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signed to help meet the goals. The legislation gives priority to those municipalities that: (1) have net fiscal disparities contributions of $200 or more per household; (2) demonstrate that the proposed project will link employment opportunities with affordable housing and life -cycle housing; (3) provide matching funds from a source other than its ALHOA; and (4) utilize innovative partnerships between government, private for - profit, and nonprofit sectors. The Council may take other criteria into consideration when determining whether an application will be selected, including (a) the documented need for the proposed type of residential housing in the proposed geographic area; (b) projects that serve families and children; (c) the relationship of the proposed development to public facilities, sources of employment, and services, including public transportation, health, education and recreation facilities; (d) participation in the Hollman settlement. Application Cycle: Annually, beginning in 1996. Applications for LHIA funds will be accepted from July through August, with final selection and award by the Council in October. Action Steps Over the next few months, staff intends to contact a number of parties (advocacy and professional groups) believed to have an interest in the design of the LHIA guidelines and criteria and application materials. Staff may also hold special informational sessions and contact staff at certain cities for input. Recommended guide- lines and criteria will be available in October. Timelines July /August/September 1995 Staff discussions of draft guidelines and criteria Discuss draft criteria and issues with the Metro HRA Advisory Committee Discuss mutual interests and possible linkages with the MHFA Discuss draft guidelines and criteria with the Housing Implementation Group Present draft guidelines and criteria to the LCAC Present draft guidelines and criteria to the CDC Staff meetings and negotiations with municipalities Meet with interested parties (e.g., advocates, professional organizations, etc.) October 1995 Develop recommended guidelines, criteria and application materials November 15, 1995 Cities must elect to participate in the LHIA program December 15 1995 Submit recommended guidelines, criteria and application materials for approval January 15, 1996 Council adopts goals negotiated goals June 30 1996 Housing action plans from municipalities are due to the Council July 1 1996 Grant application cycle begins August 30, 1996 Grant application cycle ends October 1996 Grant award selections announced Staff Resource: David Long, Office of Local Assistance; telephone: 229 -5005. 8/22/95 thia.pm5 Page 119