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Agmt A2512745 with HUD to accept Healthy Homes Production Grant funding 03/01/25-12/31/28, (recv $2,000,000)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement A2512745 with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Healthy Homes Production Grant Funds (CFDA 14.913) to mitigate home safety and health hazards during the period of March 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028, in the estimated receivable amount of $2,000,000, be approved, that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a supplemental appropriation to the 2025 Housing and Economic Development department operating budget in the amount of $600,000, be approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for the program by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued commitment by Hennepin County for this program when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
Since 2003, Hennepin County has received over $42 million in lead-based paint grants and healthy homes grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These grants provided funding for testing of over 6,700 housing units and the creation of over 5,400 lead-safe units.
Continuing this success, Housing and Economic Development (HED) applied for and was awarded $2,000,000 in 2024 Healthy Homes Production Grant funds from HUD that will allow expanded focus on additional health and safety hazards in homes. An estimated 145 housing units will be inspected and made safer for their occupants under this award.
Highlights of the 2024 healthy homes production grant include the following:
* Focus on creating safe and healthy homes for families and older adults
* Economic opportunity for small contractors working on grant funded projects
* Continued expanded abilit...
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