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ITEM # 6. <br />of <br />mover <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Housing and Redevelopment Autho ity <br />FROM: Annie D cke a ent Assistant <br />DATE: July 7, 2008 <br />SUBJECT: Housing Partnership Opportunities- Residential Rehab Programs <br />Background <br />At the April 7, 2008 joint meeting of the HRA and City Council, the HRA and Council <br />indicated interest in exploring several existing and potential housing partnership <br />opportunities. Staff has compiled and attached a comprehensive list of what's available to <br />residents for rehabilitation and as well as other related energy efficiency programs offered by <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU). <br />Discussion Points <br />Staff would like the HRA to discuss and provide direction pertaining to these programs and <br />to identify any (if any) gap in resources available. <br />• Are the programs presently available to Elk River residents addressing housing <br />rehabilitation needs in the community? If not, why? <br />• Are residents utilizing the resources available? Why/why not? <br />• Is there a gap in resources available to residents to rehabilitate homes? <br />• Are there particular neighborhoods (based on the age of the home) that the City <br />may wish to encourage to utilize housing rehab programs? If so, where? <br />• What role does the HRA wish to play? <br />Based on the HRA's discussion and direction, staff will gather additional information for the <br />HRA's consideration at a future meeting. <br />