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The City currently engages in numerous efforts that impact housing conditions in New Brighton. Most of <br />these initiatives are summarized in the Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan (attached) and are <br />listed below: <br /> <br />Single Family <br /> Nuisance Code implementation <br /> Housing Code implementation <br /> Direct access to MHFA, CEE, and Ramsey County programs <br /> Provide support to Metro HRA on implementing Section 8 inspections <br /> <br />Multi-Family <br /> Nuisance Code implementation <br /> Housing Code implementation <br /> Crime-Free Multi-Family Housing Coalition – Licensing & Inspection w/Public Safety <br /> Direct access to MHFA, CEE, and Ramsey County programs <br /> Provide support to Metro HRA on implementing Section 8 inspections <br /> <br />Affordable Housing <br /> Business Subsidy Policy <br /> TIF <br /> Tax Abatement <br /> Participation in Met Council Livable Communities Program <br /> <br />Public Infrastructure Improvements <br /> Comprehensive Street Reconstruction Map/Program <br /> <br />Staff can provide additional information about these efforts at the meeting. The Housing Chapter of the <br />Comprehensive Plan is being updated, so any feedback can be incorporated into the updated chapter. <br />While not a City program or initiative, it seems appropriate to also note the school district seems to be a <br />big asset in maintaining a strong housing stock. <br /> <br />The objective of the August meeting is to: 1) review existing housing programs, especially what is <br />already available to New Brighton residents, and determine if there are ways the City can/should <br />supplement and 2) review and understand existing economic development initiatives already in place <br />related to housing. Regarding these two objectives, the Commission should consider: 1) whether or not <br />to recommend the Council move forward on a specific housing program, and 2) determine, based on <br />existing housing initiatives, if there are additional efforts that could strengthen local housing stock. Of <br />course, after reviewing this information, the Commission may also decide to do nothing. <br /> <br />Staff looks forward to a productive discussion! <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> Updated Housing Programs Spreadsheet <br /> July 2017 Memo from Lauren Wheeler RE Notes on Housing Revitalization Programs <br /> Examples of various housing programs specifics <br /> Housing Chapter – New Brighton Comprehensive Plan <br /> <br />