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Neg Agmt PR00005657 with the City of St. Paul for HUD Section 3 contracting services and participation in the Twin Cities Section 3 Collaborative, 07/01/23-06/30/26, NTE $12,000
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Agreement PR00005657 with the City of St. Paul for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 3 contracting services and participation in the Twin Cities Section 3 Collaborative, during the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, with a not to exceed amount of $12,000; that following review and approval by the County Attorney's Office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Section 3 is a provision of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Act of 1968 that attempts to connect low-income residents, and businesses that hire low-income residents, to contracting opportunities resulting from HUD-assisted construction projects. Recipients of HUD financial assistance (such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program) are required to give contracting opportunities from HUD-funded projects to Section 3 residents and businesses to the greatest extent feasible.
The Twin Cities Section 3 Collaborative empowers Twin Cities metro area low to moderate income residents and businesses to connect to employment and contracting opportunities, and metro-wide Section 3 registration. The Collaborative consists of the City of Saint Paul, City of Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, Ramsey County, Hennepin County, Anoka County, Washington Community Development Agency, and the Dakota County Community Development Agency. The purpose of the Collaborative is to consolidate resources and be a One-Stop Shop for all things Section 3 in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The City of St. Paul has agreed to continue to serve as the lead agency for the Collaborative to administer the program, and to facilitate payments as needed for Section 3 activities approved by the Collaborative.
Funding for this agreement is supported through the annual CDBG and HOME programs.
Current Request: This request is for authorization to negotiate Agreement PR00005657 with the City of St. Paul for HUD Section 3 contracting services during the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, with a not to exceed amount of $12,000.
Impacts/Outcomes: Approval of this request will provide funding for services and participation in the Twin Cities Section 3 Collaborative. The agreement supports a metro-wide collaboration to maintain centralized registration for Section 3 hiring and contracting preference and contracting opportunities.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval