02-21-23 Special HRA Agenda February 21, 2023 — 6:30 PM
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
1.Approve Home Ownership Program for Equity (HOPE) Qualified Developers
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City of Golden Valley HRA Special Meeting February 21, 2023 — 6:30 PM
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Community Development
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting
February 21, 2023
Agenda Item
1. Approve Home Ownership Program for Equity (HOPE) Qualified Developers
Prepared By
Cherie Shoquist, Housing and Economic Development Manager
Summary
The City Council approved the Public Land Disposition Ordinance on December 21, 2021. The Housing
and Redevelopment Authority received and filed the City property inventory and recommendations on
March 15, 2022. The HRA approved the Home Ownership Program for Equity (HOPE) Guidelines and
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on June 21, 2022. The HRA approved the HOPE 2022-2023 qualified
developers August 16, 2022. The HOPE 2023-2024 RFQ was released on January 3, 2023 and an
information session was held with interested developers on January 10, 2023. Qualifications were due
on February 1, 2023.
The HOPE RFQ included the following:
Purpose: Provide affordable, owner-occupied, single family housing in Golden Valley. The City of
Golden Valley plans to make up to 15 publicly owned properties available primarily for affordable
single family or duplex development in the next few years. One property is suitable for a townhome
development.
Priority: Proposals from organizations that have demonstrated success in building relationships of
trust with Black, Indigenous and people of color and in serving first generation homebuyers. The City
of Golden Valley strongly supports the development of affordable housing in our city, throughout the
Metro Area, and across the State. Given existing racial disparities in housing, providing both affordable
rental and homeownership opportunity is not only vital to providing all individuals and families with
housing choice, but also with access to stable housing that impacts their health, education,
employment, and ability to build wealth. The suburban metro will benefit from the economic impact
of providing the necessary supply of affordable housing in each of our communities and by providing
affordable housing for all Black, Indigenous, people of color and lower income members of our
communities.
Developers provided the following information:
Project Summary
Applicant Contact Information
Development Experience
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Households Served
Marketing, Outreach and Engagement
Publicly Owned Land for Development Preference
Required Documentation
Example Development Pro Forma
Example plans and design renderings
Proposed methods to insure long term affordability and build wealth and equity
Developers will provide the following required documentation prior to land sale approvals:
Development Pro Forma
Construction plans – floor plans/elevations/proposed lot layout
BPO or Appraisal - Broker's price opinion that supports the sales price/completed project’s value
Documentation of financing:
Pre-approval letter from lender on letterhead, dated within 90 days
Bank statements within 30 days
Pending listing with amount of net sale proceeds expected
Offer to Purchase
The City received qualifications from developers interested in the following properties:
1611 Lilac Drive N
1131 Lilac Drive N
1211 Lilac Drive N
504 Lilac Drive N
Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, and Magnolia Homes,
LLC provided qualifications to construct single family homes in partnership with West Hennepin
Community Land Trust on all four lots.
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) was established in 1985 by a Lutheran congregation in
South Minneapolis. Since then, more than 1,500 families have partnered with Habitat to achieve
affordable homeownership. Their mission is to bring people together to create, preserve, and promote
affordable homeownership and advance racial equity in housing. Their vision is an equitable Twin
Cities region where all families have access to the transformational power of homeownership. In
recent years, Habitat homebuyers served are 80% Black, Indigenous and people of color. There are 14
existing Habitat homes in Golden Valley.
Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC) has been providing affordable homeownership
opportunities throughout the Twin Cities with a focus on quality, sustainability, and energy efficiency
since 1970. GMHC has sold nearly 2,000 homes to low to moderate income homebuyers. GMHC’s
mission is to preserve, improve and increase affordable housing for low and moderate income
individuals and families, assist communities with housing revitalization as well as create and carry out
demonstration projects. In recent years, GMHC homebuyers served are 70% Black, Indigenous and
people of color. There are 15 existing GMHC homes in Golden Valley.
Magnolia Homes, LLC, is a real estate development company focused on providing attainable missing
middle housing solutions. Magnolia Homes, LLC was established in 2017 and has developed an average
of 4 units per year. Magnolia Homes homebuyers are 100% Black/African American. The owner, J. Alex
Frank, currently serves as the managing director for Magnolia Homes, LLC and Magnolia Residential
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Properties, LLC, a real estate holding company operating in multiple states. He has been a real investor
for over 25 years. Also, Mr. Frank is a former Minnesota Urban Land Institute (ULI) Real Estate
Diversity Initiative (REDI) Program co-chairman – a program focused on increasing the number of
women and minority real estate developers in the Twin Cities. He is a former board member for
Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC).
West Hennepin Community Land Trust – Homes Within Reach (HWR) is a non-profit community based
organization that creates and preserve affordable homeownership opportunities for working
households in suburban Hennepin County. Since 2001, HWR has helped over 200 workforce families
earning less than 80% Area Median Income (AMI) become homeowners by acquiring, remodeling and
selling properties through proven Community Land Trust practice (CLT) that: allows qualified clients to
purchase the home and lease the land at a nominal fee and reduces the mortgage, down payment and
closing costs. There are 5 existing HWR homes in Golden Valley. Homes Within Reach is available to
partner with developers to serve homebuyers on all of the HOPE 2023-2024 properties.
ORGANIZATION PROPERTIES SUMMARY EMV
GMHC/HWR 1611 Lilac Drive (2x 2 units)a. Homeownership units: 6 $500,000
1131 Lilac Drive b. Square Feet: 1,200-1,800
504 Lilac Drive c. Bedrooms: 3
d. Bathrooms: 2
e. Garage Type: 2-car de/attached
f. Amenities:
MN Green Communities Criteria,
Energy Efficient upgrades
g. Construction timeline:
summer/fall 2023 – early 2024
h. Sales Price Restrictions: HWR
i. Household Income/ Percent of
Area Median Income: 80% AMI
(HWR homebuyer)
TCHFH/HWR 1131 Lilac Dr (1 unit)a. Homeownership units: 4-7 $400,000
1611 Lilac Dr (2 x 2 units)b. Square Feet: 1400-1600
504 Lilac Dr (1 unit)c. Bedrooms: 3-5
1211 Lilac Dr (1 or 2 units)d. Bathrooms: 1.5-2
e. Garage Type: 2-car de/attached
f. Amenities:
MN Green Communities Criteria,
Energy Efficient upgrades
g. Construction timeline: 2024-2025
h. Sales Price Restrictions: HWR
i. Household Income/ Percent of
Area Median Income: 80% AMI, 60%
AMI w HOME Funds
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Magnolia Homes 1131 Lilac (2 Units)a. Homeownership units: 2 $720,000
b. Square Feet: 1,665
c. Bedrooms: 3
d. Bathrooms: 2.5
e. Garage Type: 1-car de/attached
f. Amenities:
Mid-grade finishes (e.g. 42” Maple
cabinets, granite countertops, SS
appliances, vinyl plank flooring),
Zero Energy Ready rated
g. Construction timeline: 5m
h. Sales Price Restrictions: 80% AMI
Land Trust Option
i. Household Income/ Percent of
Area Median Income: 80% AMI.
ORGANIZATION PROPERTIES SUMMARY EMV
The land sales and development agreements are expected to be considered by the HRA in May and
June 2024, contingent on funding awards, in order for construction to begin in the early summer of
2024. The additional work needed to prepare the lots for development would likely take place in early
2024. Public hearings will be held as required and notice will be sent to surrounding properties.
Staff recommends that the HRA consider qualifying the following builders and parcels, although work
remains to prepare for development:
1611 Lilac Drive N: Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation to develop 4 units; 2 duplexes
1131 Lilac Drive N: Magnolia Homes, LLC to develop a duplex
1211 Lilac Drive N: Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to develop 1-2 units; either a single family
home or a duplex
504 Lilac Drive N: Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to develop 1 unit; a single family home
Legal Considerations
N/A
Equity Considerations
The Home Ownership Program for Equity advances the City's equity plan with a priority for proposals
from organizations that have demonstrated success in building relationships of trust with Black,
Indigenous and people of color and in serving first generation homebuyers. The City of Golden Valley
strongly supports the development of affordable housing in our city, throughout the Metro Area, and
across the State. Given existing racial disparities in housing, providing both affordable rental and
homeownership opportunity is not only vital to providing all individuals and families with housing
choice, but also with access to stable housing that impacts their health, education, employment, and
ability to build wealth. The suburban metro will benefit from the economic impact of providing the
necessary supply of affordable housing in each of our communities and by providing affordable
housing for all Black, Indigenous, people of color and lower income members of our communities.
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Recommended Action
Motion to Adopt HRA Resolution No. 23-01 Approving Greater Metropolitan Housing
Corporation as qualified developer of 1611 Lilac Drive North
Motion to Adopt HRA Resolution No. 23-02 Approving Magnolia Homes, LLC as a qualified
developer of 1131 Lilac Drive North
Motion to Adopt HRA Resolution No. 23-03 Approving Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity as
qualified developer of 1211 Lilac Drive North
Motion to Adopt HRA Resolution No. 23-04 Approving Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity as
qualified developer of 504 Lilac Drive North
Supporting Documents
Presentation - HOPE Qualifed Developers 2023-2024
HRA Res. 23-01 - HOPE 1611 Lilac
HRA Res. 23-02 - HOPE 1131 Lilac
HRA Res. 23-03 - HOPE 1211 Lilac
HRA Res. 23-04 - HOPE 504 Lilac
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Home Ownership
Program for Equity
2023-2024
Housing and Redevelopment Authority Special Session
February 21, 2023
Presented by Cherie Shoquist, Housing and Economic Development Manager
Myles Campbell, Planner
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The City of Golden Valley strongly
supports the development of affordable
housing in our city.
Providing affordable homeownership
opportunity is not only vital to
providing all individuals and families
with housing choice, but also with
access to stable housing that impacts
their health, education, employment,
and ability to build wealth.
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HOPE
Priorities:
•Homes affordable at 80% -115% of Area
Median Income
•Organizations that have demonstrated
success in building relationships of trust
with Black, Indigenous and people of
color communities
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HOPE Goals
Golden Valley will provide a land write down to
achieve the following goals:
•Reduce racial disparity in homeownership
•Build wealth
•Provide long term affordability
•Support Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
(owned, operated, employed, contracted,
subcontracted)
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HOPE Goals
# of Households Served:
•race and ethnicity
•at or below 60% of area median income
•single headed
•with a disability
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HOPE Guidelines
Selection Standards:
•Project Feasibility
•Organizational Capacity
•Community Need
•Land Trust
•Restrictive Covenants
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HOPE Funding Sources
•City
•Land Write Down
•Title, Survey, Re/Plat, Re/Zone as applicable
•Hennepin County
•HOME Investment Partnerships
•New Hennepin Homeownership Assistance Program
•Metropolitan Council LHIA Affordable Homeownership Pilot
•Minnesota Housing
•Community Homeownership Impact Fund
•Homeownership Program Loans
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2023-2024 Properties
1611 Lilac Drive
1211 Lilac Drive
1131 Lilac Drive
504 Lilac Drive
City Turnback properties and
MNDOT properties conveyed to the City in 2017
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1611 Lilac Drive
•Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation
to develop 4 units; 2 duplexes
•.68 Acres / 29,489 SQ FT
•Off Highway 100, North of Golden Valley Road
•Title, zoning, and platting will be done
by the City
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1211 Lilac Drive
•Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to develop
1-2 units; either a single family home or a duplex
•.52 Acre / 22,628 SQ FT
•Off Highway 100, South of Golden Valley Road
•Steep slope, estimated 20 foot drop, may be
water run off challenge, trees
•Title, zoning, and platting will be done
by the City
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1131 Lilac Drive
•Magnolia Homes, LLC to develop a duplex
•.26 Acre / 11,216 SQ FT
•Off Highway 100, near Luce Line Trail
•Title, zoning, and platting will be done
by the City
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504 Lilac Drive
•Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to
develop a single family home
•.50 Acre / 21,612 SQ FT
•Off Highway 100 and 55
•Title, zoning, and platting will be done
by the City
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Home Ownership
Program for Equity
2023-2024
QUALIFIED DEVELOPERS
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Homes Within Reach
West Hennepin Community Land Trust –Homes Within Reach
(HWR) is a non-profit community based organization that
creates and preserve affordable homeownership opportunities
for working households with less than 80% of area median
income in suburban Hennepin County. There are 5 existing HWR
homes in Golden Valley.
Community Land Trust practice (CLT) that allows qualified clients
to purchase the home and lease the land at a nominal fee and
reduces the mortgage, down payment and closing costs.
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Homes Within Reach
Community Land Trust Model:
•Initially establish a land trust sale price that is affordable to a
qualifying family
•For subsequent sales, the Community Land Trust resale
formula requires that the seller sell the property for no more
than what they purchased the structure for plus 35% of the
appreciation of the structure
•The land is permanently removed from the calculation of value
•This allows the home to be perpetually affordable and allows
the homeowner to build wealth
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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to bring
people together to create, preserve, and promote
affordable homeownership and advance racial equity in
housing. Their vision is an equitable Twin Cities region
where all families have access to the transformational
power of homeownership. There are 14 existing Habitat
homes in Golden Valley.
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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
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Greater Metropolitan Housing
Corporation
Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation’s (GMHC)
mission is to preserve, improve and increase affordable
housing for low and moderate income individuals and
families, assist communities with housing revitalization
as well as create and carry out demonstration projects.
There are 15 existing GMHC homes in Golden Valley.
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Greater Metropolitan Housing
Corporation
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MAGNOLIA HOMES, LLC
Magnolia Homes, LLC, is a real estate development
company focused on providing attainable missing middle
housing solutions. Magnolia Homes, LLC was established
in 2017. Magnolia Homes homebuyers are 100%
Black/African American. The owner, J. Alex Frank,
currently serves as the managing director for Magnolia
Homes, LLC and Magnolia Residential Properties, LLC, a
real estate holding company operating in multiple states.
He is a former board member for Greater Metropolitan
Housing Corporation (GMHC).
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MAGNOLIA HOMES, LLC
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HOPE 2023-2024 QUALIFIED DEVELOPERS
Staff recommends that the HRA consider qualifying the following builders and parcels,
although work remains to prepare for development:
•1611 Lilac Drive N:Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation to develop 4 units; 2
duplexes
•1211 Lilac Drive N:Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to develop 1-2 units; either a
single family home or a duplex
•1131 Lilac Drive N:Magnolia Homes, LLC to develop a duplex
•504 Lilac Drive N:Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to develop 1 unit; a single
family home
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Priority is given to proposals from
organizations with demonstrated
success in building relationships of
trust with Black, Indigenous, and
people of color and in serving first
generation homebuyers.
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BIPOC Homeowners Served
MAGNOLIA HOMES, LCC 100% African American Homebuyers
TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREATER METROPOLITAN HOUSING
CORPORATION
•70% BIPOC Homebuyers •80-84% BIPOC Homebuyers
Africian
American
32%
White
30%
Hispanic
16%
Asian
13%
Multi-
Racial/Other
9%
No Data
0%
Africian
American
56%
White
16%
Hispanic
6%
Asian
11%
Multi-
Racial/Other
7%
No Data
4%
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HOPE Timeline 2023-2024
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QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU
Cherie Shoquist
763-593-3983
cshoquist@goldenvalleymn.gov
www.goldenvalleymn.gov
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HRA RESOLUTION NO. 23-01
A RESOLUTION APPROVING GREATER METROPOLITAN HOUSING
CORPORATION AS QUALIFIED DEVELOPER OF 1611 LILAC DRIVE NORTH
UNDER THE HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR EQUITY
WHEREAS, The purpose of the Home Ownership Program for Equity is to
provide affordable, owner-occupied, single family housing in Golden Valley; and
WHEREAS,The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
Golden Valley strongly supports the development of affordable housing in our
city; and
WHEREAS, Systemic racism in housing occurs today – Black,
Indigenous, and other communities of color continue to face discrimination and
lack of access to affordable housing and home ownership; and
WHEREAS,The Home Ownership Program for Equity recognizes that
cities must also be more inclusive of Black Indigenous and People of Color
populations by creating opportunities and resources for housing that are
accessible at all affordability levels; and
WHEREAS,Given existing racial disparities in housing, providing both
affordable rental and homeownership opportunity is not only vital to providing all
individuals and families with housing choice, but also with access to stable
housing that impacts their health, education, employment, and ability to build
wealth; and
WHEREAS, Proposals from organizations that have demonstrated
success in building relationships of trust with Black, Indigenous and People of
Color populations and in serving first generation homebuyers are a priority of the
Home Ownership Program for Equity; and
WHEREAS,Proposals from organizations committed to serving
homebuyers with annual incomes at 60% - 80% of Area Median Income as
defined by Minnesota Housing Finance Agency’s Community Homeownership
Impact Fund income limits for the 11 County Twin Cities Metro Area are a priority
of the Home Ownership Program for Equity; and
WHEREAS, dedicated publicly owned land for more affordable housing for
homeownership is a valuable resource to meet our affordable housing goals; and
WHEREAS,Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation has proposed, in
partnership with Homes Within Reach, to develop 4 units, 2 duplexes affordable
at 60%-80% of Area Median Income, funding contingent, at 1611 Lilac Drive
North (EXHIBIT A).
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY that this
Authority approves Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation as qualified
developer of a single family home affordable at 60%-80% of Area Median
Income, funding contingent, at 1611 Lilac Drive North under the Home
Ownership Program for Equity.
Adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Golden Valley,
Minnesota this 21stday of February, 2023.
Gillian Rosenquist, Chair
ATTEST:
Timothy J. Cruikshank, Executive Director
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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HRA RESOLUTION NO. 23-02
A RESOLUTION APPROVING MAGNOLIA HOMES, LLC FOR HUMANITY AS
QUALIFIED DEVELOPER OF 1131 LILAC DRIVE NORTH UNDER THE HOME
OWNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR EQUITY
WHEREAS, The purpose of the Home Ownership Program for Equity is to
provide affordable, owner-occupied, single family housing in Golden Valley; and
WHEREAS,The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
Golden Valley strongly supports the development of affordable housing in our
city; and
WHEREAS, Systemic racism in housing occurs today – Black,
Indigenous, and other communities of color continue to face discrimination and
lack of access to affordable housing and home ownership; and
WHEREAS,The Home Ownership Program for Equity recognizes that
cities must also be more inclusive of Black Indigenous and People of Color
populations by creating opportunities and resources for housing that are
accessible at all affordability levels; and
WHEREAS,Given existing racial disparities in housing, providing both
affordable rental and homeownership opportunity is not only vital to providing all
individuals and families with housing choice, but also with access to stable
housing that impacts their health, education, employment, and ability to build
wealth; and
WHEREAS, Proposals from organizations that have demonstrated
success in building relationships of trust with Black, Indigenous and People of
Color populations and in serving first generation homebuyers are a priority of the
Home Ownership Program for Equity; and
WHEREAS,Proposals from organizations committed to serving
homebuyers with annual incomes at 60% - 80% of Area Median Income as
defined by Minnesota Housing Finance Agency’s Community Homeownership
Impact Fund income limits for the 11 County Twin Cities Metro Area are a priority
of the Home Ownership Program for Equity; and
WHEREAS, dedicated publicly owned land for more affordable housing for
homeownership is a valuable resource to meet our affordable housing goals; and
WHEREAS,Magnolia Homes, LLC, has proposed, in partnership with
Homes Within Reach, to develop a single family home affordable at 60%-80% of
Area Median Income, funding contingent, at 1131 Lilac Drive N (EXHIBIT A).
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY that this
Authority approves Magnolia Homes, LLC as qualified developer of either a
single family home affordable at 60%-80% of Area Median Income, funding
contingent, at 1605 Douglas Drive under the Home Ownership Program for
Equity.
Adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Golden Valley,
Minnesota this 21stday of February, 2023.
Gillian Rosenquist, Chair
ATTEST:
Timothy J. Cruikshank, Executive Director
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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HRA RESOLUTION NO. 23-03
A RESOLUTION APPROVING TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AS
QUALIFIED DEVELOPER OF 1211 LILAC DRIVE NORTH UNDER THE HOME
OWNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR EQUITY
WHEREAS, The purpose of the Home Ownership Program for Equity is to
provide affordable, owner-occupied, single family housing in Golden Valley; and
WHEREAS,The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
Golden Valley strongly supports the development of affordable housing in our
city; and
WHEREAS, Systemic racism in housing occurs today – Black,
Indigenous, and other communities of color continue to face discrimination and
lack of access to affordable housing and home ownership; and
WHEREAS,The Home Ownership Program for Equity recognizes that
cities must also be more inclusive of Black Indigenous and People of Color
populations by creating opportunities and resources for housing that are
accessible at all affordability levels; and
WHEREAS,Given existing racial disparities in housing, providing both
affordable rental and homeownership opportunity is not only vital to providing all
individuals and families with housing choice, but also with access to stable
housing that impacts their health, education, employment, and ability to build
wealth; and
WHEREAS, Proposals from organizations that have demonstrated
success in building relationships of trust with Black, Indigenous and People of
Color populations and in serving first generation homebuyers are a priority of the
Home Ownership Program for Equity; and
WHEREAS,Proposals from organizations committed to serving
homebuyers with annual incomes at 60% - 80% of Area Median Income as
defined by Minnesota Housing Finance Agency’s Community Homeownership
Impact Fund income limits for the 11 County Twin Cities Metro Area are a priority
of the Home Ownership Program for Equity; and
WHEREAS, dedicated publicly owned land for more affordable housing for
homeownership is a valuable resource to meet our affordable housing goals; and
WHEREAS,Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has proposed, in partnership
with Homes Within Reach, to develop a either a duplex or a single family home
affordable at 60%-80% of Area Median Income, funding contingent, at 1211 Lilac
Drive N (EXHIBIT A).
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY that this
Authority approves Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity as qualified developer of
either a duplex or a single family home affordable at 60%-80% of Area Median
Income, funding contingent, at 1605 Douglas Drive under the Home Ownership
Program for Equity.
Adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Golden Valley,
Minnesota this 21stday of February, 2023.
Gillian Rosenquist, Chair
ATTEST:
Timothy J. Cruikshank, Executive Director
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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HRA RESOLUTION NO. 23-04
A RESOLUTION APPROVING TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AS
QUALIFIED DEVELOPER OF 504 LILAC DRIVE NORTH UNDER THE HOME
OWNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR EQUITY
WHEREAS, The purpose of the Home Ownership Program for Equity is to
provide affordable, owner-occupied, single family housing in Golden Valley; and
WHEREAS,The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of
Golden Valley strongly supports the development of affordable housing in our
city; and
WHEREAS, Systemic racism in housing occurs today – Black,
Indigenous, and other communities of color continue to face discrimination and
lack of access to affordable housing and home ownership; and
WHEREAS,The Home Ownership Program for Equity recognizes that
cities must also be more inclusive of Black Indigenous and People of Color
populations by creating opportunities and resources for housing that are
accessible at all affordability levels; and
WHEREAS,Given existing racial disparities in housing, providing both
affordable rental and homeownership opportunity is not only vital to providing all
individuals and families with housing choice, but also with access to stable
housing that impacts their health, education, employment, and ability to build
wealth; and
WHEREAS, Proposals from organizations that have demonstrated
success in building relationships of trust with Black, Indigenous and People of
Color populations and in serving first generation homebuyers are a priority of the
Home Ownership Program for Equity; and
WHEREAS,Proposals from organizations committed to serving
homebuyers with annual incomes at 60% - 80% of Area Median Income as
defined by Minnesota Housing Finance Agency’s Community Homeownership
Impact Fund income limits for the 11 County Twin Cities Metro Area are a priority
of the Home Ownership Program for Equity; and
WHEREAS, dedicated publicly owned land for more affordable housing for
homeownership is a valuable resource to meet our affordable housing goals; and
WHEREAS,Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has proposed, in partnership
with Homes Within Reach, to develop a single family home affordable at 60%-
80% of Area Median Income, funding contingent, at 504 Lilac Drive N (EXHIBIT
A).
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY that this
Authority approves Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity as qualified developer of
either a duplex or a single family home affordable at 60%-80% of Area Median
Income, funding contingent, at 504 Lilac Avenue N under the Home Ownership
Program for Equity.
Adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Golden Valley,
Minnesota this 21stday of February, 2023.
Gillian Rosenquist, Chair
ATTEST:
Timothy J. Cruikshank, Executive Director
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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