1991-429191
HRA RESOLUTION N0. 429
THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
IN AND FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA
AMENDING A SECTION 8 PROGRAM AGREEMENT
WITH THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL HRA
WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) has
declared its intention, by resolution, to have the HRA develop a
- rental assistance program independent of the Metropolitan Council
HRA (Council); and
WHEREAS, the HRA intends to have allocated in its own name
and to administer all Section 8 vouchers and certificates from
the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, (HUD),
pertaining to rental housing units located within Richfield; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to assist the HRA in
expeditiously achieving an independent program by the transfer
and exchange of Section 8 vouchers and certificates from HUD in
accordance with federal regulations; and
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WHEREAS, to complete the transfer in the most expeditious
manner, the HRA has considered those steps necessary to complete
the separation of the program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority the Executive Director is authorized to
enter into an agreement with the Council which accomplishes the
following:
1) Completes the development of an independent Richfield
Program upon the occurrence of the following:
a) The HRA assumes administrative responsibility for
up to 43 Council clients which presently reside in
Richfield.
b) The assumption of responsibility begins September
30, 1991 and proceeds as reasonably possible
thereafter until completed. Upon completion, Richfield
is the sole Section 8 administrator in Richfield.
2) An allocation of up to 43 units is secured from HUD based
on funding available in 1991. The funds, although initially
allocated to the Council, would be provided to Richfield for
which no exchange of Council clients is required.
3) Directs staff to assist the Council in the development
of a centralized application waiting list management system.
Adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and
for the City of Richfield, Minnesota 16th day of September,
1991. fr,-'~
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omas E. Harm's, Chairperson
ATTEST;
J an Helmberger, Sec'etary
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