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City Council Memo <br /> February 1, 1999 <br /> Page 2 <br /> moderate (maximum of 115% of the area's median income or$69,920). <br /> 3. Crime Free Multi-Housing Incentive Program: The City of Mounds View and the City of <br /> New Brighton assist in the coordination of the Mounds View— New Brighton Property <br /> Manager's Coalition. The Coalition was established in 1996 with members who include <br /> owners and managers of rental properties within the two cities. One of the many <br /> functions of this group includes the promotion of Crime Free Multi-Housing Certification <br /> for individual properties. A property achieves the certification when three specific phases <br /> have been completed including; training, crime prevention modifications to the building <br /> and grounds and finally a block club party. The 2"d phase of the certification often <br /> requires specific improvements to the building and grounds, which are sometimes <br /> expensive and delays the property from achieving the crime free status. Improvements <br /> include; installation of peepholes, reinforced strike plates for doors, lighting, landscaping <br /> and security windows for ground floor units to name a few. Both Mounds View and New <br /> Brighton will make joint application to Ramsey County for$25,000 to provide incentive <br /> funding to properties that achieve Crime Free Certification. The funds would be used to <br /> offset the financial burden that is incurred during the 2"d phase improvements. To date, <br /> only four properties have completed all three phases of Crime Free Multi-Housing within <br /> the two cities. One of those properties is located in Mounds View. <br /> EDC MEETING <br /> At their regular meeting on January 27, the EDC reviewed the programs proposed for grant <br /> application. The EDC recommended application to the MHFA and Ramsey County for the <br /> proposed programs. <br /> APPLICATION PROCESS <br /> Grant applications must be submitted to the MHFA by February 18, 1999 and to Ramsey County <br /> by February 26, 1999. Both agencies request that each supporting Council or Board provide a <br /> resolution supporting the grant application for the proposed program on behalf of the City. <br /> ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED <br /> The purpose of this memo is to update the City Council on the grant application process. Staff is <br /> requesting the City Council review the proposed programs in which grant applications will be <br /> made and place them on the February 8, City Council agenda for approval. <br /> Ct <br /> Steve Dorgan, Housing Inspector <br /> 612/717-4023 <br /> C:\MYDOC\DOCUMENfWOUSING\CDBG\CCMEM2 8.99.DOC <br />