Tax Levy -Homeowner (2009) OTC Tax Levy -Homeowner (2010) OTC Tax Levy-Rental (2010) 2010 SCDP Full Applications SCDP: Parkers Prairie/Deer Creek (t6 homes) Otter Tail County BRA Rehabilitation Projects Update February 18, 2010 ;. Withdrawn/ In Applications Ineligible Process 14 10 2 2 1 1 Inspected Bidding 3 2 1 1 2 Perham tri-plex project is closed out 8 units in Henning closed out. 22 1 0 21 0 21 0 0 21 0 8 0 0 8 1 I 0 0 1 0 1) Pelican Rapids 2) New York Mills 20 4 1 15 1 Rehab In Complete Pro2ress 0 0 0 0 1 20 2 19 7 0 1 0 9 5 Otter Tail County Otter Tail County Public Housing -Family Units Report P~blic Housing -Family Units Report 13 Family Units 13 Family Units As of December 31, 2009 As of January 31, 2010 Rents Payable $ 2,866.00 Rents Payable $ 2,866.00 Rents Collected $ 2,586.45 Rents Collected $ 2,170.55 .. Rents Collected -prepaid in November $ 1,475.55 * Rents Collected -prepaid in December $ 1,196.00 • Pre-Paid Rent for Januarv $ 1,196.00 * Pre-Paid Rent for February $ 500.55 Late Rents Outstandini:i $ -Late Rents Outstanding $ - Late Fees Charoed $ 50.00 Late Fees Charged $ 50.00 Late Fees Collected $ 50.00 Late Fees Collected $ 50.00 Other Charges Outstandina -vacated $ 215.31 Other Chames Outstandina -vacated $ - Security Deposits Collected $ -Security Deposits Collected $· - ELI Percentaae 40% ELI Percentage 40% Bad Debt Collected $ -Bad Debt Collected $ - Pet Deposit Collected $ -Pet Deposit Collected $ - Vacancies: Vacancies: None None Waiting List Waiting List 2BR 24 2BR 22 3 BR 18 3BR 20 4BR 1 4BR 2 mm: FOCode: Jan-09 Feb~09 Mar:09 Apr~,09 ¥ar.;09, Jun-09 '.Jul:,:;09. ,A:ug~O~ ,Sep-0~. 1,Oct~Q9 Nov-;09: ,l>ec-09 5HMIN 5KPH OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA HA Num: MNI77 140 138 98.57% $35,504 $39,589 111.51% $286.88; 140 139 99.29% .. $35,504 $40,479 114.0i¾ $291.22 :!1 140 138 98.57% $35,504 $39,049 109.98% $2~2.9~ •1 140 129 92.14% $35,504 $39,768 112.01% $308.28 . 140 123 87.86% $35,504 $35,314 99.46%. '$i"!'Fi.'11 ';- 140 122 87.14% $35,504 $34,995 98.57% $286.84 1 140 121 86.43% $35,504 $34,151 96.19% $282.24 • 140 115 82.14% $35,504 $32,915 92.71% $286.22 140 l 12 80.00% $35,504 $31,140 87.71% $278.04 ~ 140 110 78.57% $35.504 $32,490 91.51% $295.36 140 117 83.57% $3~,504 $32,025 90.20% $273.72 140 123 87.86% $35,504 $34,377 96.83% $279.49 , ·•.•..:,, . .J :,,1 1,680 1,487 88.51% $426,048 $426,292 100.06% $286.681' 120.00% 100.00% 80.00% 60.00% 40.00% 20.00% 0.00% NRA Balance as of 1/1/2009: ABA YTD: HAP Expenditures YTD: Remaining NRA YTD: CY Eligibility:, Remaining CY Eligibility: CYMonths Remaining: 0\ 0 I .0 (1) ~ Monthly CY Eligibility Remaining: Unit Months Available CY: Unit Months Leased CY: Unit Months Remaining CY: Monthly Units Remaining CY: Unit Months Funding Would Support: Monthly Units Funding Would Support: Minimum of Available or Supportable: Minimum of Available or Supportable Monthly: 0\ O"'I 0 0 ~ I ~ ~ ~ 0\ O"'I O'I 0 0 0 I I . I ] -bl) ~ < $35,438 $426,048 $426,292 $35,194 $426,048 -$244 0 1,680 1,487 193 -1 O"'I 0\ 0 0 I I fr -(.) C/J 0 0\ 0 ~ 0 z Including ~ $35,194 0 123 .. ·:1: . • . ·-1 : SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OTC SECTION HCV PROGRAM DECEMBER, 2009 Annual Recerts Interim Recerts Portability Move-In Portability Move-Out End Participation New Admissions Recert Inspections In-House Transfers. Waiting List Vouchers Issued Applications 1/P Ports In Pending Ports Out Pending Ports Out Paid 12 3 0 0 5 11 5 1 141 27 11 0 7 6/$2,906.00 ~ -... ,'!. .. .HUB: FOCode: Jan.:10 Feb-10 .Mar-to Apr-JO . May-1Q Jun-10 Jul-10 Aiig-10 Sep-10 Oct-10 Nciv,-J0 Dec-10 SHMIN SI<PH 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 140 YTDI 1,680 120.00% 100.00% 80.00% 60.00% 40.00% • 20.00% 0.00% ~.,~· =;;;:::= .... 0 -i NRA Balance as ofl/1/2010: ABAYTD: HAP Expenditures YTD: Remaining NRA YTD: CY Eligibility: Remaining CY Eligibility: CY Months Remaining: 0 -I ~ µ.,c Monthly CY Eligibility Remaining: Unit Months Available CY: Unit'Months Leased CY: Unit Months Remaining CY: Monthly Units Remaining CY: Unit Months Funding Woµld Support: Monthly \]nits Funding Would Support: Minimum of Available or Supportable: 126 126 OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA HA Num; :rvlNl 77 90.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 7.50% 0 -l ~ 0 -j $36,757 $36,757 0 -~ < 0 -I ~ Cfl Minimum of Available or Supportable Monthly: $35,518 $35,518 0 -~ 0 z 96.63%_ $281.89 96.63%. $281.891 .;zf,_j· "_.:}r\ -~ •.. 1 Including NRA SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OTC SECTION HCV PROGRAM JANUARY, 2010 Transfers Out Annual Recerts Interim Recerts Portability Move-In Portability Move-Out End Participation New Admissions Recert Inspections In-House Transfers Shop Mode/ARS Waiting List Vouchers Issued· Applications I/P Ports In Pending Ports Out Pending Ports Out Paid ELI% 0 6 8 0 1 . 1 .- 7 4 0 0 139 28' 112 3. 8 5/$2;832.00 71% HRA Office 1151 Friberg Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-739-3249 Fergus FaHs/Otter Tail County HRA Housing &: Redevelopment Authority Fax 218-736-4706 ffhra@prtel.com www.fergusfallshra.com Riverview Heights Highrise 205 North Sheridan Ave fergus Falls MN 56537 218-739-9498 TO: FR.OM: DATE: SUBJECT: ENCLOSURE MEMO Board of Directors, Otter Tail County HRA Jeffrey Gaffaney, Executive Director April 8, 2010 Meeting to be Held Thursday, April 15th, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the HRA Office, 1151 Friberg Ave., Fergus Falls, MN. 56537 Regular Minutes of December 17, 2009 Meeting Agency Plan Policy Changes AGENDA 1. Jbairperson -Call Meeting to Order </ Approval of Minutes 3.~ u .. Lc ive Director -~Bdininistrative Expenses-February & March 2010 . vestment Listing 0 @( jl'apital Fund Program Update-J.0\ W.Ptblic Hearing Management Assessment Subsystem (MASS) ertification -Resolution No. 093 F seal Audit -April 19-21 -c.h.,,r1.~ -\-.:, ,ie_,,.../-l.,c,)<:.,dc .::11.:,-2.J> 4. Re/2i~ation Specialist -Dennis Chri~tenson A~AUpdate B:' <:ire Tax Levy Update C.\12010 SCDP Potential Applications 5. ReHabilitation Assistant/Housing Manager -Sue Bjorklund #.t/1.1~9 Deer Creek/Parkers Prairie SCDP 'B/ ~ blic Housing Update C. cl--c, C\.... ........ ~ .... s 6, H~~":?g Administrator -Mary Jo Schwarz A.Cfe~~ion 8 Update PLEASE CALL IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND! .=:..::=·:::.:::.,=::::.:·-=·=·-:.:·-=-··=·---==-::::•·•::::::·--======-Providing Housing Opportunities ··H•\llsers\IEEBAgeoda-QIG-BBkdoc The Otter Tail County HRA Board of Commissioners met in a regular meeting on February 18,.2010at the Fergus Falls HRA 1151 Friberg Ave., Fergus Falls, MN. 56537 MEMBERS PRESENT Scott Rocholl, Chailperson Robert Bigwood, Vice Chairperson Janice Palan, Secretary Hazel Hovde Art Schwartz OTHERS PRESENT Jeffrey Gaffaney Dennis Christenson Mary Jo Schwarz Vicki Scheer Sue Bjorklund Scott Rocholl, Chairperson opened the regular meeting. A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from the December 17th, 2009, meeting. Ml Hazel Hovde SI Art Schwartz As this is the first meeting of the year the annual HRA appointments and designations were reviewed. Scott Rocholl asked Robert Bigwood to accept the position as Chairperson. Robert declined and nominated Scott as Chairperson. The motion was seconded by Hazel Hovde with all ayes. Janice Palan made a motion that Robert Bigwood remain as Vice Chairperson, motion was seconded by Hazel Hovde with all ayes. Hazel Hovde made a motion that Janice Palan remain as Secretary, the motion was seconded by Robert Bigwood with all ayes. A motion was made and seconded with all ayes that the Fergus Falls Daily Journal remains the legal publication and Security State Bank as hank depository for the year 2010. Ml Robert Bigwood SI Hazel Hovde A motion was made and seconded with all ayes that the per diems remain at $60.00 per meeting and the mileage reimbursement b() changed to .50 for the year 2010. Ml Robert Bigwood SI Hazel Hovde The board meeting schedule for the upcoming year was reviewed. A motion was made and seconded with all ayes to approve that schedule as presented for the year 2010. Ml Janice Palan SI Hazel Hovde Jeffrey Gaffaney, Executive Director, reviewed the administrative expenses for the months of December 2009 and January 2010. A motion was made and seconded to approve the expenses. Ml Hazel Hovde SI Janice Palan The Investment Listing was reviewed, the only changes were the balances in the checking and savings accounts. The Procurement Policy was reviewed. Jeff explained he received a letter from Deb Kravik at HUD regarding six items that needed to be corrected or clarified. A motion was made and seconded to approve Resolution 091 regarding updating the policy to conform to HUD's specifications. H:\Users\VICKI\2010 minutes\minutes • otc feb 2010.doc 1 • Ml Art Schwartz SI Hazel Hovde The Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) Certification for 12131/09 was presented for review. This willalso be submitted to HUD online through REAC. A motion was made and seconded to approve the certification. M/Robert Bigwood SI Hazel Hovde The 2009 Capital Fund Program and the 2009 Capital Fund Stimulus Program have both been closed out. The 2010 Capital Funds should be available the latter part of the sununer of 2010. Jeff reported that the 2010 Minnesota Cities Participation Program application has been sent to MHFA. The final dollar amount will not be known until the bonds are sold in April. This has been a very successful program in the past in allowing County residents to purchase homes. Dennis Christenson, Rehab Specialist reported that there are 14 MHFA Deferred Loan Program Phase XV applications that have been taken, 10 were ineligible, 2 are in process, 3 have been inspected and 2 are bidding. There are 2 applications taken, 1 was ineligible, 1 in process, 1 is bidding and 1 ha.s been inspected for the Community Fix-Up Fund Program. Dennis is waiting to.hear from MHFA regarding 2010 funding and program start up. Twenty0two HRA Revolving Rent Rehab applications have been taken. One has been withdrawn, 21 have been inspected, l has rehab in progress and 20 have been completed. With 2009 Otter Tail County Homeowner Tax Levy funding, 21 applications have been taken, 21 have been inspected, 2 have rehab in progress and 19 are complete. There are 8 applications for the 2010 Otter Tail County Tax Levy Homeowner Program, 8 have been inspected, 1 is bidding and 7 are complete. One application has been taken, 1 inspected and 1 has rehab in progress for the Otter Tail. County Rental Rehab Program. The two Small Cities full applications for Pelican Rapids and New York Mills have been sent in to DEED and Dennis hopes to hear if they are approved by the first part of April. Sue Bjorklund, Rehab Assistant reported that 20 applications have been taken, 4 have been withdrawn or were ineligible, 1 is in process, 15 have been inspected, 1 ·is bidding, 9 are in progress and 5 are complete for the Parkers Prairie/Deer Creek SCDP program. Sue also reported that the December rents owed for the Otter Tail County family Public Housing units totaled $2,866, and $2,586.45 was collected. Pre-paid rents of $1,475.55 were collected in November and pre-paid rents of $1,196.00 were collected for January. There were also late fees of $50 charged and collected. Other outstanding charges totaled $215.31. The extremely low-income percentage was 40%. Twenty-four applicants were on the 2-bedroom public housing waiting list, 18 applicants on the 3-bedroom waiting list and 1 on the 4-bedroom waiting list. The January rents owed totaled $2,866.00 and $2,170.55 was collected including pre-paid rents of $1,196.00 in December and pre-paid rents for February of$500.55. The ELI was at 40%. Twenty-two H:\Users\VICKI\2010 minutes\minutes -otc feb 2010.doc 2 applicants were on the 2-bedroom public housing waiting list, 20 applicants on the 3-bedroom waiting list and 2 on the 4.;bedroom list. Mary Jo Schwarz, Housing Administration reported that for the month of December there were 123 leased and HAPS totaling $34,377. There were 141 families on the waiting list and 6 ports out paid totaling $2,90600. There are 7 port outs pending and 27 vouchers issued. For the month of January there were 126 leased .and HAPS totaling $35,518. There were 1139 families on the waiting list and 5 ports out paid totaling $2,832.00. There are 8 port outs pending and 28 vouchers issued: There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Ml Art Schwartz S/Janice Palan Janice Palan, Secretary Date H:\Users\VICKI\2010 minutes\minutes • otc feb 2010.doc 3 OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA EXPENSES FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 2010 Bank of the West-Office Rent $ City of Fergus Falls-Health Insurance $ Principal Mutual Life Insurance-Retirement $ Otter Tail Telcom $ U.S. Postmaster $ MN Benefit Association $ AT & T Moblility $ Dennis Christenson -Mileage $ Jeffrey Gaffaney -Mileage $ Mary Jo Schwarz-Mileage $ Vicki Scheer -Mileage $ Scott Rocholl -Per Diem $ Janice Palan -Per Diem $ Hazel Hovde -Per Diem $ Art Schwartz -Per Diem $ Robert Bigwood -Per Diem $ City ofNew York Mills $ City of Henning $ Mark Gaworski -Accounting $ American Family Insurance $ Housing Data Systems $ Bjorn's Heating & NC $ MN Multi-Hsg Association $ North Dakota BCI $ RTW, INC. -Workers Comp $ Mike's Plumbing & Heating $ Pine Plaza Applicance $ Salaries ' $ H:\Users\JEFF\OTC HRA EXPENSES 450.00 1,850.00 950.00 225.00 200.00 400.00 22.91 449.00 50.00 164.00 - 72.00 105.00 85.00 115.00 60.00 266.00 40.00 1,915.00 582.41 1,558.00 164.86 50.00 15.00 500.00 86.75 49.14 15,504.72 OTTER TAIL.COUNTY BRA EXPENSES FOR THE MONIB OF MARCH, 2010 Bank of the West -Office Rent $ City of Fergus. Falls -Health Insurance $ Principal Mutual Life Insurance -Retirement $ Otter Tail Telcom $ U.S. Postmaster $ MN Benefit Association $ AT & T Moblility $ Jeffrey Gaffaney-Mileage $ Mary Jo Schwarz-Mileage $ Vicki Scheer -Mileage $ City of New York Mills $ City of Henning $ City of Pelican Rapids $ Otter Tail County Treasurer $ Bjorn's Heating, & A/C $ Culligan Water Co. $ Am¢can-F-amily.111§_urance . $ ertfsor ·control Inc. -9)tnputer Software ff\ f> p.o ---c: --J .r ·Housing Data Systems £4',4,P''J 't -$ Networks For Hire $ Home Depot $ A-1 Steam Brothers $ J arandson"'Floor Covering $ Salaries $ H:\Users\tempory letters\OTC HRA EXPENSES march 2010 450.00 1,850.00 ,950.00 225.00 200.00 400.00 22.91 75.80 104.00 24.00 277.74 40.00 468.89 1,308.85 217.18 66.27 "Si!? A 1 ,,-:. 9,500.00· 120.00 100.00 8.51 505.85 1,895.00 15,900.78 April 15,2010 OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA INVESTMENT LISTING I.D. #41,.1518930 I----,--,--,--'-,-~-_IN_Fr_T_~~T'-----i~:_r~ON~-----',~•~-+---~-F~UN~D~----+-I-D~E'-----S-C_RI_P--T-l~O~N--,--,-+--P-RIN_. -C-IP~AL-· ~'+-I-N-~-E----,-~-E----,-S_T---'-1_---,--IN~1---,~~RE~; _s_T----+l~~-~~~SE ! MATURITY DATE ' CERTIFICATES 1-------~--~------------~-·-ti-~~-----'----+-------~~~~-------'+~--~----------t--~---~--------,-- Public Housing Money Market . $6,575.68 0.25% ! Maturity Security State Bank ,.¥."-~fil!S Falls SAVINGS ACCOUNTS Security State Bank Ferfil!s Falls ~-.. ,. Security State Bank Fergus Falls i-·-··· Certificate #210979 , Automatic Deposit ' ' Section 8 Admin i Weekly Money .35% Monthly Account .. Renewed 03/19/10 I 09/19/10 , Reserve _ ! Market Saving"-s-'---+-------+-' -----'-----___;;.,.____c'------+------"----~-: _____ ~c__~-; #9312-004634 ; I Monthly Account ! 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'"'::) /Je,.vd,,. a _, 0 21 1 21 7 2 0 I 5 8 Otter Tail County Otter Tail County Public Housing -Family Units Report Public Housing .. Family Units Report 13 Family Units 13 Family Units As of February 28, 2010 As of March 31, 2010 Rents Payable $ 2,866.00 Rents Payable $ 2,926.00 Rents Collected $ 3,341.00 Rents Collected $ 1,957.00 * Rents Collected -prepaid in January $ 500.55 * Rents Collected -prepaid in February $ 975;55 • Pre-Paid Rent for March $ 975.55 .. Pre-Paid Rent $ 6;55 Late Rents Outstanding $ -Late Rents Outstanding $ - Late Fees Charged $ 25.00 Late Fees Charqed $ - Late Fees Collected $ -Late Fees Collected $ - Other Charges Outstanding -vacated $ -Other Charges Outstanding -vacated $ - Security Deposits Collected $ -Security Deposits Collected $ - ELI Percentage 40% ELI Percentage 40% Bad Debt Collected $ 215.00 Bad Debt Collected $ 203.19 Pet Deposit Collected $ -Pet Deposit Collected $ - Vacancies: 0 Vacancies: 6 None -None Waiting List Waiting List - 2BR. 20 28R 26 3BR 17 3BR 17 4BR 2 4BR 2 - OTTER TAIL COUNTY COUNTY PUBLIC HOUSING ACOP (Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy) and LEASE PROPOSED CHANGES APRIL 2010: POLICY CHANGES: 2.1 COMMUNICATION (REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION) (DELETE AND ADD TO POLICY) Anyone in need of a reasonable accommodation will need to request the accommodation, in writing, by completing and submitting the .. Request for Reasonable Accommodation'' provided by the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority. The OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority will verify the disability and review the request for approval. Anyone requesting an applicati on wi ll also receive a Request for Reasonable ,Accommodation In formation form. Notilications of reexamination, inspection, an appointment, or ev1ct1011 wi ll include in fom1ation about requesting a reasonable accommodation. Any notification requesting acti on by the tenant wi ll include infonnation about requesting a reasonable accommodati on. All decisions granting or denyi ng requests for reasonable accommodations wi ll be in writing. 7.0 TAKING APPLICATIONS (ADD TO POLICY) Completed applications will be accepted for all applicants and the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority will verify the information. Applicants \.\ill be provided the opportunity to complete the information on form II UD-92006, Supplement to Application for Federally Assisted I lousing. The form gives applicants the option to identify an individual or organi1.ation that the I lousing Authority may contact and the reason(s) the individual or organi1.ation may be contacted. The applicants, if they choose to provide the additional contact information, must sign and date the fom1. Ir the applicant chooses to have more than one contact person or organi1.ation, the applicant must make clear to the I lousing Authority the reason each person or organi1.ation may be contacted. The I lousing Authority will allow the applicant to complete a fo1m HUD-92006 ti.)r cad, contm:t an<l indicating the reason the I lousing Authority m ay contact the individual or organi1ation. For example. the applicant may choose to have a relative as a contact for emergency purposes and an advocacy organiz.atio n for assistance for tenancy purposes. 'Those applicants who choose not to provide the contact in formation should check the box indicating that they ··choose not to prm idc the contact information" and si •n and <late the fonn. The second phase is the final determination of eligibility, referred to as the full application. The full application takes place when the family nears the top of the waiting list. The OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority will ensure that verification of all preferences, eligibility, suitability and election factors are current (Jes than 90 calendar days old) in order to determine the family's final eligibility for admission into the Public Housing Program. Applicants will be given the opportunity to update their HUD Fonn 92006 if they desire. 8.2 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (DELETE A DADD TO POLICY) D. Social Security umber Documentation To be eiigible, all family members t, yeflf8 ef age and elder must rir0•,ride a Seeial Seeurit)1 number or e@ftify tkat th@)' e0 net have 0ne. AtluHs must eeFtify for m~nors. Pri or to admission, every family member regardless of age must provide the OTTER TAIL COU TY Housing Authority with a complete and accurate Social Security umber unless they do not contend eligible immigration status. cw family members must provide this verification prior to being added to the lease. If the new fami ly member is under the age of six and has not bee n assigned a Social Security umber, the family1 s hall have ninety (90) calendar days alter starting to receive the assistance to provide a complete and accurate Social Security Number. The Housing Authority may grant one ninety (90) day extension if in its sole di cretion it determines that the person's failure to comply was due to circum tances that could not have reasonably been fo reseen and was o utside the control of the person. If a person is already a program participant and has not di closed his or her Social Security umber. it must be disclosed at the next re-examination or re-certification. Participants aged 62 or old er as of January 3 1, 20 IO whose initial el igibility determination was begun before January 31, 20 IO are exempt from the re uired disclosure of their Social Secu1ity umber. rrhe best verification of the Social Security umber is the original Social Security card. If the card is not available, the !lousing Authority will accept an original document issued by a federal or state government agency, which contains the name of the individual and the Social Security umber of the individual, along with other identifying informatio n of the individual or such othcr cvidencc of the Social Security umber as fl UD may prescribe in administrative instructions. If a member of an appli cant family indicates they have a Social Secu1il)-umber. but cannot readily verify it. the fam ily cannot be as isted until verification is provided. If an individual fail to provide the verifi cation within the time allowed, the family wi ll be denied assistance or will have their assistance tenninated. The Housing Authority may grant one ninety (90) day extension from tennination if in its sole discretion it detcm1ines that the person·s failure to compl1 \.\as due to circumstances that could not have reasonably been foreseen and there is a reasonable likelihood that the person will be able to disclose a Social Security Number by the deadline. 8.3 SUIT ABILITY (ADD TO POLICY) C. The OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority will ask applicants to provide information demonstrating their ability to comply with the essential elements of the lease. The OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority will verify the information provided. Such verification may include but may not be limited to the following: 5. A check of the State's lifetime sex offender registration program for each adult household member, including live-in aides. No household with an individual registered under a State sex offender registration will be admitted to public housing. The OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority will check with our State registry and if the applicant has resided in another State(s), with that State(s)'s list. The OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority will utilize the US Department of Justice's Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender website as an additional resource. 9.3 FAMILIES NEARING THE TOP OF THE WAITfNG LIST (ADD TO POLICY) Applicants will also be given the opportunity to update their HUD Form 92006 if applicable and if they desire. 9.6 MISSED APPOINTMENTS (ADD TO POLICY) All applicants who fail to keep a scheduled appointment with the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority will be sent a notice of termination of the process for eligibility. If applicants do not contact the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority by the time of their appointment, this will be considered a missed @l)Ointment and they will need to reschedule. If the applicant is removed from the waiting list and contacts the PHA within 30 calendar days from the date the family was removed from the waiting list, and demonstrates good cause for missing appointment and deadline dates, the PHA will reinstate the initial application. 11.2 ANNUAL INCOME (ADD TO POLICY) v. One-time recovery payments generated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (_ARRA) 12.1 ACCEPTABLE METHODS OF VERIFICATION (ADD TO POLICY) I . Employment Income Verifications (EIV) "Once the data has served its purpose, it shall be destroyed by either burning or shredding the data. All wage, unemployment, employment, and new hire information shall be destroyed no later than two years from the date it is received." 12.2 TYPES OF VERIFICATION Verification Requirements for Individual Items Item to Be Verified 3rd party verification Hand-carried verification General Eligibility Items Social Security fuetteF f¥0m S0eial Seoorit,!, Original Social Security card, an umber eleekenie rep0fts appropriate government letter showing the number or other "HUD-allowed method" er a thir@ f)aft,! 00ettment NIA stating the S0eial Seettri~· lltmlWer 12.4 VERIFICATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS (DELETE A DADD TO POLICY) Prior to admission eaeh v.<h:0 has a S0eial Seoority nttmber an@ 1.vh0 is at least 6 yea:¥□ 0f age must preYi@e verifwati0n 0f their S0eial Seelttity number. }Jew family members at least 6 years 0f age must prnviee this verifieation prier ta being a,eeee to the lease. Chilernn ia assisted h0usehol@s must provide this verifieation at the first regulw reeJrnmiRati@fl atteF turning sin. The best verifieati0n of the S0eial Security IittmbeF is the origittal Soeial Seettrity ea:¥@. If the card is n0t available, the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housiag Audwrity 1.vill aeee13t letters fI0m the Soeial Seeurity Agefley Hmt establishes an,d states the number. Doeumentatioa &om otluw governIIu~tttal ageneies will also be accepted that establishes oo@ states the number. DriveF'□ heenses, military IDs, pasSfHH=t□, or 0ther offieial 00eumeftts that establish and state the flumaer are als0 aeeeptable. If oo individual states that they d0 not have a So eial S eeurity numb er, they will be re€ltlirn@ to siga a statemeat t0 this effect. The OTTER TAIL COUl'>ffY W0tisiflg i\.wtl=l0rit)' ;viii n0t requirn ooy inifrvidual vlho does R0t have a S0eial Seetirity number to 0btain a Social Seeurity n,umeeF. If a member of oo apfllieant w.mily indicates tlu~y ft!lve a S0eial Seetlrity ntimber, but eann0t readily verify it, the family @UP..not be h0used ttntil verifieati0H is f)rnvid@d. If a member of a teRaflt w.mily ineieates they M.a.ve a S0eial Security Rumber, bttt earuwt readily verify it, they shall be asked to eertify ta tM-is w.et an,d shall have Ufl t0 siKty (6Q} days t0 proviso the verifieation. If the in@ivitlual is at least 62 yews 0f age, tM.ey ·.vill be given 0Re hundred ood twenty (l 2Q1 eays to JJrovi@e the verifieati0n. If the individttal w.ils t0 prnvide the verifieation withiR the time allowed, the f&mily vl'iH be evieted. Prior to admission, every family member regardless of age must provide the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority with a complete and accurate Social Security umber unless they do not contend eligible immigration statu s. New family members If the new fami ly member is under the age of six and has not been assigned a Social Security Number, the family shall have ninety (90) calendar days after starting to receive the assistance to provide a complete and accurate Social Security Number. The OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority may grant one ninety (90) day extension if in its sole discretion it determines that the person's fai lure to comply was due to circumstances that could not have reasonably been foreseen and was outside the control of the erson. If a person is already a program pa11icipant and has not disclosed his or her Social Security Number, it must be disclosed at the next re-examination or re-certifi cation. Participants aged 62 or older as of January 3 1, 2010 whose initial eligibility determinati on was begun before January 3 1, 20 l Oare exem t from the re uired disclosure of their Social Security Number. The best verification of the Social Security Number is the original Social Security card. [f the card is not availab le, the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority will accept a original document issued by a federal or state government agency, which contains the name of the individual and the Social Security Number of the individual, along with other identifying information of the individual or such other evidence of the Social Security Number as HUD may prescribe in admini strative instructions. If a member of an applicant family indicates they have a Social Security Number, but cannot readily verify it, the family cannot be assisted until verification is _P,rovided. If an individual fails to provide the verification within the time allowed, th e family wi ll be denied assistance or will have their assistance terminated. The OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority may grant one ninety (90) day extension from termination if in its sole discretion it determines that the person's failure to comply was due to circumstances tha~ could not have reasonably been foreseen and there is a reasonable likelihood that the person will be able to disclose a Social Security Number by the deadline. 14.0 COMMUNITY SERVICE 14.1 GENERAL (ADD TO POLICY) In order to be eligible for continued occupancy, each adult family member must either (1) contribute eight hours per month of community service (not including political activities) within the community in which the public housing development is located, or (2) participate in an economic self-sufficiency program unless they are exempt from this requirement. The eight hours of activity must be performed each month. An individual may not skip a month and then double up the following month unless special circumstances warrant it. 14.3 NOTIFICATION OF THE REQUIREMENT (ADD TO POLICY) The OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing & Redevelopment Authority shall notify all such family members of the community service requirement and of the categories of individuals who are exempt from the requirement. The notification will provide the opportunity for family members to claim and explain an exempt status in writing. The OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority shall verify such claims. If a resident docs not agree with the OTTER TAIL COU TY I lousing Authorit) ·s determination, he or she can appeal by following the Grievance Policy. Changes in exempt or non-exempt status of a resident shall be reported by the resident to the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority within ten ( I 0) calendar days of the change. 14.6 NOTIFICATION OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT (ADD TO POLICY) The OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing & Redevelopment Authority will notify any family found to be in noncompliance of the following: B. That the determination is subject to the grievance procedure; a right to be represented by counsel, and the opportunity to any available judicial remedy; and 15.0 RECERTIFICA TIONS 15.1 GENERAL (ADD TO POLICY) The OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority will send a notification letter to the family letting them know that it is time for their annual reexamination, ..... The letter also includes, for those families paying the income method, forms for the family to complete. 1'he letter tells famil ies who may need to make alternate arrangements due to a disability that they may contact staff to request an accommodation of their needs. Also, during the re1.:ertification, each household shall be asked whether any member is s ubject to the li fetime registrati on requirement under a state registrati on program. The Housing Authority will verify this infonnation using the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Database and docum ent this information in the same method used at admission. For any admissions after June 25, 200 I (the effective date of the Screening and Eviction for Drug Abuse and Other Criminal Acti vity final rule), if the recertification screening reveals that the tenant or a member of the tenant's household is subject to a lifetime sex offender registration requirement, or that the tenant has fal sified information or otherwise fai led to di sclose his or her criminal hi tory on their application and/or recertification fonns, the Housing Authori ty will pursue eviction of the household If a family is about to be evicted from housing based on either the criminal check or the sex offender registration program, the applicant will be informed of this fact and given an opportunity to dispute the accuracy of the information before the eviction occurs. 20.2 TERMINATION BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY (ADD TO POLICY) ... The OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority will terminate the lease for serious or repeated violations of mateiial lease terms. Such violations include but are not limited to the following: ... u. Not to display. use. or possess or allov. members or Tenant's household or guests to displ ay, use or possess any illegal fi rcanns. (operable or inoperable) or other illegal weapons as defined by the laws and courts of the State of Minnesota anywhere on the property of the OTTER TAfL COUNTY County lfRA. v. Serious or repeated damage to the dwelling unit, creation of physical hazards in the unit, common areas, grounds, or parking areas of any project site. w. Criminal activity by Tenant, household member, guest, or other person under Tenant's control , including criminal activity that threaten the health, safety or rights to peaceful enjoyment of the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority's public housing premises by other residents, or any drug related criminal activity. x. Offensive weapons or illegal drugs seized in the OTfER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority's unit by a law enforcement oflicer. y. Any fire on the OTTER TAIL COUNTY I lousing Authority's premises caused by careless or unattended cooking. LEASE CHANGES: (ADD TO THE LEASE) 9. INTERIM RENT ADJUSTMENTS: Residents must promptly report to the Landlord any of the following changes in household circumstances when they occur between Annual Rent Recertifications: e. Obtain Landlord written approval to add any other household member as an occupant of the unit PRIOR to the member(s) physically moving into the un it (a visitor cannot stay in the unit for more than a total of 14 days in a twelve (.12) month 2eriod). 12. MAINTENANCE: The Resident Agrees To: m. Take reasonable precautions to prevent fires and to refrain from storing or keeping highl y volatile or flammable materials u on the premises. 16. LEASE TERMINATION BY LANDLORD: ....... The Landlord shall not terminate or refuse to renew the Lease other than for serious or repeated violation of material terms of the Lease, such as, but not limited to, the following: x. Not to display, use, or possess or allow members of Tenant's household or guests to display, use or possess any illegal fireanns, (operable or inoperable) or other illegal weapons as defined by the laws and courts of the State of Minnesota anywhere on the property of the Landlord. y. Serious or repeated damage to the dwelling unit, creation of physical hazards in the unit, common areas, grounds, or parking areas of any project site. z. Criminal activity by Tenant, household member, guest, or other person under Tenant's control, including criminal activity that threaten the health, safety or rights to peaceful enjoyment of the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority's public housing premises by other residents, or any drug related criminal activity. aa. Offensive weapons or illegal drugs seized in the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority's unit by a law enforcement ollicer. bb. Any fire on the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority's remises caused by careless or unattended cooking. cc. Other. ATTACHMENT "F" -COMMUNITY SERVICE GENERAL In order to be eligible for continued occupancy, each adult family member must either ( 1) contribute eight hours per month of community service (not including political activities) within the community in which the public housing development is located, or (2) participate in an economic self-sufficiency program unless they are exempt from this requirement. The eight hours of activity must be perfom1ed each month. An individual • may not skip a month and then double up the following month unless special circumstances warrant it. NOTIFICATION OF THE REQUIREMENT The OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing & Redevelopment Authority shall notify all such family members of the community service requirement and of the categories of individuals who are exempt from the requirement. The notification will provide the opportunity for family members to claim and explain an exempt status in writing. The OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority shall verify such claims. If a resident does not agree with the OTTER TAIL COUNTY I lousing Authority's determination, he or; she can appeal by following the Grievance Policy. Changes in exempt or non-exempt status of a resident shall be reported by the resident to the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority within ten ( I 0) calendar days of the change. NOTIFICATION OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT (ADD TO LEASE) The OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing & Redevelopment Authority will notify any family fo und to be in noncompliance of the following: C. That the determination is subject to the grievance procedure; a right to be re resented by counsel, and the opportunity to any available judicial remedy; and Proposed Lease chat1ges effective Julv 1. 2010 for current resideflts and immediately for any new admissions. Proposed changes in the A COP effective immediately. OTTER TAIL COUNTY PUBLIC HOUSING ACOP {Admissons and Continued Occupancy Policy) PROPOSED CHANGES APRIL, 2010 Add to 2.1 COMMUNICATION (Reasonable Accommodation) Procedure for Responding to Requests for Reasonable Accommodation A. General Principles 1. The person requesting the reasonable accommodation is usually an expert in regard to his or her own disability and accommodations that may be appropriate. Generally, we presume that the information the person provides concerning his or her own needs is accurate and the method proposed for accommodating those needs is the most appropriate. 2. This procedure for evaluation and responding to requests for a reasonable accommodation relies on a cooperative relationship between us and the applicant/participant. The process is not adversarial. 3. The form "Request for Reasonable Accommodation" (RRA) is designed to help us and applicants/participants. If an applicant/participant does not, or cannot, use the Form, we will respond to the request for an accommodation. 4. If the accommodation is reasonable we will grant it. 5. Where the reasonable accommodation is requested by an applicant in order to overcome negative information, or by a resident/tenant in order to overcome a lease violation, we will make the following additional determinations: • What is the essential impact of the negative information or lease violation? How serious is it, and exactly how does it affect us? • Does the requested accommodation eliminate, or satisfactorily reduce, the essential impact, so that the person can occupy the housing with a reasonable expectation of success? If the requested accommodation is reasonable and produces a reasonable expectation of success, we will grant the request. 6. Reasonable accommodations will be focused on the individual and designed to address each person's situation. 7. In some cases, reasonable accommodations may be perceived (incorrectly) by non-disabled applicants/participants as conferring a special advantage on a person with disabilities; however, we will not base our decisions on how the decisions will be perceived, but rather on whether the accommodation is effective in removing the barriers which inhibit a person with disabilities from access and using the housing program. 8. Communications under this policy will be in plain language, in a format appropriate to meet the communication needs of the person with disabilities. Where the following procedures refer to written documents this plain language directive shall apply and alternative formats will be used in order to communicate information and decisions to the applicant/participant. 9. Any meetings required by this policy will be held in an accessible location. B. Additional Procedures Regarding Reasonable Accommodation Communication with Applicants/Participants 1. We will respond, in writing, to all Requests for Reasonable Accommodation 2. All decisions to grant or to deny reasonable accommodations will be communicated in writing and in the form requested by the individual. Sequence for Making Decisions 1. Is the applicant/participant a qualified "individual with a disability?" a) If NO, we are not obligated to make a reasonable accommodation, and we may deny the request. b) If YES, go to step 2. c) If more information is needed we will request additional information, in writing. (See Request for Information or Verification) 2. Is the requested accommodation related to the disability? a) If NO, we are not obligated to make the accommodation, and we may deny the request. b) If YES, go to step 3. c) If more information is needed we will request additional information, in writing. 3. Is the requested accommodation reasonable? (See "Questions" below) a) If NO, we may deny the request. Denial will be made in writing. b) If YES, we will approve the request for reasonable accommodation. A written description of the accommodation will be prepared and included in the approval letter. c) If more information is needed we will request additional information, in writing. (Continue with 1.4 Questions to Ask in Granting the Acco mmodation, as is in current policy.) Proposed changes in the ACOP effective immediately. Section 8 Administrative Plan 2010 Revisions Section 1.0 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 1.3 COMMUNICATION Add after Paragraph 1-The "Reasonable Accommodation Information" (RA!) form will be provided at initial application. The RAI and "Request for Reasonable Accommodation" (RRA) form will be provided in the briefing packet. The RAI form will provided to participants at each annual recertification. Procedure for Responding to Requests for Reasonable Accommodation A. General Principles 1. The person requesting the reasonable accommodation is usually an expert in regard to his or her own disability and accommodations that may be appropriate. Generally, we presume that the information the person provides concerning his or her own needs is accurate and the method proposed for accommodating those needs is the most appropriate. 2. This procedure for evaluation and [esponding to requests for a reasonable accommodation relies on a cooperative relationship between us and the applicant/participant. The process is not adversarial. 3. The form "Request for Reasonable Accommodation" (RRA) is designe_d to help us and applicants/participants. If an applicant/participant does not, or cannot, use the Form, we will respond to the request for an accommodation. 4. lfthe accommodation is reasonable we will grant it. 5. Where the reasonable accommodation is requested by an applicant in order to ,_, overcome negative information, or by a resident/tenant in order to overcome a lease violation, we will make the following additional determinations: • What is the essential impact of the negative information or lease violation? How serious is it, and exactly how does it affect us? • Does the requested accommodation eliminate, or satisfactorily reduce, the essential impact, so that the person can occupy the housing with a reasonable expectation of success? If the requested accommodation is reasonable and produces a reasonable expectation of success, we will grant the request. 6. Reasonable accommodations will be focused on the individual and designed to address each person's situation. 7. In some cases, reasonable accommodations may be perceived (incorrectly) by non- disabled applicants/participants as conferring a special advantage on a person with disabilities; however, we will not base our decisions on how the decisions will be perceived, but rather on whether the accommodation is effective in removing the barriers which inhibit a person with disabilities from access and using the housing program. 8. Communications under this policy will be in plain language, in a format appropriate to meet the communication needs of the person with disabilities. Where the following procedures refer to written documents this plain language directive shall apply and alternative formats will be used in order to communicate information and decisions to the applicant/participant. 9. Any meetings required by this policy will be held in an accessible location. 10. lfthe applicant/resident requests, as a reasonable accommodation, that physical modifications be made to their dwelling, the Housing Authority will work with the owner of the unit and request that the owner make the modifications. The Housing Authority does not have responsibility for the owner's unit and does not have responsibility to make the unit accessible. 11. If the applicant/resident requests, as a reasonable accommodation, to rent from :a relative, the Housing Authority will consider the following in approving or disapproving the request: • Would the accommodation enable the participant to continue to live independently; • Does the relative landlord live near the assisted unit enabling the relative landlord to provide assistance to the participant enabling the participant to continue live independently. B .. Additional Procedures Regarding Reasonable Accommodation Communication with Applicants/Participants 1. We will respond, in writing, to all Requests for Reasonable Accommodation 2. All decisions to grant or to deny reasonable accommodationswill be communicated .in writing and in the form requested by the individual. Sequence for Making Decisions 1. Is the applicant/participant a qualified "individual with a disability?" a} If NO, we are not obligated to make~ reasonable accommodation, and we may deny the request. b} If YES, go to step 2. c} If more information is needed we will request additional information, in writing. (See Request for Information or Verification} 2. Is the requested accommodation related to the disability? a} If NO, we are not obligated to make the accommodation, and we may deny the request. b) If YES, go to step 3. c} If more information is needed we will request additional information, in writing: . 3. Is the requested accommodation reasonable? {See "Questions" below) a) If NO, we may deny the request. Denial will be made in writing. b} If YES, we will approve the request for reasonable accommodation. A written description ofthe accommodation will be prepared and included in the approval letter. c} If more information is needed we will request additional information, in writing: {Continue with 1.4 Questions to Ask in Granting the Accommodation, as is in current policy.) Section 3.0 ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION 3.2 (F) Add -The HA will utilize the US Department of Justice's Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender website as an additional resource. Section 4.0 MANAGING THE WAITING LIST 4.2 Taking Applications Add to third paragraph-Applicants will be given the opportunity to complete HUD Form 92006 with their application. Add to the end -Applicants will be given the opportunity to update their HUD Form 92006 if they desire. 4.5 Missed Appointments Add -A missed appointment is defined as being an appointment that is not rescheduled by the applicant/participant prior to the date and time of the appointment. The HRA will send a letter notifying the family if the family misses an appointment and will give the family a deadline date by which the family is to call and reschedule. If applicant does not respond by the deadline date in the PHA letter to the family, the family's name will be removed from the waiting list. If the applicant is removed from the waiting list and contacts the PHA within 30 calendar days from the date the family was removed from the waiting list, and demonstrates good cause for missing appointment and deadline dates, the PHA will reinstate the initial application. 4.8 Grounds for Denial 5. Add "has remained current with payments for a minimum of 90 days, commencing on the due date of the first payment." Section 6.0 ASSIGNMENT OF BEDROOM SIZES (SUBSIDY STANDARDS) 6.2 Packet Change -P. HRA informal hearing procedures for participants and informal review procedures for applicants, including when the HA is required to provide an informal hearing, and information on how to request a hearing. Add -Q. Information regarding reasonable accommodations available to persons with disabilities. 6.5 Approval to Lease a Unit Change -C. The existing lease or proposed lease is approvable and includes the following ... 8.0 Portability 8.1 General Policies of the Fergus Falls Housing Authority Omit Paragraph 1 and 2 and replace with: A family who has been issued a Voucher of participation in the program will be required to lease a unit within the' HA jurisdiction for a full 12-month period of time .before being eligible to port to another jurisdiction. 8.4 Portability Procedures Eliminate 5. '. Eliminate "immediately" in Item 6. 8.4 {B) {2) Change first sentence -The HA will issue a voucher to the family within fourteen {14) calendar days, as long as the initial voucher has not expired "and the Initial PHA has provided the HA with all required portability documentation." 9.0 DETERMINATION OF FAMILY INCOME 9.3 Exclusions From Income {H) {14) Add -One-t_ime recovery payments generated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act {ARRA). 10.0 VERIFICATION 10.1 {1) Acceptable Methods of Ve~ification Add: Once the data has served its purpose, it shall be destroyed by either burning or shredding the data. All wage, unemployment, employment and new hire information shall be destroyed no later than two years from the date it is received. 10.2 Types ofVerification for Social Security Numbers -Change Table "Verification Requirements for Individual Items" as follows: Third party verification is no longer allowed. Hand-carried verifications of the "o~iginal Social Secu~ity cad1an appropriate government letter sho~ingthe number or other HUD-allowed method" will be used instead. 10.4 Verification of Social Security Numbers -Replace all current language in 10.4 with the following: Prior to admission, every family member regardless of age must provide the Fergus Falls HRA with a complete and accurate Social Security Number unless they do not contend eligible immigration status. New family members must provide this verification prior to being added to the lease. If the new family member is under the age of six and has not been assigned a Social Security Number, the family shall have ninety (90) calendar days after st,arting to receive the assistance to provide a complete and accurate Social Security Number. The Fergus falls HRA may grant one ninety (90) day extension if in its sole discretion it determines that the person's failure to comply was due to circumstances that could not have reasonably been foreseen and was outside the control of the person. If a person is already a program participant and has not disclosed his or her Social Security Number, it must be disclosed at the next re-examination or re-certification. Participants aged 62 or older as of January 31, 20100 whose initial eligibility determination was begun before January 31, 2010 are exempt from the required disclosure of their Social Security Number. The best verification of the Social Security Number is the original Social Security card. If the card is not available, the Fergus Falls HRA will accept an original document issued by a federal or state government agency, which contains the name of the individual and the Social Security Number of the individual, along with other identifying information of the individual or such other evidence of,the Social Security Number as HUD may prescribe in administrative instructions. If a member of an applicant family indicates they have a Social Security Number, but cann_ot readily verify it, the family cannot be assisted until verification is provided. If an individual fails to provide the verification within the time allowed, the family will be, denied assistance or will have their assistance terminated. The Fergus Falls HRA may grant one ninety (90) day extension from termination if in its sole discretio_n it determines that the person's failure to comply was due to circumstances that could .not have reasonably been foreseen and there is a reasonable likelihood that the person will be able to disclose a Social Security Number by the deadline. 11.0 RENT AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT 11.3 Comparability Change first sentence -In making a rent reasonableness determination, the HA will compare the real rent for the unit to the rent of comparable units in the same or comparable neighborhoods that are not assisted under any federal, state or local program. 11.5 Assistance and Rent Formulas and Minimum Rents Eliminate Minimum Rent effective upon the next annual recertification. 16.0 COMPLAINTS, INFORMAL REVIEWS FOR APPLICANTS, INFORMAL HEARINGS FOR PARTICIPANTS 16.3 C. Notice to the Family Add 2.c. The notice to the family will inform the family that persons with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by completing and returning the official request form provided in the PHA termination letter to the family. The request for reasonable accommodation is to be returned to the PHA, along with the written request fora hearing, by the deadline date specified in the PHAtermination letter. OTC UMA 'UML January 140 126 February 140 13Q. March· 140 (146) April I,,,_.../ Mav June Julv August September October November December YTD 420 396 NRA Balance as of 1/1/2010: ABA YTD: Less HAP Expenditures YTD: = Remaining NRA YTD: CY .Eligibility: Remaining CY Eligibility: CY Months Remaining: Leasing% 90.00% 92.86% 100.00% #DIV/0! #DIV/01 #DIV/01 #DIV/0! #DIV/01 #DIV/OJ #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE! 94.29% Monthly CY Eligibility R~maining: Unit Moriths Available CY: Unit Months Leased ·cy: Unit Months Remaining CY: .. --Monthly..Units.Remalning .CY: Unit Months Funding Would Support: Monthly Units Funding Would Support: Minimum of Available or Supportable: 1680 ~~~-N_i~=~--·--:Iql $110,271 $112,054 -$1,783 $36,559 396 1,284 ABA. $ 36,757 $ 36,7SJ.. ,$"'3~,757~ ...... ~ $'110,271 -143 1163 02~ Minimum of Available or Sµpportable Mont 1,163 129 --t\eo-~ ·, t ~,,. Ore t9<?f'; :-- AB'A Utili~ation HAP % ' 'PUC $ 35,518 96.63% $ 282 36-,n4 99.91% 282.49 ( 39,812 J 108.31% 284.37 -#DIV/01 #DIV/0! #DIV/OI #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/01 #DIV/01 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUEI #VALUE! $112,054 101.62% $._ •. 2~2-~~ SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OTC SECTION HCV PROGRAM FEBRUARY & MARCH, 2010 Transfers Out Annual Recerts Interim Recerts Portability Move-In Portability Move-Out End Participation New Admissions Recert Inspections Shop Mode/ARS CURRENT/TO DATE Waiting List Vouchers Issued Applications I/P Ports In Pending Ports Out Pending Ports Out Paid In-House Transfers ELI% Port In/Billing 0 16 9 2 4 @ 0 3 11 /$6,079.13 0 78% 2/$630.00 HRA Office 1151 Friberg Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-739-3249 0 -! i FergOJis Fall!i/Otte.r TaU County HRA =•~ : Housing & Redevelopment Authority Fax 218-736-4706 ffhra@prtel.com www.fergusfallshra.com Riverview Heights H!ghrise 205 North Sheridan Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218~739-9498 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: ENCLOSURE MEMO Board of Directors, Otter Tail County HRA Jeffrey Gaffaney, Executive Director June 9, 2010 Meeting to be Held Thursday, June 17th, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the HRA Office, 1151 Friberg Ave., Fergus Falls, MN. 56537 Regular Minutes of April 15th Meeting AGENDA J ~,person -Call Meeting to Order 2/4.pproval of Minutes 3. ~0,,Lti e Director {;T}i i~ !fe~ng 10:00 A.M. Re?ardi~g any Fair Housing Issues . . nnmstrative Expenses-Apnl & May 2010 stment Listing ital Fu~d Program Update al Audit Report 010 Tax Levy Request to Otter Tail County Board Board Member Appointment & Replacement . Rehabilitation Specialist-Dennis Christenson A. MHF A Update B C Tax Levy Update 10 SCDP Applications 5. Rehabilitation Assistant-Sue Bjorklund j 2009 Deer Creek/Parkers Prairie SCDP 6\hlousing Administrator -Mary Jo Schwarz A. Section 8 Update '-b n r l n /!Jc L{f)&ch~ LA-..\:: \:' ~~ 7. Housing Manager -Pam inten A. Public Housing Update r l I} _ I:,, c~,,L-$'7"'0 .f>-\J. Gneu1v ..... c..e...~~ PLEASE CALL IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND! =·-·:::.c.··-=.:-·'=-··~-·--:.::.:-·::.:·· -=·,·:.:::-·.::::-•,==·-·•=·•·-•=· :...;::::::====::::::::.:::;· --:::::: Providing Housing Opportunities =·, ===iH~:\~Us~e~:!.::s\J~EF;;.!;;F\A!!!g52en!!l.!d~a-O~T!::::C.H~RA~-doa!.l::c-=, = The Otter Tail County HRA Board of Commissioners met in a regular meeting on April 15th, 2010 at the Fergus Falls HRA 1151 Friberg Ave., Fergus Falls, MN. 56537 MEMBERS PRESENT Scott Rocholl, Chairperson Robert Bigwood, Vice Chairperson Janice Palan, Secretary Hazel Hovde Art Schwartz OTHERS PRESENT Jeffrey Gaffaney Dennis Christenson Mary Jo Schwarz Vicki Scheer Sue Bjorklund Scott Rocholl, Chairperson opened the regular meeting. A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from the February 18th, 2010, meeting. Ml Janice Palan S/ Art Schwartz Jeffrey Gaffaney, Executive Director, reviewed the administrative expenses for the months of February and March 2010. A motion was made and seconded to approve the expenses. Ml Hazel Hovde S/ Janice Pal an The Investment Listing was reviewed and the only changes were the balances in the checking and savings accounts. The 2009 Capital Fund Program and the 2009 Capital Fund Stimulus Program have both been closed out. The 2010 Capital Funds should be available the latter part of the summer or early fall. 1 Resolution #093 regarding Public Housing Management Assessment Subsystem Certification (MASS) was reviewed. This has been submitted to HUD through REAC. A motion was made and seconded to approve resolution #093. Ml Robert Bigwood S/ Janice Palan The Otter Tail County HRA fiscal audit has been rescheduled for April 26-28th. Dennis Christenson, Rehab Specialist reported that there are 15 MHFA Deferred Loan Program Phase XV applications that have been taken, IO were ineligible, 2 are in process, 3 have been inspected, 2 are bidding and I has rehab in progress. There are 2 applications taken, I was ineligible, 1 in process, 1 is bidding and 1 has been inspected for the Community Fix-Up Fund Program. Twenty-two HRA Revolving Rent Rehab applications have been taken. One has been withdrawn, 21 have been inspected and 21 have been completed. With 2009 Otter Tail County Homeowner Tax Levy funding, 22 applications have been taken, 22 have been inspected, 1 has rehab in progress and 21 are complete. There are 9 applications for the 2010 Otter Tail County Tax Levy Homeowner Program, 9 have been inspected, 7 are in progress and 2 are complete. One application has been taken, 1 inspected and 1 is complete for the 2010 Otter Tail County Rental Rehab Program. H:\Users\VICKI\2010 minutcs\minutes • otc april 2010.doc I Dennis believes that the two Small Cities full applications for Pelican Rapids and New York Mills will be approved but he has not been officially notified yet. Sue Bjorklund, Rehab Assistant reported that 20 applications have been taken, 5 have been withdrawn or were ineligible, 15 have been inspected, 2 are bidding, 5 are in progress and 8 are complete for the Parkers Prairie/Deer Creek SCDP program. Sue also reported that the February rents owed for the Otter Tail County Family Public Housing units totaled $2,866, and $3,341.00 was collected. Pre-paid rents of $500.55 were collected in January and pre-paid rents of $975.55 were collected for March. There was one late fee of $25 charged. There were not outstanding charges. The extremely low-income percentage was 40%. One bad debt of $215.00 was collected. Twenty applicants were on the 2-bedroom public housing waiting list, 17 applicants on the 3-bedroom waiting list and 2 on the 4- bedroom waiting list. The March rents owed totaled $2,926.00 and $1,957.00 was collected including pre-paid rents of $975.55 in February and pre-paid rents for April of $6.55. The ELI was at 40%. Twenty-six applicants were on the 2- bedroom public housing waiting list, 17 applicants on the 3-bedroom waiting list and 2 on the 4-bedroom list. Sue then presented the proposed changes to the ACOP plan and public housing lease as follows: 2.1 -Communication -revised and clarified wording regarding requesting reasonable accommodation 7.0 -Added HUD form 92006 to taking applications 8.2 -Clarified verification of social security numbers 8.3 -Added Dru Sjodin website as a resource 9.3 -Added HUD form 92006 regarding data privacy 9 .6 -Clarified missed appointments 11.2 -Added to exclusions from income "One-time recovery payments from ARRA 12.1 -Clarified acceptable methods of verifications 12.4 -Clarified verification of social security numbers 14.1 -Added "eight hours of community service must be performed each month. Individual can not skip a month unless special circumstances warrant it. 14.3 -Clarification of Notification of community service requirement 14.6 -Added statement stating participant has "a right to be represented by counsel, and the opportunity to any available judicial remedy. 15.1-Clarified wording 20.2-Wording clarified regarding termination of tenancy regarding weapons, damage to unit, criminal activity, fire and illegal drugs. All above changes to be effective immediately unless otherwise specified. Lease changes as follows: 9. Written approval required to add household member as an occupant PRIOR to them moving in to the unit 12. Resident agrees to take reasonable precautions to prevent fires and to refrain from storing or keeping highly volatile or flammable materials upon the premises. 16. Wording clarified regarding termination of tenancy regarding weapons, damage to unit, criminal activity, fire and illegal drugs. Attachment F -Added "eight hours of community service must be performed each month. Individual can not skip a month unless special circumstances warrant it. Clarification of notification of community service requirement. Added statement stating participant has "a right to be represented by counsel, and the opportunity to any available judicial remedy. H:\Users\VICK.1\2010 minutes~nutes -otc april 2010.doc 2 Lease changes to be effective immediately for new leases and July 1, 2010 for existing leases. A motion was made and seconded to approve all proposed policy and lease changes. Ml Hazel Hovde SI Art Schwartz Mary Jo Schwarz, Housing Administration reported that for the month of February there were 130 leased and HAPS totaling $36,724. For the month of March there were 140 leased and HAPS totaling $39,812. There were 191 families on the waiting list and 11 ports out paid totaling $6,079.13. There are 3 port outs pending and 15 vouchers issued. Mary Jo presented the proposed changes to the Section 8 Administrative plan as follows: 1.J -Communication -revised and clarified wording regarding requesting reasonable accommodation 3.2-Added Dru Sjodinwebsite as a resource 4.2 -Added HUD form 92006 regarding data privacy to managing the waiting list 4.5 -Clarified missed appointments 4.8 -Clarified payments to outstanding debt owed to another HA regarding grounds for denial 6.2 -Clarified wording regarding informal hearings 6.5 -Changed to read "existing or proposed lease" may be approved 8.1 -Portability changed to state a participant will be required to lease a unit within the HA jurisdiction for a full 12-months period .before being eligible to port to another jurisdiction. 8.4 -Eliminated the word "immediately'' and clarified wording 9.3 -Added to "Exclusions from income" One-time recovery payments from ARRA 10.1 -Clarified "Acceptable methods of verifications" 10.4 -Clarified "Verification of social security numbers" 11.3 -Clarified "Comparability ofrent reasonableness" 11.5 -Changed minimum rent to 0.00 16.3 -Clarification to requesting a reasonable accommodation notice to the family All _changes to be effective immediately unless otherwise specified. A motion was made and seconded to approve all proposed changes. Ml Art Schwartz S/Robert Bigwood Jeff explained to the board that the HRA submitted a request to HUD for a "set-a-side" program requesting additional funding if your port payments exceed the average local payment and is waiting to hear if additional funds will be available. There being·no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Ml Art Schwartz S/Hazel Hovde Janice Palan, Secretary .Date H:\Users\VICKI\2010,minutes\minutes -otc april 2010.doc 3 I, OATH OF COMMISSIONER OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MINNESOTA. Robert Maki , do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and of .the State of Minnesota and will faithfully discharge the duties of the Office of Commissioner of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Otter Tail County. Minnesota, according to law and to the best of my judgement and ability, so help me God. I do further swear that I am, and was at the time of my appointment, a resident of Otter Tail County. Minnesota, and that I am not a public officer or employee of the County of Otter Tail, Minnesota. Signed ____________ _ Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of June, 2010. Signed _____________ _ Notary Public My commission expires, _____________ ~_ H:\Users\JEFF\Oath of Commissioner ate.doc (First Publication May 27, 2QIO) PUBLIC NOTICE _A public hearing to,discuss Fair Housing issues will be held by the Fergus Falls Housing and Redevelopment Authority as part of its regular monthly meeting to be held o~ June 9, 20·10 at 12:00 noon and a second hearing wll be held by the Ottt,r Tail . County Hou.sing and Redevelopment Authority as part or its regular monthly meeting lo be held June 17, 2010 al 10:00.A.M. Both meetings to be held at the HRA office al 1151 Friberg Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537. Anyone wishing to ~ment on the above issue is urged lo attend. Anyone wishing to commenl but unable 10 attend may submlt written comments to Dennis Christenson, at the Fergus Falls HRA, 1151 Fnberg Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN56537 PublicatiOn'Oate:. May 27, 2010. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Fair Housing Equal Opportunity for All Please visit our website: www.hud.gov/fairhousing -'!I ""':"¥ii-. ,. -.◄.>4¥-. Fair Housing -Equal Opportunity for All America, ·in every way, represents equality of opportunity for an persons. The rich diver- sity:of its citizen~ and the spirit of unity that binds us all symbolize the principles of free- , , ~ . dom andju5.tice upon whicMhis natiOn.was foundec!. Th_at is why itis extre~ely_ dis~~r~0 •• . • , • •"• • , :ing when-new, immigrants; minorities; families with chili:lren,and persons with d1sab1ht1es ·are"denied the housing .cif thei(choice because llf illegal discrimination. •• ~-,,: I : !' k . ~ TheDepartment ofHo'usin'g.and~Urban.·OevelopmJ!nt·enforces.the fa~,Ho~sing Act and ttie otheifederai laws thatprohibi! d\scri.mination and theJntimidatiqn o(people in their homes;~'partme~t• bliildi_ng~ ,. an_d'.condomlnium~~velop~ents f. a_n:d !nearlya,11-housing transactions;,:incluqing the.rent~l;_~rnt:~~le ot~o_usm~_aQd, the ?~?vI~mr:t of,J!lortgage - • :--loans., •. ,,;' •;,• !:I"~ <. r_~ _, r _-< , .--~ : ~, r: ' ~, i: , -:'Equal access to r~~~l,holi~i/ig-~nd h9tneo~vnershltl'opportunitt~s i~ the ~orrierstone of'' ' • ·: ' this' nation'~Jeoer<!,I housing' policy,, 4}ndlords;'w~o\fefuse to r~nt-or s_ell: hom~s _to people • ·_ 'based onirace· color, nationaJorigiil, religion, se>,:,-'familial;status;, or;disabiJity are Violating "Jecleral law; an°d' HUD WiU Vigorously plirsuethein. ,: • -_ ,' .. . • , ' .-• , , : ". : Housi~g' discrimina~ion :iS0,n~i ~nly'il;~~al. it'c~nt;adicts'i_ri -~;llry ~~y·th~;~ijnciples of freedom and opportunity. we treasu_re· as America[ls. Jhe ,DeP.artmentofHo~sing and Urban Develbprnerit is, committed to, en·suri_n11, th~t.ev~ry~ne iJ;ti"e~ted'equally when searching for a place to.call home. ,·, ·~ ··,; 'f ];, ~ ~ r:. • _.i-L S fi·~. ~\ "·· \ ,-,_ Contents The Fair Housing Act ...... : ... :./-}:.,; •. -.,.~;). :,/~:/, ......... , .... 1 • • ' ? •. "' -·' , •. '. 1 What Housmg 1s Covered.,, ...... ;, .. -.,.·,., ...... -..... , ............... . What is Prohibited? ..... : .. , ... /:<·:. :: . ..,_~/ ............. , ........... 1 Additional Protection If You Have A Disability .. : ,: • ... , .. -, .. ·: .......... 3 Housing Opportunilies.f9rFamilies\vitri Clli"rdre·n~ .... / .............. 5 If You Think Your Rights HaveBeen\iiolated•:. ·'· i,.t,: .;', ., .. -........ , 6 What Happens When YouF!le A.C~mpf~ln,F .• .. ·.·,. ,:-,· .:: ..... · ...... 10 Does the U.S.,Oepartment cif}ustice.play A_ R6!e?'._. :/. ~;-.' . .-: :,, .. , .. 11 What Happens AfterA Complaint lnvestigatron? .. , ;~ '.: ............ , 12 In Addition ... : .... , ........... , ':~, ~ ,::·:,:/'.\; .. ,, .< ... ·;: ..... 14 ~ ~ ,-_, <I, u:s, Department of Housing and Urban Development (H_Up) 451 7th <Street. SW . • •. ,.· Washington, o.c. 20410-2000 • • The Fair Housing.Act What Housing Is Covered? What Is Prohibited? The Fair Housing Act prohibits· discrimination in housing because of: •· Race or color • National origin • Religion • Gender • Familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians: pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18) • Disability The Fair Housing Act covers most housing. In some circumstances, the Act exempts owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units, single-family housino sold or rented•without the use of a broker and hous- ing operated by organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members. In lhe Sale and Rental of Housing: No one may take any of the following actions based on race, color. religion, gender, disability, familial status, or national origin: • Ref use to rent or sell housing • Refuse to negotiate for housing • Make housing unavailable • Deny a dwelling • Set different terms, conditions or privileges for sale or rental of a dwelling • PrQvide different housing services or facilities • Falsely deny that housing is available for_ inspection, sale or rental • For profit, persuade, or try to persuade homeowners to sell or rent dwellings by suggesting that people of a particular race, etc. have moved, or are about to move into the neighborhood (blockbusting) or • Deny any person access to, or member- ship or participation in, any organization, facility or service (such as a multiple list- ing service) related to the sale or rental of dwellings, or discriminate against any person in the terms orconditions ot such access, membership or participation. In Mortgage Lending: No,one may take any of the following actions based on race, color, religion. gen- der, disability, familial status; or national origin: • Refuse to make a ·mortgage loan • Refuse to provide information rcgardinilloans • l mpose different terms or conditions on a loan, such as different interest rates, points, or fees • Discriminate in appraising property • Refuse to purchase a loan or • Set different terms or conditions for purchasing a loan. In AddiUon. it is a violation of the Falr Housing Act to: :i • Threaten, coerce, intimidate or interfere with , . l anyone exercising a fair housing riglll or assisting • ·' others who exercise that right '·J'.i • Make, print, or publish any statement. in connec-; . • i tion with the sale or rental of a dwelling, that lndF : ·~: . cates a preference, !imitation, or discrimination • ,,, -.I based on race, colOr. religion, gender, disability, ' 'l familial status. or national origin. This prohibi-, \ tion against discriminatory advertising applies to , ' , 11 single-family and owner-occupied housing that is• • otherwise exempt from the Fair Housing Act • ~-: • Refuse to provide homeowners insurance cover~ ' .',:. ' age for a dwelling because of the race, color, . . '." tl reli~ion, g~n~er, disability, rammal status, or . •. ; -J national ongm of ttie owner and/or occupants of:' , :r ~ a dwelling •· • \ • 1 • Discriminate in the terms or conditions of ", ; . ;. j homeowners insurance coverage because of the . ·1 : 1 race, color, religion, gender. disabilfty, familial_ • ,; l status. or national origin of the owner-and/or j occupants of a dwelfing ' ' • Refuse to provide homeowners insurance, or . • ) imposing less favorable terms or corn;lilloris . i l of coverage because of the predominant race, . ' i-.J • color, religion, gender, disability, Jammal status,o( j J • national origin ot the·residents .of ihe nejghpor.0 • lt hood inwhicha dwelling·is located{'fedlining•) ,.,, Ji • Refuse.to.provide available information on the;full· \! •• range.of.homeowners insurance coverage options ·:?. • avallable,bacause of the race, etc. ot the owner, • • 1 and/or occupants ota,dwelling, ; • , '" .. ,;,,- • Make, prl:nt, or publ/sh·~ny·s~temel'lt,·in,c,o~nec0 ,,' l -f'. tion with tM,provislon-6t hom~ownei:s)nsurance , :$4 •, coverage,. that Indicates a:prefereitce,. llmltation or 4 discrirriinati.ori b3~ed ._on ·r~ce;; Co1o·r.l~lf~ .. ion~---gen-: > -: ~ ~ ~-t·_ de~. dlsabHlty, ·tamiliats~tuS orcnattpi1$J{ofigin.~-}-••• . .,_ -;· 2:" \-,.~r . • ,, . ..t . Additional Protection If You Have a Disability Jf you or someone associated with you: • Have a physical or mental disability (including hearing, mobility and visual impairments, can- cer, chronic mental illness, AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or mental retardation) that substantially limits one or more major life activities • Have a record of such a disability or • Are regarded as having such a disability, your landlord may not: • Refuse to let you make reasonable modifica- tions to your dwelling or common use areas, at your expense, rt necessary for the disabled person to fully use the housing. (Where reason- able, the landlord may permit changes only if you agree to restore the property to its original condit!on when you move.) • Refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices or services if necessary for the disabled person to use the housing on an equal basis with nondisabfed persons . Example: A building with a "no pets" policy must allow a visually impaired.tenant to keep a guide dog. El:ample: An apartment complex that ·otters tenants ample, unassigned parking must honor a request from a mobility-impaired tenant for a reserved space near her apartment if necessary to assure that she can have access to her apartment However, housing need not he made available to a person who is a direct threat to the health or safety of others or who currently uses illegal drugs. Accessiblllly Requirements !or New Mullilamlly Buildings: In buildings with four or more units that were first occupied alter Man:h 13, 1991, and that have an elevator. • Public and common areas must be accessible to persons with disabilities • Doors and hallways must be wide enough !or wheelchairs • All unrts must have: -An accessible route into and lhrough 111e unit -Accessible light swrtches, ·electrical outlets, thennostats and other environmental controls -Reinforced bathroom walls to allow laterinstal- lation of grab bars and -Kitchens and bathrooms that can be used by people In wheelchairs. If a building wrth four or more units has no elevator and was first occupied after March 13, 1991, these standards apply to ground floor units only. These accessibility requirements for new multifam- ily buildings do not replace more stringent access1- blllty standards required under State or local law. 4 ,, ,, ' ; i ¾ ' .1 ~ -.l -~ ·' ·i / ' i: I I .Ji l t ! ,1'1 ", t, Housing Opportunities for Families with Children The Fair Housing Act makes it unlawful to discrimi- nate against a person whose household Includes one or more children who are under 18 years of age ( 'familial s'1Jtusj. Familial status protection covers households in which one or more minor children live with: • A parent; • A person who has legal ~ustody (Including guard- ianship) ol a minor child or children; or • The designee ot a parent or legal custodian, with the written pennisslon of the parentor legal cus- todian. Familial status protection also extends to pregnant women and any person in the process of securing legal custody ot a minor child (Including adoptive or foster parents). Addilional lamlllal status protections: You also may be covered under the familial status provisions of the Fair Housing Act If you experience retaliation, or suffer a financial loss (employment, housing, or realtor's commission) because: • You sold or rented, or offered to sell or rent a dwelling to a family with minor children; or • You negotiated, or attempted to negotiate the sale or rental ot a dwelling to a family with minor children. The "Housing !or Ofder Persons" ExempUon: The Fair Housing Act specifically exempts some senior housing facilities and communities from liability for familial status discrimination. Exempt senior housing facilities or communl1les can law- lllftl refuse to sell or rent dwellings to families with minor children, ~r may impose different terms and condl1lons of residency. In order to qualify for the 'housing for older persons' exemption, a facility or community must prove thaflts housing Is: • Provided under any State or Federal program that HUD has determined to be specifically designed and operated.to assist elderly persons (as defined In the State or Federal program); or 5 If You Think Your Rights Have Been Violated • Intended for, and solely occupied by persons 62 years of age or older. .or • Intended and operated for occupancy by persons 55 years at age or older. In order to qualify for the '55 or older" housing exemption, a facility or community must satisfy each of the following requirements: • at least 80 percenfof the.occupied units must have at least one occupant who is•55 years of age or older; and • the facility or community must publish and adhere to policies and procedures that demonstrate the intentto operate as "55 or older" housing; and • the facility or community must comply with HUD's regulatory requirements for age verification of residents by reliable surveys and affidavits. The 'housingtor older pe,sons'exemption does not protect senior-housing facilities or communities from liability for housing discrimination based on race, color. religion, gender. disability, or national origin. Further, '55 or older' housing facilities or communities that do permit residency by families with minor children cannot lawfully segregate such families in a particular section, building, or portion of a building. ;• \ . ':' ~.' ·' j HUD is ready to help with any problem of housing '• , ! discrimination. If you think your rights have been ·-.-~- violated, •you may write a letter or telephone the -;, HUD office nearest you. You have one year after the_· 1. discrimination allegedly occurred or ended to file a.,' ,' • ·-,;. complaint with HUD, but you should file it as soon • :;: as possible. ';_ What to Tell HUD: • Your name·and address • The name and address of the person your com- plaint is against (the respondent) • The address or other ideritticanon of the housing involved • A short description of the alleged violation (the eveni'that caused you to believe your rights were violated) • The date(s) of the alleged violation. 6 ,4 .cf~ '· Where to Write or Call: Send a letter to the HUD office nearest you, or if you wish, you may call that office directly. The TTY numbers listed for those offices are not toll free. Or you may call the toll free national TTY hotline at 1-800-927-9275. For Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont: BOSTON REGIONAL OFFICE (Complaints_office_01@hud.gov) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Thomas P. O'Neill Jr. Federal Building 1 O Causeway Street, Room 308 Boston, MA 02222, 1092 Telephone (617) 994-8300 or 1-800-827-5005 Fax (617) 565-7313 • TTY (617) 565-5453 For New Jersey and New York: NEW YORK REGIONAL OFFICE (Complaints_oftice_02@hud.gov) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 26 Federal Plaza. Room 3532 New York, NY 10278-0068 Telephone (212) 542-7519 or 1-800-496-4294 Fax (212) 264-9829 • TTY (212) 264-0927 For Delaware, District of Columbia, Ma,yland. Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia: PHILADELPHIA REGIONAL OFFICE (Complaints_office_03@hud.gov) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development The Wanamaker Building 100 Penn Square East Philadelptiia,.PA 19107-9344 Telephone (215) 656-0663 or 1-888-799-2085 Fax (215) 656-3449 • TTY (215) 656-3450 7 Far Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolin/!, Puerto Rico, Soulh Carollna, Tennessee and the 11.S. Virgin ls~nds. ATlANTA REGIONAL OfACE (CompJalnts_off,ce_04@hud.gov) U.S. Deparbnent of Housing and Urban Development Ave Points Plaza 40 Marietta Street, 16th Floor Atlanta, GA 30303-2808 Telephone (404) 331-5140 or .1-Boo-440-8091 Fax (404) 331-1021 • TTY (404) 730-2654 For 111/nois, Indiana, Mic(ligan, Minnesota. Ohio an,/ Wisconsin: CHICAGO REGIONAL OFFICE (Complaints_omce_05@hud.gov) u;s_ Department of Housing and Urban Development Ralph H. "Metcalfe Federal Building n West Jackson Boulevard, Room 2101 Chicago, IL 60604-3507 Telephone (312) 353--7n6 or 1-800-765-9372 Fax (312) BBfi.2837 • m (312) 353-7143 For Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas: FORT WORTH REGIONAL OFFICE (Complaints_omce_06@hud,gov) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 801 North Cherry, 27th Aoor Fort Worth, TX 76102-6803 Telephone.(817) 978-5900 or 1-888-560-8913 Fax (81 n 978-5876/5851 • TTY (817) 978-5595 Mamng Address: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development • Post Office Box 2905 Fort Worth,~ 76113-2905 8 For Iowa, Kansas. Missouri and Nebraska: KANSAS CITY REGIONAL OFACE {Complaints_ottice_Ol@hud.gov} U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Gateway Tower II, 400-State Avenue, Room 200, 4th Aoor Kansas City, KS 66101·2406 Telephone (913) 551-6958 or 1-B00-743-5323 Fax (913) 551·6856 .. TIY (913) 551-6972 For Colorado, Montan.a, North Dakola, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming: DENVER REGIONAL DFACE (Comp/a/nts_office_OB@llud:gov) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 1670 Broadway Denver, CO 80202-4801 Telephone (303) 672-5437 or 1-BOD-877-7353 Fax (303) 672-5026 *'TTY (303) 672-5248 For Arizona. Cafifomia.' Hawaii and Nevada: SAN FRANCISCO RE!)IONAL OFFICE (Comp/alnts_office_09@hud.go11 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ' 600 Harrison Street, Third Aoor San Francisco, CA 94107-1387 Telephone (415) 489-6548 or 1-BOl},347-3739 Fax (415) 489-6558 .. TTY (415) 489-6664 For Alaska, Idaho. Oregon and Washington: SEATTLE REGIONAL OFFICE (Complaints_off,ce_ 10@hud.gov) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development SeaHJe Federal Office Building 909 Arst Avenue, Room 205 Seattle, WA 98104-1000 Telephone (206) 220-5170 or 1-800•877-0246 Fax (206) 220-5447 • m (206) 220-5185 9 What Happens When You File A Complaint? If after contacting the local office nearest you, you stUI have questions ~-you may contacl HUD further at U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Fair Housi_ng and Equal Opponunily 451 7th Street, S.W, Room 5204 washington, DC 20410:-2000 Telephone 1-8004i69-9m Fax (202) 708-1425 • TTY 1-800-927-9275 II You Ara Disabled: HUD also provides: ~ A TIY phone for the deaf/hard of hearing users (see above list for the nearest HUD office) • Interpreters • Tapes and braille materials • Assistance in reading and completing forms HUD will notify you in writing when your complaint is accepted for filing under lhe Fair Housing Acl HUD also Will: • Notify the alleged violator ("respondenr) of the filing of your complaint, and allow the respondent time to submit a written answer to the complaint. • Investigate-your complaint, and determine whether ,, or not there Is reasonable cause'lo beUeve that the respondent violated the Fair Housing Act • Notify you and the respondent if HUD cannot _ complete its investigation within 100 days of filing ... ~- Y!;>Ur complaint, and provide reasons for the.delay. • Fair Housing Act Conciliafii1a: During the com- plaint investigation, HUD is required to offer YoU and the resPondent the opportunity to volµntarily ·;,· ·resolve your complaint with a HUD ConciUation Agreement. A HUD Conciliation Agreement pro- vides individual relief for you, and protects the public lilterest. by deterring future discrimination by tho respondent. Qnce·you and the respondent sign :; :_ a HOD Conciliation Agreement, and HUD approves. -..; the·Agreement, HUD will cease investigating your : ~- complaint, If you believe that tho respondent has .?.~~';I: violated {1freached') your Conciliallon Agreement, . you should promptly notify the HUD Office that ·'; .,j investigated your complaint. If HUD determines ·: :. ;1 that there is reasonable _cause to believe that the -r) 10 · ,~.j l .. • Does the U.S. Department of Justice Play a Role? ;respondent violated the Agreement. HUD wiU ask the U.S. Department of Justice to file suit against the respondent in Federal District Court to.enforce tlle terms of the Agreement. Complaint RefenaJs to Slate or Local Public Fair Housing_ Agencies: If HUD has certified that your State or local public fair housing agency. enforces a,cMI rights law or ordinance that·provides rights, remedies and protections that are "substantially equivalenrto the Fair Housing Act, HUD must prompU}'. refer your complaint to .that agency for investigation, and must promptly notify you of the referral. The State or local agency wm imtestigate your c;omplaint under the 'substantJally equiv;llenr State or locaf civil rights Jaw or ordinance. The State or local pubnc fair housing agency must start investigating your complaint within 30 days of HUD's referral, or HUD may retrieve ('reactivate"} the complaint for investigation under the Fair Housing Act. If you need immediate help to stop-or prevent a swere problem caused by a Fair Housfng Act viola- tion, HUD may be able to assist you as soon as you file a complaint. HUD may authorize the U.S. Department of Justice to file a Motion.in Federal District Court for a 1()-day Temporary Restraining Order (TAO) against the respondent, followed by a Preliminary Injunction pending_the outcome of HUD's Investigation. A Federal Judge may grant a TRO or~ Preliminary Injunction against a respon- dent ln cases where: • Irreparable (irreversible) harm orlnJ~ry to housing rights Is likely lo o~r Without HUD's interven- tion, and _ • There is substantial evidence that the respondent has violated the fair Housing Act. Example: An owner agrees to sell a house, but. after discovering that the buyers are black, -puffs the house off the market, tllen promptly lists it tor: sale again. The byyers file a discrimination complaint with HUD. HUD may authorize the U.S. Department of Justice to seek an injunction in Federal District Court.to prevent the owner from selllng the house to·~nyone else until HUD investigates the complaint 11 ·what Happens After A Complaint Investigation? Determination of Reasonable Cause, Charge of ,Dlscrlmlnalion, and-ElecUon: When your com· plaint investigation is complete, HUD will prepare a Final Investigative Report summarizing the evi- dence gathered during the investigation.-Jf HUD determines that there Is reasonable cause to. believe thatthe respondent(s) discriminated against you, HUD will issue a Determination of Reasonable Cause and-a Charge of Discrimination against the respondent(s); You and the respondent(s} have TweQl.y (20) days afferreceiving notice of the Charge to decide ("elecr) whether to have your case fl~rd by a HUD Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) or to have a civil trial in Federal District Court. HUD Administrative Law Judge Hearing: It neither you nor the respondent elects to have a Federal civil-trial before the 20--day Election Period expires, HUD will promptly schedule.a Hearing for your case before a HUD Administrative Law Judge. The AU Hearing will be conducted in the locality where the discrimination allegedly occurred. During the ALJ Hearing, you and the respondent(s) have the right to appe~r in person, to be represented by legal counsel, to presentevidence, to cross-examine wit· nesses, and to request subpoenas In md of discov- ery of evidence. HUD attorneys Wilfrepresentyou during .the AtJ Hearing at no cost to you; however, you may also choose to intervene in tile case and retain your own attorney. Atthe conclusion of the Hearing, the HUD ALJ v,rill, issue a Decision based on findings of fact and.conclusions of ~w. '.If the HUD ALJ concludes that.fhuespondent(s) violated the fair Housing Act,Jha re~pondent(s) can be- ordered to: • Gompensate you rorac~al damages. • Provide permruwnt injunctive relief. • Provide appropriate equitable relief {tor example, make the housing available to you). • Pay your reasonable attorney's fees. • Pay.a civil penalty to HUD to vindicate the public fnterest by discouraging future discriminatory housing practices. The maximum civil penalties are: $161~00.00 fora first vio!atlon of the Act; $37,500.00 if a previous violation has occurred within the preceding five-year period; and $65.DQD.DD if two or more previous violations have occurred within the preceding seven-year period. 12 Civil Trial In Federal District Court: If either you or the respondent elects to have a Federal civil trial for your complaint,.HUD must refer your case to the U.S. Department of Justice for enforcement. The U.S. Department of. Justice wiU file a civil lawsuit on your behalf in the U.~-District Court in the circuit in which the discrimination allegedly occurred. You also may choose to intervene in ihe case and retain your own attorney. Either you or the respondent may request a jury trial, and you each have the right to appear in person, to be represented by legal counsel, to present evidence, to cross-examine wit- nesses, and to request subpoenas in aid of discov- ery of evidence. If the Federal Court decides in your favor, a Judge or jury may order the respondent(s) to: • Compensate you for actual damages. • Provide permanent injunctive relief. • Provide appropriate equitable relief (for example. make tile housing available to you). • Pay your reasonable attorney's fees. • Pay punitive damages to you. • Pay a civil penalty to the U.S. Treasury to vindicate the·publicinterest, in an amount not exceeding $55,000.00 for a first violation of the Act and in an amount not exceeding $110,000.00 for any subsequent violation of the Act. Determination of No Reasonable Cause and Dismissal: If HUD finds that there Is no reason- able cause to believe that the respondent(s) violated the Act, HUD will dismiss your complaint.with a Determination of No Reasonable Cause. HUD will notify you and the respondent(s) of the dismissal by mail, and you may request a copy ofthe Final Investigative Report. Reconsiderations ofNo Reasonable Cause Oelermlnations: The Fair Housing Act provides no formal appeal process for complaints dis- missed by HUD. However, if your complaint is dismissed with a Determination of No Reasonable Cause, you may submit a written request for a reconsideration review to: Director, FHEO Office of Enforcement, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451-?th Street, SW, Room 5206.Washington, DC 20410-2000. ., ., In Addition You May FIie a Private lawsuit: Even if HUD dismisses your complaint. the Fair Housing Act gives you the right to file a private civil lawsuit against the respondent( s) in Federal District Court. You must.file your lawsuit within two (2) years of the most recent date of alleged discrimination. The time during which HUD was processing your complaintls not counted in the 2-year filing period. You-must file your lawsuit at your own expense; however, lf you cannot afford an attorney, the Court may appointtine for you. Even if HUD is still processing your complaint, you may file a private civil lawsuit against the respondent, unless: (1) you have.already signed a HUD Conciliation Agreement to resolve your HUD complaint; or {2) a HUD Administrative Law Judge has commenced an Administrative Hearing ior your complaint. Other Tools to.Combat Housing Discrimination: • If there is noncompltance with the order of an Administrative law Judge, HUD may seek tempo- rary relief, enforcement of the order or a restrain- ing order iO'a United States Court of Appeals. • The Attorney General may file a suit in Federal District Court if there Is reasonable cause to believe a pattern or practice of housing discrimi- nation is occurring. For further Information: The· purpose of this brochure is to .summarize your right to fair housing. The Fair Housing Act and HUD's regulations contain more d_etail and technical information, If you need a copy ofthe law or regu- lations, contact the HUD Fair Housing Office near- est you. See the list of HUD· Fair Hou~lng Offices on pages 7-9. I- 14 Department of Housing and Urban Development Room 5204 Washington DC, 20410-2000 HUD-1686-1-FHEO September 2008 @ roun=S•Na I lllli 1111 !f Ill ii llll! 1111111 OPPOtlTUNITY 02305 '" 1 .j , . OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA EXPENSES FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2010 Bank of the West -Office Rent $ City of.Fergus Falls·-Health Insurance $ Principal Mutual Life Insurance -Retirement $ Otter Tail Telcom $ U.S. Postmaster $ MN Benefit Association $ AT & T Mobility $ Dennis Christenson -Mileage $ Jeffrey Gaffaney -Mileage $ Mary Jo Schwarz-Mileage $ Vicki Scheer -Mileage $ Scott Rocholl -Per Diem $ Janice Palan -Per Diem $ Hazel Hovde -Per Diem $ Art Schwartz -· Per Diem $ Robert Bigwood -Per Diem $ City of Henning $ City of Pelican Rapids $ City of New York Mills $ MN. NAHRO -Conf. Registrations $ American Family Insurance $ Pelican Plumbing $ Mike's Plumbing & Heating $ CNASurety Pro Lawn Home Depot Sue Bjorklund -mileage . Salaries $ H:\Users\JEFF\OTC HRA EXPENSES 450.00 1,850.00 950.00 225.00 200.00 400.00 22.97 561.50 50.00 109.50 - 72.00 105.00 85.00 115.00 60.00 40.00 219.01 284.76 750.00 582.41 170.82 616.73 $170.00 $84.16 $46.20 $138.20 9,768.89 OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA EXPENSES FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 2010 Bank of the West -Office Rent $ City of Fergus Falls-Health Insurance $ Principal Mutual Life Insurance -Retirement '$ Otter Tail Telcom ' $ U.S. Postmaster $ MN Benefit A~sociation $ AT & T Mobility $ Dennis Christenson -Mileage $ Jeffrey Gaffaney-Mileage $ Mary Jo Schwarz:-Mileage $ Mike's Plumbing & Heating $ City of Pelican Rapids $ City ofNewYorkMills $ City of Henning $ Culligan Water Co. $ American Family Insurance $ East Otter Tail Focus $ Pelican Press ; Networks for Hire ProNLab ' , Salaries $ H:\Users\JEFF\OTC HRA EXPENSES 450.00 1,850.00 950.00 225.00 200.00 400.00 27.12 411.50 50.00 249.00 68.00 227.83 235.32 40.00 49.70 582.41 245.10 279.68 $100.00 $30.00 9,279A6 June 17, 2010 FINANCIAL FUND INSTITUTION ... CERTIFICATES Security State Bank Public Housing _E~_~gus Falls SAVINGS ACCOUNTS . Security State Bank Section 8 Ad.min Fergus Falls Reserve :-----,-·· .. Security State Bank Public Housing Fergus Falls i------·. Securi~ Deposits CHECKING ACCOUNTS Section 8 Existing .: NOW Account Public Housing NOW Account MHF A-Loan Account NOW Account Otter Tail County Tax Levy NOW Account MHFA-HOME.Account NOV/ Account H:\Users\JEFF\invest list ate.doc OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA INVESTMENT LISTING DESCRIPTION PRINCIPAL ! Money Market $6,575.68 Certificate #210979 Weekly Money $19,751.29 Market Savings Commercial Money $7,028.17 Market i $48,370.82 ! . $8,435.77 $4,099.36 $135,416.15 $830.74 INTEREST RATE 0.25% .35% .35% I.D. # 41--1518930 INTEREST PURCHASE MATURITY PAID DATE DATE ! Maturity Renewed Automatic Deposit 03/19/10 09/19/10 Monthly Account #9312-004634 Monthly Account #9312015673 I ; Q! Fergus Falls/Otter Tail Coomty HRA '"""'""""" , Housing & Redevelopment Authority o~ronTlm!rv ... HRA Office 1151 Friberg Ave Fergus,Falls MN 56537 218-739-3249 Fax 218-736-4706 ffhra@prtel.com www.fergusfallshra.com Riverview Heights Highrise 205 North.Sheridan Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-739-9498 OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA BOARD APPOINTMENTS NAME DATE OF ORIGINAL DATE OF DATE OF APPOINTMENT REAPPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Janice Palan 03/78 8/05 8/2010 Hazel Hovde 10/97 8/06 8/2011 Robert Maki 06/10 -8/2012 Scott Rocholl 08/08 -8/2013 Robert Bigwood 09/08 -8/2014 . --... H:\Users\JEFF.IBOARD..AP.P.OlNTMENTS OTC.HRAJi!Mviding Housing Opportunities Program MHFA Deferred Loans -Phase XV Community Fix-Up Fund Rental Rehab -2010 Program ~ OTC Tax Levy-Homeowner (2010) OTC Tax. Levy -Rental (l010) 2011 SCDP Full Applications SCDP: Parkers Prairie/Deer Creek (16 homes) SCDP: Pelican Rapids/Erhard/Erhard's Grove Twsbp/Pelican Twshp (22 homes) SCDP: Pelican Rapids/Erhard/Erhard's Grove Twshp/Pelican· Twshp (10 commer.) SCDP: New YorkMills/Bluffton/ Newton Twshp/Bluffton Twshp (21 iiomes) • SCDP: New York Mills/Bluffton/ Newton Twshp/Bluffton Twshp (5 commer) SCDP: New York Mills/Bluffton/ • ,Newton Twshp/Bluffton Twshp (15 rental) Otter Tail County HRA Rehabilitation Projects Update June 17, 2010 Applications In Process Inspected 7 1 6 2 I I Rehab Bidding Iii :Proe:ress 3 2 . I 0 0 Waiting to hear from MHF A regarding 2010 program 13 0 13 1 5 I 0 I 0 0 Battle Lake -· -· 16 1 15 0 3 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I I 1 1 0 --- Complete 1 3 -$58,915.55 0 7 I 12 0 0 0 0 0 '. I OTC UMA UML January 140 126 February 140 130 March 140 140 April 140 142 May 140 143 June July .. , August September October November D~cember YTD 700 681 NRA Bal_ance as of 1/1/2010: ABAYTD: Less HAP Expenditures YTD: = Remaining NRA YTD: CY Eligibility: Remainin1;1 CY Eligibility: CY Months Remaining: Leasing% 90.00% 92.86% 100;00% 101.43% 102.1"4% #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE! 97.29% Monthly CY Eligibility Remaining: Unit Months Available CY: Unit Months Leased CY: Unit Months Remaining CY: Monthly Units ·Remaining CY: Unit Months Funding Would Support: Monthly ·units Funding Would Support: Minimum of Available or Supportable: Minimum of Available or Supportable Mont 1680 .:'i~;~j;::~jJ~, $183,785 $197,509 ~$13,72,4. :":if/:[ii].i);,'$~Al¾6·@:~: $243,574 ,$34,796 999 143 840 120 840 120 ABA Utilization ABA HAP % $ 36,757 $ 35,518 96.63% $ 36,757 36,724 99.91% $ 36,'ZS7 39,812 108.31% $ 36,757 45,067 122.61_% 36,757 .. 40,388 109.88% #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/01 #DIV/0! ; #VALUE! #VALUE_! #VAL_l.JEI $183,785 $197,509· 107.47o/o I 'PUC $ 282 282.49 284.37 317;37 282.43 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/O_l #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE! $ . 290.03 '1 I '· .,f ~ i .::i}t 1 : •• ~ :: !· •. ' SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OTC SECTION HCV PROGRAM APRIL & MAY, 2010 Transfers Out Annual Recerts Interim Recerts Portability Move-In Portability Move-Out End Participation New Admissions Recert Inspections Shop Mode/ARS Waiting List/To Date Vouchers Issued Applications I/P Ports In Pending Ports Out Pending Ports Out Paid In-House Transfers ELI% Port In/Billing 0 5 13 1 1 6 7 10 5 159 3 0 0 2 12/$5,986.00 0 50% 3/$1,025.00 FERGUS FALLS/OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCES FOR TENANT FURNISHED UTILITIES 34% Fuel Oi l +24% Electri c IC DUP/TRI/FOURPLEX atura l Ga-- Bottle Ga Fuel Oi l Electri c T Electri c MOBILE HOME atural Gas Bottle Gas Fuel Oil Electri c TOWNHOMES at ural Gas COOKI G 1 BR 35 98 102 55 32 83 86 46 21 41 35 1 98 102 55 22 1 2 BR 44 123 124 72 40 l05 105 62 48 44 123 124 72 28 (This allowance schedule is used for all structure types) Natural Gas j 6 • 7 Electric 3 5 Bottle Gas 15 19 GENERAL ELECTRICAL USE (This all owance schedu le is used for all structure types) 1 25 32 WATER HEATING (Thi s allowance schedule is use d for all structure types) Natural as I 12 ~ 14[ Electri c I 5 19 Botti as 44 54 WA TERI EWER/TRASH COLLECTIO Water ::t-12% 22 1 31 Sewer 25 32 Trash 17' 17 RA GE /REFRIGERATOR Range Refrigerator 3[ 6 1 3 BR j 54 149 157 91 46 123 130 , 78 1 30 -I 58 34 8[ 7 21 38 18 23 66 38) 39 19 3 6 4 BR 65 166 19 5 113 56 149 164 108 35 72 65 166 195 11 3 40 9 8 25 44 21 26 79 44 47 19 3 6 . , 5 BR 78 214 242 140 67 180 207 I 19 43 97 78 214 242 1-W 12 8 27 50 26 31 83 53 55 19 3 6 FERGUS FALLS/OTTER TAIL, COUNTY HRA SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCES FOR-TENANT FURNISHED UTILITIES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 ;,~,~~~~~-'.1~'.~~.:~§11-•t.v SINGLE FAMILY 1BR 2BR 3BR 4·BR SBR Natural Gas 32 40 49 59 71 Bottle Gas 73 92 111 124 160 Fuel Oil 82 100 127 157 195 Electric 55 72 91 113 140 DUP/TRI/FOURPLEX Natural Gas 29 36 42 51 61 Bottle Gas 62 78 92 111 134 FuelOil ' 69 85 105 132 165 Electric 46 62 78 108 119 APARTMENT NaturafGas 19 23 27 32 39 Bottle Gas ----- Fuel Oil --,. -- Electric 41 48 58 72 97 MOBILEHOME Natural Gas 32 40 49 59 71 Bottle Gas 73 92 111 124 160 Fuel Oil 82 100 127 157 195 Electric 55 72 91 113 140 TOWNHOMES Natural Gas 20 25 31 36 '.«ID'.<il~~~j (This'allowance scliooule lS used tor all structure types) Natural Gas 5 6 7 8 11 • El_ectric 3' 5 7 8 8 Bottle Gas 11 14 16 19 20 25 32 _ 44 50 W~IDERlBEKffllN ~-• . · ,,.·_ (tfrisalfowance··schedule""'!· ip<·s .-us-e ..... d-=fo-r-.al=-l -stru-ctu_re_typ_es.,..)---------------.------1 Natural Gas 11 13 16 19 24 Electric 15 19 23 26 31 Bottle Gas_ 33 40 49 59 62 34 39 47 Sewer 25 32 39 47 55 Trash 17 17 19 19 19 R.iinge ,, , , , . , .. , ... , --AA .......... ; 3 3 3 3 3 Refrigerator 6 6 6 6 6 FERGUS FALLS/OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA SCHEDULE OF ALLOWANCES FOR TENANT FURNISHED UTILITIES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2008 HKAllN&-·. ' ... , .. ~ , . .., . .,. ""' -·· SINGLE FAMILY 1 BR 2BR 3BR 4 BR ____ -r - 'I··· I .al -'It, SBR Natural Gas .. 48 Bottle Gas 96 Fuel Oil 163 Electric 55 60 73 ! 88 ~ -i 106; 121 146 163 --21 )! 200 253 ---313 --=~ ~-:i 72 91 113 ----DUP/TIU/FOURPLEX Natural Gas 43 53 63 76 91 Bottle Gas 81 101 121 146 ----f76 -Fuel Oil 137 169 210 263 329 -~-------Electric 46 62 78 108 I 119 ----·----------I ------------------APARTMENT Natural Gas 28 Bottle Gas - Fuel Oil - Electric 41 ~----•-34~-------40 ----T -48J' ~------1--------1-----+----t-----+---------t----~ +------~ - 4~ 5~ ---~!~1 -t--- 58 -----97 ---- ' .. MOBILE HOME . ~ . Natural Gas --·· 48 Bottle Gas 96 60 73 _______ 88 ---' ----1------=-::-1r------t----c-:l2=-=-l-i------t-----:-l--.4--;6 163 -~ -' - I O(j. 21l Fuel Oil 163 Electric 55 ---~--~~--2-~-~~-~--2-~~~-----t:~_ [. ---------------------------.L 390 140 TOWNHOMES ! Natural G·as 301 I ,------~-~~--38~1-~I __ 4_6C~~j __ 54--t-l---t-! -----=- COOKING_______ ---, ----------------~-~----- (This allowance schedule 'is used Tmall structure types) r-· ---• - Natural Gas 8 9 ---~10~-~-~-1-2~~1 ---f6 1"'E~le-c-tr.,-ic------+---~31----. --t-------=5:+----1--~-7----t-----g-·,___--1!---8 Bottle Gas 14 18 21 25 I -30 GENERAL!ELECTRICAL USE •• --- (This allowance schedule is used for aff sti·u~0ct-u-re_ty_p_e....,.s) _____ ---------- 1--------_,__ __ 25_,__-----'.___ __ 32__,___ _ _,__ __ 38!_.___-_ ____,____ __ 44 _[--=--1··. - i WATER"HEATING ____ . '"'"{T-.-l_1i_s _,.at....,,lo,--w_a_nc_e_s_cl_1e_du_le_-_is:u=se=d=fi:or:a:n=s=tr:uc=tt=•r=e :ty:p-e=----=s:) ================== ~:2.,,--9--____ .l-. Natural Gas 17 20 24 u, 1 Electric 15 19 --i-----~23 ___ ~,..--_-=-:-26r~-'. Bottle Gas 43 53 --1---64 -77 •--------~--~-~--~-------1-- WATER7SEWER/TKA:Sff-CO:C:t;E'CTION---· , ---------..-J,___ : 36 31 92 Water 18 -·25.-----~--3~1~-~--35______ -42 •~--------1----=-1-------1-------,c--=+---t----~-,-i---+---~-,-+---·----Sewer 22 28 34 41 48 Trash 17 17 19 19 -19 Otter Tail County Otter Tail County Public Housing -Family Units Report Public Housing -Family Units Report 13 Family Units 13. Family Units As of April 30, 2010 As of May 31, 2010 Rents Payable $ 2,862.00 Rents Payable $2,862.00 Rents Collected $ 3,498.00 Rents Collected $2,225.45 * Rents. Collected -prepaid in March .$ 6.55 * Rents Collected -prepaid in April $ 642.55 * Pre-Paid Rent for May $ 642.55 .. Pre-Paid Rent for June $ 6.00 Late Rents Outstanding $ -Late Rents Outstanding $ -- Late Fees Charged $ -Late Fees Charoed $ 75.00 Late Fees Collected $ -Late Fees Collected $ 50.00 Other Chan:~es Outstandino $ 22.53 Other Charges Outstanding $ 6.45 Security Deposits Collected $ -Security Deposits Collected $ -:- ELI Percentage n/a EU Percentage n/a Bad Debt Collected $ -Bad Debt Collected $ - Pet Deposit Collected $ -Pet Deposit Collected $ - Vacancies: Vacancies: None None Waiting List Waiting Li~t 2 BR 20 2 BR 24 3BR 15 3 BR 19 4BR 2 4BR 2 OTTER TAIL COUNTY PUBLIC HOUSING ACOP (Admissions and Continued Occupancy Poljcy) and LEASE PROPOSED CHANGES JUNE, 2010. Attachment "C" PUBLIC HOUSING GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 1.0 RIGHT TO A HEARING Upon the filing of a written request as provided in these procedures, a resident shall be entitled to a hearing before a Hearing Officer. 2.0 DEFINITIONS I For the purpose of this Grievance Procedure, the following definitions are applicable: A. "Grievance" shall mean any dispute which a. resident may have with respect to the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority's action or failure to act in accordance with the individual resident's lease or Authority regulations which adversely affect the individual resident's rights, duties, welfare or status. Grievance does not include any dispute .a resident may have with the Authority concerning a termination of tenancy or eviction that involves any criminal activity that threatens the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of the Authority's public housing premises by other residents or employees of the Authority; or any drug- related and/or criminal activity on or off the premises, not just on or near the premises. Nor shall this process apply to disputes between residents not involving the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority or to class grievances. The Grievance Procedure is not a forum for initiating or negotiating policy changes between a resident, group, or groups of Residents and the PHA's Board of Commissioners. B. "Complainant" shall mean any resident whose grievance is presented to the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority or at the development management office in accordance with sections 3.0 and 4.0 of this procedure. C. "Elements of Due Process" shall mean an eviction action or a termination of tenancy in a State or local court in which the following procedural safeguards are required: 1. Adequate notice to the resident of the grounds for terminating the tenancy and for eviction; 2. Right of the resident to be represented by counsel; 3. Opportunity for the resident to refute the evidence presented by the Authority including the right to confront and cross examine witnesses and to present any affirmative legal or equitable defense which the resident may have; and 4. A decision on the merits. D. "Hearing Officer" shall mean a person selected .in accordance with section 4.0 of these procedures to hear grievances and render a decision with respect thereto. E. "Resident" shall mean the adult person (or persons) other than a live-in aide: 1. Who resides in the unit and, who executed the lease with the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority as lessee of the premises, or, ifno such person now resides in the premises, 2. Who resides in the unit and who is the remaining head of household of the resident family residing in the unit. F. "Resident Organization" includes a resident management corporation. G. "Promptly" (as used in section 3.0, and 4.0 (D)), shall mean within the time period indicated iti a notice from OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority of a proposed action which would provide the basis for a grievance if the resident has received a notice of a proposed action from the agency. 3.0 INFORMAL SETTLEMENT OF GRIEVANCE Any grievance must promptly be personally presented verbally or in wntmg within 5 business days of the date of the notice, to the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority office or to the office of the development in which the resident resides so that the grievance may be discussed informally and settled without a hearing. A summary of such discussion shall be prepared within five (5) business days and one copy shall be given to the resident and one retained in the Authority's resident file. The summary shall specify the names of the participants, dates of the meeting, the nature of the proposed disposition of the complaint and the specific reasons therefore, and shall specify the procedures by which a hearing under these procedures may be obtained if the resident is not satisfied. 4.0 PROCEDURES TO OBTAIN A HEARING 4.1 REQUEST FOR HEARING The resident shall submit a written request for a hearing to the Authority or the development office within five (5) business days from the date of the mailing of the summary of the discussion pursuant to section 3.0. If complainant wishes to raise a request for reasonable accommodation, such request must be made and included in the written request for a hearing. Requests for reasonable accommodation received any time after the hearing request is made will be considered "untimely" and will not be grantetl. The written request shall specify: A. The reasons for the grievance; and B. The action or relief sought. 4.2 SELECTION OF A HEARING OFFICER A grievance hearing shall be conducted by an impartial person appointed by the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority other than a person who made or approved the action under review or a subordinate of such person. The Hearing Officer will not be responsible for determining whether or not a Complainan~ request (or reasonable accommodation should be granted. Requests for reasonable accommodation made, for the first time, during the hearing will not be granted. The Hearing Officer will regulate the conduct of the hearing in accordance with the OTTER TAIL COUNTY housing authority's hearing procedures. 4.3 FAILURE TO REQUEST A HEARING If the resident does not request a hearing in accordance with this section, then the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority's disposition of the grievance under section 3.0 shall become final. However, fai lure to request a hearing does not constitute a waiver by the resident of the right thereafter to contest the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority's action in disposing of the complaint in an appropriate judicial proceeding. 4.4 HEARING PREREQUISITE All grievances shall be promptly presented in w1iting, pursuant to the informal procedure prescribed in section 3 .0 as a condition precedent to a hearing under .:, --- this Section. However, if the resident can show good cause why there was failure to proceed in accordance with section 3.0 to the Hearing Officer, the provisions of this subsection may be waived by the Hearing Officer. 4.5 ESCROW DEPOSIT Before a hearing is scheduled in any grievance involving the amount of rent as defined in the lease which the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority claims is due, the resident shall pay to the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority an amount equal to the amount of the rent due and payable as of the first of the month preceding the month in which the act or failure to act took place. The resident shall thereafter deposit monthly the same amount of the monthly rent in an escrow account held by the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority until the complaint is resolved by decision of the Hearing Officer. Amounts deposited into the escrow account shall not be considered as acceptance of money for rent during the period in which the grievance is pending. In extenuating circumstances, the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority may waive these requirements. Unless so waived, the failure to make such payments shall result in a termination of the grievance procedure. However, failure to make payment shall not constitute a waiver of any right the resident may have to contest the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority's disposition of his grievance in any appropriate judicial proceeding. 4.6 SCHEDULING OF HEARINGS Within ten (10) business days when the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority receives a request for a hearing, the Housing Authority will contact the Hearing Officer and promptly schedule a hearing for a time and place reasonably convenient to both the resident and the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority. A written notification specifying the time, place and the procedures governing the hearing shall be delivered to the resident and the appropriate agency official. If the initial date and time for the hearing is not acceptable, the applicant/participant must contact the HRA, prior to the date and time of the scheduled hearing. Only one additional attempt will be made to reschedule the hearing. If the HRA does not hear from the family prior to the hearing it will be assumed that the applicant/participant plans to attend. The Hearing Officer may consider that the applicant/participant is in default if he/she does not appear within fifteen (15) minutes after the starting time of the hearing and the HRA actions will stand. 5.0 PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE HEARING The resident shall be afforded a fair hearing, which shall include: A. The opportunity to examine before the grievance hearing any Authority documents, including records and regulations that are directly relevant to the hearing. The resident shall be provided a copy of any such document at the resident's expense. If the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority does not make the document available for examination upon request by the resident, the OTTERTAIL COUNTY Housing Authority may not rely on such document at the grievance hearing. B. The right to be represented by counsel or other person chosen as the resident's representative and to have such person make statements on the resident's behalf at the resident's expense; C. The Otter Tail County Housing Authority may, at it's own expense, retain and be respresented by legal counsel. D. The right to a private hearing unless the resident requests a public hearing; E. The right to present evidence and arguments in support of the resident's complaint, to controvert evidence relied on by the Authority or development management, and to confront and cross examine all witnesses upon whose testimony or infonnation the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority or development management relies; and F. A decision based solely and exclusively upon the facts presented at the hearing. The Hearing Officer may render a decision without holding a hearing if the Hearing Officer detenn ines that the issue has been previously decided at another hearing. The hearing shall be conducted informally by the Hearing Officer and oral and documentary evidence pertinent to the facts and issues raised by the Complainant and/or PHA may be received without regard to admissibility under the rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings. The Hearing Officer shall require the PHA, the Complainant, counsel and other participants or spectators to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion. Failure to comply with the directions of the Hearing Officer to obtain order may result in exclusion from the proceedings or in a decision adverse to the interests of the disorderly party and granting or denial of the relief sought, as appropriate. If either the resident or Authority fails to appear at a scheduled hearing, the Hearing Officer may postpone the hearing for up to five business days or determine that the missing party has waived their right to a heating. Both the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Autho1ity and the resident shall be notified of the Hearing Officer's decision. This decision shall not waive a resident's right to contest the disposition of the grievance in an appropriate judicial proceeding. G. At the PHA's request, the Complainant shall provide the PHA with copies of the @pp@fffll'lity t@ 1:mamiA@ b@fufe ti~@ Gri@vaAee llearil'lg Emy all documents ,,. and evidence relevant to the hearing that will be used by Complainant and/or Complainant's representative as evidence during the hearing. ~ Gem~laiHoot 13100:s te f}fOB~mt at the G ri@'.'88@@ U@ariM:g. The PHA will require that these documents and all evidence be provided to the Otter Tail County Housing Authority at least 48 hours prior to the date and time of requested hearing. If the Complainant does not make the document available for examination upon request by the PHA, the Complainant may not rely on such document at the Grievance Hearing. At the PHA 's request, the Complainant shall provide the PHA with information regarding the scope and relevancy of the testimony of Complaint's witness( es). The PHA is entitled to cross examine all witnesses upon whose testimony or information the Complainant relies. H. Sometimes counsel for resident or resident will object to evidence as being "hearsay". The admissibility and the weight to be given evidence objected to as hearsay is within the sole discretion of the Hearing Officer. a. All evidence presented by either side should be relevant to the issues at the hearing. The Hearing Officer mav exclude evidence that does not relate to the specific issues being considered. The hearing wilJ be closed at the end of the hearing unless there is agreement, bv both parties, that one or both may submit evidence at a later date or respond to evidence submitted by the other side. If the hearing record is closed at the end of the bearing, the Hearing Officer's decision will be based soley on evidence presented at the hearing. Evidence allowed at a later date, as agreed upon by both parties must be relevant to the subject agreed upon by both parties. The fo llowing accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities: A. The OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority shall provide reasonable accommodations fo r persons with disabilities to participate in the hearing. Reasonable accommodations may include qualified sign language interpreters, readers, accessible locations, or attendants. B. If the resident is visually impaired, any notice to the resident that is required by these procedures must be in an accessible format. 6.0 INFORMAL HEARING PROCEDURES FOR DENIAL OF ASSISTANCE ON THE BASIS OF INELIGIBLE lMMIGRA TION STATUS The participant family may request that the OTTER T AlL COUNTY Housing Authority provide for an infonnal hearing after the family has notification of the INS decision on appeal, or in lieu of request of appeal to the fNS. The participant family must make this request within 30 days of receipt of the Notice of Denial or Termination of Assistance, or within 30 days of receipt of the INS appeal decision. 7.0 DECISION OF THE HEARING OFFICER The Hearing Officer shall prepare a written decision, together with the reasons therefore, within fourteen (I 4) calendar days after the hearing. A copy of the decision shall be sent to the resident and the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority. The Authority shall retain a copy of the decision in the resident's folder. A copy of such decision with all names and identifying references deleted shall also be maintained on file by the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority and made available for inspection by a prospective complainant, his or her representative, or the Hearing Officer. The decision of the Hearing Officer shall be binding on the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority who shall take all actions, or refrain from any actions, necessary to carry out.the decision unless the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority's Board of Commissioners determines within reasonable time, and promptly notifies the complainant of its determination, that: A. The grievance does not concern OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority action or failure to act in accordance with or involving the resident's lease or Authority regulations, which adversely affect the resident's rights, duties, welfare or status; B. The decision of the Hearing Officer is contrary to applicable Federal, State, or local law, Authority regulations, or requirements of the Annual Contributions Contract between the Authority and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A decision by the Hearing Officer or Board 'of Commissioners in favor of the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority or which denies the relief requested by the resident in whole or in part shall not constitute a waiver of, nor affect in any manner whatsoever, any rights the resident may have to a trial do novo or judicial review in any judicial proceedings, which may thereafter be brought in the matter. HRA Office n 51 Friberg Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-739-3249 ----~ l 01 Freirgiu; lfaiins/Otteir lraH CollllJllty HRA """'-...,.,., : Housing & Redevelopment Authority • Q.PPPArumrY Fax 218-736-4706 ffhra@prtel.com www.fergusfallshra.com Riverview Heights Highrise 205 North Sheridan Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-739-9498 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: ENCLOSURE :MEMO Board of Directors, Otter Tail County HRA Jeffrey Gaffaney, Executive Director August 12, 2010 Meeting to be Held Thursday, August 19th, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the HRA Office, 1151 Friberg Ave., Fergus Falls, MN. 56537 Regular Minutes of June 17th Meeting AGENDA lf irperson -Call Meeting to Order 2. Approval of Minutes A. •. istrative Expenses-June & July 2010 3.~ Efj;c e Director estment Listing 10 Capital Fund Program Update -JI Z3, t, "'-' D/(}i er Tail County Tax Levy Request Meeting a/20 Annual Agency Plan -Public Hearing - ber 21, 2010 @10:00 A.M. F. Board Member Appointment 4. Rehabilitation Specialist -Dennis Christenson A. MHFA Update B. OTC Tax Levy Update C. 2011 SCDP Applications 5. Rehabilitation Assistant-Sue Bjorklund A. 2009 Deer Creek/Parkers Prairie SCDP B. 2010 Pelican Rapids SCDP C. 2010NewYorkMills SCDP 6. Housing Administrator -Mary Jo Schwarz A. Section 8 Upc:late 7. Housing Manager -Pam Minten A. Public Housing Update PLEASE CALL IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND! Ne"'-\-•"'-~..\~ ---:i Ot.--\. -Z.\ Zol 0 ============== Providing Housing 0pportunities ===:H::::::·\:::::.Us:::::ers:=;:\JE:;:;:E::::::!E.\A::.::..:e:gen:.:::d::::.a,:.:::::..OT:..::C::::.;-HRA.=::::d:::::o:;;:c. =::::; The Otter Tail County HRA Board. of Commissioners met in 11 regular meeting on June 17th, 2010 at the Fergus Falls HRA 1151 Friberg Ave., Fergus Falls, MN. 56537 MEMBERS PRESENT Scott Rocholl, Chairperson Janice Palan, Secretary Robert Maki OTHERS PRESENT Jeffrey Gaffaney Dennis Christenson Mary Jo Schwarz Vicki Scheer Sue Bjorklund Pam Minten Scott Rocholl, Chairperson opened the regular meeting. ABSENT Robert Bigwood Hazel Hovde Jeff introduced and formally welcomed Robert Maki to the meeting as a new board member and presented him with the commissioner oath of office statement, which he signed and was notarized. A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from the April 15th, 2010, meeting. M/Janice Palan S/Robert Maki A public hearing regarding Fair Housing issues opened at 12:00 noon. Dennis explained that it is a Small Cities requirement to complete a Fair Housing Activity annually. There were no members of the public in attendance and no written comments .. A Fair Housing brochure (HUD-1686-1-FHEO, September 2008) was provided to all board members. A motion was made and seconded to then close the public hearing. M/Janice Palan SI Robert Maki Jeffrey Gaffaney, Executive Director, reviewed the administrative expenses for the months of April and May 2010. A motion was made and seconded to approve the expenses. M/Robert Maki SI Janice Palan The Investment Listing was reviewed and the only changes were the balances in the checking and savings accounts. The 2010 Capital Funds should be available the latter part of the summer or early fall. The Otter Tail County HRA fiscal audit was completed by Carlson Highland, LLC on April 26-28th. A copy of the final report was presented for review. The report contains an overview analysis, financial information, a review of programs, debt obligations etc. There were no findings again this year. The report has been submitted to HUD and the County of Otter Tail. A motion was made and seconded to approve the audit. Ml Jamee Palan SI Robert Maki Information regarding the HRA's proposed 2011 Tax Levy request was presented for review. Jeff explained that the request proposes that the HRA request the County of Otter Tail to levy on our behalf, 35% of the taxable market value for 2011 ($416,000) using the percentage of .0185. Due to the economic conditions this is the same amount that was requested and approved for 2010 and is approximately 35% of the maximum that could be levied under the State formula. A motion was made and seconded to approve the proposed request to the County. M/Robert Maki SI Janice Palan H:\Users\VICKI\2010 minutes\minutes -otc june 2010.doc Robert Maki will fill the unexpired board member term of Art Schwartz through August 2012. Janice Palan' s term will expire August 2010 and Janice agreed to serve another 5-year term. Jeff will submit the request to the County. Dennis Christenson, Rehab Specialist reported that there are 7 MHFA Deferred Loan Program Phase XV applications that have been received, I is in process, 6 have been inspected, 3 are bidding and 3 have rehab in progress. There are 2 applications taken, I was ineligible, I in process, I has been inspected and I is bidding for the Community Fix-Up Fund Program. Dennis is waiting to hear from MHFA regarding the 2010 Rental Rehab Program. There are 13 applications for the 2010 Otter Tail County Tax Levy Homeowner Program, 13 have been inspected, I is bidding, 5 are in progress and 7 are complete. One application has been taken, I inspected and I is complete for the 2010 Otter Tail County Rental Rehab Program. The Small Cities applications for Pelican Rapids and New York Mills were both approved and are underway. Sue Bjorklund, Rehab Assistant reported that there were 16 applications taken for the Parkers Prairie/Deer Creek SCDP program, 1 is in process, 15 were inspected, 3 proceeds to work have been issued and 12 are complete. Two homeowner applications have been received and are in process for the Pelican Rapids/Erhard and Erhard's Grove Township/Pelican Townships SCDP Program. Five homeowner applications have been received and are in process for the New York Mills/ Bluffion and Newton and Bluffton Townships SCDP Program. One rental application has been received, I is in process, I has been inspected and I is bidding for the New York Mills/Bluffion and Newton/Bluffion Townships SCDP Program. Mary Jo Schwarz, Housing Administration presented a proposed revised utility schedule for approval. Heating costs have increased. HUD requires a change to be made if there is an increase of more than I 0%. A motion was made and seconded to approve the schedule as presented effective for September I, 2010 M/J a nice Pal an SI Robert Maki Mary Jo also reported that for the month of April there were 140 leased and·HAPS totaling $40,067. For the month of May there were 140 leased and HAPS totaling $40,388. The waiting list was updated and there were 159 families on the list, 3 vouchers issued, 12 ports out paid totaling $5,986.00, and 2 ports out pending. ELI percentage was 50%. Jeff explained to the board that Sue Bjorklund will no longer be managing the Otter Tail County family units. Pam Minten, Housing Manager of the Fergus Falls public housing units will also administer the units in the county which was effective June I st, 2010. Sue gave the report stating that the April rents owed for the Otter Tail County Family Public Housing units totaled $2,862, and $3,498.00 was collected. Pre-paid rents of $6.55 were collected in March and pre-paid rents of $642.55 were collected for May. There were outstanding charges of $22.53. Twenty applicants were on the 2-bedroom public housing waiting list, 15 applicants on the 3- bedroom waiting list and 2 on the 4-bedroom waiting list. The May rents owed totaled $2,862.00 and $2,225.45 was collected including pre-paid rents of $642.55 in April and pre-paid rents for June of$6.00. One late fee of$25.00 was outstanding. H:\Users\VICKI\2010 minutes\minutes -otcjune 2010.doc 2 Twenty-four applicants were on the 2-bedroom public housing waiting list, 19 applicants on the 3-bedroom waiting list and 2 on the 4-bedroom list. Proposed revisions to the Public Housing Grievance Procedures were presented for review. Changes regarding clarification of reasonable accommodation, clarification of the language regarding requesting a hearing and selection of hearing officer, evidence to be presented at the hearing must be presented at least 48 hours prior to the date and time of requested hearing and clarification of admissibility of "heresay'' evidence. A motion was made and seconded to approve the revisions. Hearing procedure changes to be effective immediately and lease changes to be effective September 1, 2010. M/Janice Palan SI Robert Maki There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn. M/Robet Maki S/Janice Palan Janice Palan, Secretary Date H:\Users\VICKl\2010 minutes\rninutes -otcjune 2010.doc 3 OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA EXPENSES FOR THE MONTH OF June, 2010 Bank of the West -Office Rent $ City of Fergus Falls -Health Insurance $ Principal Mutual Life Insurance -Retirement $ Otter Tail Telcom $ U.S. Postmaster $ MN Benefit Association $ AT & T Mobility $ Dennis Christenson -Mileage $ Jeffrey Gaffaney -Mileage $ Mary Jo Schwarz -Mileage $ Scott Rocholl -Per Diem $ Janice Palan -Per Diem $ Robert Maki -Per Diem $ Otter Tail Power Co. $ City ofNew York Mills $ City of Henning $ City of Underwood $ City of Pelican Rapids $ Pro-Lawn $ JC Electric Co. $ American Family Insurance $ Mark Gaworski -Accounting Fees $ Housing Data Systems $ Bjorn's Heating & NC $ Otter Tail County Treasurer -PILOT $ MNNAHRO $ Home Depot • $ Salaries $ H:\Users\tempory letters\OTC HRA EXf'ENSES 8-16-10 450.00 1,850.00 950.00 225.00 200.00 400.00. 22:97 503.00 50.00 96.00 72.00 105.00 115.00 87.50 101.00 40.00 87.50 240.38 64.02 50.00 582.41 850.00 120.00 134.78 2,065.11 50.00 102.16 9,662.23 OTTER TAIL COUNTY BRA EXPENSES FOR THE MONTH OF July, 2010 Bank of the West -Office Rent $ City of Fergus Falls -Health Insurance $ Principal Mutual Life Insurance -Retirement $ Otter Tail Telcom $ U.S. Postmaster $ MN Benefit Association $ AT & T Mobility $ Dennis Christenson -Mileage $ Jeffrey Gaffaney -Mileage $ Mary Jo Schwarz -Mileage $ Vicki Scheer -Mileage $ Jason Allen Construction $ Otter Tail Power Co. $ City of Pelican Rapids $ City of New York Mills $ City of Henning $ _City of Underwood $ Carlson/Highland CP A's -Audit $ Culligan Water Co. $ American, Family Insurance $ Internet Exposure $ Pro-Lab $ Hanson Plumbing & Heating $ Home Depot $ Sue Bjorklund-Mileage $ Fergus Falls Daily Journal $ .. Salaries '$ H:\Users\tempory letters\OTC HRA EXPENSES 7,16,-10 450.00 1,850.00 950.00 225.00 200.00 400.00 27.02 516.50 53.10 .154.50 20.72 700.00 -87.50 214.26 188-34 40~00 87.50 6,250.00 77.06 582.41 19.85 30.00 293.77 67.39 178.00 100.00 12,789.89 August 19, 2010 I I FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FUND OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA INVESTMENT LISTING DESCRIPTION I PRINCIPAL! INTEREST : ! RATE INTEREST PAID I.D. # 41-1518930 I PORCH.A.SE I : I --· 7 ; I , ! DATE L ,. -----+-------! ·- MATURITY DATE r~---· -~--------~-----------------,-.' ------+----- CERTIFICATES ! 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I $830.88 I I lfe1rg111s FaiBDs/Ottterr 'li'«aftll C@ll.!lBifl:y IHIRA Housing & Redevelopment Authority June 17, 2010 Wayne Stein, County Auditor Government Services Center 510 West Fir Ave Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Wayne: HRA.Offlce 1151 Friberg Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-739-3249 Fax218-736-4706 ffhra@prtel.com www.fergusfallshra.corn Riverview Heights Hlghrise 205 Nort_h Sheridan Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-739-9498 This is a formal request by the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) for operational funds according to Minnesota Statute 469.033, Subd. 35. that allows the HRA the right to levy a tax of .0185% of taxable market value within the County of Otter Tail. This levy amount is not included toward the total levy limit allowed the County of Otter Tail by the State of Minnesota. This levy would exclude the Cities of Fergus Falls, Perham, and Wadena as local city HRA's are already levying an amount within these communities. At our regular Otter Tail County HRA meeting held on June 17, 2010, ll, motion was passed to request the County of Otter Tail County to levy on out behalf, 35% of the taxable market value for 2011 using the new approved percentage of .0185. This is the same amount that was requested and approved for 2010 and is approximately 35% of the maximum that could be levied under the State formula. The following is an anticipated breakdown of the use of the proposed tax levy funds: I. $ 10,000.. MHFA COMMUNITY FIX-UP FUND LOAN PROGRAM,- Use levy funds to write down interest rate 1 %. 2. $ 130,000.. SECTION 8 VOUCHER PROGRAM & GENERAL ADMINISTRATION -In 2009 we used $117,615.00. To date (2010) we have used approximately $57.,953.00 to supplement the Section Voucher program and general administration due to Federal legislative reductions. The· requested funds will also allow us to 1.. • • 1 1.. • • • • • "thin "' T ·1 ,., 3 pursue otu.er cntica1 .uous1ng initiatives Vv'14, -utter at \.,ounty. . $ 50,000 .. RENTAL REHAB LOAN PROGRAM -MHFA Rental Rehab Program is available only for multi -unit buildings. Using Tax Levy funds to assist owners of smaller properties . . -H:\Users\temporv letters\ Wayne Stein-6-23-09:doc Providing Housing Opportunities ~ --···· --• -• • . . • • ._. ~ • . 4. $101,000 -OWNER OCCUPIED REHAB LOANS -Use funds to do emergency type loans due to lack ofMHFA funds. 5. $ 25,000 -SMALL CITIES DEVELOPMENT GRANTS -Used 2008 Tax Levy funds to write application for Parkers Prairie and Deer Creek. Application for $389,121.00 was funded. Used 2009 Tax Levy to do two cooperative applications (Pelican Rapids, Erhard and two townships; New York Mills, Bluffton and two townships). Both were funded for a total of $1,591,680. Will submit application for additional funds for Parkers Prairie and Deer Creek in 2010 and a new application for Battle Lake and Clitherall. 6. $ 100,000 -LEVERAGE FOR OTHER PROGRAMS -Use Tax Levy funds to complete projects when MHFA and Small Cities funds are inadequate. Also, use Tax Levy funds to provide small cities matching funds if homeowner is unable to secure other financing. $416,000 TOTAL REQUESTED FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 As in past years, the tax levy funds have become very important to HRA's across the State as administrative funds received from State and Federal Programs we administer have been cut severely. The program funds to assist low income families and individuals through various programs we administer have also been reduced somewhat, but the monetary responsibility for the administration of these programs is being passed on to the local units of government in the areas, (County's) the programs are benefiting. We hope this request will be given favorable consideration so that we may continue meeting the housing needs of lower income families in Otter Tail County. • During our present economic climate, individuals and families are applying at record numbers for some type of housing related assistance. Dennis Christenson and myself would be very willing at anytime to meet with you to discuss any questions you might have regarding the proposed uses of these funds. Thank you. ~~/ Jo.+'+'-.-o.,cp,nn+".f'-:,,!'no .. '-'J.J.J.'-'J '-IUJ..UU. '-') Executive Director JG: vis H:\Users\tempory letters\Wayne Stein• 6-23-09.doc Otter Tail County HRA Fully Taxable Mark.et Value (Pay 2008) JOBZ Taxable Market Value (Pay 2008) Total Full;• Taxable and JOBZ Percentage Under MS 469.033 Subd 6 Maximum Allowable County Board Authorized (Pay 2008) Percent of Maximum Allowable Option 1 -Add 76,000 (280,000-204,000) Per Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 *Only $38,.511 not to exceed allowable maximum. Assumptions e 1. The taxable· value of the district does not change. ADv<r Aew, .. ~ 6 ;434, 106,300 2,032,800 6,436,139,100 -11 0.0144% 926,511 280,000 30.22% 356,000 432,000 508,000 • 584,000 660,000 736,000 812,000 888,000 926,511 ,2C,c,~ :J. D) b ::zo II Appre:,~.:J. A,JJPO!:lVe...~ t?-2.~•oe'.Si-e-J D .. /i'S-/o .,.6/ a-570 ., 0/8S-7o ~ -:5S71e:oo i Ljl4:,,1ot? c ~Lt l<::i1cov 3oj6 3SJb 1'S.9o Option 2 -Increase Percent of Maximum AJlowable Line 15 by 5% a Year until Maximum Allowable is Reached 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Z:016 2-017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 "Only 4.78% -not to exceed allowable maximum 5.00% !JD~o 35.22% 3.S-,90 40.22% 3S"?c, 45.22% 50.22% 55.22% 60.22% 65.22% 70.22% 7522% 80.22% 85.22% 90.22% 95,22% " 100.00% 326,326 372,651 418,977 465,302 511,628 557,953 604,279 650,605 696,930 743,256 789,581 835,907 882,232 926,520 "357,093 41£;:;1 000 ,.,,~1 000 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2011 ANNUAL PLAN UPDATE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE 5-YEAR AGENCY PLAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing shall be conducted by the Board of Commissioners of the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, on the Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Plan Update ofthe Five Year Comprehensive Agency Plan developed in COil).pliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. The Plan is available for review at the Housing Authority's office located at 1151 Friberg Avenue, Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The Authority's hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The hearing will be held by the Board of Commissioners of the HRA at 1151 Friberg Avenue, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 21, 2010. All parties will have an opportunity to appear and express their views with respect to the proposed Agency Plan. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MINNESOTA Jeffrey Gaffaney Executive Director Publication Date: Friday, August 13, 2010 H:\Users\JEFf\pub hearing notice etc.doc OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR 510 Fir Ave W. E-Mail wstein@co.ottertail.mn.us Fax No. (218) 998-8042 June 29, 2010 Mr. Jeffrey Gaffaney. Executive Director OTTER TAIL COUNTY www.co.otter-tail.mn.us Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority 1151 Friberg Ave Fergus Falls, MN 56537 RE: Otter Tail County HRA Board Member Re-appointment Dear Mr. Gaffaney, GOVERNMENT SERVICES CENTER FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537 Direct Line (218) 998-8041 Office Line (218) 998-8030 On Tuesday, June 29, 2010 the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners passed a motion reappointing Janice Pa Ian to the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board for the period of August 1, 2010 through August 1, 2015 . Should you have any questions or require any additional information please feel free to contact me. Thank you very much. Sincerely , ~~ County Auditor CC: Janice Palan 111 2nd St N Deer Creek, MN 56527-2714 -0! Fergills Falls/Otte~ ll"mil Coillnty HRA ~~.:-; : Housing & Redevelopment Authority HRA Office 1151 Friberg Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-739-3249 Fax 218-736-4706 ffhra@prtel.com www.fergusfallshra.com Riverview Heights Highrise 205 North Sheridan Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-739-9498 OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA BOARD APPOINTMENTS NAME DATE OF ORIGINAL DATE OF DATE OF APPOINTMENT REAPPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Hazel Hovde 10/97 8/06 8/2011 Robert Maki 06/10 -8/2012 Scott Rocholl 08/08 -8/2013 Robert Bigwood 09/08 -8/2014 Janice Palan 03/78 8/l0 8/2015 --·---H;\Users\JEFF\BOARD APPOINTMENTS OTCH~viding Housing Opportunities Program l\fllF A Deferred Loans -Phase XV Community Fix-Up Fund Rental Rehab -2010 Program OTC Tax Levy -Homeowner (2010) OTC Tax Levy -Rental (2010) 2011 SCDP Full Applications (2) SCDP: Parkers Prairieilleer Creek (16 homes) SCDP:0 Pelican Rapids/Erhard/Erhard's Grove Twshp/Pelican Twshp (22 homes) SCDP: Pelican Rapids!J::rhard/Erhard's Grove Twshp/Pelican Twshp (10 cr:Jmmer.) SCDP: New York Mills/Bluffton/ Newton Twshp/Bluffton Twshp (21 homes) SCDP: New York Mills/Bluffton/ Newton Twshp/Bluffton Twshp (5 commer) SCDP: New York Mills/Bluffton/ Newton Twshp/Bluffton Twshp (15 rental) Otter Tail County HRA Rehabilitation Projects Update August 19, 2010 Applications In Process Inspected 7 1 6 2 1 1 Rehab Bidding In Complete Pro,:?;ress 2 3 1 1 0 0 0 Waiting to hear from MHF A regarding 20 IO program 18 0 18 2 4 12 2 1 1 0 0 1 Battle Lake (PreHApp) and Parkers Prairie (Short Form) ' Due to DEED by October 7, 2010. Expect to receive notification by November 18, 2010 if invited for Full Application. 17 0 17 1 4 12 9 5 5 4 0 0 4 3 3 1 0 0 4 2 2 2 0 0 2 0 2 2 0 0 3 2 1 1 0 0 4 -$83,395.55 , . J!Q§i\jv~y Departmerti of Employment bttznneJ{"'Zm,ot June 21, 2010 Mayor David Zuehlke PO Box70 Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 RE: Results·ot SCDP Monitoring Visit, Parkers Prairie, Deer Creek Housing Project Grant# CDAP-08-0022-O-FY0S Dear Mayor Zuehlke: On June 17, 2010, I visited the Ottertail County Housing and RedevelopmentAuthority (HRA) offices for the purpose of monitoring the above referenced grant. I met with met with Dennis Christianson and Sue Hjorkland of the HRA. The following aspects of your program were examined: financial management,Jair housing, equal opportunity, program progress, owner-occupied housing rehabilitation and lead hazard monitoring. The cities of Parkers Prairie and Deer Creek are to be congratulated for a project that will _have long-term positive impact on your communities. Our primary concern is to help your cities meet the objectives set forth in this program and to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations so that you derive full benefit from the SCDP grant. We had no findings or concerns in the enclosed "Monitoring Report/'' Overall, the project administrators should be commended for their work. • lfthere are any questions, or if we can be of any further assistance, please contact me at 651-259- 7457. Sincerely, PoJJ;; Jeremy Lacroix Business and Community Development Representative Enclosure cc: David Campbell, Parkers Prairie Gerald Porter, Deer Creek Carol Peterson, Deer Creek Dennis Christ!an_scn, Ottertail County HPJ~. Sue Bjorkland, Ottertail County HRA MINNESOTA SMALL CITIES DEVELOPJ\1ENT PROGRAM MONITORING REPORT Cities of Parkers Prairie and Deer Creek Housing Project CDAP-08-0022-O-FY09 June 17, 2010 Prepared by Jeremy LaCroix Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Division of Business and Community Development Office of Community Development 1st National Bank Building 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E200 St. Paul, MN 55101-1351 INTRODUCTION On June 17, 2010, Jeremy LaCroix of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Business and Community Development Division (BCD), met with Dennis Christianson and Sue Bjorkland of the Ottertail County Housing and Redevelopment (HRA) at the HRA office. The purpose of the visit was to monitor the Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) grant CDAP-08-0022-O-FY09, Parkers Prairie and Deer Creek Housing Project. Program areas monitored were grant and financial management, fair housing, equal opportunity, program progress, owner-occupied housing rehabilitation and lead hazard monitoring. Jeremy conducted an exit meeting with Dennis and Sue. The conclusions and observations for the monitoring visit are included below. Program Progress The annual reports for this project.have been submitted to DEED and were on file. The 2010 Annual Report is due to the SCDP by October 15. If the project is complete prior to that date, the city is welcome to submit their final report before the October 15th date. As of the date of this report, 12 homes have been rehabilitated and4 are in process in the city's designated target area. The cities will easily complete their goal of 16 homes by the end of the grant. There were no findings or concerns in this area. Grant and Financial Management Signed grant agreement and administrative contract were on file. No grant adjustments have been requested. Grant policies and procedures were on file and were consistent with the grant application. Conflict of interest and an appeals process were included in the policies. Annual reports were on time and filed appropriately. Residential anti-displacement, drug free workplace and excessive force policies were adopted by the city. A program income plan was approved. All disbursement request forms were on file. Administrative costs were acceptable and were consistent with the administrative contract. There were no unallowable costs. Disbursements were completed adequately and contractors were paid timely. Debarment checks were completed on contractors. There were no findings or concerns in this area. Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity The city has undertaken different activities each year designed to affirmatively further fair housing. The city is marketing and implementing fair housing according to the Fair Housing Act. The city collected racial/ethnic data on beneficiaries for reporting purposes. The city took affirmative steps to solicit contracts with small, minority owned, and women owned businesses. Equal opportunity, affirmative action and Section 3 language was in rehabilitation contracts between homeowners and contractors. I The.re were no findings or concerns in this area. Environmental The city maintained a centralized file on environmental review. All required documents were on file in the Environmental Review Record. The city did not commit funds prior to envir9nmental review. No other federal or state environmental review was completed. The city did not receive any objections to the NOI RROF. There were no findings or concerns in this area, Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Three completed project files were reviewed. All three homes were located in the target areas. The three homeowners were below 80% of area median income and proper documentation was in place to verify incomes. Rehabilitation Threshold Determination Worksheet/Tier Two Environmental Review Forms and MnSHPO reviews were on file for the reviewed homes. Initial inspection reports, work write ups, and work completed concurred. At least two bids were submitted on each home. All repayment agreements were signed prior to notice to proceeds were signed. Contractor payments, completion certificates, lien waivers, and invoices were on file. Small Cities limits and financing percentages matched those presented in the grant application and those stated in the policies. There were no findings or concerns in this area. The three project files inspected contained lead. All three homes were built before 1978. None of the homes were occupied by children under six or pregnant persons. A trained assessor completed risk assessments. Certification forms were on file with the home occupants' signatures showing they received the lead based paint brochure, a summary of the risk assessment, a relocation screening sheet, and the hazard completion notice. Work write-ups contained lead items and lead licensed contractors completed work. There were no findings or concerns in this area . . SUMMARY We wish to thank Dennis and Sue for their assistance and cooperation during the monitoring visit. The project has been administrated well and the project is making an impact on the cities' target areas. 2 OTC UMA UML January 140 126 February 140 130 March 140 140 April 140 142 May 140 143 June 140 146 July 140 145 AUQUSt September October November December YTD 980~~· NRA Balance as of 111/2010: ABA YTD: Less HAP Expenditures VTD: = Remaining NRA VTD: CY Eligibility: Remaining CV Eligibility: CV Months Remaining: Leasing% 90.00% 92.86% 100.00% 101.43% 102.14% 104.29% 103.57% #DIV/0! #VALUE!. #VALUEI #VALUE! 113.78% Monthly CY Eligibility Remaining: Unit Months Available CY: Unit Months Leased CY: Unit Months Remaining CY: Monthly Units Remaining CY: Unit Months Funding Would Support: Monthly Units Funding Would Support: r".""~:., · '"s·ffl fiu.:,s·\i~--·u :;!~L:..-;_;_~ $257,299 $284,869 -$27,570 565 113 615 123 Minimum of Available or Supportable: 565 Minimum of Available or Supportable Montt 113 ABA Utilization ABA HAP % PUC $ 36,757 $ 35,518 96.63% $ 282 $ 36,757 36,724 99.91% 282.49 $ 36,757 39;812 108.31% 284.37 $ 36,757 45,067 122.61% 317.37 36,757 40,388 109.88% 282.43 36,757 44,421 120.85% 304.25 36,757 42,939 116.82% 296.13 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE! $257,299 $284,869 110.72% $ 255.49 .. SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OTC SECTION HCV PROGRAM JULY, 2010 Transfers Out Annual Recerts Interim Recerts Portability Move-In Portability Move-Out End Participation New Admissions Recert Inspections Shop Mode/ARS Waiting List/To Date Vouchers Issued Applications 1/P Ports In Pending Ports Out Pending Ports Out Paid Ports Received In-House Transfers ELI% 0 3 8 0 1 3 1 6 1 196 1 0 0 0 14/$6,894.00 3/$1,025.00 0 100% OTTERTAIL CO TY PUBLIC HOUSI G OTTER TAIL CO TYPUBLICHOUS G FAMILY TS FAMILY TS BOARD REPORT BOARD REPORT 13 Famil units 13 Family unit June 2010 July 2010 Rent Pa able Rents Payable Rent ollected Rent ollected 794.00 Late Fees Late Fees Coll cted ollected Late Fees Outstandin Late Fees Outstandin Vacancie 0 Vacancie 0 Waiting List Waiting List 2 Bedroom 25 2 Bedroom 28 3 Bedroom 22 3 Bedroom 25 4 Bedroom 2 4 Bedroom 2 H:\Users\Pam\Board Repons\OT County -Board Rcpon.d HRAOffice 1151 Friberg Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-739-3249 0\ Fergus Falls/Otter Tail County HRA , ~°?D•~~ J Housing & Redevelopment Authority Fax 218-736-4706 ffhra@prtel.com www.fergLisfallshra.com Riverview Heights Highrise 205 North Sheridan Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-739-9498 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: ENCLOSURE MEMO Board of Directors, Otter Tail CoWity HRA Jeffrey Gaffaney, Executive Director October 14, 2010 Meeting to be Held Thursday, October 21st, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the HRA Office, 1151 Friberg Ave., Fergus Falls, MN. 56537 Regular Minutes of August 19th Meeting AGENDA 1. .Jlhairperson -Call Meeting to Order tf Approval of Minutes 3. E~tive Director K. Public Hearing-10:00 A.M. -2011 Annual Update of the 5-Year Agency Plan 1. Resolution #94 -PHA Certification of Compliance ~ / with 2011 Annual Agency Plan W. lilt. inistrative Expenses -August & September 2010 C. vestment Listing • 2010 Capital Fund Program Update 1. Proposals R~garding Removal of A/C Sleeves and Re- Sidi Areas E. Bid Prop als For: . . Multi-Peril Insurance t ~. F" cal Audit • F. Prop ed Public Housing Budget . Resolution #095 G. ary of September 9th Tax Levy Meeting 4. RehJbilitation Specialist -Dennis Christenson A. ~FA Update B.~!,C Tax Levy Update C. 2011 SCDP Applications 5. Reh,abilitation Assistant -Sue Bjorklund A1009 Deer Creek/Parkers Prairie SCDP B.'°'i0lO Pelican Rapids SCDP CV2010 New York Mills SCDP 6. Hou.c::i1ig Administrator-Mary Jo Schwarz AJe~~~ion 8 Update 7. Housing Manager-Pam Minten A. Public Housing Update PLEASE CALL IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND! ..::.-.:.::.-··.=.:·;:;..:--;;;::-·============ Providing Housing Opportunities I Blisers\JEFF\Ageodo-0IG BRA ::doc The Otter Tail County HRA Board of Commissioners met.in a regular·meeting on Augustl 19th, 2010 at the Fergus Falls HRA 1151 Friberg Ave., Fergus Falls, MN. 56537 . MEMBERS PRESENT Scott Rocholl, Chairperson Janice Palan, Secretary Robert Maki Robert Bigwood Hazel Hovde Scott Rocholl, Chairperson opened the meeting. OTHERS PRESENT J effi:ey Gaffaney Dennis Christenson Mary Jo Schwarz Pam Minten Sue Bjorklund Gail Laugen ABSENT Vicki Scheer A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from the June 17, 2010, meeting .. M/Hazel Hovde S/Robert Maki Jeffrey Gaffaney, Executive Director, reviewed the administrative expenses for the months of June and July 2010. A motion was made and seconded to approve the expenses. M/Scott Rocholl S/ Janice Palan The Investment Listing was reviewed and the only changes were the balances in the checking and savings accounts. There was a discussion aboutthe minimal interest rate on the certificate of deposit and Jeff agreed to make some calls to other banks to see if ilnother bank would have a.betterrate of interl)st at maturity. The 2010 Capital Funds are now available for late summer or early fall projects. Jeff reported that.the County HRA. will receive $23,666.00. Because central air conditioning was installed in the Public Housing units last summer, some work needs to be done on the units, such as clo.sing up the old air conditioner sleeves and install new siding, insulate, sheet rock and paint these areas. The remainder of the funds will go into operations or th~ general fund to be used for other improvements to the units. Information regarding the HRA' s proposed 2011 Tax Levy request was presented forreview. Jeff explained that proposal requests the County of Otter Tail to levy on our behalf, 35% of the taxable market valile for 2011 ($416,000) using the percentage of .0185. Due to the current economic conditions this is the same amount that was requested and approved for 2010 and is approximately 35% of the maximum that could be levied under the State formula. Jeff reported that he and Dennis Christenson plan to attend the Otter Tail County budget meeting and plead the HRA's case. The2011 Annual Agency Plan Public Hearing will be held on October 21, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. Policies will be updated as needed. • Jeff reported that Janice Palan was approved to serve another 5:year term on the Otter Tail County HRA Board. Dennis Christenson, Rehab .Specialist reported that there are 7 MHFA Deferred Loan Program Phase XV applications that have been received, l is in process, 6 have been inspected, 2 are bidding and 3 have rehab in progress and one is complete. There are 2 applications taken, 1 was ineligible, 1 in process, 1 has .been inspected and I is bidding for the Community Fix-Up Fund Program. Dennis is still waiting to hear from MHF A regarding the 20 IO Rental Rehab Program. H:\Users\VICKI\2010 minutes\minutes -otc aug 2010.doc 1 --------.. There are 18 applications for the 2010 Otter Tail County Tax Levy Homeowner Program, 18 have been inspected, 2 are bidding, 4 are in progress and 12 are complete. Two applications have been taken, l is in process, 1 inspected and 1 is complete for the 2010 Otter Tail County Rental Rehab Program. The Small Cities pre-application for Battle Lake and the short form application for Parkers Prairie will be submitted by October 7, 2010. Sue Bjorklund, Rehab Assistantreported that there were 17 applications taken for the Parkers Prairie/Deer Creek SCDP program, 0 in process, 17 were inspected, 1 is bidding, 4 are in process and 12 are complete. Nine homeowner applications have been received, 5 are in process, 5 have beeri inspected, and 4 are bidding for the Pelican Rapids/Erhard and Erhard's Grove Township/Pelican Townships SCDP Program. Four homeowner applications have been received, 2 are in process, 2 have been inspected and 2 are bidding for the New York Mills/ Bluffton and Newton and Bluffton Townships SCDP Program. Four commercial applications have been received, 3 are in process, 3 have been inspected and 1 is bidding for the Pelican Rapids/Erhard and Erhard's Grove Township/Pelican Program. Two commercial applications have been received, two have been inspected and 2 are bidding for the New York Mills/Bluffton and Newton/Bluffton Townships Program. Three rental applications have been received, 2 are in process, 1 has been inspected and 1 is bidding for the New York Mills/Bluffton and Newton/Bluffton Townships SCDP Program. Mary Jo reported that for the month of July there were 145 leased and HAPS totaling $42,939. The waiting list was updated and there were 196 families on the list, 1 voucher issued, 14 ports out paid totaling $6,894.00, and no ports out pending. ELI percentage was 100%. fu June there were 146 leased and HAPS totaling $44,421.00. There was a discussion regarding the fact that ports out are not being absorbed by the Metro HRAs. HRA has information that some of the ports could be absorbed, but the Metro programs are choosing not to absorb. Scott suggested that a letter be sent to HUD, reporting this fact and asking if they could do anything to help remedy that situation. Pam Minten, Housing Manager of the Fergus Falls and Otter Tail County public housing units reported that June rents owed for the Otter Tail County Family Public Housing units totaled $3,127.00, and $3,182.00 was collected. Late fees charged were $25.00 and $50.00 in late fees was collected. Twenty five applicants were on the 2-bedroom public housing waiting list, 22 applicants on the 3-bedroom waiting list and 2 on the 4-bedroom waiting list. • The July rents owed totaled $3,053.00 and $3,794.00 was collected. Late fees charged were $50.00 and $25.00 was collected. There was one late fee of $25 .00 outstanding, which has since been paid. Twenty-eight applicants were on the 2-bedroom public housing waiting list, 25 applicants on the 3-bedroom waiting list and 2 on the 4-bedroom list. Pam reported that inspections of the units were completed on the 20th and 22nd of July and the inspections went well. She also reported that it has been brought to her attention that one tenant has been receiving unreported income and that situation will probably result in termination of that tenant. There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn. M/Janice Palan Janice Palan, Secretary H:\Users\VICKI\20 IO minutes\minutes -otc aug 20 IO.doc S/Scott Rocholl Date 2 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPME T AUTHORITY OF OTTERTAIL COUNTY, MINNESOTA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2011 ANNUAL PLAN UPDATE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE 5-YEAR AGENCY PLAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing shall be conducted by the Board of Commissioners of the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, on the Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Plan Update of the Five Year Comprehensive Agency Plan developed in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. The Plan is available for review at the Housing Authority's office located at 1151 Friberg Avenue, Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The Authority's hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The hearing will be held by the Board of Commissioners of the HR.A at 1151 Friberg Avenue, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 21, 2010. All parties will have an opportunity to appear and express their views with respect to the proposed Agency Plan. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MINNESOTA Jeffrey Gaffaney Executive Director Publication Date: Friday, August 13, 2010 11:\Users\JEFF\pub hearing notice otc.doc PHA Certifications of Compliance with PHA Plans and Related Regulations Resolution No.94 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing 0MB No. 2577-0226 Expires 4/30/2011 PHA Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related Regulations: Board Resolution to Accompany the PHA 5-Year and Annual PHA Plan Acting on behalf of the Board of Co mmissioners of the Public Housing Agency (PHA) listed below, as its Chairman or other authorized PHA official if there is no Board of Commissioners, I approve the submission of the_ 5-Year and/or __]5_Annual PHA Plan for the PHAfiscal year beginning 01/01/2011 hereinafter referred to as" the Plan", of which this document is a part and make the following certifications and agreements with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in connection with the submission of the Plan and implementation thereof 1. The Plan is consistent with the applicable comprehensive housing affordability strategy (or any plan incorporating such strategy) for the jurisdiction in which the PHA is located . 2. The Plan contains a certification by the appropriate State or local officials that the Plan is consistent with the applicable Consolidated Plan, which includes a certification that requires the preparation of an Analysis ofimpediments to Fair Housing Choice, for the PHA's jurisdiction and a description of the manner in which the PHA Plan is consistent with the applicable Consolidated Plan. 3. The PHA certifies that there has been no change, significant or otherwise, to the Capital Fund Program (and Capital Fund Program/Replacement Housing Factor) Annual Statement(s), since submission of its last approved Annual Plan. The Capital Fund Program Annual Statement/ Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report must be submitted annually even if there is no change. 4. The PHA has established a Resident Advisory Board or Boards, the membership of which represents the residents assisted by the PHA, consulted with this Board or Boards in developing the Plan, and considered the recommendations of the Board or Boards (24 CFR 903.13). The PHA has included in the Plan submission a copy of the recommendations made by the Resident Advisory Board or Boards and a description of the manner in which the Plan addresses these recommendations. 5. The PHA made the proposed Plan and all in formation relevant to the public hearing available for public inspection at least 45 days before the hearing, published a notice that a hearing would be held and conducted a hearing to discuss the Plan and invited publi c comment. 6. The PHA certifies that it will carry out the Plan in conformity with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and title I1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 7. The PHA wi ll affirmatively further fair housing by examining their programs or proposed programs, identify any impediments to fair housing choice within those programs, address those impediments in a reasonable fashion in view of the resources available and work with local jurisdictions to implement any of the jurisdiction's initiatives to affirmatively further fair housing that require the PHA's involvement and maintain records reflecting these analyses and actions. 8. For PHA Plan that includes a policy for site based waiting lists: • The PHA regularly submits required data to HUD's 50058 P[C/IMS Module in an accurate, complete and timely manner (as specified in PIH Notice 2006-24); • The system of site-based waiting lists provides for full disclosure to each applicant in the selection of the development in which to reside, including basic information about available sites; and an estim ate of the period of ti me the applicant would likely have to wait to be admitted to units of different sizes and types at each site; • Adoption of site-based waiting list would not violate any court order or settlement agreement or be inconsistent with a pending complaint brought by HUD; • The PHA shall take reasonable measures to assure that such waiting list is consistent with affirmatively furthering fair housing; • The PHA provides for review of its site-based waiting list policy to detennine if it is consistent with civil rights laws and ce1iifications, as specified in 24 CFR part 903.7(c)(l). 9. The PHA will comply with the prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of age pursuant to the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. 10. The PHA will comply with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 and 24 CFR Part 41, Policies and Procedures for the Enforcement of Standards and Requirements for Accessibility by the Physically Handicapped. 11. The PHA will comply with the requirements of section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Employment Opportunities for Low-or Very-Low Income Persons, and with its implementing regulation at 24 CFR Part 135. 12. The PHA w ill comply with acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24 as applicable. Previous version is obsolete Page 1 of 2 form HUD-50077 (412008) 13. The PHA will take appropriate affirmative action to award contracts to minority and women's business enterprises under 24 CFR 5.105(a). 14. The PHA will provide the responsible entity or HUD any documentation that the responsible entity or HUD needs to carry out its review under the National Environmental Pol icy Act and other related authorities in accordance with 24 FR Part 58 or Part 50, respectively. 15. With respect to public housing the PH wi ll comply with Davis-Bacon or HUD determined wage rate requirements under Section 12 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 and the ontract Work Hours and afety Standards Act. 16 . The PHA will keep records in accordance with 24 CFR 85 .20 and facilitate an effective audi t to determine compliance with program requirements. 17. The PH A will comply with the Lead-Based Pain t Poisoning Prevention Act, the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, and 24 CFR Part 35. 18. The PHA wil l comply with the policies, guidelines, and requirements ofOMB Circular o. A-87 (Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments), 2 FR Part 225, and 24 FR Part 85 (Administrative Requirements fo r Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State, Local and Federally Recogni zed [ndian Tribal Governments). 19. The PHA will undertake only activities and programs covered by the Pl an in a manner con istent with its Plan and will utilize covered grant funds only for activities that are approvable under the regulations and included in its Pl an. 20. All attachments to the Plan have been and wi ll continue to be a ai lable at all times and all locations that the PHA Plan is available for public inspection. All required supportin g docum ents have been made availab le for public inspecti on along with the Plan and additi onal requirements at the primary business office of the PHA and at all other times and locations identified by the PHA in its Pl-IA Plan and will continue to be made available at least at the primary business office of the PHA . 21. The PHA provides assurance as part of this certification that: (i) The Resident Advisory Board had an opportunity to review and comment on the changes to the policies and programs before implementation by the Pl-IA; (ii) The changes were duly approved by the Pl-IA Board of Directors (or similar governing body); and (iii) The revised policies and programs are ava ilable for review an d inspection, at the principal office of the PH during normal business hours . 22. The PHA certifies that it is in complian ce with all applicable Federal statutory and regulatory requirements. OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA MN177 PHA ame 5-Year PHA Pl an for Fiscal Years 20 -20 X 11 Annual PHA Plan for Fiscal Years 20 11 -20 PH ode I hereby certify that all the info rmation stated herein, as well as any inform ation provided in the accompaniment herewith, 1s true and accurate. Warning: HUD will prosecute fal se claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or c1v1I penal ties. ( 18 U.S .C. 100 I IO IO IO 12: 31 U.S.C. 3729 38021 Name of Authorized Official SCOTT E. ROCHOLL CHAIRPERSON ignaturc Date 10/21/2010 Previous version is obsolete Page 2 of 2 form MUD-50077 (4/2008) Civil Rights Certification Civil Rights Certification Annual Certification and Board Re olution U.S. Department of Housino and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing Expire 4/30/2011 Acting on behalf of the Board of Commissioners of the Public !-lousing Agency (P HA) Ii ·ted below, as ii hair man or other authorized PHA official if there is no Board of Commissioner, I approve the submission oflhe Plan for the PHA of which this document is a part and make the following certification and agreement with the Deparlment of Housing and Urba n Development (HUD) in connection with the submission of the Plan and implemenlation thereof The PHA certifies that it will carry out the public housing program of the agency in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, secti on 504 of the Rehab ilitation Act of 1973, and title II of the Am ericans with Disabilities Act of l 990, and wi ll affirmatively further fa ir housin g. OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA MN177 PHA Name PHA umber/H Code l hereby certify that all the information stated herein, as well as any infonnation provided in the accompaniment herewith, is true and accurate. Warning: HUD will prosecute false claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. ( 18 U.S.C. 100 l l 010 1012· 31 U S.C. 3729, 3802) Name of Authorized Official SCOTT E. ROCHOLL Signature Title CHAIRPERSON Date 10/21/2 011 form HUD-50077-CR (1/2009) 0MB Approval No. 2577-0226 Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report Capital Fund Program, Capital Fund Program Replacement Housing Factor and Capital Fund Financing Program Part I: Summary PHA Name: Otter Tail County HRA Grant Type and Number Capital Fund Program Grant No: MN46Pl nSOl 11 Replacement Housing Factor Grant No; Date ofCFFP: Type of Grant D Reserve for Disastez-s/Emergencies [8l Original Annual Statement D Performance and Evaluation Reoort for-Period Ending: - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing 0MB No. 2577-0226 Expires 4/30/2011 FFY of Grant: 2011 FFY of Grant Approval: 0 Revised Annual Statement (revision no: ) D Final Performapce an_d Evaluation Reno-rt .. Line Summary by Develonment Account Total Estimated Cost Total Actual Cost 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Orieinal Total non-CFP Funds 1406 Operations (may not exceed 20% ofline 21) 3 10,000.00 1408 Management Improvements 1410 Administratiqn (may not exceed 10% ofline 21) 1411 Audit 1415 Liquidated Damages 1430 Fees and Costs 1440-Site Acquisition 1450 Site hnprovernent • 1460 Dwelling Structures 13,000 1465.l Dwelling Equipm:nt-Nonexpendable 1470 Non-dwelling Structures 1475Non-dwellingEquipm:nt 1485 Demolition 1492 Moving to Work Demonstration 1495.1 R,elocation Costs 1499 Development Activities• 1 To be completed for the Perfonnance and Evaluation Report. 2 To be completed for the Performance arid Evaluation Report or a Revised.Annual Statement. ) PHAs with under 250 units in tllal1agernent may use 100% of C_FP Grants for operations. 4 RHFfunds shall be included here. Pagel Revised1 Obli!!ated .Exnended form BJJD-50075.1 ( 4/2008) Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report Capital Fund Program, Capital Fund Program Replacement Housing Factor and Capital Fund Financing Program Part I: Summanr PHAName: Grant Type and Number Otter Tail County HRA Capital Fund Program Grant No: MN46P17750111 Replacement Housing Factor Grant No: Date of CFFP: Type of Grant cg) Original Annual Statement. -• D Reserve for Disasters/Emergencies D Performance and Evaluation Report for Period Ending: -... U.S. Department ofHousmg and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing 0MB No. 2577-0226 Expires 4/30/2011 FFVorGrant:2011 FFY or Grant Approval: D Revised Annual Statemeni (revision no: ) D Final Performanee and Evaluation Report Line Summary by Development Account Total Estimated Cost Total Actual Cost 1 Original Revised• 18a 1501 Collaterali:zation or Debt Service paid by the PHA 18ba 9000 Collaterali:zation or Debt Service paid Via System of Direct. Payment 19 1502 Contingency (may not exceed 8% of line 20) 20 Amount of Annual Grant:: (sum of lines 2 -19) 23,000 21 Amount of line 20 Related to LBP Activities 22 Amount ofline 20 Related to Section 504 Activities 23 Amount ofline 20 Related to Security -Soft Costs 24 Amount ofline 20 Related to Security -Hard Costs 25 Amount of line 20 Related to Energy Conservation Measures Signature of Executive Director Date 10/21/2010 I Signature of Public Housing Director Page2 1 To be completed for the Performance and Evaluation Report. 'To be completed for the Performance and Evaluation Report or a Revised Annual Statement. 3 PHAs with under 250 units in management may use l 00% ofCFP Grants for operations; 4 RHF funds shall be included here, Obligated Expended Date fonnHUD~50075.1 (4/2008) Annual Statement/Perfonnance and Evaluation Report Capital Fund Program, Capital Fund Program Replacement Housing Factor and Capital Fund Financing Program Part II: Sunnortine Paees PHA Name: Otter Tail County HRA Grant Type and Number Capital Fund Program Grant No: MN46177501 I 1 CFFP (Yesf,No): Replacement Housing Factor Grant No: Development Number General Description ofMajor Work Development Quantity Name/PHA-Wide Activities MN177001 MN177001 MN177001 Page4 Categories Account No. Operations 1406 HAW Replace Windows 1460 HAW Reshingle Roof 1460 1 Bldg 1 To be completed for the Perfollllance and Evaluation Report or a Revised Annual Statement. 2 To be completed for the Performance and Evaluation Report U.S. DepartmentofHousing and Urban Development Office orPublic and Indian Housing 0MB No. 2577-0226 Expires 4/30/2011 Federal FFY of Grant: 2011 Total Estimated Cost Total Actual Cost Status of Work Original Revised 1 Funds Funds Obligated2 Expended2 10,000 8,000 5,000 form HUD-50075.1 (4/2008) Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report Capital Fund Program, Capital Fund Program Replacement Housing Factor and Capital Fund Financing Program Part III: Implementation Schedule for Capital Fund Financine: Pro!!rnm PHA Name: Otter Tail County HRA ., Development Number .. "All Fund Obligated Name/PHA-Wide (Quarter Ending Date) Activities All Funds Expended (Quarter Ending Date) Original Actual Obligation Original Expenditure Actual Expenditure End Obligation End End Date End Date Date Date MNI77001 2011 2013 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing 0MB No. 2577-0226 Expires 4/30/2011 Federal FFY of Grant: 2011 Reasons for Revised Target Dates. 1 1 Obligation and expenditme end dated can only be revised with HUD approval pursuant to Section 9j of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, as amended. Page5 form HUD-50075.1 (4/2008) Capital Fund Program-Five-Year Action Plan Part I: Summary PHA Name/Number Otter Tail County HR.A Development Number and Work Statement A. Name for Year l FFY201 l MNI77001 B. Physical Improvements Subtotal C. Mana D. PHA- Structures an E. Administration F. Other G. 0 erations H. Demolition I. Development J. Capital Fund Financing - Debt Service K. Total CFP Funds L. Total Non-CFP Funds M. Grand Total 23,000 Locality (City/County & State )Fergus Falls, MN Work Statement for Year 2 Work Statement for Year 3 FFY 2012 FFY 2013 18,000 18,000 5,000 5,000 23,000 23,000 23,000 23,000 Page 1 of6 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing Expires 4/30/20011 [8lOri inal 5-Year Plan □Revision No: Work Statement for Year 4 FFY2013 18,000 5,000 23,000 23,000 Work Statement for Year 5 FFY2015 18,000 5,000 23,000 23,000 form HUD-50075.2 (4/2008) .__. .... Capital Fund Program-Five-Year Action Plan Part II: Su es-Physical Needs Work Statements Work Statement for Year 1 FFY 2011 Development Number/Name General Description of Major Work Categories MN177001 Flooring Smoke Detectors Windows Doors Work Statement for Year 2012 FFY 2012 Quantity 1 Bld HAW HAW HAW Subtotal of Estimated Cost Estimated Cost 5,000 8,000 5,000 5,000 $23,000 Page 3 of6 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing Expires 4/30/20011 Work Statement for Year: 2013 FFY 2013 Development Quantity Estimated Cost Number/Name General Description of Major Work Categories MN177001 ~--~ Plumbing HAW 5,000 Roofs 1 Bldg. 5,000 Electrical HAW 5,000 Garage Door Openers HAW 8,000 Subtotal of Estimated Cost $23,000 form HUD-50075.2 (4/2008) Capital Fund Program-· Five-Year Action Pia" Part II: Sup porting Pages -Physical Needs Work Statement(s) Work Work Statement for Year 2014 Statement for FFY 2014 Year IFFY Development Quantity Estimated Cost 2011 Number/Name General Description of Major Work Categories -~s:~ .. : -·-"'."7l' ... -• .. 1 Bldg. 5,000 HAW 5,000 iff~~ Driveway Replacement HAW 8,000 - HVAC HAW 5,000 ~~·'"· -.. ~ .... , ,, .. ~ :-~-~w.~.aji-t• ~'lt~i-'l:<,. -;,1 '~-; t,~ = • . -· -~~w Wf-1~lll'~.lillfE ~ WI~; .--~im~'--,.:·. -·--:. , ... :i-;t.! , ' ~- ~flB!"a!d ~~ 1-,.;~t"' _ .-. __ ---iilJI_ -m· . -· ,., . ~ .. - 8&,~lffi1&11 ~li_,.N r~~S&l --~--:__ • -~ , . , :;:;.-::: ! " nau--,, .. _ , :i: , ... -~ ~ -Subtotal of Estimated Cost $23,00 Page4of6 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing Expires 4/30/20011 Work Statement for Year: 2015 FFY 2015 Development Quantity Estimated Cost Number/Name General Description of Major Work Categories MN177001 4:_ .. .,_, ...... Cabinetry HAW 8,000 Entry Door Lock HAW 5,000 Svstem Aooliances HAW 5,000 Roots 1 Bldg. 5,000 Subtotal of Estimated Cost $23,000 form HUD•50075.2 (4/2008) FAIR MARKET RENT/PAYMENT STANDARDS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2011 BR SIZE 0BR lBR 2BR 3BR 4BR 5BR CURRENTFMR $383.00 ·, $456.00 $588.00 $717.00 $739.00 $850.00 NEWFMR $389.00 $462.00 $596.00 $727.00 $749.00 $861.00 CURRENT P.S. $394.00 $469.00 $605.00 $738.00 $797.00 $904.00 We are recommending that the current payment standards remain in place for calendar year 2011, and request Board approval of this recommendation. OTTER TAIL COUNTY BRA EXPENSES FOR THE MONTH OF August, 2010 Bank of the West -Office Rent $ City ofFergus_Falls -Health Insurance $ Principal Muttial Life Insurance -Retirement $ Otter Tail Telcom $ U.S. Postmaster $ MN Benefit Association $ AT & T Mobility $ Dennis Christenson -Mileage $ Jeffrey Gaffaney -Mileage $ Mary Jo Schwarz -Mileage $ Scott Rocholl -Per Diem $ Janice Palan -Per Diem $ Hazel Hovde -. Per Diem $ Robert Maki -;Per Diem $ Robert Bigwood -Per Diem $ Otter Tail Pow_er Company $ City of Pelican: Rapids $ City of New York Mills $ City of Henning $ City of Underwood $ Culligan Water Company $ American Family Insurance $ Lakes Country Service Coop ' $ Pro-Lab $ Credit Bureau i $ RTW Ins. -Workers Comp. $ U gstad Plumbing Co. $ MN. NARRO~ $ Home Depot : $ ' Salaries $ H:\Users\JEFF\OTC HRA EXPENSES 450.00 1,850.00 950.00 225.00 200.00 400.00 22.98 507.00 50.00 159.00 72.00 105.00 85.00 115.00 60.00 133.34 279.81 225.93 51.00 87.50 41.41 582.41 150.00 30.00 14.83 500.00 298.53 420.00 42.46 9,726.18 .. (' ' OTTERTAIL COUNTY HRA EXPENSES FOR THE MONTH OF September, 2010 Bank of the West -Office Rent $ City of Fergus Falls -Health Insurance $ Principal Mutual Life Insurance -Retirement $ Otter Tail Telcom $ U.S. Postmast¢r $ MN Benefit Association $ AT & T Mobility $ Dennis Christenson -Mileage $ Jeffrey Gaffaney -Mileage $ Mary Jo Schwarz -Mileage $ City of Pelican Rapids $ City of New York Mills $ City of Henning $ City of Underwood $ Fergus Falls D~ily Journal $ American Famlly Insuranc~ $ Mark Gawors~i -Accounting Fees $ Housing Data ~ysterns $ Pelican Plumbing $ State Farm Insurance Company $ Home Depot $ Sue Bjorklund -mileage $ Lakes Country Service Coop $ .. " I' ' t ~-! ' \ ' \: ! 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Brian Jorgen on Construction Co. $5,378.00 Fergu Falls, MN ______________ Providing Housing Opportunities '. Otter Tail County HRA 1151 Friberg A venue Fergus Falls, . .MN 56537 SCOPE OF WORK Phone: 218-739-3249 Conta~t: Dennis Christenson J. AIR CONDITIONING SLEEVES -Remove air conditioning sleeves in all 13 units, frame in openings, install sheeting,.house wrap and steel siding to match existing as close as possible. Interior finishing to be fiberglass insulation, vapor barrier, sheetrock, tape, texture and paint. ***NOTE: Paint entire wall contai11i11g A/C sleeve to give a better color match. Materials Labor JfJ{)-c). ~ Total Materials Total: ~·::zs-: d1) Labor Total: ,, . .']~..f',, 0-0 Permit Fee (if applicable): ____ _ Lead Clearance Test (If applicable) __ _ Bid Total: State Contractor's License Number: -''6,;<-2 .... oa....~------7.__-J-9: ..... .__(-..aa;;_.._/ _____ -_ -_ -_-_ -_-_ -:_ -_ -_ -_ -_ -_ -:_-_ ~_ Lead Supervisor License Number (if applicable) _______________ _ H:\Users\DENNIS\ph scope 8-25-l0.doc , .. t, SCOPE OF WORK Otter Tail County HRA 1151 Friberg A venue Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Phone: 218-739-3249 Contact: Dennis Christenson 1. AIR CONDITIONING SLEEVES -Remove air conditioning sleeves in all 13 units, frame in openings, install sheeting, house wrap and steel siding to match existing as close as possible. Interior finishing to be fiberglass insulation, vapor barrier, sheetrock, tape, texture and paint. ***NOTE: Paint entire wall containing AIC sleeve to give a better color match. Materials r Labor ., Firm Name:<~"/~/ // (.._ Signature: _(""', ~=----,,,~~~------- Address: d/t i'.'.SV1 fJJ~ Phone: t:.<l{f'-,;.,7/);¥ ;.?~< Total Qc--o'-;e, Materials Total: 7..:'J a .. # j "'° Labor Total: l7j l/~t,.J,. Permit Fee (ifapplicable): ____ _ Lead Clearance Test (If applicable) ~-. ;,c,P-- Bid Total: 6 1 3 /0 t. State Contractor's License Number: _ __:.../2-=~:::....·~=--c_? _______________ _ Lead Supervisor License Number (if applicable) ________________ _ H:\Users\DENNIS\ph scope 8-25-10.doc Fergus Falls/Otter Tail County HRA Housing & Redevelopment Authority OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA BID PROPSALS I 0/21/ l 0 Multi-Peril Insurance $ 7,795.00 HRA Office 1151 Friberg Ave Fergus Falls MN 565 3 7 218-739-3249 Fax 218-736-4706 ffhra@prtel.corn www.fergusfallshra.corn Riverview Heights Highrise 205 North Sheridan Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-739-9498 American Family Insurance Ed Larrivy, Battle Lake, MN ($830.00 increase from 2010) 2. Fiscal Audit Carlson/Highland & Co. LLP Fergus Falls, MN $ 6,250.00 ($0.00 in crease from 2010) J-j'\I lsmltJ::FFIQTC I JR A BID PROPS◊ I cfJ'cQViding Housing Opportunities PHA Board Resolution Approving Operating Budget U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing - Real Estate Assessment Center (PIH-REAC) 0MB No. 2577-0026 (exp.12/31/2012) Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 minutes per response, including the lime for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This agency may not collect this information, and you are not required lo complete this form, unless ii displays a currently valid 0MB control number. This information is required by Section 6(c)(4) of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. The information is the operating budget for the low-income public housing program and provides a summary of the proposed/budgeted receipts and expenditures, approval of budgeted receipts and expenditures, and justification of certain specified amounts. HUD reviews the information to determine if the operating plan adopted by the public housing agency (PHA) and the amounts are reasonable, and that the PHA is in compriance with procedures prescribed by HUD. Responses are required lo obtain benefits. This information does not lend itself to confidentiality. PHA ame: Otter Ta il County HRA PHA ode: MN 177 PHA Fiscal Year Beginning: 01 /01 /2011 Board Resolution Num ber: 095 Acting on behalf of the Board of ommissioners of the above-named PHA as its Chairperson, I make the fo llowing certifications and agreement to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding the Board's approval of (check one or more as app licable): Operating Budget approved by Board reso lution on: Operating Budget submitted to HUD, if applicable, on: Operating Budget revision approved by Board resolution on: D Operating Budget revision submitted to HUD, if app licable, on: l certify on behalf of the above-named PHA that: I. All statutory and regu latory requ irements have been met; DATE 10/21/2010 2. The PHA has sufficient operating reserves to meet the working capital needs of its development ; 3. Proposed bud get expend iture are necessary in the effic ient and economical operation of the housing for the purpose of serving low-income residents; 4. The budget indicates a source of funds adequate to cover all proposed expenditures; 5. The PHA will comply with the wage rate req ui rement under 24 CFR 968 .11 0(c) and (f); and 6. The PHA will comply with the requirements for access to records and audits under 24 CFR 968.11 0(i). I hereby certify that all the info rmation stated with in, as well as any information provided in the accompaniment herewith, if applicab le, is true and accurate. Warning: HUD will prosecute fa lse claims and statements. Co nviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. (I 8 U.S.C. 1001 1010, 10 12.3 1, U.S.C. 3729 and 3802) Print Board Chairperson's Name: Signature: Date: Scott E. Rocholl 10/21/2010 Previous editions are obsolete form HUD-52574 (0812005) Operating Budget U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 0MB Approval No. 2577-0026 (Exp. 10/31/2009) Summary of Budget Data and Justifications Office of Public and Indian Housing Public reporting burden forth is collection of information is estimated to average45 minutes per response, including thetimeforrevie_wing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This agency may riot conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless that collecton displays a valid 0MB control number. This information is required by Section 6(c)(4) of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. The information ls the operating budget for the low-income housing program and provides a summary of proposed/budgeted receipts and expenditures, approval of budgeted receipts and expenditures, and justification of certain specified amounts. HUD reviews the information to determine if the operating plan adopted by the PHA and the amounts are reasonable and th at the PHA is in comp I ia nee with orocedures prescribed by HUD. Resoonses are required to obtain benefits. This information does not lend itself to confidentialitv. Name of Local Housing Authority Locality Fiscal Year Ending Otter Tail County HRA Fergus Falls, MN Operating Receipts Dwelling Rental. Explain basis for estimate. For HUD,aided low-rent housing, other than Section 23 Leased housing, state amount of latest available total HA monthly rent roll, the number of dwelling units available for occupancy and the number accepted for the same month end. Cite HA policy revisions and economic and other factors which may result in a greater or lesser average monthly rent roll during the Requested Budget Year. For Section 23 Leased housing, state the number of units under lease, the PUM lease price, and whether or not the cost of utilities is included. If not included, explain method for payment at utility costs by HA and/or tenant. Rent Roll for September/ 2010 = $2,502.00 + 13 Units= 192.46 192.46 x .0148 Inflation Factor= 2.85 192.46 + 2.85 = 195.31 195.31 X 156 = $30,468 Excess Utllltles. (Notfor Section 23 Leased housing.) Check appropriate spaces in item 1, and explain "Other". Under item 2, explain basis fordetemiining excess utility consumption. For example, Gas; individual check meters at OH-100-1, proration of excess over allowances at OH-100-2, etc. Cite effective date of present utility allowa_nces. Explain anticipated changes in allowances or other factors which will cause a significant change in the total amount of excess utility charges during the Requested Budget Year. 1. Utility Services Surcharged: 2. Comments NONE Gas D Electricity D Other D (Specify) _______________ _ Nondwelling Rent. (Notfor Section 23 Leased housing.) Complete Item 1, specifying each space rented, to whom, and the rental terms. For example: Community Building Space -Nursery School -$50 per month, etc. Cite changes anticipated c:luring the Requested Budget Year affecting estlmated Non-dwelling Rental Income. 1. 2. Comments NONE Space Rented Previous editions are obsolete ToWhom Page 1 of4 Rental Terms form H UD-52573 (3/95) ref Handbooks 7475.1 Interest on General Fund Investments.State the amount of present General Fund investment and the percentage oflhe General Fund it represents. Explain circumstances such as increased or decreased operating reserves, dwelling rent, operating expenditures, etc., which will affect estimated average monthly total investments in the Requested Budget Year. Explain basis for distribution of Interest income between housing programs. Interest Income -$25.00 Other Comments On Estimates of Operating RecelptsGlve comments on all other significant sources of Income which will present a clear understanding of the HA's prospective Operating Receipts situation during the Requested Budget Year. For Section 23 Leased housing explain basis for estimate of utility charges to tenants. Other Income -$150.00 Operating Expenditures Summary of Staffing and Salary Data Complete the summary below on the basis of information shown on form HUD-52566, Schedule of All Positions and Salaries, as follows: Column (1) Enter the total number ofposilions designated with the corresponding account line symbol as shown In Column (1), form HUD-52566. Column (2) Enter the number of equivalent full-time positions allocable to HUD-aided housing in management. For example: A HA has three 'A-NT" posHions allocable to such housing at the rate of 80%, 70%, and 50% respectively. Thus, the equivalent full-time positions is two. (8/10 + 7/10 + 5/10). Column (3) Enter the portion oftotal salary expense shown in Column (5) or Column (6), form HUD-52566, allocable to HUD-aided housing in management, other than Section 23 Leased housing. Column (4) Enter the portion of total salary expense shown In Column (5) or Column (10), form HUD-52566, allocable to Section 23 Leased housing in management. Column (5) Enter the portion oflotal salary expense shown in Column (5) or Column (7), form HUD-52566, allocable to Modernization programs (Comprehensive Improvement Assistance Program or Comprehensive Grant Program). Column (6) ·Enter the portion of total salary expense shown In Column (5) or Column (9), form HUD-52566, allocable to Section 8 Programs. Note: The number of equivalent full-lime positions and the amount of salary expense for all positions designated "M" on form HUD-52566 must be equitably distributed to account lines Ordinary Maintenance and Operation-Labor, Extraordinary Maintenance Work Projects, and Betterments and Additions Work Projects. HUD-Aided Management Program Equivalent Salary Expense Total Number Full-Time Sectlon23 Leasec Modernization Section8 Account Line of Positions Positions Management Housing Only Programs Program (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Administration-Nontechnical Salaries 1 3 .37 14,400 Administration-Technical Salaries1 Ordinary Maintenance and Operation-labor1 Utilities-Labor1 2 .12 4,100 Other (Specify) (Legal. etc.)1 Extraordinary Maintenance Work Projects2 Betterments and Additions Work Projects2 1 Carry fol'V,fard to the appropriate line on HUD-52564, the amount of salary expense shown In Column (3) on the corresponding line above. Carry forward to the appropriate line on HUD-52564 (Section 23 leased Housing Budget), the amount of salary expense shown In Column (4) on the corresponding line above. 2 The amount of salary expense distributed to Extraordinary Maintenance Work Projects and to Betterments and Additions Work Projects is to be included in the cost of each individual project to be performed by the HA Staff, as shown on form HUD-52567. Previous editions are obsolete Page2 of4 form HUD-52573 (3/95) ref Handbooks 7475.1 Specify all proposed new.positions and all present positions to be abolished in the Requested.Budget )(ear. Cite prior HUD concurrence in proposed staffing .changes or present justification for such changes. Cite prior HUD concurrence in proposed salary increases for Administration Staff or give justification and pertinent comparability Information. Cite effective date for current approved wage rates (form HUD-52158) and justify all deviations from these rates. ,Budget based on proposed 2011 salary rates to be effectfve 1-1-11. Also included copy of HUD·approved maintenance wage rate schedule. Travel, P.ubllcations, Membership Dues imd Fees, Telephone and Tel~graph, and Sundry. In addition to • Justification for travel to Conventions and Meetings" sh9wn on form HUD-52571, give ah explanation of substantial Requested.Budget Year estimated increases over the PUM rate of expenditures for these accounts in the Current Budget Year. Explain basis for allocation of each element of these expenses. Legal-250 StaffTraining-500 Travel-700 Accounting -1,900 Audit-2,100 Other Administrative Costs Publications -400 Dues & Fees -300 Telephone -650 Office Rent -650 Supplies -600 Sundry -1,200 Total 3,800 Utllities. Give an explanation of substantial Requested Budget Year estimated Increases over th,a PUM rate of expenditures for each utility service in the Current Budget Year. Describe and state estimated cost of each element of "Other Utilities Expense." Eiectricity -1 Sci Gas-150 Water-125 Sewer-. 125 Total 550 Ordinary Maintenance,& Operation-Materials. Give an expfanation ·of substantial Requested Budget Year estimated increases over the PUM rate of expenditures for materials in the Current Budget Year. Materials & Misc. -2,000 Ordlnafy Maintenance & Operation-Contract Costs. List each ordinary maintenance and operation service contracted for and give the estimated cost for each. Cite and justify new contract services proposed for the Requested Budget Year. Explain substantial ~equested Budget Year Increases over the PUM rate of expenditure for Contract Services in the Current Budget Year. If LHA l)as contract for maintenance of elevator cabs, give contract cost per cab. Softner Sall -500 Lawn Fertilizer & Spraying -1,000 Plumbing/Elect./Htg./AC -4,000 Carpet Cleaning -750· Computer Maintenance.-250 Misc. Contracts -5,000 Total 11,500 Previous editions are obsolete Garbage Service -800 Page3of4 form HUD-52573 (3/95) refHandbooks 7475.1 .... Insurance; Give an explanation of substantial Requested Budget Year estimated increases In the PUM rate of expenditures for insurance over the Current Budget Year. Cite changes in coverage, premium rates, etc. MultisPetiJ Insurance -7,800 Fidelity Bond -400 Workers Comp. -1,200 Errors & Omissions -250 Office Insurance -500 Total 10,150 Employee Benefit Contributions, List all Employee Benefit plans participated in. Give justification for all plans to be instituted in the Requested Budget Year for which prior HUD concurrence has not been given. Health Insurance - Retirement " Dental Insurance - Life .Insurance - LTD, Social Security- Total 5,400 3,800 600 600 300 1,415 12,115 Collection Losses. State the number of tenants accounts receivable to be written off and the number and total amount of all accounts receivable for both present and vacated tenants as of the moil th in which the estimate was computed. Losses-500 Extraordinary Maintenance, Replacement of Equipment, and Betterments and AdditlomCite prior HUD approval orgivejustificatfon for each nonrouline work project included in the Requested Budget and for those for future years which make up the estimate on form HUD-52570. Justifying information incorporated on or attached to form HUD-52567 need not be repeated here. Painting- Floor coverings - Total 1,500 2,500 4,000 Contracts. List all contracts, other than those listed on page 3 of this form under Ordinary Maintenance & Operation (OMO). Cite the name of the contractor, type of contract, cost of contract, and contract period. Justification must be provided for all contract services proposed for.the Requested BudgetYear(RBV). Explain substantial RBY increases over the PUM rate of expenditure for these contracts in the Curr~nt Budget Year. Other General Expenses 500 Previous editions are obsolete Tenant Services 350 Page 4 of4 form HUD-52573 (3/95) ref Handbooks 7475.1 Public Housing Operating Budget: PHANAME OTTER TAIL HRA ADDRESS 1151 Friberg Ave. Fergus Falls, MN 56537 Fiscal, Year'End 12/31/2011 # Of ACCUnits 13 # Of Unit.Months 156 ACC# C-4121 --HUD MN# MN177000001 DUNNS # 138122739 • ·o--;tim~ted'' le'~;"'"'~;~ )J •• ~i(Jilttt . -'"J~j Operating Income: ' 3110 Dwelling Rental $ 30,468.00 $ 21,676.00 3120 Excess Utilities 3190 Non Dwelling Rental 3610 Investment Income $ 25.00 $ 25.00 3690 Other' Income, Tenant Charges Etc. $ 150.00 $ 100.00 -Total Operatingfocome $ 30,643.00 $ 21,801.00_ Operating Expenditures: -,..-~.--:-....... ~ Administrative ·-4UO Salaries $ 14,400.00 $ 13,430.00 4120 Compensated.Absences $ 3,800.00 $ 3,750.00 .. 4130 Legal Expenses $ 250.00 $ 500.00 4140 Staff Training $ 500.00 $ 500.00 4150 Travel Expense $ 700.00 $ 800.00 4170 Accounting Fees $ 1;900.00 $ 1,800.00 4171 Audit Expense $ 2,100.00 $ _ 2,100.00 _ 4190 Other Administrative Costs $ 3,800;00 $ ~1i90,0_9. Total Administrative $ 27,450.00 $ ------· _ 26,280.00 .. -------~~~ ~ i .---~..------• ---,---: .. Maintenance ----,-~ 4,100.00 .----·-~•~-·- .c.,,;c 4410 Labor (_Sala~ies) $ $ 3,743;00. --· ---:--- 4420 Maintenance Materials. $ 2;000.00 $ 1,500.00 4430 Maintenance Contracts: $ '11,500.00 $ 11,000,00 4431 Garbage Service $ 800.00 $ 750.00 Total Maintenance $ 18,400.00 $ 16,993.00_ . ---~ ,-------~-::-- Utilities --·---~--- 4310 Water $ 125.00 $ 100.00 •-e--•~ 4320 Electricity $ 150.00 $ 150.00 4330 Gas $ 150.00 $ 150.00 4340 Fuel Oil .. 4390 Sewer $ 125.00 $ 100.00 4391 Assessments Total Utilities ,$ 550.00 $ 500.00 " Protective Services ----, ' --··----·~-·-,.--•~-,---.-.. ... 4460 Security Labor ... ·--~ -~-... ---------.--------------+ 0 • _--- 4480 Contracted Services I -----+~.~~----.. -r--------.. -- 4470 Materials i -. ·-Total Protective Services $ -$ - ·-· Tenant Services A210 Resident Services Salaries -4220 Materials, Recreation, Publications $ 350.00 $ 325.00 H:\Users\JEFF\OTC Pub Hsg Operating Budget -12-31-2011 2 Public Housing Operating Budget: 4230 Resident Service Contracts ---------Total Tenant Services $ 350.00 $ 325.00 ·-- ·-General Expenses 4510 Insurances $ 10,150.00 $ 9,350.00 4520 Payment in Lieu of Taxes $ 2,911.00 $ 2,118.00 4530 Terminal Leave Payments 4540 Employee Benefits $ 12,115.00 $ 11,814.00 4570 Collection Losses $ 500.00 $ 500.00 -·-4590 Other General Expenses $ 500.00 $ 1,275.00 Total General Expenses $ 26,176.00 $ 25,057.00 Non Rountine Expenditures 4610 Extraordinarv Maintenance $ 4,000.00 $ 3,500.00 7520 Replacement of Non Expendable Equipment 7540 Property Betterments And Additions Total Non Routine Expenditures $ 4,000.00 $ 3,500.0~_ Total of All Expenditures For Year $ 76,926.00 $ ·--·-72,655.00 .. -Cash Flow {Deficit) $ (46,283.00) $ (50,854.0~_} ---~ -HUD Contributions 8020 HUD Operating Subsidy $ 32,000.00 $ 34,490.00 3620 Capital Fund Transer For Operations $ 10,000.00 $ 19,766.00 Other Cash: Current Cash Reserves $ 16,500.00 $ 16,583.00 Total HUD & Other Contributions $ 58,500.00 $ 70,839~Q_ . -- Net Cash Flow (Deficit) $ 12,217.00 $ 19,985.00 H:\Users\JEFF\OTC Pub Hsg Operating Budget-12-31-2011 2 '-- 2011 OTTER TAIL COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE: I. Preparing Small Cities Development Grant Applications. Used 2008 Tax Levy Funds to prepare a combined housing rehab application for the Cities of Deer Creek and Parkers Prairie. Will complete 19 owner occupied homes with $389,121. The HRA has committed Tax Levy Funds as a matching requirement. Used 2009 and 2010 Tax Levy Funds to prepare two combined applications. Both applications were funded. One for the cities of Pelican Rapids and Erhard and the townships of Pelican and Erhards Grove ($773,940) and one for the Cities of New York Mills and Bluffton and the Townships of Newton and Bluffton ($857,740). The HRA has committed Tax Levy funds as a matching requirement. The HRA is using 2010 and will use 201[ Tax Levy Funds to complete preparation of an application for the Cities of Battle Lake, Clitherall and Clitherall Township to do 22 Owner Occupied homes and 14 Commercial projects totaling $887,000.00. The HRA will also suomit a "Short Form" application requesting additional funds for 8 Homeowners ($ I 84,000) in Parkers Prairie and Deer Creek as an extension of the program funded in 2008. 2. Expanded Homeowner Rehab Loan program to meet increased demand for emergency home repairs (roofs, wells, septic systems, etc.). Other agencies unable to fund these types of improvements. 2010 Homeowner Rehab Loan Program -Completed 22 projects to date using approximately $155,000.00. 3. Use Rental Rehab Program to meet demand for rental units that qualify for HRA rental assistance Program. • 2010 Rental Rehab Loan Program -Working on 7 rental units. 4. Section 8 Voucher Program/General Administration -To date (2010) we have used approximately $85,032 to supplement the Section 8 Voucher Program and General Administration of Otter Tail County administered rehab programs. This is due largely to Federal reductions in administrative program funds. H:\Usecs\DENNIS\CO COMMISSIONERS 9-7-20 JO.doc PREVIOUS SMALL CITIES GRANTS ADMINISTERED SINCE 1997 Year Cities Rehabbed 1997-1999 Eastern, Parkers Prairie, 48 homes rehabbed Elmo and Woodside Townships 1999-2001 City of Perham 23 homes 27 rental units 23 commercial buildings 2000-2002 City of Henning 35 homes rehabbed 2002-2004 City of Battle Lake 33 homes rehabbed 2004-2007 City of Urbank 20 homes rehabbed 2004-2007 City of Underwood 24 homes rehabbed 2005-2007 City of Fergus Falls 23 homes rehabbed 8 rental units 2005-2007 All of Otter Tail County 22 homes rehabbed 2007-2009 City of Pelican Rapids 20 homes rehabbed (Target numbers) 12 rental units 19 commercial buildings 2008-2010 Cities of Parkers Prairie, Deer Creek 19 homes rehabbed 2009-201 1 Cities of Pelican Rapids & Erhard 22 homes rehabbed (Target numbers) 10 commercial buildings 2009-2011 Cities of New York Mills & Bluffton 21 homes rehabbed (Target numbers) 15 rental units 5 commercial buildings Above amounts do not include local and other leverage funds. H:\Users\DE IS\CO COMMISSIONERS 9-7-2010.cloc Amount $600,000 $890 000 $460,000 $480,000 $285,000 $393,000 $480,000 $454,000 $992,000 $389,121 $773 ,940 $857,740 I . HRA TAX ~EVY HOM~ REHAB PROJECTS DONE TO DATE IN 2010 OWNER WORK <' ' •. ':';•, ,, --" ., . -,, ...... '! ... ':·'.,.~=.f'c, . ;, ·.! :. , .. ,,_.,.,, ......... I. Clitherall Well & Septic 2. Deer Creek Roof 3. Parkers. Prairie Roof & Windows 4. Battle Lake Well 5. Pelican Rapids Well 6. Henning Roof 7. Parkers Prairie Roof 8. Deer Creek Plumbing & Heating 9. Pelican Rapids Septic 10. Pelican Rapids Roof 11. Deer Creek Roof 12. Henning Septic 13. Otter Tail Roof 14. New York Mills Well 15. Dent Roof 16. Battle Lake Well 17. Deer Creek Roof 18. Perham Roof 19. Fergus:Falls Well 20. Clitherall Plumbing & Heating 21. New York Mills Roof & Windows 22. Perham Roof RENTAL Working on 7 units to date in 2010. Landlords that participate in the Section 8 Voucher Program must make improvements to their units to keep'. them qualified for low income tenants to continue receiving assistance. The Rental Rehab;Program helps make the properties financially viable for the owners and livable for the tenants. H:\Users\DENNIS\CO COMMISSIONERS 9-7-2010.doc j ~· ,;/-~ 1 r01 Fe1rgus i\CaHls/Otter Taal Couimty HRA ,. g;.i;,~i'i;ff/~, 'j Housing & Redevelopment Authority Otter Tail County HRA Section 8 Voucher Rental Assistance Pro gram 140 Vouchers 2010 $442,012 2009 $489,766 2008 $457,298 2007 $420,012 2006 $424,932 2005 $422,461 2004 $418,132 2003 $417,907 HRA Office 1151 Friberg Ave Fergus Falls MN 5'6537 218,739-3249 Fax 218-736-4706 ffhra@prtel.com www.fergusfall~hra.c.om Riverview Heights Highrise 205 North Sheridan Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-739-9498 ;;::·,,•·-==·· :=·:::.:··-;:.l;-ttlfil'W~•e:lllcs\1.rnEFF\offl.ll!JlcU::wUl!!uc~he~Ci rui.docc;::·-=-"'·-=·===-=-Providing Housing Opportunities =============· Otter Tail County HRA Fully Taxc1ble Market Value (Pay 2008) JOBZ Taxable Market Value (Pay 2008) Total Fully Taxable and JOBZ Percentage Under MS 469.033 Subd 6 Maximum Allowable County Board Authorized (Pay 2008) Percent of Maximum Allowable Option 1 -Add 76,000 (280,000-204,000) Per Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 "Only $38 ,511 not to exceed allowable maximum Assumptions - 1. The taxable value of the district does not change. ::ioo9r _A e()\'c"'ed 6,434 ,106,300 2,032,800 6,436,139,100 -:11 0.0144% 926,511 280,000 30.22% 356,000 432,000 508,000 584,000 660,000 736,000 812,000 888,000 926,511 .2vt>~ ;)O)C a..o II App1-o,c2,c:\ A..iP•'~Vfil-~ f:<1J•<i!:S.-\,e.cl O~ii~ /o .,.0/ 8'57o .,o/8S-9'o :ff ~s7,c::oo -ffy1~,ovc -'t41~1oov 30%, 35"Jh ZS~0 Option 2 -Increase Percent of Maximum Allowable Line 15 by 5% a Year until Maximum Allowable is Reached 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 201 4 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 ·only 4.78% -not to exceed allowable maximum 5.00% Sdfe 35.22% 3S_90 40.22% 35"(i, 45.22% c, 50.22% 55.22% 60.22% 65.22% 70.22% 75.22% 80.22% 85.22% 90.22% 95.22% 100.00% 326,326 372,651 418,977 465,302 511 ,628 557,953 604,279 650,605 696,930 743,256 789,581 835,907 882,232 926,520 35?,0~3 41~, 000 ~•~, ooo • ' I Program MBFA Deferre'1 Loans -Phase XV Rental Rehab -2010 Program OTC TaxLevy-Homeowner (2010) OTC Tax Levy -Rental (2010) 2011 SCDf Full Applications (2) SCDP: Parkers Prairie/Deer Creek (16 homes) SCDP: Pelican Rapids/Erhard/Erha:rd.'s Grove Twshp/Pelican Twshp (22 homes) SCDP: Pelican Rapids/Erhard/Erhard~s Grove Twshp/Pelican Twshp (10 com!fter.) SCDP: New York Mills/Blufflon/ Newton Twshp/Bluffton Twsbp (21 homes) SCDP: New York Mills/Bluffton/ Newton Twshp/Bluffton Twshp (5 comm~t) SCOP: New.York J.\ilills/Blufflon/ Newton Twshp/Bluffton T"':"shp (15 rental) Otter Tail County HRA Rehabilitation Projects Update October 21, 2010 Rehab "' Appll.~ations In Process Inspected Bidding In Complete. Progress 7 1. 7 0 3 3. 0 Progrl!]ll will not start until.2011 27 0 27 1 10 16 2 1 1 0 0 1 Baffle Lake (Pre-App) and Parkers Prairie (Short Form) Pre-application and Short Form have been submitteg. E,c:pect to receive notificatiop_ by November 18, 201 o·ifinvited for Full Application .. 19 0 19 J 3 15 9 3 7 3 3 ·o 4 0 4 ,.$ 1 0 7 4 4 1 2 0 3 0 3 1 2 0 4 1 3 3 0 0 6· $136,189;55 .. OTC UMA UML January 140 126 February 140 130' March 140 140 April 140 142 May 140 143 June 140 146 July 140 145 Aui:1ust 140 143 September 140 l/"136 October ,_ November December YTD 1,260 1,125 NRABalance as.of 1/1/2010: ABAYTD: Less HAP Expenditures YTD: = Remaining NRA YTD: CY Eligibility: Remaining CY Eligibility: CY Months Remaining: ) leasing% 90.00% 92.86% 100.00% 101.43% 102.14% 104.29% 103.57% 102.14% 97.14% #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE! 89.29% Monthly CY Eligibility Remaining: Unit Months Available CY: Unit Months Leased CY: Unit Months Remaining CY: Monthly Units Remaining CY: Unit Months Funding Would Support: Monthly Units Funding Would Support: Minimum of Available or Supportable: ITT~E¥:'lkft~pl0l~Q~::} ~~·'.$~1Hkf-~rt!~fllii>~ $330,813 $364,365 -$33,552 $25,882 555 185 240 80 Minimum of Available or Supportable Montt 240 80 ABA Utilization ABA HAP % PUC $ 36,757 $ 35,518 96.63% $ 282 $ 36,757 36,724 99.91% 282.49 $ 36,757 39,812 108.31% 284.37 $ 36,757 45,06_7 122.61% 317.37 36,757 40,388 109.88% 282.43 36,757 44,421 120.85% 304.25 36,757 42,939 116.82% 296.13 36,757 41 ?RR 112.33% 288.73 36,757 ( 38,20~ I 103.95% 280.94 #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE! $330,813 $364,365 110.14% $ 323.88 1 SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OTC SECTION HCV PROGRAM AUGUST & SEPTEMBER, 2010 Transfers Out AnnualRecerts Interim Recerts Portability Move-In Portability Move-Out End Participation New Admissions Recert Inspections Shop Mode/ARS Waiting List/To Date Vouchers Issued Applications I/P Ports In Pending Ports Out Pending Ports Out Paid Ports Received In-House Transfers ELI% 2 31 40 0 0 5 4 24 1 217 1 (Shop) 0 0 6 Requests 13/$5,988.00 3/$812.00 0 100% OTTER TAIL COUNTY PUBLIC HOUSING FAMILY UNITS BOARD REPORT 13 Family units Augusf 2010 Rents Payable $2,979.00 Rents Collected $2,202.00 Late Fees Charged $ 0.00 Late Fees Collected $ 25.00 Late Fees Outstanding $ 0.00 Vacancies 0 Waiting List 2Bedroom 9 3 Bedroom 14 4 Bedroom 0 H:\Users\Pam\Board Reports\OT County -Board Report.doc OTTER TAIL COUNTY PUBLIC HOUSING FAMILY UNITS BOARD REPORT 13 Family units September 2010 Rents Payable $2,976.00 Rents Collected $3,431.00 Late Fees Charged $ 0.00 Late Fees Collected $ 0.00 Late Fees Outstanding $ 0.00 Vacancies 0 Waiting List 2Bedroom 13 3 Bedroom 16 4Bedroom 0 Received notice to vacate for unit in NY Mills for Oct 31 5\ working on applicants for this unit Lease termination for October 31, informal hearing held Oct 19th. Working on applicants for this unit. After a fami ly moves out, the Otter Tail County Housing Authority will return the security deposit within 21 calendar days to the last known address or give the family a written statement of why all or part of the security deposit is being kept. The rental unit must be restored to the same conditions as when the family moved in, except for normal wear and tear. Deposits will not be used to cover normal wear and tear or damage that existed when the family moved in. If State law requires the payment of interest on security deposits, it shall be compli ed with. The Otter Tail County Housing Authority will be considered in compliance with th e above if the required payment, statement, or both, are deposited in the U.S. mail wi th first class postage paid within 2 1 days. 20.5 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 1.0 RIGHT TO A HEARIN G Upon the filing of a written request as provided in these procedures, a resident shall be entitled to a hearing before a Hearing Officer. 2.0 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of thjs Grievance Procedure, the foll owing definitions are applicable: A. "Grievance" shall mean any di pule which a resident may have with respect to the Otter Tail County Housing Authority's action or failure to act in accordance with the individual resident's lease or Authority regulations which adversely affect the individual resident's rights, duties, welfare or status. Grievance does not include any dispute a resident may have with the Authority concerning a tennination of tenancy or eviction that involves any criminal activity that threatens the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of the Authority's public housing premises by other residents or employees of the Authority; or any drug-related and/or criminal activity on or off the premises, not j ust on or near the premises. Nor shall this process apply to disputes between residents not involving the Otter Tail County Housing Authority or to class grievances. The Grievance Procedure is not a forum for initiating or negotiating policy changes between a resident, group, or groups of Residents and the PH A's Board of Commissioners. B. "Complainant" shall mean any resident whose grievance is presented to the Otter Tail County Housing Authority or at the development management office in accordance with secti ons 3.0 and 4.0 of this procedure. H:\USERS\AGENCY PLAN\ACOP OTC 2010-2011.DOC 78 REVISED 4-20-20 I 0 C. "Elements of Due Process" shall mean an eviction action or a termination of tenancy in a State or local court in which the fo llowing procedural safeguards are required: I. Adequate notice to the resident of the grounds for tenninating the tenancy and for eviction; 2. Right of the resident to be represented by counsel; 3. Opportunity for the resident to refute the evidence presented by the Authority includi ng the right to confront and cross examine witnesses and to present an y affim1ati ve legal or equitable defen e which the resident may have; and 4. A decision on the merits. D. "Hearing Officer" shall mean a person selected in accordance with section 4.0 of these procedures to hear grievances and render a decision with respect thereto. E. "Resident" shall mean the adult person (or persons) other than a live-in aide: 1. Who resides in the unit and who executed the lease with the Otter Tail County Housing Authority as lessee of the premi ses, or, if no such person now resides in the premises, 2. Wl10 resides in the unit and who is the remaining head of household of the resident family residing in the unit. F. "Resident Organization" incl udes a resident management corporation. G. "Promptly" (as used in section 3.0, and 4.0 (D)), shall mean within the time peri od indicated in a notice from Otter Tail County Housing Authority of a proposed action which would provide the basis for a grievance if the resident has received a notice of a proposed action from the agency. 3.0 INFORMAL SETTLEMENT OF GRIEVANCE Any grievance must promptly be personally presented verball y or in writing within 5 business days of the date of the notice, to the Otter Tail County Housing Authority office or to the office of th e development in whi ch the resident resides so that the grievance may be discussed informally and settled without a hearing. A summary of such discussion shall be prepared within five (5) business days and one copy shall be given to the resident and one retained in the Authority's resident file. The summary shall specify the names of the participants, dates of the meeting, the nature of the proposed disposition of the complaint and the specifi c reasons therefore, and shall specify the procedures by which a hearing und er these procedures may be obtained if the resident is not satisfied . H:\USERS\AGENCY PLAN\ACOP OTC 2010-2011.DOC 79 REVISED 4-20-20 I 0 4.0 PROCEDURES TO OBTAfN A HEARfNG 4.1 REQUEST FOR HEARING The resident shall submit a written request for a hearing to the Authority or the development office within fi ve (5) business days from the date of the mailing of the summary of the discussion pursuant to section 3.0. If complainant wishes to raise a request fo r reasonable accommodation, such request must be made and included in the written request for a hearing. Requests for reasonable accommodation received any time after the hearing request is made will be considered "untime ly" and will not be granted. The written request shall specify: A. The reasons for the grievance; and B. The action or relief sought. 4.2 SELECTION OF A HEARING OFFICER A grievance hearing shall be conducted by an imparti al person appointed by the OTTER TAIL COUNTY Housing Authority other than a person who made or approved the action under review or a subordinate of such person. The Hearing Officer will not be responsible for determining whether or not a Complainant request for reasonable accommodation should be granted. Requests fo r reasonable accommodation made, for the first time, during the hearing will not be granted. The Hearing Officer will regulate the conduct of the hearing in accordance with the OTTER TAIL COUNTY housing authority's hearing procedures. 4.3 FAILURE TO REQUEST A HEARING If the resident does not request a hearing in accordance with this section, then the Otter Tail County Housing Authority's disposition of the grievance under section 3.0 shall become fin al. However, failure to request a hearing does not constitute a waiver by the resident of the right thereafter to contest the Otter Tail County Housing Authority's action in di sposing of the complaint in an appropriate judicial proceeding. 4.4 HEARING PREREQUISITE All gri evances shall be promptly presented in person in writing, pursuant to the informal procedure prescribed in section 3.0 as a conditi on precedent to a hearing under this Section. However, if the resident can show good cause why there was failure to proceed in accordance with section 3.0 to the Hearing Officer, the provisions of this subsecti on may be waived by the Hearing Officer. 4.5 ESCROW DEPOSIT Before a hearing is scheduled in any grievance involving the amount ofrent as defined in the lease which the Otter Tail County Housing Authority claims is due, the resident shall H:\USERS\AGENCY PLAN\ACOP OTC 2010-2011.DOC 80 REVISED 6-1 7-2010 pay to the Otter Tail County Housing Authority an amount equal to the amount of the rent due and payable as of the first of the month preceding the month in which the act or failure to act took place. The resident shall thereafter deposit monthly the same amount of the monthly rent in an escrow account held by the Otter Tail County Housing Authority until the complaint is resolved by decision of the Hearing Officer. Amounts deposited into the escrow account shall not be considered as acceptance of money for rent during the period in which the grievance is pending. In extenuating circumstances, the Otter Tail County Housing Authority may waive these requirements. Unless so waived, the failure to make such payments shall result in a tennination of the grievance procedure. However, failure to make payment shall not constitute a waiver of any right the resident may have to contest the Otter Tail County Housing Authority's disposition of his grievance in any appropriate judicial proceeding. 4.6 SCHEDULING OF HEARINGS Within ten (10) business days when the Otter Tail County Housing Authority receives a request for a hearing, the Housing Authority will contact the Hearing Officer and promptly schedule a hearing for a time and place reasonably convenient to both the resident and the Otter Tail County Housing Authority. A written notification specifying the time, place and the procedures governing the hearing shall be delivered to the resident and the appropriate agency official. If the initial date and time for the hearing is not acceptable, the applicant/participant must contact the HRA, prior to the date and time of the scheduled hearing. Only one additional attempt will be made to reschedule the hearing. If the HRA does not hear from the family prior to the hearing it will be assumed that the applicant/participant plans to attend. The Hearing Officer may consider that the applicant/participant is in default if he/she does not appear within fifteen (15) minutes after the starting time of the hearing and the HRA actions will stand. 5.0 PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE HEARING The resident shall be afforded a fair hearing, which shall include: A. The opportunity to examine before the grievance hearing any Authority documents, including records and regulations that are directly relevant to the hearing. The resident shall be provided a copy of any such document at the resident's expense. If the Otter Tail County Housing Authority does not make the document available for examination upon request by the resident, the Otter Tail County Housing Authority may not rely on such document at the grievance hearing. B. The right to be represented by counsel or other person chosen as the resident's representative and to have such person( s) make statements on the resident's behalf and at the resident's expense; C. The Otter Tail County Housing Authority may, at its own expense, retain and be represented by legal counsel. H:\USERS\AGENCY PLAN\ACOP OTC 2010-2011.DOC 81 REVISED 6-17-2010 D. The right to a private hearing unless the resident requests a public hearing; E. The right to present evidence and arguments in support of the resident's complaint, to controvert evidence relied on by the Authority or development management, and to confront and cross examine all witnesses upon whose testimony or information the Otter Tail County Housing Authority or development management relies; and F. A decision based solely and exclusively upon the facts presented at the hearing. The Hearing Officer may render a decision without holding a hearing if the Hearing Officer determines that the issue has been previously decided at another hearing. The hearing shall be conducted infonnally by the Hearing Officer and oral and documentary evidence pertinent to the facts and issues raised by the Complainant and/or PHA may be received without regard to admissibility under the rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings. The Hearing Officer shall require the PHA, the Complainant, counsel and other participants or spectators to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion. Failure to comply with the directions of the Hearing Officer to obtain order may result in exclusion from the proceedings or in a decision adverse to the interests of the disorderly party and granting or denial of the relief sought, as appropriate. If either the resident or Authority fails to appear at a scheduled hearing, the Hearing Officer may postpone the hearing for up to five business days or determine that the missing party has waived their right to a hearing. Both the Otter Tail County Housing Authority and the resident shall be notified of the Hearing Officer's decision. This decision shall not waive a resident's right to contest the disposition of the grievance in an appropriate judicial proceeding. G. At the PHA's request, the Complainant shall provide the PHA with copies of all documents and evidence relevant to the hearing that will be used by Complainant and/or Complainant's representative as evidence during the hearing. The PHA will require that these documents and all evidence be provided to the Otter Tail County Housing Authority at least 48 hours prior to the date and time of requested hearing. If the Complainant does not make the document available for examination upon request by the PHA, the Complainant may not rely on such document at the Grievance Hearing. At the PHA's request, the Complainant shall provide the PHA with information regarding the scope and relevancy of the testimony of Complaint's witness( es). The PHA is entitled to cross exan1ine all witnesses upon whose testimony or infonnation the Complainant relies. H. Sometimes counsel for resident or resident will object to evidence as being "hearsay". The admissibility and the weight to be given evidence objected to as hearsay is within the sole discretion ofilie Hearing Officer. H:\USERS\AGENCY PLAN\ACOP OTC 2010-2011.DOC 82 REVISED 6-17-2010 a. All evidence presented by either side should be relevant to the issues at the hearing. The Hearing Officer may exclude. evidence that does not relate to the specific issues being considered. The hearing will be closed at the end of the hearing unless there is agreement, by both parties, that one or both may submit evidence at a later date or respond to evidence submitted by the other side. If the hearing record is closed at the end of the hearing, the Hearing Officer's decision will be based solely on evidence presented at th~ hearing. Evidence allowed at a later date, as agreed upon by both parties must be relevant to the subject agreed upon by both parties. The following accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities: A. The Otter Tail County Housing Authority shall provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to participate in the hearing. Reasonable accommodations may include qualified sign language interpreters, readers, accessible locations, or attendants. • B. If the resident is visually impaired, any notice to the resident that is required by these procedures must be in an accessible format. 6.0 INFORMAL HEARING PROCEDURES FOR DENIAL OF ASSISTANCE ON THE BASIS OF INELIGIBLE IMMIGRATION STATUS The participant family may request that the Otter Tail County Housing Authority provide for an informal hearing after the family has notification of the INS decision on appeal, or in lieu of request of appeal to the INS. The participant family must make this request within 30 days of receipt of the Notice of Denial or Termination of Assistance, or within 30 days ofreceipt of the INS appeal decision. 7.0 DECISION OF THE HEARING OFFICER The Hearing Officer shall prepare a written decision, together with the reasons therefore, within fourteen (14) calendar days after the hearing. A copy of the decision shall be sent to the resident and the Otter Tail County Housing Authority. The Authority shall retain a copy of the decision in the resident's folder. A copy of such decision with all names and identifying references deleted shall also be maintained on file by the Otter Tail County • Housing Authority and made available for inspection by a prospective complainant, his or her representative, or the Hearing Officer. The decision of the Hearing Officer shall be binding on the Otter Tail County Housing Authority who shall take all actions, or refrain from any actions, necessary to carry out the decision unless the Otter Tail County Housing Authority's Board of Commissioners determines within reasonable time, and promptly notifies the complainant of its determination, that: H:\USERS\AGENCY PLAN\ACOP OTC 2010-2011.DOC 83 REVISED 6-17-2010 A. The grievance does not concern Otter Tail County Housing Authority action or failure to act in accordance with or involving the resident's lease or Authority regulations, which adversely affect the resident's rights, duties, welfare or status; B. The decision of the Hearing Officer is contrary to applicable Federal, State, or local law, Authority regulations, or requirements of the Annual Contributions Contract between the Authority and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A decision by the Hearing Officer or Board of Commissioners in favor of the Otter Tail County Housing Authority or which denies the relief requested by the resident in whole or in part shall not constitute a waiver of, nor affect in any manner whatsoever, any rights the resident may have to a trial do novo or judicial review in any judicial proceedings, which may thereafter be brought in the matter. 21.0 SUPPORT FOR OUR ARMED FORCES A major and important component of our armed forces are the part-time military personnel that serve in various Reserve and National Guard units. The Otter Tail County Housing Authority is very supportive of these men and women. An unfortunate fact of service in both the Reserves and National Guard is that from time to time their personnel are activated to full-time status and asked to serve our country in a variety of ways and circumstances. Whenever the Federal Government activates Reserve and/or National Guard personnel, the Otter Tail County Housing Authority wants to support these brave warriors in the following manners: A. If a family finds it necessary for another adult to temporarily move into a unit solely to serve as a temporary guardian for children residing in the unit, the income received by the temporary guardian will not be counted in determining family income. B. Although typically a criminal background check is required before anyone can move into a public housing unit, this requirement will be waived for a temporary guardian. Instead, the background check will occur after the person moves in. If the results of the check dictate that the person is ineligible for public housing, the family shall be given a reasonable time to find a replacement temporary guardian. C. Recognizing that activation in the Reserves or National Guard can be very disruptive to a family's income, the Otter Tail County Housing Authority will expeditiously re-evaluate a resident's rent if requested to do so and will exercise reasonable restraint if the activated resident has trouble paying their rent. D. Typically a unit cannot be held by a family that is not residing in it as their primary residence. If all members of a military family are temporarily absent from the unit because a member of the family has been called to active duty, the family H:\USERS\AGENCY PLAN\ACOP OTC 2010-2011.DOC 84 REVISED 6-17-2010 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: ENCLOSURE MEMO Board of Directors, Otter Tail CountyHRA Jeffrey Gaffaney, Executive Director December, 9 2010 HRAOffice 1151 Friberg Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-739-3249 Fax 218-736-4706 ffhra@prtel.com www.fergusfallshra.com Riverview Heights Highrise 205 North Sheridan Ave Fergus Falls MN 56537 218-739-9498 Meeting to be Held Thursday, December 16th, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the HRA Office, 1151 Friberg Ave., Fergus Falls, MN. 56537 Regular Minutes of October 21st Meeting / AGENDA 1.v6~erson -Call Meeting to Order 2.L/2\pproval of Minutes 3. Ex/-,.rve Director ~s~· istrative Expenses -October and November 201 O B. fu stment Listing C. 10 Capitai Fund Program Update D. ~o/1 Administrative Contracts with Fergus Falls HRA lJ/ _section 8 Voucher Program ~~ ow Rent Pu?lic Housing Program 3. • MHFA Housmg Rehab Programs 4 Tax Levy Program E.vPublic Housing Accounts Receivables for 12/31/10 4. R"ilitation Specialist -Dennis Christenson A. A Update B. C Tax Levy Update C. 011 SCDP Applications 5. Re~ilitation Assistant-Sue Bjorklund A~~~9 Deer Creek/Parkers Prairie SCDP I B. IO Pelican Rapids SCDP 1 C. 2010 New York Mills SCDP I~ 9. Haus· • Administrator -Mary Jo Schwarz A. ection 8 Update I 7. Hous/g Manager -Pam Minten A.Jublic Housing Update PLEASE CALL IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND/ =-============== Providing Housing Opportunities --1,Nllsers\lEBli:YA·g=da·o::i:c·HR*·Pec-2010·aoc= The Otter Tail County HRA Board of Commissioners met in a regular meeting on October 21st, 2010 at the Fergus Fall s HRA 1151 Friberg Ave., Fergus Falls, MN. 56537 MEMBERS PRESENT Scott Rocho11, Chairperson Janice Palan, Secretary Robert Maki Robert Bigwood Hazel Hovde OTHERS PRESENT Jeffrey Gaffaney Dennis Christenson Mary Jo Schwarz Pam Minten Sue Bjorklund Vicki Scheer Robert Bigwood, Vice Chairperson opened the regular meeting. A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from the August 19th, 2010, meeting. M/Hazel Hovde S/ Janice Palan The public hearing regarding the 20 I 1 annual update of the 5-year agency plan was opened at l 0:00 a.m. There were no other members of the public present nor were there any written comments submitted. Jeff anticipates receiving the same amount as last year of $23,666 for the Capital Fund program. He presented information regarding expenditures for 2011 and also anticipated expenditures for years 20 12, 2013 and 2014. Any of the items listed can be moved forward if need be. Mary Jo Schwarz explained that there were no changes in the Section 8 policies. The Fair Market Rents were increased but upon review Mary Jo proposed that no changes be made in the current payment standards. Pam Minten also explained that there were no changes in the public housing ACOP. Changes were updated along with the Fergus Falls Agency Plan in April, 2010. A motion was made and seconded to approve resolution #94 -PHA Certification of Compliance with 201 1 annual update of the 5-year agency plan. M/Scott Rocholl S/ Hazel Hovde Jeffrey Gaffaney, Executive Director, reviewed the administrative expenses for the months of August and September 2010. A motion was made and seconded to approve the expenses. M/Robert Maki S/ Janice Palan The Investment Listing was reviewed, there was one CD that renewed at Security State Bank at a rate of .15%, the only other changes were the balances in the checking and savings accounts. Jeff called two other banks to get comparison rates and did not find any better rate. Regarding the 2010 Capital Funds Program, two proposals were received for the removal of the NC sleeves and to reside the exterior in th eseareas. A bid for $3,900 was received from Henry Price Construction and one from Brian Jorgenson Construction fo r $5,378.00. A motion was made and seconded to accept the bid from Henry Price Construction for $3,900.00 H:\Users\ VICKl\20 LO minutes\minutes -otc october 20 IO.doc M/Hazel Hovde SI Robert Maki Only one bid was received for Multi-Peril Insurance from American Family Insurance in the amount of $7,795.00 (which is an increase from 2010 of$830.00). A motion was made and seconded to accept the bid. M/Robert Maki S/ Hazel Hovde Only one bid was received from Carlson/Highland & Co. LLP for the fiscal audit in the amount of $6,250.00, (which is the same amount as last year). A motion was made and seconded to accept this bid. M/Janice Palan S/ Hazel Hovde Information and a spreadsheet of projected budget costs were reviewed regarding the Public Housing budget for 2011. After much discussion regarding the budget a motion was made and seconded approving Resolution #095 regarding for board approval of the operating budget. M/Hazel Hovde S/ Robert Maki Jeff and Dennis attended the Otter Tail County budget meeting September 9th and presented a summary of the 2010 Tax Levy distributions as used by the HRA. The meeting went weII and the HRA's 2011 levy request was we II received. Jeff expects to hear in December if the request will be approved. Dennis Christenson, Rehab Specialist reported that there are 7 MHFA Deferred Loan Program Phase XV applications that have been received, I is in process, 7 have been inspected, 3 have rehab in progress and 3 are complete. The Rental Rehab Program will not start until 2011. There are 27 applications for the 2010 Otter Tail County Tax Levy Homeowner Program, 27 have been inspected, 1 is bidding, ro are in progress and 16 are complete. Two applications have been taken, I is in process, 1 inspected and I is complete for the 2010 Otter Tail County Rental Rehab Program. The SmaII Cities pre-application for ClitheraII/Battle Lake/ClitheraII Township and the short form application for Parkers Prairie/Deer Creek have been submitted. Dennis expects to receive notification by November 18, 2010 if invited for full application. Sue Bjorklund, Rehab Assistant reported that there were 19 applications taken for the Parkers Prairie/Deer Creek SCDP program, 19 were inspected, I is bidding, 3 are in process and 15 are complete. The goal of 16 will be exceeded. Nine Homeowner applications have been received, 3 are in process, 7 have been inspected, 3 are bidding and 3 have work in progress for the Pelican Rapids/Erhard and Erhard's Grove Township/Pelican Townships SCDP Program. Four commercial applications have been received, 4 are in process, 4 have been inspected, 3 are bidding and I has work in progress for the Pelican Rapids/Erhard and Erhard's Grove Township/Pelican Program. H:\Users\VICKI\2010 minutes\minutes -otc october 2010.doc 2 Seven homeowner applications have been received, 4 are in process, 4 have been inspected, 1 is bidding and 2 have Rehab in progress for the New York Mills/ Bluffton and Newton and Bluffton Townships SCDP Program. Three commercial applications have been received, 3 have been inspected, 1 is bidding and 2 have work in progress for the New York Mills/Bluffton and Newton/Bluffton Townships Program. Four applications have been received, I is in process, 3 have been inspected, and 3 are bidding for the New York Mills/Bluffton and Newton/Bluffton Townships Rental SCDP Program. Mary Jo reported that for the month of August there were 143 leased and HAPS totaling $41,288. In September there were 136 leased and HAPS totaling $38,208.00. There were 2 transfers out that were absorbed by other agencies, 31 annual recertification's, 40 interims and 1 in shop mode. There are 21 7 on the waiting list and 13 port outs totaling $5,988.00. The ELI was at 100%. The HAP money for 2011 will be based on the 2010 calendar year funding. Pam Minten, Housing Manager of the Fergus Falls and Otter Tail County public housing units reported that August rents owed for the Otter Tail County Family Public Housing units totaled $2,979.00, and $2,202 .00 was collected. An outstanding late fee of $25.00 was collected. There were no vacancies. Nine applicants were on the 2-bedroom public housing waiting list, 14 applicants on the 3-bedroom waiting list and O on the 4-bedroom waiting list. The September rents owed totaled $2 ,976.00 and $3,431 .00 was collected. No late fees and no vacancies. Thirteen applicants were on the 2-bedroom public housing waiting list, 16 applicants on the 3-bedroorn waiting list and none on the 4-bedroom list. Pam has received one notice to vacate in New York Mills for October 31 st and is working on applications for this unit. She has terminated a lease effective for October 31 st and an informal hearing was held October 19th. Pam explained to the board that there were issues at the informal hearing. Jeff and Pam both received calls complaining about the eviction of this family. She provided information from the Otter Tail County HRA agency plan regarding grievance procedures and selection of the informal hearing officer policy to the Board. There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn. M/Janice Palan S/Hazel Hovde Janice Palan, Secretary Date H:\Users\ VICKl\20 IO min utes\minutes -otc october 20 I 0.doc 3 .. OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA EXPENSES FOR THE MONTH OF October, 2010 Bank of the West -Office Rent $ 450.00 City of Fergus Falls -Health Insurance $ 1,850.00 Principal Mutual Life Insurance -Retirement $ 950.00 Otter Tail Telcom $ 225.00 U.S. Postmaster $ 200.00 MN Benefit Association $ 400.00 AT & T Mobility $ .22.94 Dennis Christenson -Mileage $ 553.50 Jeffrey Gaffaney -Mileage $ 50.00 Mary Jo Schwarz -Mileage $ 285.00 Scott Rocholl -Per Diem $ 72.00 Janice Pal an -Per Diem $ 105.00 Hazel Hovde -Per Diem $ 85.00 Robert Maki -Per Diem $ 115.00 Robert Bigwood -Per Diem $ 60.00 City of Pelican Rapids $ 403.46 Price Family Construction $ 1,950.00 Otter Tail Power Company $ 87.50 City of New York Mills $ 212.81 City of Underwood $ 87.50 Shanon Schmitz $ 233.00 Svingen, Karkela, Cline, Haugrud, Hunt, Larson Law Firm $ 885.00 Vicki Scheer $ 17.56 Culligan Water Company $ 49.70 Daily Journal $ 84.00 Cursor Control Inc. $ 290.00 American Family Insurance $ 582.41 Pine Plaza Appliance, Inc. $ 49.14 Outdoor Renovations, Inc. $ 2,667.50 Salaries $ 9,602.28 H:\Users\tempory letters\OTC HRA EXPENSES -dee OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA EXPENSES FOR THE MONTH OF November, 2010 Bank of the West -Office Rent $ City of Fergus Falls -Health Insurance $ Principal Mutual Life Insurance -Retirement $ Otter Tail Telcom $ U.S. Postmaster $ MN Benefit Association $ AT & T Mobility $ Dennis Christenson -Mileage $ Jeffrey Gaffaney-Mileage $ Mary Jo Schwarz -Mileage $ Vicki Scheer $ Otter Tail Power Company $ City of Pelican Rapids $ City of New York Mills $ City of Underwood $ Home Depot $ New Horizons Ag Service $ American Family Insurance $ Diana Kugler $ RTW-Workers Comp $ North Dakota BCI $ Errin Holtberg -Security Deposit $ Abcus Plus Services, Inc. $ Salaries ' $ H:\Users\tempory letters\OTC HRA EXPENSES -nov 450.00 1,850.00 950.00 225.00 200.00 400.00 29.83 418.50 48.65 89.00 25.00 217.66 155.00 329.44 217.67 311.08 77.67 580.41 575.00 750.00 15.00 302.1_8 93.00 9,849.61 December 16, 2010 OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA INVESTMENT LISTING r.n~ #41-1518930 l FINANCIAL FUND i DESCRIPTION I PRINCIPAL l INTEREST INTEREST I PURCHASE MATURITY INSTITUTION 1 1 RATE PAID ' DATE DATE --------..,---------+-----~--~:------~-+-! -~----4---------J>---------l'----·----+---~---! i ! I i I CERTIFICATES 1 j I I ! ,...._...._._-------·-----+----'---,------~-------+'-------'-+----------'~~-+------------+---------t--------~ Security State Bank Public Housing J Money Market $6,583.97 0.15% Maturity j Renewed 09/19/10 03/19/11 Fergus Falls ______ _,__ ______ , Certificate #210979 i • Automatic Deposit I 1-....::.._______----"------_,::.:_::...::.......:_____:_..:....::..........:.. __ -_t+-I =--_,_-. -----ii----,------,]----~•~~1,--------+-------- i l l l ( I SAVINGS ACCOUNTS I I Security State Bank I Section 8 Admin Weekly-Money I $19,776.06 f .20% Monthly Account I : _f e!_gus Falls . 1 Reserve Market Savings ] ! #9312,.004634 1 , Security State BankJ, ·Public Housing Commercial M~on-. e-y--t--1 -~$-7,-0~34.05 l .15% Monthly Account I 1 Fergus Falls Security Deposits Market 1 1 : #931201567_3 i I i--___J,..,!.-~----------'1--~--.A...-:...--!-------'-------<-l-~----;---1_ -------:--------'----!-I ~-----1-------------'------ [ I ' I . I CHECKING ACCOUNTS • --t· I ; Section 8 Existing j NOW Account $34,332.10 1 Public Housing NOW Account $26,887.31 --~-----------+--------;--------------,'----------+-----+--------r-~-----r------MHF A-Loan Account Otter Tail County Tax Levy :MHFA-HOME Account ! NOW Account NOW Account NOW Account H:\Users\JEFF\INVESTMENT LISTINGS\invest list otc -· Dec 20 IO.doc $14,419.84 $280,839.03 $831.07 $0.00 OTTER TAIL COUNTY HRA PUBLIC HOUSING BALANCES TO WRITE OFF DECEMBER 2010 Program MHFA Deferred Loans -Phase XV Rental Rehab -2010 Program OTC Tax Levy-Homeowner (2010) OTC Tax Levy-Rental (2010f l;{ n.{s' '-./ 2011 SCDP Full Applications (2) SCDP: Parkers Prairieffieer Creek (16 homes) SCDP: Pelican Rapids/Erhard/Erhard's Grove Twshp/Pelican Twshp (22 homes) SCDP: Pelican Rapids/Erhard/Erhard's Grove Twshp/Peiican Tushp (10 commer.) SCDP: New York Mills/Bluffton/ Newton Twshp/Bluffton Twshp (21 homes) SCDP: New York Mills/Bluffton/ Newton Twshp/Bluffton Twshp (5 commer) SCDP: New YorkMiils/Bluffton/ Newton Twshp/Bluffton Twshp (15 rental) Otter Tail County HRA Rehabilitation Projects Update December 16, 2010 Applications In Process Inspected 7 0 7 0 Program will not start until 2011 30 0 30 8 0 8 Battle Lake (Pre-App) and Rehab Bidding In Complete Proeress 1 2 4 1 9 20· 0 6 2 Parkers Prairie (Short Form) Pre-application approved. Will submit Full Application by February 10, 2011. Will hear on both in April. 19 0 19 0 3 16 11 1 10 3 5 2 5 0 5 2 3 0 /1 1 5 2 ,, 0 .., 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 3 0 0 6- $136,189.55 OTC UMA UML January 140 126 February 140 130 March 140 140 April 140 142 May 140 143 June HO 146 July 140 145 August 140 143 September 140 136 October 140 V'f35 November 140 lc'134 December YTD 1,540 1,520 NRA Balance as of 1/1/2010: ABA YTD: Less HAP Expenditures YTD: = Remaining NRA YTD: CY Eligibility: Remaining CY Eligibility: CY Months Remaining:: leasing% 90.00% 92.86% 100.00% 101.43% 102.14% 104.29% 103.57% 102.14% 97.14% I/ 96.43% ) 95.71% #DIV/01 98.70% Monthly CY Eligibility Remaining: Unit Months Available CY: Unit Months Leased CY: Unit Months Remaining CY: Monthly Units Remainir:ig CY: Unit Months Funding Would Support: Monthly Units Funding Would Support: a:-':r:: ;'.1l •• '!$ol $404,327 $440,075 -$35,748 " :$442;012' $1,937 ~ .·:,f. ~ ~ ,. _j_ $1,937 •i,:;: . .-· _::,·~~::'~'~fe8qJ 1,520 160 160 7 7 Minimum of Available or Supportable: 7 Minimum of Available or Supportable Montt 7 ABA Utilization ABA HAP %' PUC $ 36,757 $ 35,518 ,96.63% $ 282 $ 36,757 36,724 99.91% 282.49 $ 36,757 39,812 108.31% 284.37 $ 36,757 45,067 122.61% 317.37 36,757 40,388 109.88% 282.43 36,757 44,421 120.85% 304.25 36,757 42,939 116.82% 296.13 36,757 41,288 112.33% 288.73 36,757 38,208 103.95% 280.94 36,757 38,777 105.50% 287.24 36,757 36,933 100.48% 275.62 #DIV/01 #DIV/01 $404,327 $440,075 108.84% $ 289.52_\ SUMMARY OF ACTIONS OTC SECTION HCV PROGRAM OCTOBER & NOVEMBER, 2010 Transfers Out AnnualRecerts Interim Recerts Portability Move-In Portability Move-Out End Participation New Admissions Shop Mode/ARS Waiting List/To Date Vouchers Issued Applications I/P Ports In Pending Ports Out Pending Ports Out Paid Ports Received In-House Transfers ELI% 1 26 14 0 1 2 0 1 234 1 (Shop) 0 ~ Requests J,/ 12/$11,434.00 3/$1,624.00 0 100% OTTERTAIL COUNTY PUBLIC HOUSING FAMILY UNITS B·oARD REPORT 13 Family units October 2010 Rents Payable $.2,826.00 Rents Collected $2,346.00 Late Fees Charged $ 0.00 Late Fees Collected $ 0.00 Late Fees Outstanding $ 0.00 ELI Percentage NA Vacancies 0 Waiting List 2 Bedroom 13 3 Bedroom 13 4 Bedroom ,Q H:\Users\Pam\Board Reports\OT County-Board Report.doc OTTER TAIL COUNTY PUBLIC HOUSING FAMILY UNITS BOARD REPORT 13 Family units November 2010 Rents Payable $2,067.00 Rents Collected $2,067.00 Late Fees Charged $ 25.00 Late Fees Collected $ o:oo Late Fees Outstanding $ 0.00 ELI Percentage 100% Vacancies I Waiting List 2 Bedroom 15 3 Bedroom 17 4 Bedroom I NY Mills vacancy 11-1-10, unit filled 11-24-10